Numata wins the Umaissho Grand Prix for rice and sake for the second consecutive year, while Uryu wins the soba for the first time in three years. [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

Monday, February 2, 2026

We would like to introduce an article (dated January 30th) published on the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo City) entitled "Rice and sake: Numata wins two consecutive Umaissho Grand Prix titles, soba: Amuryu wins for the first time in three years."

米と日本酒、沼田2年連続2冠 うまいっしょグランプリ そばは3年ぶり雨竜【北海道新聞デジタル】
Numata wins the Umaissho Grand Prix for rice and sake for the second consecutive year, while Uryu wins the soba for the first time in three years. [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]