Shinmei Sanchi Gensen HITOMEBORE, Japanese Short Grain White Rice, 100% Grown in Miyagi, Japan for SUSHI, RICE BALL, RICE BOWL (11 lb.)

One think people might hesitate to purchase this, probably a price. Well, let me tell you. It is worth it. There are some case and scenario that you are just buying the item because it has the "brand" name on it., but the product is not any better than cheaper one. This item is NOT one of those. This rice is worth it. It is different from other cheaper brand. Trust me. It cooks nicely every time, great texture, and stickiness. Japanese people know what they are doing with their rice. If you are looking for a good quality rice, just get this. You will be happy with this product.

I have been using this once a week for a rice water rinse on my hair. It’s amazing and much better than the grocery store rice I have used in the past.

Good Japanese rice!Shining sticky rice with the creamy rice aftertaste..

I usually order Koshi-hikari rice from Japan because I find the rice grown in America or elsewhere just isn't quite as good somehow. At one point I could not find any reasonably priced Koshi-hikari grown in Japan on Amazon, so I decided to give this Hitome-bore strain a try. I think it's just as good as Koshi-hikari, maybe even a little fluffier, though the difference is subtle. Anyway, don't feel limited to Koshi-hikari when there are other good strains out there.

This is a very prized rice known for its geography and cultivar.

Real traditional Japanese short-grain rice. So different from US short-grain rice.Absolutely delicious.

I grew up in Japan and have tried many "Japanese-style" rice brands in the US, but this Hitomebore from Miyagi is on a different level.The texture is perfect—slightly sweet and just the right amount of stickiness. It even tastes amazing when cold, which is the ultimate test for good rice (perfect for onigiri/rice balls!). It honestly makes me feel like I’m back home. It's a bit pricier than some other brands, but for this quality, it’s absolutely worth it. If you want authentic Japanese rice, this is the one.

Great product . We love the rice. It is consistently made. The taste is great and we eat it at almost every meal. It is very sticky but not so sticky that it makes a great side dish. It is truly from Japan . This is our second time purchasing it and will keep doing so.