“Uonuma Koshihikari” is a rice grown in the Uonuma area of Niigata prefecture, where the conditions for producing rice perfectly align with each other: the snowmelt water flowing from the high mountains, the distinctive climate in Uonuma, and the large temperature differences between night and day are all features unique to this mountainous area. Uonuma Koshihikari rice has a stickiness that cannot be obtained by rice grown in other regions and is often characterized by its robust sweetness and polished texture. The secret to its popularity is that it’s not only delicious when fresh, but also delicious after cooling down, retaining its tasty sweetness and stickiness.