Production Area ・ Brand ・ Taste ・ Fragrance ・ Stickiness ・ Gloss
These are the important factors we focus on.
We are confident that each and every customer will be satisfied as you can choose the rice that best suits your needs.
Between the dates of December 23rd and 26th
• Visual appeal - measuring gloss and size uniformity
• Structural integrity - thorough crack inspection
• Taste profile - evaluating sweetness, umami, softness, and stickiness
• Sensory experience - assessing the characteristic aroma
This year's standout is our exceptional Niigata Koshihikari from Shibata city. After facing challenges last year, this season's crop has exceeded all expectations with its remarkable quality, featuring outstanding gloss, sweetness, and umami characteristics. We're especially proud to source exclusively from the champion farm that claimed first place in the annual Niigata rice contest!
Tsuyahime, an extraordinary premium rice that consistently outperforms expectations. In our taste tests, this exceptional variety from Yamagata Prefecture achieved remarkable scores.
What makes Tsuyahime truly special is its outstanding flavor profile. Our analysis confirms significantly higher levels of umami-producing amino acids compared to other premium varieties, resulting in an incredibly rich and satisfying taste experience.
During our comprehensive quality assessment, Tsuyahime earned top marks across all criteria - from its perfect grain consistency and beautiful luster to its ideal stickiness and captivating aroma. This remarkable performance makes it one of our most highly recommended varieties for both everyday enjoyment and special occasions.
New addition from Yamagata prefecture - the innovative Yukiwakamaru variety. This premium rice delivers an exceptional texture profile that sets it apart from traditional varieties. Through extensive quality assessment, we've found it offers the perfect balance of appealing stickiness while maintaining a satisfying firmness. As a close relative of our beloved Yamagata Tsuyahime, Yukiwakamaru inherits the same premium qualities but introduces a distinct, more structured bite that many of our testers found incredibly appealing. Based on our comprehensive analysis, we're confident this new variety will become a favorite among discerning rice enthusiasts.
The legendary Sasashigure variety, exclusively grown on our pesticide-free and fertilizer-free natural cultivation farm. This rare gem is typically unavailable through general retail channels due to its extremely limited production.
What makes this year's Sasashigure truly remarkable is its exceptional umami profile, which our taste tests confirm surpasses even the renowned Sasanishiki and Koshihikari varieties. Our quality assessment revealed an enchanting aromatic bouquet when cooked, complemented by a unique characteristic where its natural sweetness intensifies as the rice cools.
As one of the most distinguished varieties in our 2024 lineup, this ancestral grain (and parent of the famous Sasanishiki) represents the pinnacle of Japanese rice cultivation. We're proud to offer our customers this rare opportunity to experience a truly exceptional rice that exemplifies the height of traditional Japanese farming expertise.
We're excited to introduce our newest premium variety - Ohkome21 from Tochigi prefecture. This exceptional rice, developed through collaboration between Utsunomiya University and local farmers, has undergone rigorous testing in our 2024 crop evaluation.
What makes this year's Ohkome21 truly remarkable is its perfect balance of characteristics. Our taste tests revealed an outstanding umami profile complemented by a natural sweetness that develops beautifully as you chew. The generously sized grains offer a satisfying fullness with each bite, while maintaining an elegant, slightly thin profile that sets it apart from traditional varieties.
Most impressively, this variety has proven its resilience through extensive cultivation trials and natural selection, resulting in a hardy strain that consistently produces high-quality harvests. In our comparative analysis with the prestigious Koshihikari, Ohkome21 demonstrated exceptional qualities that earned it official recognition from Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Based on our comprehensive quality assessment for 2024, we're confident in recommending Ohkome21 as a premium choice for those seeking a distinctive and sophisticated rice experience. Its combination of rich flavor, satisfying texture, and proven pedigree makes it a worthy addition to our carefully curated collection. Japanese Organic.
We sincerely thank you for your continued patronage of the rice factory.
In Japan, renowned for its rich rice culture, the rising price of rice has become a serious issue.
Major factors contributing to this include last year's extreme weather events—such as intense heat, heavy rains, and typhoons—as well as the aging of agricultural workers, decreased production due to urbanization, rising energy prices, and increased production costs due to inflation.
