Scandal puts Ministop's handmade onigiri at crossroads
World 16:36 28/11/2025TOKYO -- Revelations that convenience store chain Ministop Co. falsified expiration dates on fresh foods have left its in-store prepared items, most notably its signature handmade 'onigiri' rice balls, at a critical juncture.
Ministop falsifies expiration dates for onigiri, other products
World 17:24 19/08/2025TOKYO -- Convenience store chain Ministop Co. said Monday that its internal investigation has found falsifications of expiration dates for onigiri and other food products at 23 stores in Japan.