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New Kenji: Mundi Riso Italian sushi rice brand

Mundi Riso New Kenji brand offers top-quality Italian sushi rice in carefully researched varieties, designed to satisfy the most discerning palates.
Poporoya, chef Hirazawa Minoru - Itamae

ITAMAE: Poporoya, the history of sushi in Italy

The second stop in ITAMAE is Poporoya, the very first sushi bar in Italy. Chef Hirazawa Minoru presents two delicious recipes, in collaboration with New Kenji Sushi Premium.
Mikachan, chef Micaela Giambanco - Itamae

ITAMAE: Mikachan, a corner of Japan in Rome

The ITAMAE journey begins at Mikachan, a traditional Japanese Izakaya in Rome. Discover the recipes created by Chef Micaela Giambanco with New Kenji Premium Sushi Rice.
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ITAMAE – The 7 Samurai of Japanese Cuisine

A journey in search of the true Japan in Italy: the best sushi masters, the most authentic locations, and the unmistakable flavors of a tradition in constant evolution.
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Water and rice: the virtuous system of rice fields

The use of water in rice cultivation is not just a means to grow plants, but a truly virtuous system that combines agricultural production, environmental protection and sustainable water resource management.
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Nordic Sushi Cup 2025

Mundi Riso brings its New Kenji Premium Sushi Rice to the Nordic Sushi Cup, the competition that crowns the best sushi chef in Northern Europe.
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Shiro Poporoya hosts the press conference for Italy Sushi Cup

Italy Sushi Cup is presented in Milan, in an exceptional location: the Shiro Poporoya restaurant, with Minoru Hirazawa and Hirotoshi Ogawa.
Italy Sushi Cup Press Conference

Italy Sushi Cup: the first edition

Preparations are underway for Italy Sushi Cup, the inaugural edition of the competition that will crown the best Italian sushiman. The event is scheduled for the 28th of May 2025, in Vercelli.
Settimana del Riso 2025

“Settimana del Riso 2025”: Mundi Riso opens its doors for guided tours

Mundi Riso and Vercelli take center stage during “Settimana del Riso”: seven days of activities (14th-20th February, 2025) to celebrate rice and the territory.