She pointed to a chart that appeared to list ... The complaint over rice also comes as Japanese consumers face an unusual price spike in the staple food that’s caught the attention of the ...

A staple of the country's cuisine, rice has seen soaring prices in Japan, prompting the government to step in with its own stockpiles in a bid to stabilize the market. Taku Eto, Japan's ...

But even with its own decision to release stockpiled rice, there is no sign that prices have begun to fall. The government’s handling of the issue is a matter of growing criticism and concern.