{"title":"Premium Rice \u0026 Grains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003ePremium Rice \u0026amp; Grains – From Lake Biwa’s Source to Furano Fields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRestock Notice:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur rice from Kohoku-Asai, Shiga is currently sold out for the 2025 harvest. The next harvest is expected in Fall 2026, and sales will resume shortly after. Join our newsletter to be notified when it’s back in stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover exceptional rice and grains, carefully selected for their origin and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection features premium rice grown in Kohoku-Asai, Shiga Prefecture. Nurtured by the pure, snowmelt waters that feed Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake, this rice develops a natural sweetness and perfect sticky texture. It’s delicious fresh and stays tasty even when cooled, making it ideal for bento boxes and onigiri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer premium rice flour milled by dedicated farmers in Furano, Hokkaido. This fine, gluten-free flour creates an exceptionally light and crispy coating for tempura, karaage, and other fried dishes — a secret used by Japanese chefs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rice-flour-made-by-rice-farm-in-furano","title":"Rice Flour made by Rice Farm in Furano (Incl shipping)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRice Flour with Producer-Recommended Recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\nGluten-free,Gentle on digestion, nutritional value, versatile ingredient.\u003cbr\u003eExperience the superior texture of \"Natsuboshi\" rice flour from Furano-produced, first-grade A rice. Its elasticity sets it apart from other flours with no rice crumbs. \u003cbr\u003eRice flour is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, containing vitamin B. Perfect for baking treats like cakes and cookies, and also used for making gluten-free dishes like pastas, condiments, dumplings, and more. A light, nutritious ingredient for almost all your favorite dishes!","brand":"Inoue Nouen","offers":[{"title":"1 pack - 1kg","offer_id":47903532581180,"sku":"","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 packs - 2kg","offer_id":47903532613948,"sku":"","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 packs - 3kg","offer_id":47903532646716,"sku":"","price":3350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3760\/8508\/files\/0AF29EBF-6477-4B9C-A8AB-2BBCCCC07382_1_201_a.jpg?v=1698739729"},{"product_id":"brown-rice-maruko-mai-koshihikari","title":"\"Maruko mai \" Koshihikari（Brown rice)","description":"\u003ch4\u003eNew Rice 2024  Koshihikari “ Maruko mai ” produced in Nagahama, Shiga.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated at the northernmost tip of Lake Biwa, Nishiazai offers the perfect environment for growing rice, thanks to its clear mountain water, sandy fields, and varied temperatures. Here, the farmers make the most out of the local environment, using only what is necessary. To maintain the balance of natural resources, they only use milkvetch (also known as “renge”) as fertilizer, thereby ensuring a healthy and sustainable rice production process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Japan's average rice yield per 10 acres (0.1 hectare) is around 533 kg, Rice is Comedy produces just about 200 kg per 10 acres (less than half the average). However, this lower yield allows the rice to absorb more nutrients, resulting in grains with stronger aroma and more stickiness, as well as a rich sweetness that truly stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the amazing flavors and natural goodness of rice cultivated with care and respect for the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~ Milling Degree Variations ~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Rice (100% milling): \u003cbr\u003eAll the husk and bran are removed, thus making it the easiest to eat and digest. The rice retains its natural taste with a light, fluffy, and soft texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo-bu (50% milling): \u003cbr\u003eLightly milled rice with 50% of husk and bran remaining, giving it a slight chewy texture, which also means that more nutrients are retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShichi-bu (70% milling):\u003cbr\u003ePartially polished rice with 30% of husk and bran remaining, yet remains tasty and nutritious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHachi-bu (80% milling): \u003cbr\u003eRemaining 20% of husk and bran makes the rice highly nutritious while maintaining the perfect balance of taste and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e〜 How to cook Koshihikari rice 〜\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak the rice in water for 30 minutes before cooking to ensure fluffy rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Slash","offers":[{"title":"3 gou ( 450g )","offer_id":50986216751420,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":50986216784188,"sku":"","price":677.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 kg","offer_id":50986216816956,"sku":"","price":2031.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 kg","offer_id":50986216849724,"sku":"","price":3385.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"30 kg","offer_id":50986216882492,"sku":"","price":20310.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3760\/8508\/files\/16060ECB-0376-45A8-BBC5-81CCE7326E40_1_201_a.heic?v=1739036502"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3760\/8508\/collections\/26925550-DAD6-44D3-A02E-A57E4E5EFC4F_1_201_a.jpg?v=1783436613","url":"https:\/\/hatas-hamper.com\/en-jp\/collections\/premium-rice-grains.oembed","provider":"Hata's Hamper","version":"1.0","type":"link"}