- ✅[Type]:Short Grain White rice
- ✅[Country of Origin]:Japan (Kumamoto) "HINOHIKARI"
- ✅[Volume]:11.02 lbs ✅[Product size(HxDxW)]:3.14in x 15.35in x 9.84in ✅[Preservation method]:Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- ✅[Point1]:Winner of the highest ranking of "Special A" in the rice eating quality ranking for 11 consecutive years.
- ✅[Point2]:Pesticide residue tested (zero pesticides) Grade quality inspected.
- ✅[Point3]:Japan Heritage "2,000 years of continuous rice cultivation": Rice from the Kikuchi River Basin
Product Description
"Kyushu's Great Nature Shiraki(九州の大自然しらき)" is manufacturer located in Kumamoto Prefecture.
- Topography of Kumamoto
Kumamoto Prefecture is located in the central part of Kyushu, and is rich in wonderful nature, as represented by Aso, which has one of the world's largest calderas, and Amakusa, which is made up of beautiful islands.
- Climate in Kumamoto
Surrounded by mountains on three sides, Kumamoto has a generally inland climate, with the exception of the Amakusa region.
The average temperature on the plains is high, around 16°C, but the inland climate is hot in summer and cold in winter. The average temperature in the Kuma region ranges from 13°C to 15°C. The climate is inland and mountainous, centering on the Hitoyoshi Basin. The average temperature in the Aso region is around 13°C, with cool summers and cold winters. The Amakusa region has a relatively mild climate with an average temperature of 16°C to 18°C.
Rice grown in the subsoil water of Aso
The Kikuchi River flows through the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture.
The source of this water is the Kikuchi Valley, one of the 100 best waters in Japan.
This subterranean water moistens the paddy fields and produces truly delicious rice.
Rice cultivation that has continued for 2,000 years
Rice grown in the Kikuchi River basin has been recognized as a "Japanese Heritage" as "rice cultivation that continues for 2,000 years.
This special rice is grown with great care while preserving traditional farming methods in harmony with nature.
Delivered fresh from our low-temperature warehouse
Rice harvested in the fall is stored in a low-temperature warehouse in its brown state. As time passes, the original taste of the rice is enhanced by the mellow sweetness of the rice as it matures, and a savory aroma can be enjoyed in the mouth.
Here are some testimonials from customers whose taste buds are discerning because rice is their staple food.
Different from the outside.
I bought this rice because other rice was sold out due to infectious disease.
I live alone and thought rice could be any kind of rice. But the moment I cooked this rice and opened the lid of the rice cooker, it already looked white and beautiful. It looked delicious. I took a bite of the rice and was surprised at how delicious the ingredients tasted.
Referral by an acquaintance.
I always bought "Akita-Komachi(one of the most famous varieties in Japan)" at the supermarket and ate it, but a friend of mine introduced me to this rice.
Without a doubt, it is sweet and delicious. When I wash it, I can feel the grains are in perfect alignment in my hands and it feels soft to the touch.
Request from my mother.
My mother, who lives alone in the countryside, is getting too old to go shopping for heavy things, so I send her rice regularly.
One time I sent her this rice, and she liked it so much that she requested that I send her this rice next time.
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