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Rice, a staple that Japan can be proud of”Mori-no-kumasan” is a rice brand that was developed in Kumamoto. The name is said to have come from the literary figure, Soseki Natsume referring to Kumamoto as the ”city of wood”. The name combines the word meaning ”produced (san)”, ”wood (mori)” and ”Kuma”moto (bear). |
Wanting to leave something for the next generationWe visited with Ogawa, a farmer who produces ”Mori-no-kumasan” in Yamaga city, Kumamoto. At present, there are only 1400 farmers who produce this variety in Kumamoto. Although they want to increase production because it is a popular variety, the number of producers are decreasing due to aging. |
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Understanding the full appeal of rice”Mori-no-kumasan” increases in sweetness as you chew. Compared to ”Koshihikari”, it has a chewy and sticky taste. ”Mori-no-kumasan” is a hybrid of ”Hinohikari” and ”Koshihikari”. The best qualities of each brand has been maximized. |
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- Yukinari Ogawa
- 159-1 Mochimatsu, Shikao Town, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture