Large-scale rice mill plant completed in Miyagi Pref.

Large-scale rice mill plant completed in Miyagi Pref.

SENDAI, Japan - Butai-Agri-innovation Co. President Nobuo Hariu (extreme R) and Iris Oyama Inc. President Kentaro Oyama (extreme L) attend an event to commemorate the completion of a large-scale rice mill plant in Watari, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 29, 2014.

Large-scale rice mill plant completed in Miyagi Pref.

Large-scale rice mill plant completed in Miyagi Pref.

SENDAI, Japan - Butai-Agri-innovation Co.'s large-scale rice mill plant in Watari, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is seen on July 29, 2014, after its completion.

Team from small island runner-up in local food contest

Team from small island runner-up in local food contest

Members of the Tsushima Tonchan Butai team from the southern Japanese island of Tsushima rejoice in Towada, northern Japan, on Oct. 4, 2015, after their grilled pork dish finished second in the 10th "B-1 Grand Prix" regional food contest. The winner was the Katsuura Tantanmen noodle dish from Katsuura, eastern Japan, the runner-up in last year's competition. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Grilled pork from southern island runner-up in local food contest

Grilled pork from southern island runner-up in local food contest

Members of the Tsushima Tonchan Butai team from the southern Japanese island of Tsushima grill pork in the 10th annual "B-1 Grand Prix" competition on Oct. 4, 2015, in Towada, northern Japan. The team finished second in the regional food contest. The winner was the Katsuura Tantanmen noodle dish from Katsuura, eastern Japan, the runner-up in last year's competition. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

The stage of Kiyomizudera Temple,Kyoto

The stage of Kiyomizudera Temple,Kyoto

The Kiyomizu Temple in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto city, head temple of the Hokuhoso Sect. It is a fudasho (an office where amulets are distributed to pilgrims) among the 33 spiritual places of western Japan. The main building is located at the middle of Mt. Otowa built on an overhanging cliff (Kengaizukuri), with pillars 9 ken (about 16.3 m) in length and beams 7 ken (about 12.7 m) in length. The main part is divided into outer and inner chambers, and the outer front part has two chapels of worship and a canopy. The verandah protrudes to the left and right. The front of the canopy is famous as the Kiyomizu no Butai (the stage of Kiyomizu). Some people are seen standing on the stage.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number5‐43‐0]

Large-scale rice mill plant completed in Miyagi Pref.

Large-scale rice mill plant completed in Miyagi Pref.

SENDAI, Japan - Butai-Agri-innovation Co.'s large-scale rice mill plant in Watari, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is seen on July 29, 2014, after its completion. (Kyodo)