TENNO (translation: "Emperor of the State" )is a unique brand of rice dated back to 1899 that is specially grown for the Japanese Emperor during the colonization period in Taiwan's history Pearl rice is known for its soft sticky characteristics. It is not a sticky rice grain yet it has the properties of sticky rice grain making it much easier to digest for all sticky rice fans! The Tenno Pearl Rice is a Taiken No. 16 crop that has a beautiful round body and high in clarity. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and nutritious carbohydrates, it is one of the most prized crops at Tenno Rice.