economy
February 10, 2026
Around 100 euros per kilogram
The most expensive, and according to many opinions, the best rice in the world comes from Japan and costs around 100 euros per kilogram.
TL;DR
- Kinmemai Premium rice from Japan is considered the world's best and costs around 100 euros per kilogram.
- It is sold as a luxury gift in special 840-gram boxes, with new series selling out quickly.
- Only one thousand boxes are produced annually.
- The rice is from Tojo Rice Corporation, led by Keiji Saika.
- Saika personally selects award-winning rice varieties based on taste and enzyme indicators.
- The rice undergoes a multi-month aging process.
- The high cost and limited production make the project financially non-viable but symbolically important for Japanese agriculture.
- Professional chefs describe the grains as shiny, well-defined, uniform, with balanced taste, good moisture, and a soft yet firm texture.
- It is often served plain to best express its quality.
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