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The 2014 Sake Rice Crop in Abbotsford, BC

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Lynda Philippsen

Optimistic and pragmatic, Masa Shiroki sees rice production in Canada not only as a way to use land now lying fallow, but also to take advantage of global warming. Continue reading →

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Abbotsford Rice Field: Year 2

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Lynda Philippsen

Now as the growing season approaches,Shiroki’s optimistic that his dream to produce 100% Canadian jizake can come true on this field. Continue reading →

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A Corner of Japan in Canada

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Lynda Philippsen

With Mt. Baker (whom I affectionately call Beka-san) presiding beyond the wall, the view–but for the different smell and absence of muscular pines–is not unlike being in Japan. But no, this is the first experimental sake-grade rice crop growing in … Continue reading →

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