Kikuchi Rice has been highly praised since the Edo Period. Among those rice, Shichijo Rice was awarded the highest "Special A" at the Japan Grain Associations 6 times in a row.
October～
Shichijo Melon is grown with the fresh spring water that contains rich minerals and enzyme. The wide temperature differences during the day help to increase the sugar content of the melon.
Ekome Beef is fed 300kg of rice equal to 4,000 bowls of rice. The meat is lean and very juicy.
This light colored burdocks grown in rice paddies are tender and have a full flavor. Less agricultural chemicals are needed.
December～May
Yakon is a vegetable that has a crispy and slightly sweet flavor. You can enjoy the same crispy texture either raw or cooked. It contains fag oligosaccharide, and has health and beauty benefits.
November～May
Kikuchi Green Tea is grown on rich soils in high-elevation places. Less agricurutual chemical is used and it is a safe tea.
May～July
Kikuchi grows many kind of Japanese pears such as Shurei, Akizuki, Kosui, and more in the hilly areas. Those fresh pears are available at local produce and promotion centers. Enjoy the wide variety of our pears!
August～October
Kumamoto is the second largest chestnut- producing prefecture in Japan. The new kind "Porotan" is easy to peal, big, and has the original taste.
Late August～October
The Premium Natural Kyokushi Beef raised in the spacious ranch has a good flavor and fine texture. The lean and fatty parts are well-balanced. Great for steaks.
"Kuroka Black Mushroom Beyond 204" featuring the rich flavor and the firm texture is grown by several farmers in Kikuchi.
