KAMIAKARI from NAGANO - 長野 カミアカリ 2025 Crop ※Only Brown

'Kamiakari' from Nagano

Ina,Nagano: Kamiakari Brown Rice from The Rice Farm
※ Brown Rice Only

Kamiakari brown rice is a variety specifically bred for consumption as brown rice, featuring a giant germ that is three to four times larger than usual. Characterised by a nutty, toasty flavour reminiscent of corn or nuts and a rich, crunchy texture, this is a new-style brown rice that is easy to eat, with little of the characteristic astringency (bitter aftertaste) often associated with brown rice, and instead offers a strong sweetness and rich umami flavour.
The water flowing from the headwaters of the Southern Alps is rich in minerals seeping from the limestone bedrock. As there are no houses or farmland upstream, Kamiakari brown rice is cultivated using truly pure water from the Southern Alps and soil rich in organic matter, formed from volcanic ash deposits over which various plants have flourished. Led by Keita Hosoya, representative of The Rice Farm and Japan’s only researcher to hold a PhD in natural farming, we produce brown rice and also make foods and products utlilising this brown rice with a great deal of pride in our work.