Farmers markets gathering consumers' attention in Tokyo

Farmers markets gathering consumers' attention in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - A woman samples produce at a farmers market in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Nov. 22, 2009. At the market, vegetable growers sell their produce directly to customers. (Kyodo)

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