In Japan, it is often given at graduation time. Farmers in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido take advantage of the region's cool climate to cultivate about 40 varieties.

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In September 2019, researchers visited the Northern Territories off the eastern coast of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, as part of a Japan-Russia expert exchange program. The team ...