Of all the grains of the “Land of the Rising Sun”, rice is considered an essential food source in their daily lives.
The Japanese eat rice in every meal, whether it’s morning, noon, or evening, even in the evening.
This is simply a food that helps the body feel full for longer, is affordable, and is easy to combine with other dishes.
Japonica means the common name for all types of rice in Japan.
They generally refer to all white rice as Japonica. It’s simply a simple way to put the rice ranking in the middle