It begins with preparing the soil in winter, planting the seedlings, harvesting in autumn, and preparing the soil again – a timeless golden cycle.
Homemade compost is mixed in generously to the rice paddies, allowing fungi and microorganisms to thrive, creating a rich, fluffy soil.
Once done with planting, water levels in the paddies are checked every morning and evening.
Are the rice plants growing vigorously?
What will tomorrow's weather be like?
Nature waits for no one; the farmer stays vigilant year round.
Through all the work, Farmer Watanabe keeps a smile on his face. He knows his rice has been organically grown with utmost care. He is proud to share this crop with you.

Yukiwakamaru – Bold, clean, and powerful, this modern premium rice offers a perfect balance of stickiness and firmness in each grain.

Stickiness: ★★★★☆
Sweetness: ★★☆☆☆
Large grains with a beautiful shine: ★★★★★

Farmer Watanabe’s rice is freshly milled at our facility in the San Francisco Bay Area after receiving each order to deliver exceptional freshness and flavor. When ordering, choose your polish preferences:
      Brown Rice (unpolished)
      10% Polished Rice
       30% Polished Rice
      50% Polished Rice (half-milled)
      70% Polished Rice
      100% White Rice (fully polished)

Farmer Watanabe’s rice is available outside of Japan exclusively from BA_SHO.

NET WT. 160 OZ. (10 lb)