Nagano Milky Queen -長野 ミルキークイーン- 2025 Crop

Milky Queen – Omachi, Nagano

Japan Organic JAS–Certified, Extra-Soft Rice Grown at the Foot of the Northern Alps

Milky Queen from Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture is a carefully cultivated rice grown at the base of the Northern Alps (Kita-Alps), one of Japan’s most pristine mountain environments. This rice is produced under Japan Organic JAS standards, meaning it is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, following strict national organic guidelines.

Thanks to pure alpine snowmelt water, clean air, and large day–night temperature differences, Omachi provides ideal conditions for producing Milky Queen with exceptional softness, gentle sweetness, and a refined, balanced finish.

Why Omachi Milky Queen Is Special

🌱 Japan Organic JAS–Certified Cultivation
This Milky Queen is produced under Japan’s official organic certification system:

• No pesticides

• No chemical fertilizers

• Strict inspection, documentation, and traceability

Japan Organic JAS certification ensures verified safety, environmental responsibility, and transparency from field to harvest.

💧 Northern Alps Snowmelt Water
Rice fields in Omachi are nourished by:

• Snowmelt originating in the Northern Alps

• Naturally filtered, mineral-balanced mountain water

• Cool irrigation that reduces plant stress

These conditions contribute to clean sweetness, smooth texture, and excellent grain quality.

About the Variety: Milky Queen

Milky Queen is a low-amylose rice variety, known for:

• Exceptional softness

• Strong, mochi-like stickiness

• Rich, lingering sweetness

• Smooth, almost creamy mouthfeel

When grown organically in a cool, highland climate like Omachi, these traits become more elegant and less heavy, making the rice easier to enjoy daily.

Taste & Texture Profile

• Deep yet gentle sweetness

• Very soft, elastic texture

• High moisture retention

• Pronounced stickiness without gumminess

• Comforting, long finish

Milky Queen is often described as “dessert-like” rice, especially appealing to those who love tender, plush textures.

Excellent Even When Cool

Thanks to its low-amylose structure:

• Resists hardening after cooling

• Maintains sweetness and softness

• Ideal for onigiri, bento, and prepared meals

Omachi vs. Typical Milky Queen Regions

While Milky Queen is often associated with the Azumino area, Omachi’s:

• Higher elevation

• Cooler nights

• Alpine snowmelt water

give this rice a cleaner, calmer expression, particularly well suited to organic cultivation.

Ideal Uses

• Plain steamed rice

• Onigiri

• Comfort-focused Japanese meals

• Anyone who prefers very soft, sticky rice

Not recommended if you prefer dry or sharply separated grains.

Who This Rice Is For

• Fans of Milky Queen’s signature softness

• Customers seeking Japan Organic JAS–certified Japanese rice

• Those sensitive to agricultural chemicals

• Shoppers who value mountain-grown terroir and transparency

Our Commitment to Trust

We offer Omachi Milky Queen because it represents:

• A clearly defined growing region

• Verified Japan Organic JAS standards

• Exceptional mountain water and climate

• A distinctive texture that cannot be replicated elsewhere

This is Milky Queen shaped by place rather than scale—pure, gentle, and deeply comforting.

If you love exceptionally soft, sweet rice grown in a pristine mountain environment under Japan’s strict organic standards, Omachi Milky Queen is an outstanding choice.
Alpine water. Organic fields. Gentle richness.