極上白米と、ご飯のおとも。小山薫堂が食べる伝説の朝ごはん｜Rice and Perfect Pairings: The Legendary Breakfast | by Kundo Koyama

Kundo Koyama—renowned broadcast writer, creator of Kumamon, host of Kyoto’s prestigious Shimogamo Saryo, and Signature Pavilion Producer for Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai—is a man of many talents. His breakfast reflects that same passion and precision: a simple yet refined Japanese meal centered around freshly steamed white rice. In this episode, we capture Koyama’s morning ritual as he pairs freshly cooked Koshihikari rice from his hometown of Kumamoto with a selection of exquisite condiments. His thoughtful, deliberate approach to enjoying breakfast is both calming and inspiring. An interview follows the meal—don’t miss this quietly luxurious start to the day. Chapters 0:00　Good morning 0:14　Cooking starts 1:15　Tips for cooking delicious white rice 2:30　Appreciating chopsticks 3:42　Specialized cooking method 5:52　Side dishes come together 9:20　Finished 9:41　Let’s eat 17:07　Interview 19:12　Take care