The worst rice in Japan is better than the best rice I’ve ever eaten in the USA (or anywhere else). But nowhere have I enjoyed rice so much as the rice we were served in Shirakawago. That rice was grown in this field or one very nearby according to our host. It was like melt-in-your-mouth candy. I asked them why their rice was superior and she indicated that the elevation and heavy snows were likely causes. I hope to taste that rice again.

Posted on April 11th, 2011 under Japan • Tags: rice paddy, shirakawago, thatch roof. • RSS 2.0 feed • Both comments and pings are currently closed