A startup venture by students at the Tokyo University Of Agriculture is running a crowdfunding project to bring an edible insect vending machine to Kokura City. The Utsusemi Techno hopes to amass ¥2 million to introduce their insect topping powders, tagame (giant water bug) soda, and more products to shoppers of the Uomachi Gintengai arcade. The fundraising project runs until June 23. Source: PR Times / Camp Fire
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