Shinmei Imported Japanese Koshihikari & Brand Rice

Shinmei · Japan (multiple prefectures) — Japan-grown rice exported
Staples Rice Ambient Established export

Japan-grown Koshihikari and regional-brand rice exported by Shinmei, Japan's biggest rice distributor. Sold internationally through Asian-market retail (e.g. Weee!) and importers. Genuine Japan-origin grain, distinct from Japanese-style overseas rice.

The supplierShinmei Group is Japan's largest rice wholesaler/processor with broad domestic sourcing and overseas distribution arms.
Why it sells abroadScale + access to top regional brands of Japan-grown rice

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP / destination import documentation: not individually verified. Shinmei confirmed as a major Japanese rice group (Kanesu Noodles joined the Shinmei Group in 2018), and Japan-grown Koshihikari widely exported under the Shinmei brand.
Pack formats2kg/5kg/11lb retail bags; larger foodservice sizes (confirmed via US retail listings: 11lb, 4.4lb, 5kg, 2kg)
Shelf lifeTypical: ~12 months milled (not maker-stated)
StorageAmbient, cool/dry preferred
Minimum orderTypical: case-level via importers; container direct
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks ocean
CapacityLargest Japanese rice group by volume
Container loadTypical: ~24-26 MT per 20ft (bagged)
PricingTypical: premium tier; FOB Japan
OEM / private labelImporter/retail private-label packing: not publicly verified
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsShinmei Co., Ltd.
Export regulationDestination rice import rules; phytosanitary; fumigation
Market demandStrong in North America & APAC Asian-grocery channel
How to source itJapan-grown rice (Niigata, Toyama, etc.) -> Shinmei export/import channels -> overseas Asian grocers (confirmed via wide US distribution)
Verified sourceshttps://www.japancentre.com/en/maker/473-shinmei; https://www.amazon.com/Shinmei-Toyama-Koshihikari-Japanese-Short/dp/B005GNVF0A
MakerShinmei Co., Ltd. (Kobe/Hiroshima) — Japan's largest rice trading group
OriginJapan (multiple prefectures) — Japan-grown rice exported
CategoryStaples / Rice
Available inUnited States, Singapore, Hong Kong +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1006.30
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.