A department store is set to offer high-end Japanese rice on a trial basis. The goal of this trial includes raising awareness of high-quality Japanese rice. This effort is necessary because many washoku restaurants use non-Japanese varieties of rice.

Further details about the trial are available from the source. The trial aims to promote Japanese rice, which is often underrepresented in certain establishments.

The department store offering the high-end Japanese rice is located in Berlin, where the trial will take place to potentially increase the use of authentic Japanese ingredients in restaurants.