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Hatsushimo rice - Wakai Noen brand -
Ref : NISWNK7
In Kagami area, Ryuo city, Shiga Prefecture (which praises Lake Biwa), farmers have inherited, from generation to generation, a rich agricultural heritage that benefits from moutains pure spring water.
Our farmer, Yasunori WAKAI, represents the 16th generation (since 1613) of his family to grow rice in purest respect for tradition, on 32 hectares in Shiga Prefecture. Kiramizuki's rice has reached 5-star mastery level, highest level of mastery in Japan and the world.
Wakai Noen has been growing this pesticide-free rice since 2018. It is a large-grain, late-harvest variety. It lasts until the first frost.
"Hatsu" means first and "Shimo" is translated as frost. Its large grains offer a light taste. In mouth, it unravels well. Professionals say that Hatsushimo rice melts well.
Slightly less sticky than conventional rice, with perfect texture for making vinegared rice, it is appreciated by Japan's most renowned restaurants, especially Michelin-starred ones (e.g. the double-starred Ichirin). This rice is sought after by the most discerning palates. Availability is limited.
This rice is sought after by the most discerning palates. Availability is limited.
Data sheet
- Origin
- Ryu, Shiga Prefecture
- Weight
- 1.8 kg
- Packaging
- Bag
- Ingredients
- 100% hatsushimo rice
- Storage
- ideally store in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator
- Quality
- pesticide free

In Kagami area, Ryuo city, Shiga Prefecture (which praises Lake Biwa), farmers have inherited, from generation to generation, a rich agricultural heritage that benefits from moutains pure spring water.
Our farmer, Yasunori WAKAI, represents the 16th generation (since 1613) of his family to grow rice in purest respect for tradition, on 32 hectares in Shiga Prefecture. Kiramizuki's rice has reached 5-star mastery level, highest level of mastery in Japan and the world.

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