Emperor Naruhito Harvests First Rice
NIPPON TV NEWS 24 JAPAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhSkczU0XZ8
The Emperor used a new sickle to cut 100 stalks. Varieties include “Nihon Masakari” and sticky “Mangetsu Mochi.” Emperor Emeritus Akihito planted the rice seeds before he abdicated.
The grains will be used in imperial rites and events at Ise Jingu shrine.
