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 ...

They’re tasty, convenient, and compared to a lot of other grab-and-go foods, pretty healthy too. But if you’re looking for ...

Convenience store chain Seven-Eleven Japan Co. announced nationwide price increases on 37 rice-based products, citing the ...

Wrapped in seaweed and stuffed with delicious fillings, "onigiri" rice balls are shaking off their reputation as a cheap and uninspiring snack in Japan -- and enticing hungry converts abroad.

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 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.

B. sold in many places. C. not particularly appealing. D. attractive and interesting.