The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon. The rice balls ...

As the cherry blossoms or sakura blooms in Japan, the country is transformed into a scenery featuring pink and white hues. But do you know that many tasty treats can be prepared with these blooms?

Onigiri are a hit with tourists from overseas ... heightened potential for a huge earthquake in the Nankai Trough off Japan's southwestern coast ― triggered a run on rice, among other essentials.

Turn leftover dashi kombu into delicious Kombu Onigiri! These Japanese rice balls are packed with umami flavor from simmered kelp and make a perfect snack or lunchbox addition. Instead of discarding ...

Onigiri—Japanese rice balls—are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make. Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri, starting from the beginning: cooking the rice.

Onigiri rice balls are a staple of Japanese cuisine, and many Tokyo restaurants are now taking them to the next level with ...

Onigiri are a classic comfort food ... Chef Yuki Motokura left a traditional Japanese kitchen to open Pizza Marumo. Motokura defines his pies as neither Neapolitan nor Roman, but as Tokyo-style.

PARIS--French judoka Luka Mkheidze credited a traditional Japanese food with giving him and his teammates the lift they needed to win medals at the Paris Olympics. “Onigiri are like fuel for ...

Prices of vegetables and rice have been soaring in Japan due to unfavorable weather ... with prices in January rising 9.2% for onigiri rice balls and 4.5% for sushi served at restaurants.