Against the grain: as prices and temperatures rise, can Japan learn to love imported rice?
The Reiwa rice crisis is about more than pressure on household finances. It has led to radical changes in how the staple is distributed and sparked concern.
Japan's rice crisis: Prices soar, supplies dwindle and a minister resigns
To cope with shortfalls this year, the government has released rice reserves, but the grain has been slow to reach supermarket shelves, angering consumers.