About us:
We exist to offer affordable short grain rice and sakamai (sake-rice) to the national and global markets, while maintaining a high standard of product quality. Due to the fact that the entire production process (from growing & harvesting, to milling & packaging) is done within our facilities, we are able to provide our rice at low costs. Located in the Hyogo prefecture, the Miki region is considered to have the perfect climatic and geographical conditions for rice and sakamai harvest. For such reasons, our Sanyo Homare rice are ranked top class in the world.
Our Brands:
Our Sanyo Homare brands are as follows; Koshihikari Hinohikari Kinuhikari Yamadanishiki ((brewers rice, otherwise known as sake-rice) [Koshihikari] Koshihikari is considered the most premium Japanese short-grain rice due to its sweet taste and slight stickiness. Although it is a little bit more pricey than other brands, Koshihikari accounts for almost 40% of total rice production in Japan. Our Hyogo Koshihikari rice is ranked Toku-A (highest rank) side by side to that harvested in the Niigata Regions (the birthplace of koshihikari). [Hinohikari & Kinuhikari] Hinohikari and Kinuhikari are also high-end, short-grain rice, and is a cross-breed of Koshihikari and other rice brands. Both brands have won various awards and is recently gaining its popularity in Japan.
Quality water, sunshine and four distinct seasons are a must to grow and harvest these brands.
Slightly less sticky than the Koshihikari, these 2 brands are commonly used for dishes such as fried rice, curry rice, and other dishes that are a mixture of rice and other ingredients.
Like our Koshihikari, our Hinohikari and Kinuhikari are ranked top class by the Japan Grain Inspection Association.
[Yamada Nishiki ]
There are many brands of sakamai (sake rice) but by far, Yamada Nishiki is widely considered the best of them all.
Although the Yamada Nishiki is grown in various regions in Japan, the Hyogo prefecture is not only the origin but is also where it grows best.
Most well-known premium Japanese sake, if not all, are made with this this sake rice.
Not all rice growers are able to grow Yamada Nishiki. There are many aspects and inspections one needs to pass to be able to cultivate the rice. With our facilities and geographic advantage, we are one of the few farms able to.
Our sakamai,Yamada Nishiki, is ranked Toku-Jo (top special class) which is the highest rank.
