More Japanese embracing foreign rice, even before it became a tariff topic

More Japanese consumers turning to foreign rice amid price surge | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

TOKYO >> When a severe rice shortage sent prices skyrocketing in Japan last year, Tokyo restaurant owner Arata Hirano did what had once seemed unthinkable: he switched to an American variety.

Analysis-More Japanese embracing foreign rice, even before it became a tariff topic

Analysis-More Japanese embracing foreign rice, even before it became a tariff topic

Analysis-More Japanese Embracing Foreign Rice, Even Before It Became a Tariff Topic

More Japanese embracing foreign rice, even before it became a tariff topic

A seismic change in mindset for Japanese businesses and consumers could allow Tokyo leeway to relax some restrictions if rice becomes a thorny topic in tariff talks with President Trump, who has called out Japan's high levies on its staple grain.