Premium Nitamai Rice to be Awarded at the 4th SASSEN National Championship
Continuously stored throughout the year, Nitamai is freshly milled just before shipment, ensuring that it reaches recipients in its finest condition.
Nitamai rice boasts a series of prestigious accolades, including the highest grade of A Special in the "Rice Taste Ranking" by the Japan Grain Inspection Association. It has also achieved 15 gold medals at the Rice Taste Analysis Competition International.
Located in Shimane Prefecture, Okuizumo Town is surrounded by lush nature and is situated upstream of the "Hiigawa" river, a first-class river. This town is steeped in history, featuring prominently in ancient texts like the "Nihon Shoki" and the "Kojiki," particularly known as the site where the Yamata no Orochi was defeated. According to the Izumo Province Fudoki, compiled in 733 AD, iron was produced here using the traditional tatara method.
Since at least the early Edo period, the town utilized a mining technique called "tetsuana nagashi" that involved flowing water to extract iron from the mountains, subsequently regenerating the sandy surfaces into terraced rice fields. This has led to a flourishing agricultural system interlinked with iron production, rice farming, beef cattle, and forestry. In August 2023, the FAO recognized this unique farming system as a "Globally Important Agricultural Heritage."
The sustainable farming practices passed down through generations have allowed for the cultivation of Nitamai rice, Okuizumo beef, local soba, and various mushrooms, showcasing rich biodiversity and agricultural culture, complemented by stunning terraced landscapes.
For inquiries, visit the official website of the All Japan SASSEN Association at sassen.jp and the championship site at sassen.jp/ajsc2026.
Award-Winning Recognition
Nitamai rice boasts a series of prestigious accolades, including the highest grade of A Special in the "Rice Taste Ranking" by the Japan Grain Inspection Association. It has also achieved 15 gold medals at the Rice Taste Analysis Competition International.
The Essence of Okuizumo Town
Located in Shimane Prefecture, Okuizumo Town is surrounded by lush nature and is situated upstream of the "Hiigawa" river, a first-class river. This town is steeped in history, featuring prominently in ancient texts like the "Nihon Shoki" and the "Kojiki," particularly known as the site where the Yamata no Orochi was defeated. According to the Izumo Province Fudoki, compiled in 733 AD, iron was produced here using the traditional tatara method.
Since at least the early Edo period, the town utilized a mining technique called "tetsuana nagashi" that involved flowing water to extract iron from the mountains, subsequently regenerating the sandy surfaces into terraced rice fields. This has led to a flourishing agricultural system interlinked with iron production, rice farming, beef cattle, and forestry. In August 2023, the FAO recognized this unique farming system as a "Globally Important Agricultural Heritage."
The sustainable farming practices passed down through generations have allowed for the cultivation of Nitamai rice, Okuizumo beef, local soba, and various mushrooms, showcasing rich biodiversity and agricultural culture, complemented by stunning terraced landscapes.
Championship Overview
- - Event Name: 4th SASSEN National Championship
- - Date & Time: June 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Tentative)
- - Organizer: All Japan SASSEN Association
- - Supplier Sponsor: SASSEN Izumo Branch
- - Sponsorship: SATSUZEN Corporation
- - Cooperation: Sega Sammy Holdings, Japan Convention Services
- - Support: Superhuman Sports Project
- - Venue: Tunnel Tokyo, 6-minute walk from Ohsaki Station, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
- - Official Championship Website: SASSEN Championship 2026
For inquiries, visit the official website of the All Japan SASSEN Association at sassen.jp and the championship site at sassen.jp/ajsc2026.
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