TSUYAHIME from YAMAGATA - 山形 つや姫 2025 Crop

‘Tsuyahime’ from Yamagata

The Shonai region, home to Tsuruoka City, is a leading rice-growing area enriched by mountain meltwater, producing premium ‘Shonai Rice.’ Mr Watari cultivates his rice with exceptional care, earning ‘Specialty-Grown Agricultural Product’ certification by cutting synthetic pesticides and fertilisers by over 50%.

‘Tsuyahime’, a rice from Yamagata Prefecture, has earned the top ‘Special A’ rating for 16 consecutive years since its debut (through the 2025 harvest).

Yamagata Tsuyahime offers refined sweetness and umami, often said to surpass Koshihikari. Its glossy, uniform grains stay shiny and sticky even when cooled, making it ideal for onigiri and Japanese dishes.

COMPATIBILITY
〇Traditional Japanese "kaiseki" meals ・ Natto etc.
△Fried rice, Paella, Pilaf, etc.