Tottori Pref. emphasizes design of regional goodies

TOTTORI, Japan - A variety of well-designed products peculiar to Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, are seen on sale at a shop near the Tottori Sand Dunes in Tottori City, on June 2, 2014. Pickles-like "rakkyo" products (on the middle shelf) are among the popular items.

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