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北海道/Hokkaido | SKU: ORG YUME-25

Hokkaido JAS Organic Yumepirika -無農薬北海道ゆめぴりか- 2025 Crop

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Organic Hokkaido Moseushi-cho Yumepirika

Some rice is simply meant to be experienced. Our JAS Certified Organic Yumepirika from Moseushi-cho, Hokkaido turns an everyday bowl of rice into something truly special.

The name captures its character. “Yume” means dream, while “Pirika” is an Ainu word meaning beautiful. Yumepirika was developed to be exceptionally delicious, with delicate sweetness, a luxurious texture, and a clean, pure flavor.

Grown with nature

This rice is grown in Moseushi-cho, Hokkaido, a town known for its beautiful seasonal landscape and heavy snowfall in winter.

The Japanese expression “Setsugetsuka,” meaning “Snow, Moon, and Flowers,” describes the beauty of Japan throughout the four seasons. In Moseushi, these seasons can be felt especially clearly. Winter brings deep snow, while the changing seasons create the natural environment in which our rice is carefully grown.

The abundant snow and pure water of Hokkaido provide an ideal foundation for rice cultivation. Together with our careful organic farming practices, this natural environment helps produce rice with exceptional sweetness, texture, and flavor.

Biologically Activated Water

Our rice paddies are treated with biologically activated water made from pig manure compost, humus, and andesite.

This water is used throughout cultivation:

During soaking for germination
For irrigating seedlings
In the rice fields throughout cultivation

This approach is based on BMW, or Bacteria, Minerals, and Water, a natural farming technology inspired by nature’s own processes. It supports beneficial microorganisms and uses minerals from andesite, granite, and serpentinite to help create healthy, fertile soil.

These practices are designed to work with nature and help bring out the rice's clean, naturally delicious flavor.

JAS Certified Organic

This Yumepirika is JAS Certified Organic, meeting Japan’s rigorous standards for organic cultivation. Every step is carefully managed, from soil care and cultivation to harvesting and handling.

The result is beautifully sweet and aromatic rice with a tender, almost mochi-like texture and the perfect balance of stickiness and lightness.

Yumepirika also stays delicious and soft after cooling, making it especially wonderful for onigiri, bento, and packed lunches.

A rice worthy of being savored

Enjoy it freshly steamed with a touch of sea salt, alongside grilled fish and seasonal vegetables, or simply on its own. Its natural sweetness and depth of flavor need very little embellishment.

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Japanese rice is short-grain rice. "Hakumai," Japanese white rice, is milled to remove the rice bran from the brown rice, known as "Genmai".

"Butsuki-mai" is partially milled rice, named after how much of the bran has been removed from the brown rice.

The nutritional value of bran is retained by adjusting the ratio of milled rice:

30% milled rice: 30% of the bran has been removed.
50% milled rice: 50% of the bran has been removed.
70% milled rice: 70% of the bran has been removed.

How to Cook White Rice & Partially Milled Rice

Instructions:

Measure the rice.
1. Level off the rice in the measuring cup.
2. 1 rice measuring cup = 180ml/150g.
Rinse the rice.
1. Add water to the bowl and pour it out quickly.
2. This removes any dust from the rice's surface and avoids being absorbed.
Wash the rice.
1. Gently wash the rice by stirring by hand with the water drained.
2. Repeat 2-3 times.
3. Drain the water with a strainer.
4. Transfer the rice to a pot.
5. Add water: 180-200 ml per 1 rice measuring cup.
Presoak in water.
1. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes to allow it to absorb water.
2. Rice will be tender and cooks evenly afterwards.

Cook in a pot:

Put the lid on the pot.
Turn it over medium heat to reach boiling (10-15 minutes)
Once boiled, keep it for 2 minutes.
Then lower the heat, boil for another 3 minutes.
Turn the heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Turn off the heat.
Steam the rice.
1. Remove it from the stove.
2. Keep the lid on and leave it for 5-10 minutes to steam.
Stir the rice.
1. Carefully open the lid.
2. Dig from the bottom of the pot using a rice scoop.

Cook in a rice cooker:

Transfer the washed rice to the inner pot.
Add water to the measuring line.
Turn it on the "White Rice" mode and start cooking.
Once cooked, carefully open and gently stir.

Japanese brown rice, also known as “Genmai,” is short-grain brown rice.

Brown rice retains the bran and germ intact, making it rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It is less sticky than white rice, has a nutty flavor, and subtle sweetness.

How to Cook Brown Rice and Cooking Tips

Cooking tips and steps:

Rub Gently
1. Rub the brown rice gently while washing.
2. It helps each rice grain absorb water, resulting in softer rice.
3. Change the water and repeat washing for 1-2 minutes.
Soak Longer
1. Soak the rice longer than white rice, at least 2 hours.
2. It allows to soak more moisture and maximize flavor.

Cook in a pot:

Drain the water and remove it to a pot.
Use cold water.
1. Add water: 270 - 300ml per 1 rice measuring cup.
2. Use cold water or water with ice cubes for cooking.
3. The water temperature rises gradually, it allows the rice to absorb moisture at a steady pace.
4. Placing the rice in the refrigerator when presoaking also helps.
Keep the lid on.
1. Keep the lid on, let the steam cook the rice tender.
Start with medium heat to reach boiling (10-15 minutes).
Once boiled, reduce the heat to low.
Cook for 20 minutes on low heat, keeping the lid on.
Turn off the heat.
Remove the pot from the stove and steam for 10 minutes.
Keep the lid on, never open.
Carefully open the lid.
Fluff the rice with a rice scoop.

Cook in a Rice Cooker:

Transfer the washed rice to the pot.
Add water to the measuring line.
Turn on the "Brown Rice" mode and start cooking.
Gently stir the cooked rice.

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We believe you deserve the highest quality and freshest rice possible.

What Makes Our Rice So Special?

At the rice factory, we carefully select rice produced with no pesticides or low pesticides after thoroughly evaluating its place of origin, taste, aroma, and texture. We also personally visit the growing areas!