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Rice producers association head delivers speech

TOKYO, Japan - Toru Wakui, president of Ogata-Village Akitakomachi Producer's Association Co., gives a lecture in Tokyo on June 5, 2014.

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Akita Prefecture to launch 2 new rice products

Two women who are Miss Akitakomachi, a title for publicizing the "Akitakomachi" mainstay rice product of the northeastern Japan prefecture of Akita, pose for a photo with the prefecture's two new rice products in the prefectural capital on Oct. 16, 2015, a day prior to their launch. The new brands are "Akinokirameki" (R side) meaning "sparkle in autumn," and "Tsubuzoroi" meaning "uniform excellence." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Akita Prefecture to launch 2 new rice products

Two women who are Miss Akitakomachi, a title for publicizing the "Akitakomachi" mainstay rice product of the northeastern Japan prefecture of Akita, pose for a photo with the prefecture's two new rice products in the prefectural capital on Oct. 16, 2015, a day prior to their launch. The new brands are "Akinokirameki" (R side) meaning "sparkle in autumn," and "Tsubuzoroi" meaning "uniform excellence." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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1st-ever Japanese food and drink expo held in Sydney

Representatives from Ogata Village Akitakomachi prepare their gluten-free pasta at the first-ever Japanese Food and Drink Showcase and Masterclass in Sydney on Sept. 18, 2017. Although uncommon in Japan, gluten-free options are becoming increasingly popular in Australia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo