agriculture
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Heartwarming tale of a boy who grew up to have the last laugh, and get rich off the experience as well.
Spate of stolen pigs, cows and produce sparks fears in Japan, but the media is preoccupied with the nationality of the criminals.
Sexy schoolgirl or stylized kimono-clad character? Which is better for advertising agricultural products?
Just because cats don’t like to work doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy watching other people work.
Norastyle’s new leaflet has the fall and winter looks that all farming fashionistas will want to sport. Agriculture never looked so attractive!
Photos show rural Aomori town’s continuing tradition of artistic agriculture with convenient access for travelers.
The animals, revered as messengers of the Shinto gods, have been damaging Nara farmers’ crops.
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