Scientists in Japan are mining DNA to try to make the country’s famous Koshihikari rice resistant to heat, after a broiling summer ravaged the crop. Koshihikari rice has for generations been the ...

But inside is one of the most stunning, if humble, ingredients on the menu: Luna Koshihikari Organic Rice. Grown less than 200 miles away in the Sacramento Delta, this rice appears on just a small ...

Head to the rice aisle in a Japanese grocery store and you’ll find a large variety of domestic rice breeds for sale, like “Koshihikari” or “Akitakomachi.” Each type has its own subtle differences in ...

No idea if foreigner or Japanese, but this person stealing rice bags must have insider knowledge - you cannot just walk around or ride on a bicycle and carry away 240 kg of rice which you found ...

In the annual rice taste ranking announced by the Japan Grain Inspection Association, a record 55 brands received a Special A ranking. A record 55 brands received the highest rank of Special A in ...

Here, chef Michiyo Hagio serves Koshihikari, a premium Japanese rice , and her own special soy sauce blend made from carefully curated soy ferments, with a dash of kombu, aged in the restaurant.

At a produce stand in Isumi, Chiba Prefecture, bags of unpolished, newly harvested rice of the “Koshihikari” variety are on sale. A sign advertises a price of 12,500 yen ($86) per 30 kilograms ...

This premium Junmai Daiginjo sake is crafted to highlight the rich sweetness of Uonuma-grown Koshihikari rice. The exceptional quality of the sake is evident from the first sip, often leading to ...

Koshihikari grown in Fukushima, Ibaraki, and Niigata, especially stood out among the brands that were downgraded from Special A to A. The Japan Grain Inspection Association stated this was mainly ...