Discover the Okitama basin, nestled at the southernmost tip of Yamagata Prefecture. With its firm grains, you’ll love the delightful chewy texture and natural sweetness in every bite. Even when cooled, the rice retains its exquisite flavor, making it a fantastic choice for rice balls and bento boxes.

This stunning town has been crowned the rice capital of Japan, with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAAF) reporting the highest rice production statistics in 2018. This variety is renowned for its sweetness, softness and chewiness, with grains that are full and sticky – perfect for sushi, onigiri or bento.