Western Japan city makes poster to encourage octopus consumption

Western Japan city makes poster to encourage octopus consumption

A poster prepared by the municipal government of Akashi in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, pictured on June 23, 2015, encourages the consumption of octopus, a local specialty, on the occasion of the Hangesho seasonal festival which, falling on the 11th day since the summer solstice, is held to pray for a good rice harvest. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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