---
product_id: 113858080
title: "Toyama Koshihikari Rice 1kg | Premium Japanese Short Grain Rice"
brand: "あかふじ"
price: "$70"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "あかふじ"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/113858080-toyama-koshihikari-rice-1kg-premium-japanese-short-grain-rice
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region: New Zealand
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# Premium glossy short-grain texture Consistent perfect cook in 18-28 mins Authentic Japanese origin & flavor Toyama Koshihikari Rice 1kg | Premium Japanese Short Grain Rice

**Brand:** あかふじ
**Price:** $70
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍣 Unlock the secret to sushi-grade perfection at home!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Toyama Koshihikari Rice 1kg | Premium Japanese Short Grain Rice by あかふじ
- **How much does it cost?** $70 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/113858080-toyama-koshihikari-rice-1kg-premium-japanese-short-grain-rice)

## Best For

- あかふじ enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted あかふじ brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Authentic Umami-Rich Flavor:** Experience the subtle sweetness and depth that defines premium Japanese rice culture.
- • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** From sushi to rice bowls, this rice adapts flawlessly to all your Japanese-inspired dishes.
- • **Expertly Milled for Freshness:** Sealed in 1kg packs to lock in aroma and moisture, ensuring restaurant-quality results at home.
- • **Glossy, Perfectly Sticky Grains:** Elevate every bite with that iconic Koshihikari texture loved by sushi chefs worldwide.
- • **Trusted by Pros & Home Cooks Alike:** Join thousands who refuse to settle for ordinary rice—taste the Toyama difference.

## Overview

Toyama Koshihikari Rice is a premium Japanese short-grain rice prized for its glossy finish, ideal stickiness, and subtly sweet umami flavor. Packaged fresh in 1kg bags, it delivers consistent, restaurant-quality texture and aroma, perfect for authentic sushi, rice bowls, and everyday Japanese cuisine. Trusted by chefs and enthusiasts alike, it transforms ordinary meals into culinary experiences.

## Description

Product Description Experience the authentic taste of Japan with Toyama Koshihikari Rice, a premium short-grain rice renowned for its delicate sweetness, glossy finish, and ideal stickiness. Revered in Japanese cuisine, Koshihikari rice from Toyama delivers exceptional texture and flavour, making it the perfect choice for sushi, rice bowls, or simple steamed rice.Each grain is carefully milled and packaged to preserve its natural aroma, freshness, and signature chew, ensuring a consistently delicious result with every serving. Whether you're preparing a traditional Japanese meal or looking to elevate your everyday cooking, Toyama Koshihikari Rice brings unmatched quality and heritage straight to your table.Ingredients: riceBox contains: Each order contains 1kg Ingredients rice. Directions Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Use a 1:1.25 water-to-rice ratio. Bring the water to a boil, add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes. Let it stand covered for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Box Contains Each order contains 1kg

Review: very good rice - love this rice short grain comes out nice and sticky smooth and good flavour made in original steam pot like a staub 15 min simmer in oven or stove then we like to leave it for 10 min off the heat or out of the oven so it steams makes perfect fluffy rice every time
Review: The best rice cultivar if you cook it properly - Koshihikari is the most well known Japanese cultivar of short-grain rice, so it commands premium prices. It is normally used in sushi restaurants and more established places. Depending on the harvest time, region etc some koshihikari could be quite expensive, and small amounts are sometimes given as a gift. This one is probably the best readily available in the UK and is good value of money, although the price seems to be going up... Unless your staple food has been rice, you likely won't know the difference immediately. But after going through a few kgs of koshihikari, it's hard to go back to "normal" rice. The texture and flavour are so much better. But to get the best out of this rice, you need to know how to cook this properly, and it's not quite straightforward. This is best cooked in a claypot (also known as "donabe" in Japanese) made specifically for rice, with an inner lid. Unlike electric rice cookers and steel pans, the double-lid rice claypots cook significantly better, by retaining the heat and radiating it gently to cook the grains, and steaming them in the end. This is how proper Japanese restaurants cook their rice and why it tastes so good. Search for "Kamado-san" by Nagatani-en online, which is fantastic and cooks restaurant-quality rice with little effort. Wash the rice, soak for 30 min, then cook in claypot with 1:1 ratio rice to water. Put the gas hob on low to medium. Once you see steam coming out (10-15 mins), turn off the heat and wait for another 30 minutes before eating. The claypot should be seasoned before first use, and always completely dry prior cooking. There are also cast-iron rice cookers but they are significantly heavier. I never tried cooking it with a single-lid cast iron pot like a Le Creuset, but maybe it's worth a short. Of course, an electric rice cooker or even a pan would do the job, but sadly the result is not the same.

