New-crop rice has appeared in Japanese supermarkets, but has failed to alleviate steep and continued inflation...Read More ...

From tipping etiquette to public transit norms, these are the most important things you need to know before visiting Japan.

As the matcha craze sweeps across the globe, Japan is faced with a dilemma: keep up with skyrocketing demand or risk losing ...

Barley tea is a popular staple in many Asian nations and presents an opportunity for Canadian growers to consider a newer ...

Scots dominate the blended whiskey game, but the Japanese craft unique, exquisitely-crafted sips — Suntory to Hibiki, all ...

Barley tea is a popular staple in nations such as China, Japan and Korea, and an Alberta-made variety called AB Standswell is sowing interest overseas. This bushy, semi-dwarf six-row barley was ...

Green tea may have protective compounds against cancer and heart disease, which may help you live longer. Research from Japan found that those who drank five cups or more per day had a lower ...

Barley has many potential health benefits. It may help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose levels, as well as improve digestion, weight management, and the body's defenses against some ...

No one has done as much to give Japan’s green tea culture a boost as interior designer Shinichi Ogata and his Higashiya wagashi (confectionery) shops. At his flagship store, a tranquil ...

Imagine stepping into a serene space where the hustle and bustle of daily life fades away. The Japanese tea house embodies tranquility and mindfulness, inviting us to savor the moment over a cup of ...

NEW YORK -- Finding balance and harmony in New York City is a cup of tea at Globus Washitsu. The Japanese tea room teaches traditional Chanoyu tea rituals, passed down by Samurai, in the heart of ...