新竹縣芎林鄉以務農為生，灌溉水源來自保護區頭前溪之水，土質肥美，甚至還被記載於小學課本中，是品質認證的水稻栽培區。日治時代日本人佔領台灣後吃遍台灣各地的米，覺得芎林的米特別好吃，指定為進貢天皇的「御用米」。那時家家戶戶種的稻子，待稻穀收割後便要進貢給日本天皇及高官享用，至於辛苦的農民只按照家庭成員配給稀飯的米量給老百姓，於是為了吃上在地的好米飯，稻農想盡各種的方法藏穀。 如今，芎林鄉農會與農友以契作的方式共同努力打拼，讓消費者三餐都能吃到保證是真正的「頭前溪芎林米」，讓您在吃飯的時候感受一下當天皇的滋味！！

Hsiunglin Township in Hsinchu County is an agricultural area irrigated by the protected Touqian River, with fertile soil renowned for producing high-quality rice, so notable that it is even mentioned in elementary school textbooks. 

During the Japanese colonial period, rice from Hsiunglin was considered especially delicious and was designated as “Imperial Rice” for the Japanese Emperor. While most of the harvest was taken as tribute, local farmers were left with only limited rations, forcing them to hide grain just to enjoy their own rice. 

Today, the Hsiunglin Township Farmers’ Association and local farmers work together through contract farming to ensure that consumers can enjoy authentic “Touqian River Hsiunglin Rice” at every meal—offering a taste once reserved for emperors.