Niigata Koshihikari -新潟 こしひかり- 2025 CropNiigata Koshihikari from the "Granary of Northern Kanbara" When people talk about Japanese rice, Koshihikari from Niigata usually comes up first. And within Niigata, Shibata City stands outthey call it the "Granary of Northern Kanbara" for good reason. The geography here is perfect for rice. Pure snowmelt flows down from the Iide Mountain Range through the Kaji River system. The soil is rich with minerals from these clear streams. And you get those