(Limited/ Very Rare / Specially Cultivated /Global Gap) Ryunohitomi 龍の瞳 – 2025 – 【Rice-1 Award Grand Prix Winner】

Limited Edition! Rare! Specially Cultivated!

Grown in the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, where significant temperature fluctuations between day and night produce large for making flavorful grains….
We are excited to announce the arrival of the rare “Ryu no Hitomi” (Dragon’s Eye) rice! Finally!!

These grains are 1.5 times the size of standard Koshihikari among the largest in Japan, offer a lingering sweetness, a vibrant and fragrant aroma.
With a perfect balance of softness and a chewy.
Sticky texture qualities most cherished by the Japanese palate—this is a rare variety cultivated in pursuit of the true, authentic essence of rice.

Grown with only about one-third of the pesticides typically used (based on Gifu Prefecture standards).
Furthermore, no chemical fertilizers are used; only organic fertilizers are applied!

Each individual grain is large and exceptionally satisfying to eat!
It is said to be even chewier and stickier than Uonuma Koshihikari or Yumepirika.
Thanks to its remarkably large grains, intense sweetness, and rich aroma, it is best suited for dishes where the flavor and presence of the rice itself can take center stage.

We recommend simple dishes where the rice is the star!
• Salted Rice Balls (Onigiri):
By making them with nothing but salt—no other fillings—the large size and profound sweetness of the grains truly shine, allowing you to experience their authentic flavor at its best.
• Plain White Rice with Japanese Cuisine:
Pair it with simple Japanese dishes, such as grilled fish or wild mountain vegetables, to highlight the rice’s vibrant, fragrant aroma.

“Ryu no Hitomi” is the highest grade of the “Inochi no Ichi” rice variety.
Its discovery was entirely unexpected. On an afternoon in the autumn of 2000, while inspecting a Koshihikari paddy, a farmer noticed an unusually tall, distinct rice plant—it was as if the plant itself were radiating an aura, drawing him toward it. Upon closer inspection, the husks were 1.5 times the size of other varieties. This marked the discovery of a new variety, later named “Inochi no Ichi.” (From the official “Ryu no Hitomi” website)

Rice Ball/ Bento box: ★★★★★
Donburi: ☆★★★★
Plane Rice:★★★★★

https://www.ryunohitomi.co.jp/

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You can choose the polishing rate and weight of your rice.

Please choose the polishing rate of your rice from the dropdown menu below.
・White rice
・70% polished away
・50% polished away
・Brown rice

Please choose the weight of your rice from the dropdown menu below.
・2kg: $118
・5kg: $240
・10kg: $410