Rice prices in Japan have doubled since last year partly due to supply shortages that began last year, triggering a national crisis that has caught policymakers and consumers off-guard.

Japan's private-sector rice imports rocketed higher in May as the country grapples with supply shortages that have become a major headache for both consumers and policymakers.

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Onde onde (sweet rice balls) Sweet, chewy and bursting with pandan flavour – this treat is beloved by Malaysians worldwide. Great for gluten-free guests, these soft glutinous rice balls are ...