Toyama Tenkomori
Climate-Resilient Toyama Rice with Gloss, Sweetness, and Gentle Stickiness
Tenkomori is a rice variety developed by Toyama Prefecture and produced by select growers, including Farm NINJAPO (Toyama City). Classified as a late-harvest (okute) variety, Tenkomori was bred to maintain excellent eating quality even under modern climate conditions, particularly hot summers.
It delivers a classic Japanese rice experience—beautiful shine, balanced sweetness, and soft stickiness—with a calm, dependable character that makes it well suited for everyday meals as well as professional use.
Why Tenkomori Is Special
🌾 Late-Harvest Variety Designed for Stability
Tenkomori matures later than Koshihikari:
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Less affected by extreme summer heat
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More stable grain filling
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Consistent quality year after year
This makes it a reliable choice as growing conditions become more variable.
💧 Toyama’s Natural Growing Environment
Tenkomori is grown using:
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Snowmelt water from the Tateyama Mountain Range
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Clean groundwater and fertile plains
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Cool nighttime temperatures that support flavor concentration
These conditions help preserve clarity, sweetness, and texture.
Taste & Texture Profile
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Clean, well-rounded sweetness
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Soft, mochi-like stickiness
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Smooth mouthfeel with gentle body
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Lustrous, attractive finish when cooked
Tenkomori leans slightly toward richness while remaining easy to eat and never heavy.
Excellent Even When Cool
Thanks to its stable starch structure:
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Texture remains soft after cooling
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Sweetness and stickiness are retained
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Suitable for meals prepared in advance
This makes it a dependable choice for bento and onigiri.
Farm NINJAPO & Quality Control
Farm NINJAPO is a Toyama-based agricultural producer known for:
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Careful cultivation and lot management
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Consistent post-harvest quality control
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Exporting Toyama rice to markets such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and New York
Their work emphasizes reliability, appearance, and taste stability, qualities essential for both domestic and international markets.
Educational Note: What Is Late-Harvest (Okute) Rice?
Late-harvest rice varieties (晩生・おくて) mature later in the growing season compared to early- or mid-season rice.
Key characteristics include:
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Reduced exposure to peak summer heat, which helps protect grain quality
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More gradual grain filling, leading to stable texture and sweetness
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Improved resistance to heat-related quality loss, such as chalky grains
As Japan experiences warmer summers, late-harvest varieties like Tenkomori are increasingly valued for their consistency and resilience, allowing farmers to maintain high eating quality even in challenging years.
Late-harvest does not mean “heavier” or “older-tasting”—rather, it reflects a different timing strategy that prioritizes stability and balance.
Ideal Uses
Who This Rice Is For
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Those who enjoy sweet, gently sticky rice
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Customers looking for a stable, climate-resilient variety
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Anyone interested in lesser-known regional Japanese rice
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Buyers who value consistency and balance over extremes
Our Commitment to Trust
We offer Tenkomori because it represents a thoughtful, practical evolution of Japanese rice:
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Developed at the prefectural level for performance
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Grown in a clearly defined region
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Produced by farmers focused on stability and transparency
This is rice designed for real conditions and real meals.
If you are looking for a dependable, gently sweet rice with a beautiful finish and modern resilience, Tenkomori is an excellent choice.
Late harvest. Clean water. Calm, confident flavor.
