Hakugin no Hikari

Developed to thrive in cold climates,
Hakugin no Hikari is a new variety of rice.
With Ginga no Shizuku as its mother variety,
it inherits a brilliant, luminous white appearance,
a firm and well-defined grain texture,
and a gentle sweetness.
It is the third original rice variety developed in Iwate,
destined to shine as a new light
from one of Japan’s premier rice-growing regions.

Key points

Glossy,
radiant whiteness

The cooked rice is light and fluffy, with a beautifully glossy, radiant white appearance. Its large, uniformly shaped grains are another distinguishing feature.

Gentle sweetness

A subtle, mild sweetness that spreads the more you chew. It never becomes tiresome, allowing you to enjoy its flavor deliciously right down to the very last grain.

Well-defined grains
with a pleasantly chewy texture

Soft yet clearly defined grains can be felt, with moderate stickiness and elasticity, resulting in a satisfyingly chewy texture.

Versatile and easy
to pair with many dishes

Thanks to its clean, light flavor, it pairs well with a wide range of cuisines, including Japanese dishes, sushi, and Chinese food.

Good Taste DATA

Whiteness of cooked rice
(relative to Hitomebore as the standard)

＊1 Analytical values measured using a color difference meter (CR-410, manufactured by KONIKCA MINOLTA,INC).The larger the value, the whiter the cooked rice.
＊2 Average value of a Taste Sensory Test. Seven evaluation levels: from -3 to 3.
The larger the value, the whiter the cooked rice.

Results of sensory taste evaluation

＊Average scores from a sensory evaluation test conducted at the Iwate Agricultural Research Center in November 2025 (7-point scale from +3 to −3).relative to Hitomebore as the standard.

Fluffy, pale-white
appearance with gentle sweetness