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Japan's Iwate hosts first international 'wanko soba' eating contest

Oct 02 (NHK) - People from around the world gathered in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sunday for a "soba" noodle eating contest.

The prefecture aims to promote its food culture globally after the New York Times listed Morioka City as a top tourist destination. "Wanko soba," served in portions in small bowls, is a specialty of the region.

About 80 people from seven countries and a region took part in the first international contest of its kind.

Each contestant was given two minutes to eat as many bowls of buckwheat soba as possible.

A Japanese team won the adult category. The three members downed a total of 250 bowls. ...continue reading

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