Some companies have perpetuated the myth that you need a special kind of rice to make sushi, and I have seen small bags of "sushi rice" for sale at outrageous prices. Fact is, the rice use for sushi is the same medium grained rice used for many other purposes in Japanese cuisine. You do not need to pay extra for "sushi" rice. Our favorite is Kokuho Rose brand, closely followed by Nishiki. These are California-grown and are every bit as good as the much more expensive Japanese imports. They are widely available, you can even get the Nishiki through Walmart! So, don't waste your money on overpriced "sushi" rice for making sushi!