Rice And Grain

Koshihikari Regional Sub-Varieties and Premium Rice Culture

Koshihikari (コシヒカリ) is Japan's most celebrated rice variety — bred in 1956 from Norin 22 and Norin 1…

Mochi Rice Pounding Traditional Kagami-Mochi and Mochi-Tsuki

Mochitsuki (餅つき, 'mochi pounding') is the traditional Japanese ritual of making mochi by steaming gl…

Takikomi Gohan Mixed Rice Seasonal Preparations

Takikomi gohan (炊き込みご飯, 'cooked-in rice') is a broad category of Japanese mixed rice where seasonal …