## Features

- PREMIUM JAPANESE RICE - Toyama Koshihikari is celebrated for its superior quality, offering a glossy finish, ideal texture, and refined flavour that elevate both everyday meals and special dishes.
- AUTHENTIC FLAVOUR - Enjoy the subtly sweet, umami-rich flavour and ideal stickiness of our Koshihikari rice, traditionally favoured in authentic Japanese cuisine for sushi and everyday dishes.
- PERFECT FOR ALL DISHES - From handcrafted sushi to comforting rice bowls and classic Japanese meals, Toyama Koshihikari adds rich flavour, ideal stickiness, and authentic depth to every dish
- FRESHNESS YOU CAN TASTE - Expertly milled and packed in a 1kg bag to preserve natural flavour, aroma, and moisture, ensuring delicious, freshly cooked rice with perfect consistency every time
- ESSENCE OF JAPAN AT HOME - Recreate the taste of Japan in your own kitchen with this premium Koshihikari rice, trusted by chefs and home cooks for its quality, balance, and culinary reliability.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CEU8GAA |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Best Sellers Rank | 6,458 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 14 in White Rice |
| Brand | あかふじ |
| Brand Name | あかふじ |
| Coin Variety 1 | Rice |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Cuisine | Japanese cuisine |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,191 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Vegetarian |
| Item Length Description | Short |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Package Weight | 1.01 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Item package quantity | 1 |
| Item weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Toyama |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Serving Range | 10 servings |
| Size | 1 kg (Pack of 1) |
| Unit Count | 1000.0 Grams |
| Unit count | 1000.0 Grams |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** あかふじ
- **Item package quantity:** 1
- **Item weight:** 1 Kilograms
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Unit count:** 1000.0 Grams

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the nutritional information listed as dry weight or prepared weight?**
A: Hello. It doesn't say whether it is per 100grs. cooked or uncooked on the pack, so I can't help you with that. However I would have thought that the nutritional values would be the same for any kind of plain rice of this type

**Q: What is the production date of the rice?   it (not a use-by date) should be on the packet.  please send a picture if unsure of the japanese text.**
A: Good question. It doesn’t say the date of the rice processed/cleaned but it only says the date of best before end...strange...

**Q: Do you have to soak rice before cooking in rice cooker?**
A: After washing rice until water is clear, I soak rice with fresh water for 30 minutes, then drain. For the rice cooker, I use the ratio of 1.2 ml water per gram of rice. i.e for 500g rice l pour in 625 ml water,for 720g rice l use 900 ml water. Rice comes out well

**Q: Why has the price doubled?**
A: It hasnt

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ very good rice
*by L***U on 25 January 2026*

love this rice short grain comes out nice and sticky smooth and good flavour made in original steam pot like a staub 15 min simmer in oven or stove then we like to leave it for 10 min off the heat or out of the oven so it steams makes perfect fluffy rice every time

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best rice cultivar if you cook it properly
*by S***. on 6 August 2020*

Koshihikari is the most well known Japanese cultivar of short-grain rice, so it commands premium prices. It is normally used in sushi restaurants and more established places. Depending on the harvest time, region etc some koshihikari could be quite expensive, and small amounts are sometimes given as a gift. This one is probably the best readily available in the UK and is good value of money, although the price seems to be going up... Unless your staple food has been rice, you likely won't know the difference immediately. But after going through a few kgs of koshihikari, it's hard to go back to "normal" rice. The texture and flavour are so much better. But to get the best out of this rice, you need to know how to cook this properly, and it's not quite straightforward. This is best cooked in a claypot (also known as "donabe" in Japanese) made specifically for rice, with an inner lid. Unlike electric rice cookers and steel pans, the double-lid rice claypots cook significantly better, by retaining the heat and radiating it gently to cook the grains, and steaming them in the end. This is how proper Japanese restaurants cook their rice and why it tastes so good. Search for "Kamado-san" by Nagatani-en online, which is fantastic and cooks restaurant-quality rice with little effort. Wash the rice, soak for 30 min, then cook in claypot with 1:1 ratio rice to water. Put the gas hob on low to medium. Once you see steam coming out (10-15 mins), turn off the heat and wait for another 30 minutes before eating. The claypot should be seasoned before first use, and always completely dry prior cooking. There are also cast-iron rice cookers but they are significantly heavier. I never tried cooking it with a single-lid cast iron pot like a Le Creuset, but maybe it's worth a short. Of course, an electric rice cooker or even a pan would do the job, but sadly the result is not the same.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great rice, but others aren’t far off.
*by T***A on 24 September 2025*

I consider myself a Japanese rice connoisseur, this rice is great and easy to cook. But honestly, it’s really overpriced and you’ll get similar results from considerably cheaper brands. Did a taste test on a Japanese friend and they couldn’t tell the difference

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*Last updated: 2026-02-18*