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Jasmine rice in Japan: what it's called and where to buy it

Jasmine rice is ジャスミンライス or タイ米. Normal supermarkets rarely have it, but import shops do.

Look for this on the label

  • ジャスミンライス

    jasumin raisu

  • タイ米

    taimai · Thai long-grain rice

  • 香り米

    kaorimai · fragrant rice

Where to find it

In the shop

Imported food or ethnic food shelf, not the Japanese rice corner.

Which shops

KALDI, Gyomu Super, Costco, Asian grocery shops, and online. Basmati (バスマティライス) is sold in the same places.

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