The “Komeiro” tasting set lets you easily savor the different tastes of Yamagata rice brands. Yamagata Prefecture is one of the top producers of rice in Japan, thanks to the large temperature difference that gives rich umami flavors to the rice grains. Also, snowmelt clean water that runs through the mountains and fertile soil provide an optimal environment for growing rice.
Each rice variety has its distinctive characteristics in terms of sweetness, aroma, viscosity, texture and the type of food it pairs well with. The Komeiro set includes various Yamagata rice varieties so that many different flavors can be enjoyed, allowing you to find your favorite one. Learning the difference in tastes makes you curious about trying other varieties.
Carefully selected by experts with profound knowledge of rice by actually visiting the farmers, Komeiro series offers a combination of the best rice brands in Yamagata, such as the rare “Yumegokochi,” a grand prize winner “Tsuyahime,” and “Sawa-no-Hana” known as “phantom rice.” Enjoy tasting the different rice varieties painstakingly grown by the farmers for yourself.