'Furikake' seasoning mix Grand Prix held

'Furikake' seasoning mix Grand Prix held

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Visitors at this year's "furikake" seasoning mix Grand Prix in Koshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, sample various types of the seasoning on Oct. 26, 2014, with Sawada Foods Co.'s squid kelp seasoning winning the first place. "Furikake" seasoning mix for rice is said have been originated in the prefecture.

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