Nagano Shirake Mochi Rice（長野・白毛もち）
Ancient Glutinous Rice from Hase, Ina — Pure Stretch, Deep Sweetness
Nagano Shirake Mochi (白毛もち) is a rare, ancient glutinous rice cultivated by the rice farm Hase, an agricultural producer located in Hase, Ina City, Nagano Prefecture. Grown at an elevation of approximately 1,000 meters, this rice is nurtured in a cool mountain climate with dramatic day–night temperature differences—conditions ideal for developing depth of flavor and natural strength.
This is not a modern improved variety. Shirake Mochi is an unbred ancient rice, preserved only in small parts of the Kami-Ina region, and rarely encountered in ordinary retail markets.
About the Producer — the rice farm Hase
the rice farm Hase is an agricultural production corporation based in Ichinose, Hase, Ina City, committed to:
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Natural farming (自然栽培)
– no pesticides
– no chemical fertilizers
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Rice cultivation that supports biodiversity and soil vitality
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Building a sustainable agricultural model in mountain villages
Surrounded by rich ecosystems and clean alpine water, the farm grows rice slowly and carefully, allowing each variety to express its natural character.
Current activities and philosophy are shared openly on their official website.
Natural Farming Philosophy（自然栽培）
Shirake Mochi is grown without forcing inputs:
Instead, the rice farm Hase relies on:
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Mountain spring and snowmelt water
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Living, biologically active soil
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The natural rhythm of the land
This patient approach is essential for ancient varieties like Shirake Mochi, whose qualities emerge only when grown with restraint.
About Shirake Mochi Rice（白毛もち）
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A non-hybrid ancient glutinous rice
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Cultivated only in limited areas of Nagano’s Kami-Ina region
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Preserved as a living heritage variety
Taste & Texture
The texture is soft yet powerful, delivering the true character of mochi rice.
Ideal Uses
Our Commitment to Trust
We offer Nagano Shirake Mochi Rice from the rice farm Hase because it represents:
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A clearly defined place and producer
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Genuine natural cultivation
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Preservation of a rare rice variety
This is not convenience rice.
This is rice grown to carry memory, culture, and flavor forward.
If you want to experience mochi as it once was—deeply sweet, endlessly elastic, and alive—Shirake Mochi stands apart.
