1. Japanese somen noodle makers and sellers celebrated the end of this year's production at Omiwa Shrine, Sakurai city, Nara prefecture, on August 24th.
- A Shinto priest led a ritual prayer, and women demonstrated how to make somen in traditional aprons and red sashes.
2. Sales of somen noodles have been declining in recent years but showed improvement this summer due to the intense heat.
3. The somen industry cooperative association aims to promote the high-quality somen produced in Nara, hoping to increase its popularity among consumers.
- A Shinto priest led a ritual prayer, and women demonstrated how to make somen in traditional aprons and red sashes.
2. Sales of somen noodles have been declining in recent years but showed improvement this summer due to the intense heat.
3. The somen industry cooperative association aims to promote the high-quality somen produced in Nara, hoping to increase its popularity among consumers.
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Summary
1. Japanese somen noodle makers and sellers celebrated the end of the production season at Omiwa Shrine, Sakurai city, Nara prefecture on August 24th.
- A Shinto priest led a ritual prayer, and women demonstrated traditional somen-making methods.
2. Despite a decline in recent years, somen
- A Shinto priest led a ritual prayer, and women demonstrated traditional somen-making methods.
2. Despite a decline in recent years, somen