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Miyagi
Receiving life from nature. Nozomu Onodera, founder of “Antler Crafts” / Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture
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Okinawa
The Challenge of the Second-Generation Owner of “Shinzato Orchard,” Aiming for the Top of the Gold Barrel / Higashi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
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Shimane
Lake Shinji: A Lake They Fought to Protect, Even at the Cost of Returning Compensation Funds. Preserving Japan’s Largest Freshwater Clam Fishery for Future Generations: “Lake Shinji Fisheries Cooperative” / Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture
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Kochi
Vanishing Seagrass Beds and a Future of Regeneration: The Ocean’s Revival as Envisioned by the “Kochi University Comprehensive Research Center Marine Biology Research Facility” / Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture
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Oita
“I want to broaden our reach and share the appeal of pears with as many people as possible.” Tomomi Nakama of “Houkouen” / Hita City, Oita Prefecture
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SAKE &
Iwate
Drawing strength from tradition and innovation, they remain committed to producing “100% Junmai Sake.” Takuya Fujimura of Kikuzakari Sake Brewery / Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture
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SAKE &
Shimane
Preserving tradition and sharing the charm of sake with the world: Yuichiro Tanaka, 5th-generation head of “Rihaku Sake Brewery”
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Kochi
Carrying our family’s hopes into the future. With love from “Farm Vegeco” / Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
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Fukushima
Hideyo Otake of “Nikkei Farm,” which pursues delicious, seasonal vegetables using farming methods that are gentle on people and the environment / Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
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Seaweed
Shimane
“Uppurui nori”: Natural rock seaweed nurtured by the Sea of Japan and harvested by hand, a tradition passed down through generations—Mineo Hino, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture
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Kumamoto
“My mission is to create a place where the lives of cows shine.” Yusuke Oyabu of “Oyabu Dairy Farm” / Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture
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CRAFT
Aomori
“Nigara Cutlery Forge,” Carrying on a 350-Year Tradition of Cutlery Making / Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture