JCC E-Magazine February 2025

During the onigiri making workshop.

Participants sampling 7 different varieties of Japanese rice. They were encouraged to try and discover their favourite variety.

JCC co-organised Taste of Japanese Rice from the North ~ Rediscovering rice with Japanese curry ~ alongside JETRO and the Tohoku Economic Federation on 18 January. The 3rd edition of its kind, the rice event has been popular among Singaporean friends and families as they discovered and tried different varieties of rice from Japan.

Rice is at the heart of Japanese food culture and this time, rice from the Northern prefectures of Japan － Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi, Fukushima, and Niigata － were given the spotlight. Participants listened to a presentation on Japanese rice by rice meister Mr Katayama Shinichi. They were also introduced to the two ways to enjoy rice at home that are familiar to Japanese people － Onigiri and Japanese Curry Rice.

Participants also tried their hand at making onigiri and tested their tastebuds by comparing the taste and texture of 7 different varieties of rice. The tasting session also offered condiments from the featured prefectures and servings of Japanese curry, which elevated the flavour of the rice. All in all, participants received a newfound appreciation of Japanese rice as well as many accompaniments that go well with rice!

Vice-Chairman of the Tohoku Economic Federation, Mr Miyamoto Yasuhiko, giving a speech.		Japanese curry served during the tasting session.
Participants listening to a presentation on Japanese rice by rice meister Mr Katayama Shinichi		Each prefecture also offered a condiment to pair nicely with their rice.
Getting to know the crowd’s favourites.		JCC Director, Ms Kawabe Akiko, giving a welcoming speech.
Assistant Manager of JETRO, Mr Nicolas Loh, giving a presentation on Japanese curry.

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