NARA, Oct 11 (Information On Japan) –
Nara Prefecture, referred to as the birthplace of sake, has introduced its first profitable growth of a sake rice selection.
The newly developed sake rice, created in Nara, is called “Nara Sake 1504.”
In accordance with the prefecture, the brand new selection was efficiently cultivated on the Agricultural Analysis and Improvement Heart. It’s mentioned to be simpler to develop than different sake rice varieties on account of its shorter plant peak, which makes it much less liable to falling over.
Though Nara is called the birthplace of sake, the prefecture has historically grown varieties developed in different areas, equivalent to Hyogo Prefecture’s “Yamada Nishiki.”
Nara Governor Yamashita commented, “We hope this chance will assist increase the market share of Nara sake.”
The prefecture plans to promote “Nara Prefecture Unique Sake” constituted of this yr’s harvest and goals to provide sufficient for 70,000 bottles inside 5 years.
Supply: MBS
