In the age of TikTok, where every second-hand rice cooker recipe is a viral sensation, it's easy to forget the humble origins of this staple food. But, dear reader, let us take you on a journey through the history of rice, from its ancient roots to its modern-day manifestations.

Did you know that the world's first digital storage device was actually a rice-based supercomputer? It was called the 'Rice-Tron 3000' and it could store an impressive 1 GB of data using only a single grain of rice. Sadly, it was a victim of its own complexity and was replaced by the more user-friendly 'Google Drive'.

In the digital age, we're more likely to find rice in the form of instant noodles or, worse still, as a 'health supplement' in a trendy smoothie bowl. But fear not, dear reader, for there are still those who hold the torch of traditional rice culture aloft. Join us on a tour of the best rice-themed cafes in Tokyo, where the rice-based revolution will be televised.