held its first-ever contest in 2019 to find the best Yamada Nishiki rice variety to use in Dassai ... as well as its ratio of “shinpaku” (white core of a grain) to a grain.

For those unfamiliar with Japanese cuisine, a trip to Nishiki Market can be an overwhelming ... Sample some authentic green tea or nosh on some nigiri (rice balls). After you've acclimated ...