New Rice Season

With the harvest started, there is plenty of excitement in Snow Country about the new rice. Shops, hotels and associations are already selling this famous product from this region. You can have it shipped all over the country and the recipients are overjoyed to get their hands on some of the renowned koshihikari.

There are lots of activities celebrating new season rice with harvest festivals all across the region. But here is another option for you. Have a go at making onigiri - the traditional Japanese rice ball snack, that is delicious and nutritious.

These ones come in three special designs that are famous in the area.

The first one is the mascot for the region who introduced skiing to Japan. The second one is the Japanese crested ibis mascot which is native to Niigata. The third is a rabbit.

If you would like the recipes click the links below
Reruhi-san
Ibis
Rabbit