Top-class persimmons get quality check in western Japan

Top-class persimmons get quality check in western Japan

This year's first selection of top-quality Fuyugaki persimmons called "Yume" (Dream) is held in the western Japanese town of Kudoyama, one of the major producers of the fruit, Wakayama Prefecture, on Nov. 27, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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