15 Best Japanese Short Grain Rice 2025

Born from the pristine air and abundant nature of Tottori Prefecture, it’s rice that shines like the stars. It boasts a distinct gloss and a transparent sweetness that stands out.

・Contents
5kg

・Product Features
It is shorter in height compared to Koshihikari and less prone to lodging.

・Brand
Hoshizoramai

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A new variety with a chewy texture. As you chew, sweetness overflows, allowing you to savor the authentic taste of rice. This premium rice is meant to be enjoyed slowly and leisurely, creating a luxurious experience that invites you to indulge in the richness of flavor.

・Contents
5kg

・Product Features
Good Eating Quality

・Brand
Date Masayume

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A variety known for its strong stickiness and excellent taste, cultivated as a key variety in Chiba Prefecture as well.

・Contents
5kg

・Product Features
Locally grown in Chiba Prefecture, ‘Koshihikari’ is the earliest available variety of this type in Honshu (main island of Japan).

・Brand
Koshihikari

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It is known for its moderate stickiness and rich sweetness, offering a satisfying texture without being heavy, and is said to have a unique chewiness that sets it apart from others.

・Contents
5kg

・Product Features
Flavor is robust.

・Brand
Yumepirika

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It is a variety characterized by excellent taste, a white and glossy appearance when cooked, and a visually appealing grain uniformity and firmness.

・Contents
5kg

・Product Features
It is the most widely cultivated variety within Aomori Prefecture.

・Brand
Masshigura

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Our company, well-versed in rice, has developed this blend based on our unique expertise and experience. We blend with an optimal balance to provide consistent taste throughout the year, leveraging our proprietary techniques.

・Contents
5kg

・Product Features
Rice Professionals Blending

・Brand
Akafuji

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We will be shipping the same quality rice that is trusted by dining establishments. We have created a blend that can be enjoyed even as plain white rice.

・Contents
10kg

・Product Features
Akitakomachi from Akita Prefecture forms the core of the blend.

・Brand
Akitakomachi

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It is an original brand rice cultivated by Iwate Prefecture. It is known for its cooked grains’ whiteness, balanced stickiness and firmness, and a characteristic sweetness that unfolds as you chew, allowing you to enjoy its texture while savoring its flavor.

・Contents
5kg

・Product Features
Achieved the highest rating of ‘Special A’

・Brand
Ginga no Shizuku

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It excels in its glossy appearance when cooked, living up to its name, and is known for its white and beautiful visual appeal. Compared to Koshihikari, it has a stronger sweetness and umami, striking a well-balanced harmony between stickiness and tenderness.

・Contents
5kg

・Product Features
Rice with Plump Grains and Rich Flavor

・Brand
Tsuyahime

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It is a new original variety developed by Fukushima Prefecture over a span of 15 years. It boasts a pleasant aroma upon cooking, along with glossiness, and is characterized by its substantial and firm texture that provides a satisfying eating experience.

・Contents
5kg

・Product Features
Delicious even when cold.

・Brand
Ten no Tsubu

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“Yukiwakamaru” excels in the whiteness, appearance, gloss, and flavor of each cooked grain. It offers a “new texture” that combines a substantial grain sensation with a moderate stickiness.

・Contents
5kg

・Product Features
Born in Yamagata Prefecture after ‘Tsuyahime

・Brand
Yukiwakamaru

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It features a balanced luster and gentle whiteness, with grains that are slightly larger, resulting in a robust and firm texture. Its refined sweetness lingers in the taste, offering both satisfying substance and a delicacy that’s not overly heavy—a delightful flavor that tempts you to have another serving.

・Contents
5kg

・Product Features
For the first time from Aomori Prefecture, it has been awarded the highest rice grade of ‘Special A’.

・Brand
Seiten no Hekireki

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The cooked rice has excellent glossiness and whiteness, offering a delightful taste. It has less stickiness compared to ‘Koshihikari,’ providing a light and refreshing texture.

・Contents
5kg

・Product Features
Low-temperature polishing preserves the deliciousness.

・Brand
Tsuyahime

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It offers a moderate stickiness and soft, balanced sweetness that bursts with umami upon the first bite. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with Japanese cuisine such as fish dishes or sashimi, it provides a robust flavor experience.

・Contents
10kg

・Product Features
Five-star Rice Master’s Polished Rice

・Brand
Koshihikari

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Nestled amidst the Aizu Highland and the mountains of Echigo, nurtured by the abundant waters of the Tadami and Agano rivers, “Aizu-produced Koshihikari” rice is recognized as Special Grade A and stands as one of the finest rice varieties in the Tohoku region.

・Contents
5kg

・Product Features
It has received the highest ratings multiple times in the rice taste ranking by the Japan Grain Inspection Association.

・Brand
Koshihikari

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