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Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko Tour 64th 'Harvest Festival' in Tokyo

The annual event promotes public understanding of food and Japan’s primary industries.

Overview

  • They visited Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on October 31 and spent about an hour viewing the displays.
  • They spoke with producers while moving through booths featuring regional fruit, vegetables, dairy products and seafood.
  • At Tokushima Prefecture’s stand, they heard about Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes, yuzu and a vivid blue herb tea made with moringa and Awa-ai.
  • This year’s showcase features exhibitors from 26 prefectures alongside 13 related organizations.
  • They also listened to explanations about heat impacts on crops and sampled cold-brewed green tea.