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On July 11, 2026, guests staying the night before at Fairfield by Marriott Mie Kumano-Kodo Mihama can join a scarecrow-making workshop at Maruyama Senmaida, one of Japan's finest rice terraces in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, hosted by the Kumano City Furusato Promotion Corporation.
A new accommodation and experience area centered around 400-year-old terraced rice fields in Hayama, Kanagawa, is set to open as part of the "地域まるごとホテル @ 三浦半島" project, offering farm stays, local cuisine, and hands-on agricultural experiences.
Zojirushi Shokudo's Osaka Honten and Umeda locations are introducing new summer menus from June 5, featuring colorful dishes and spices designed to help beat the summer heat.
Sumidaya, a long-established rice merchant founded in 1905, has opened a new experiential store in Asakusa where visitors can taste, learn about, and enjoy freshly milled rice using the shop's signature ancient milling technique.
A pop-up shop and talk event centered on "Shigi no Ongaeshi mai" — rice grown in harmony with biodiversity in Saga Prefecture — will take place at AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū in Kagurazaka on March 14 and 15, 2026.
A hands-on onigiri rice ball cooking class conducted in English is now available at a historic 100-year-old traditional Japanese townhouse in Kita-ku, Tokyo, targeting inbound tourists who want to connect with Japanese food culture.
Kizunaya, a company specializing in Oita's soul food "ryukyu," has released a new black sea bream (kurodai) mixed rice product seasoned in the traditional ryukyu style, starting in February.
Known for their signature Nekase Genmai® brown rice, YUWAERU Inc. has pre-launched the community site "YUWAERU VILLAGE" on February 4, 2026, marking their 17th anniversary.
Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu, Japan's first agritourism resort, will hold the Rice School program in 2026, offering authentic rice farming experiences and traditional hagama rice cooking. This sixth edition runs from April 12 to October 11, 2026, featuring hands-on activities including seeding, rice planting, weeding, and harvesting.
A new craft beer made from rice used during rice cooker development testing is now available, turning test rice into a refreshing golden ale.
7-Eleven Japan launches two new rice burger varieties featuring charcoal-grilled beef kalbi and teriyaki chicken with garlic mayo. These convenient heated rice burgers combine crispy, aromatic rice buns with generous meat fillings.
UONUMARCHE, a special market event celebrating Uonuma City's renowned rice harvest and regional products, will be held on November 8, 2025 at the Regional Promotion Center in Niigata Prefecture.
What is Fukagawa-meshi (深川めし)? “Fukagawa-meshi” is a local dish originating from the Fukagawa area of Tokyo, which includes today’s Monzen-Nakacho (門前仲町), Kiyosumi-Shirakawa (清澄白河), and Kiba (木場) areas. It has been recognized as one of the 100 local dishes by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. The Fukagawa area once flourished as a fishing town, […]