Premium Japanese Rice Milled in London

Grown in Japan · Milled in London

Premium Japanese Rice,
Freshly Milled in London

Discover premium Japanese rice grown in Japan, carefully selected for quality and freshly milled in London. After milling, our rice is kept refrigerated until your order is ready for dispatch, helping us take care of its freshness from milling to delivery.

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Explore Koshihikari, Yumepirika, Nanatsuboshi, Tsuyahime and more.

100% Grown in Japan Authentic Japanese rice varieties
Freshly Milled in London Polished locally in the UK
Refrigerated Until Dispatch Carefully stored after milling
Rice Sommelier Selected Distinctive varieties to explore
From Japan to Your Table

Why Choose Yutaka Premium Japanese Rice?

Great Japanese rice is about more than the variety alone. Where it is grown, when it is milled and how it is handled afterwards all contribute to the experience in your bowl.

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Grown in Japan

Our premium range brings together rice grown in recognised rice-producing regions of Japan, including Hokkaido, Nagano, Niigata and Yamagata.

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Milled in London

Selected rice arrives as brown rice and is polished in London, rather than relying only on rice milled before long-distance distribution.

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Stored Refrigerated

Once milled, our premium Japanese rice is kept refrigerated until shortly before dispatch as part of our freshness and quality process.

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Choose by Variety

Compare different levels of sweetness, softness, stickiness and character to discover the Japanese rice that best suits the way you like to eat.

Our Freshness Process

Why We Mill Japanese Rice in London

Milling is the process of removing the outer layers of brown rice to produce polished white rice. Our approach allows selected Japanese rice to be milled here in London and carefully handled after milling.

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Grown in Japan

Premium rice varieties are cultivated in selected Japanese growing regions.

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Brought to the UK

Selected rice is brought to the UK as brown rice before local milling.

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Freshly Milled in London

The rice is polished locally to create Japanese white rice closer to the point of sale.

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Refrigerated Until Dispatch

After milling, the rice is kept refrigerated until your order is prepared for dispatch.

Our approach to freshness: combining local milling in London with refrigerated storage after milling allows us to take extra care of our premium Japanese rice before it leaves our warehouse. Refrigerated storage is part of Yutaka Shop Online's pre-dispatch handling process; once your rice arrives, please follow the storage instructions shown on the pack.

Japanese Rice Varieties

Find the Japanese Rice That Suits You

Japanese rice varieties can differ noticeably in sweetness, texture, stickiness and how they feel when served hot or cooled. Use this simple guide as a starting point.

Nagano & Minami Uonuma

Koshihikari

One of Japan's best-known rice varieties. Koshihikari is prized for its balance of natural sweetness, pleasant stickiness and glossy appearance.

Good for:
Everyday Japanese meals, onigiri and donburi
Hokkaido

Yumepirika

A rich and distinctive Hokkaido rice with noticeable natural sweetness, a soft texture and a pleasantly chewy, sticky finish.

Good for:
Rice-focused meals, curry, meat dishes and bento
Hokkaido

Nanatsuboshi

A balanced variety with a relatively light character and moderate texture, making it particularly versatile alongside everyday dishes.

Good for:
Everyday meals, bento and flavourful dishes
Yamagata

Tsuyahime

Known for its bright, glossy cooked appearance, refined sweetness and balanced texture, with grains that remain beautifully defined.

Good for:
Simple Japanese dishes, sushi, onigiri and special meals
A Classic Japanese Variety

What Is Koshihikari Rice?

Koshihikari is one of Japan's most recognised Japanese rice varieties and is valued for its balance of sweetness, stickiness and glossy appearance when cooked.

Our freshly milled range gives you the opportunity to explore Koshihikari from more than one Japanese growing region, including Nagano and Minami Uonuma. Differences in growing region can give each rice its own character, even when the variety is the same.

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Explore Koshihikari by Origin

Compare two premium examples of this celebrated Japanese rice variety.

Nagano Koshihikari Japanese Koshihikari grown in Nagano and milled in London.
Minami Uonuma Koshihikari Premium Koshihikari from Minami Uonuma in Niigata, one of Japan's best-known rice-growing areas.
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Explore Japanese rice from some of Japan's recognised rice-growing regions and discover the differences in sweetness, texture and character.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

New to Premium Japanese Rice? Try a Tasting Set

The easiest way to understand the difference between Japanese rice varieties is to taste them side by side. Our tasting sets let you compare selected premium varieties at home and discover the flavour and texture you prefer.

A Simple Way to Find Your Favourite

  • Compare different Japanese rice varieties side by side
  • Discover differences in sweetness, texture and stickiness
  • Try premium rice before choosing a larger pack
  • A helpful introduction if you are new to Japanese rice varieties
Premium Japanese Rice Tasting Set with Nagano Koshihikari and Hokkaido Nanatsuboshi
Tasting Set · 2 × 1kg

Nagano Koshihikari & Hokkaido Nanatsuboshi

Compare the richer stickiness and sweetness of Koshihikari with the lighter, balanced character of Nanatsuboshi. Both are freshly milled in London.

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Japanese Rice Guides

Enjoy Japanese Rice at Its Best

Learn more about Japanese short-grain rice, how to cook it and how to store it at home.

Japanese rice guide
Rice Guide

What Is Japanese Rice?

Learn about Japanese rice varieties, short-grain rice, Koshihikari and what to look for when buying Japanese rice in the UK.

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How to cook Japanese rice
Cooking Guide

How to Cook Japanese Rice

Follow a practical step-by-step method for washing, soaking and cooking Japanese rice on the hob.

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How to store Japanese rice
Storage Guide

How to Store Rice

Find out how to store uncooked Japanese rice at home and how to handle cooked rice safely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Premium Japanese Rice

What is freshly milled rice?

Freshly milled rice is rice that has been polished from brown rice closer to the time it is sold or eaten. Yutaka's selected premium Japanese rice is brought to the UK as brown rice and milled in London.

Why does Yutaka mill Japanese rice in London?

Milling in London allows selected Japanese rice to be polished locally rather than relying only on rice that has already been milled before long-distance distribution. It is part of our approach to offering premium Japanese rice with careful handling closer to the customer.

How is Yutaka's freshly milled rice stored before dispatch?

After milling, our Milled in London rice is kept refrigerated until shortly before dispatch as part of our quality-management process. Once your rice arrives, please follow the storage instructions shown on the product packaging.

What is Koshihikari rice?

Koshihikari is one of Japan's best-known rice varieties. It is appreciated for its balance of natural sweetness, pleasant stickiness and glossy appearance when cooked. Our range includes Koshihikari grown in different regions of Japan.

What is the difference between Koshihikari, Yumepirika and Nanatsuboshi?

Koshihikari is known for a balanced combination of sweetness and stickiness. Yumepirika tends to be richer, sweeter and softer, while Nanatsuboshi has a lighter, balanced character that works well with a wide range of dishes. Your preferred variety will depend on the texture and flavour you enjoy most.

Is Japanese rice short-grain rice?

Many popular Japanese table-rice varieties are short-grain Japonica rice or have the rounded, cohesive texture commonly associated with Japanese short-grain rice. Japanese rice should not be confused with glutinous or sweet rice, which is a different type of rice used for foods such as mochi.

How should I store Japanese rice at home?

Keep uncooked rice protected from heat, moisture, direct sunlight and strong odours, and always follow the instructions on the pack. For more detailed advice, see our guide to storing rice .

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Freshly Milled in London

Explore distinctive rice varieties grown in Japan, milled in London and carefully stored until dispatch. Find the rice that suits your table.

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