{"product_id":"koshihikari-instant-microwave-rice","title":"Koshihikari Instant Microwave Rice – Niigata Uonuma Japanese Rice, 3 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoshihikari Instant Microwave Rice\u003c\/strong\u003e by Takano brings Japan's most celebrated rice variety to your table in minutes. Each pack uses 100% Koshihikari rice grown in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture — widely regarded as the finest rice-growing region in Japan, where pristine snowmelt water, fertile soil, and dramatic temperature shifts between day and night produce grains of exceptional sweetness, gloss, and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Uonuma Koshihikari Is Japan's Most Prized Rice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all Koshihikari is equal. The Uonuma district of Niigata consistently produces the highest-graded rice in Japan — a designation earned by its rare combination of pure water sources, mineral-rich soil, and a mountain climate that stresses the rice just enough to concentrate its natural sugars. The result: grains that are plump, slightly sticky, and gently sweet — the benchmark for authentic Japanese gohan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4085\/9101\/files\/Koshihikari_field.png?v=1780698552\" alt=\"Lush Koshihikari rice paddies in Uonuma Niigata Japan, source of the premium rice used in Takano Koshihikari Instant Microwave Rice\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestaurant-Quality Rice in Minutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack is pre-cooked and sealed to lock in freshness — no preservatives needed. Preparation couldn't be simpler:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel the lid film to the dotted line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave at 500–600W for 2 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluff gently and serve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rice arrives at the table fluffy, glossy, and freshly steamed in character — indistinguishable from a bowl cooked from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServe It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurikake or natto for a classic Japanese breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurry, teriyaki, or miso-glazed fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a base for donburi rice bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnigiri (rice balls) — holds its shape beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSushi — the stickiness and sweetness are ideal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 individual packs per set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Uonuma Koshihikari · Product of Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten-free · Vegan · No preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady in approximately 2 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; font-size: 14px; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 4px 8px; width: 50%;\"\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 4px 8px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e3 packs \/ 3 servings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px 12px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eJapan (Uonuma, Niigata)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 12px 8px 4px;\"\u003eDietary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 12px 8px 4px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003ePrep Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px;\"\u003eGluten-Free · Vegan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e~2 minutes (microwave)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46276343234781,"sku":"RTAAKSY1028","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4085\/9101\/files\/rice02_0582b2ec-4e20-4c12-99bc-816d03157fe0.jpg?v=1780601517","url":"https:\/\/akifoodsjapan.com\/products\/koshihikari-instant-microwave-rice","provider":"Aki Foods Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}