Key Facts
• New rice sales started on August 30 at “Hana no Eki Chikuma River” in Iiyama.
• Early-maturing variety “Tsukiakari” priced at 4,800 yen for 5 kilograms.
• Harvested by a local agricultural corporation on August 28.
• Available in 5-kilogram and 3-kilogram packages.
• Customers from inside and outside Nagano purchased the rice enthusiastically.
• A customer from Chikuma City visited early on August 31 to secure a purchase.
• High temperatures accelerated rice growth this year.
• Main variety “Koshihikari” expected to hit shelves by next weekend.
• Predicted price range for Koshihikari: 900–1,000 yen per kilogram.
Summary
New rice sales have commenced at the “Hana no Eki Chikuma River” farmers’ market in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture. The early-maturing variety “Tsukiakari,” harvested on August 28, is priced at 4,800 yen for 5 kilograms and is available in two package sizes. Customers from various regions eagerly purchased the rice, with one visitor arriving early on August 31 to secure their purchase. Due to high temperatures, rice growth has been faster this year, and the main variety “Koshihikari” is expected to be available by next weekend, priced between 900 and 1,000 yen per kilogram.
