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Rice Krispies is a breakfast cereal made of rice and sugar paste that is formed into rice-grain shape, cooked, dried, and toasted. ...

Rice is believed to be first cultivated in Japan on the southern island of Kyushu in the late Jomon Era (about 400 BCE). Introduced to Japan from China...

This beloved festival features Htamane, a savory dish made of glutinous white and purple nga cheik rice. ...

Rice farming is a major commerce in the southern states of the USA for more than 150 years. Rice dishes from the region, known as“Southern Food” or...

In the Ilocos Region in northern Luzon, Philippines, “bunobon” means a seedling or to grow plants from seeds for transplanting. The costume...

Rice planting festivals can be found all over Japan but the Otaue Rice Planting Festival in Osaka is one of the most famous. Held every 14 June at the...

During the #SpringFestival, #Changzhou people have the custom of making glutinous rice balls which signify the family reunion. Children will rub a little...

This year, the Lunar New Year begins on January 22. It is one of the most important annual celebrations among East and Southeast Asian cultures. The Lunar...

The International Rice Genebank, maintained by IRRI, holds more than 132,000 available accessions as of 2019. The genebank is the biggest collection of...