Aichi Prefecture has officially launched sales of Yume-ginga, a type of brewer's rice used to make high-quality sake.
After two years of experimenting with its cultivation, 10 hectares of the rice were planted this year, with plans to expand to 100 hectares over the next few years.
Despite being ranked fifth in terms of production volume, Aichi Prefecture remains relatively unknown as a major sake producer.
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