NARA, Oct 11 (News On Japan) –
Nara Prefecture, generally known 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 known as “Nara Sake 1504.”
In response to the prefecture, the brand new selection was efficiently cultivated on the Agricultural Analysis and Improvement Middle. It’s mentioned to be simpler to develop than different sake rice varieties as a result of its shorter plant peak, which makes it much less vulnerable to falling over.
Though Nara is named the birthplace of sake, the prefecture has historically grown varieties developed in different areas, similar 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 supply sufficient for 70,000 bottles inside 5 years.
Supply: MBS
