Japanese Food (Cuisine)

In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages

A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.

By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno

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The Most Important Person in Japanese Food You’ve Never Heard Of

From her TriBeCa shop, Saori Kawano has spent decades supplying chefs with knives and housewares, and teaching Americans about the precise pleasures of the cuisine.

By Julia Moskin

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Inside Oliver Prestele’s Eccentric Japanese-Inspired Studio

The ceramist Oliver Prestele invited friends over to try dishes for his new restaurant.

By Gisela Williams

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7-Eleven Is a Hard Target for Couche-Tard to Land in Takeover Bid

Convenience stores are a part of the country’s culture, meaning that the foreign buyout bid for 7-Eleven, the largest chain, could be a hard sell in Japan.

By Kiuko Notoya and River Akira Davis