PM Noda visits farming community

PM Noda visits farming community

KAWABA, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (2nd from R) tastes a slice of an apple in a facility selling locally grown farm produce during his visit to a farming community in Kawaba, Gunma Prefecture on Oct. 10, 2011. (Pool photo)

PM Noda visits farming community

PM Noda visits farming community

KAWABA, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (R) harvests rice with a farm machine during his visit to a farming community in Kawaba, Gunma Prefecture on Oct. 10, 2011. (Pool photo)

Crown Prince Naruhito at rice harvest event

Crown Prince Naruhito at rice harvest event

KAWABA, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito (L) watches elementary and junior high school students clad in ceremonial outfits harvest rice which will be offered to the Imperial family at Kawaba village in Gunma Prefecture on Oct. 2, 2010.

Crown Prince Naruhito at rice harvest event

Crown Prince Naruhito at rice harvest event

KAWABA, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito (L) watches elementary and junior high school students clad in ceremonial outfits harvest rice which will be offered to the Imperial family at Kawaba village in Gunma Prefecture on Oct. 2, 2010. (Kyodo)

PM Noda visits farming community

PM Noda visits farming community

KAWABA, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (R) harvests rice with a farm machine during his visit to a farming community in Kawaba, Gunma Prefecture on Oct. 10, 2011. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

PM Noda visits farming community

PM Noda visits farming community

KAWABA, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (2nd from R) tastes a slice of an apple in a facility selling locally grown farm produce during his visit to a farming community in Kawaba, Gunma Prefecture on Oct. 10, 2011. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)