TSUKUBA, Japan -- Japanese researchers have succeeded in growing black truffles continuously at a site in Gifu prefecture, it was announced Thursday, marking a major step toward creating a reliable method for cultivating the popular delicacy.
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All of the truffles sold in Japan currently are imported, including from Europe and China. © Reuters
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