Was was one of Kaneya's early customers. I have has Sushi all over the USA. Kaneya's is the best I have had. For an extra bonus it is very nicely priced. I have turned a lot of people over the years on to Kaneya's . I am most critical of the rice, I am quite demanding. It must have flavor without the taste of rice vinegar. The texture must be firm and not mushy, yet not hard and unyielding. Kaneya's rice I have been using as my standard. It is about as perfect as can be.