Japanese Rice | Vibepedia

Japanese rice refers to several short-grain cultivars of Japonica rice, including ordinary rice (uruchimai) and glutinous rice (mochigome). Japanese rice is a staple of the Japanese diet and is used in a variety of dishes, from sushi and sake to mochi and sekihan. Japanese rice is also an important part of Japanese tradition and is often served at special occasions such as New Year's (Oshogatsu) and Cherry Blossom Viewing (Hanami).