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The “first dispatch ceremony” of the new rice harvested in Miyagi Prefecture this fall nationwide was held on September 25 in the Miyagino Ward of Sendai City. Although there were concerns about water shortages, the rice produced this year was also of good quality. Approximately 30 people, including JA representatives, attended the “First Loading Ceremony” held at the Sendai Freight Terminal Station in the Miyagino area and prayed for safe transportation. On the 25th, it was love at first sight, and about 10 tons were loaded onto the train heading to Nagoya. According to JA, there were concerns that production would decline due to record shortages of heat and water, but they managed to keep production levels at normal levels. Additionally, approximately 90% of the Hitomebore rice produced in the prefecture is rated as “prime rice”. Yuichi Tsuzuki, Head of JA Zen-No Miyagi Prefecture: “The rice is very tasty, with aroma, stickiness and shine. Miyagi Rice has a rich variety of rice varieties including Hitomebore, Sasanishiki and Date Masama. Please consume the new rice The new rice shipped on the 25th will be sold in Nagoya supermarkets from the 26th.