New crop. Non GMO Project verified. nongmoproject.org. Perfect guard pack. Keep rice fresh. Tamanishiki uses two kinds of super premium quality short grain rice; Koshihikari and Yume Gokochi. They are carefully grown and harvested in the fertile agricultural land of the Sacramento Valley, California. Hence, it has an unique combination of great flavor and wonderful texture that no other rice can imitate. Tamanishiki is carefully polished so only a light wash is required. Product of USA.