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One type of the grain which is tiny, white and round : Japanese rice. It is not too exaggerated to say that Japanese rice is indispensable for the Japanese diet. Today we introduce you to our dear Japanese rice.

【Golden country Jipang!?】
In Japan, the season of the rice-cropping is from the end of August to October. Just before the cropping time, the field of the rice plant turns to all golden and it looks so bright. It has various theories but the reason of Marco Polo's describing Japan as Golden country Jipang is because he has seen this golden field.

【Japanese rice and Indica rice】
The point of Japanese rice is its round shape and it’s a bit stickiness. You may realize the difference from Indica rice, which is mainly eaten all over the world and does not contain much fluid. The reason why we can make our traditional Onigiri (Rice Ball) is thanks to the caracteristics of the Japanese rice.

【Japanese rice and the taste of the Autumn】
How can we enjoy Japanese rice in this season? We recommend you to try Kuri-Gohan (Rice cooked with Chestnuts). It is really a simple dish but you can fully enjoy the taste of the Autumn! Please have it when you come to Japan in Autumn.