Kanji is a Japanese culture and is the basis of intellectual learning. It seems that Ashikita Town uses the Kanji test as a means of embodying its educational philosophy. In order to firmly establish Kanji skills and foster learning motivation, from 2013, all junior high school students in the town will be newly paid the test of kanji skills 5th class or abovegrade or higher examination fee up to once a year at public expense. Introduced the system. The learning method varies from school to school, but students voluntarily study Chinese characters during the morning hours and after school. After introducing the examination fee subsidy system and actively encouraging students to take the examination, almost all junior high school students in the town took the examination in the first year of the introduction. It seems that the purpose is not to get a grade, but I hear that passing the exam increases motivation for learning. Educators want to continue their efforts and improve their Kanji skills and, by extension, their Japanese proficiency by providing opportunities for students who are not good at kanji or who are not interested in kanji. It seems that the chief executive is thinking. In the future, I hope that the circle of Kanji certification will spread not only to students but also to the general public.

In the persimmon, a streak called a streak (from the apex to the equator, innumerable linear or spider web-like cracks occur, some of which turn blackish brown and become wavy) is formed on the pericarp. There are varieties. Varieties such as “Fuyu”, “Hiratanenashi”, and “Jiro” do not have stripes, but the new variety “Taishu” seems to be prone to stripes. It is a large fruit and has a very good taste, so it is expected to spread, but the striped pattern may be confused with a dirty fruit and evaluated as a fruit with a poor appearance. The NARO Fruit Tree Experiment Station Persimmon / Grape Branch Breeding Laboratory seems to have discovered that the sugar content of fruits with stripes is high in the process of breeding research so far. Therefore, it seems that selecting strains that produce stripes may be a strategy for cultivating high-sugar varieties. 

【Product name】

Ashikita Taishu Persimmon

【Type】

Diospyros kaki 'Taishu'

【Producing area / Wholesale land】

Ashikita Town, Ashikita District, Kumamoto section of village Taura, Tsunagi Town, Minamata City (JA Ashikita, JA Kumamoto Fruitren)

【Derived from the name】

A sweet persimmon variety of maximal fruit grown by crossing “IIiG-16（次郎 × 興津15号(「晩御所」×「花御所」)” with “Fuyu”. The fruit is remarkably large at about 320g, and the flesh is soft and juicy and has a high taste, so it is expected to be widely spread in the sweet persimmon production area, and it seems that it was named.

【Features】

The biggest feature of JA Ashikita seems to be active product development and marketing. The Ashikita region of Kumamoto prefecture, where the JA is located, is the southernmost part of Kumamoto prefecture, which borders Kagoshima prefecture. It seems to be new. However, it became the top production area in Japan with the introduction of Amanatsu oranges, which took advantage of the warm climate, and then Dekopon. In addition, I heard that the onions “Saratama-chan（It features a crispy texture. As a commitment, it is said that it is made by suppressing the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers to 50% of the customary level in Kumamoto Prefecture. All producers are certified as environmentally friendly farmer (as recognized by law) (farmers certified by the Governor of Kumamoto Prefecture based on the “Act on Promotion of Introduction of Sustainable Agricultural Production Methods”).）” and “Ashikita beef（Japanese black beef, which has benefited from nature in the mountainous areas of JA jurisdiction and has been fattened with love, is not only shipped to Kumamoto Prefecture and the Kansai region throughout the year, but also sold at the local “Farmers Market Dekopon”. It seems that they are also working on erasing. Most of them seem to have received the title of “Wao”, a premium brand of beef Kumamoto and Japanese black beef. Known as marbled beef with a safe and secure taste.）”, which are less spicy, have distinctive production areas. In the processing of agricultural products, it seems that there is a manufacture and sale of JA mark “union noodles” that started in 1950 and continued until 2007. It was sold in all prefectures of Kumamoto, Kagoshima and Miyazaki, and part of Fukuoka, Saga and Oita, but it is said that it is manufactured and sold by itself (sixth industrialization). It goes back to last summer, but was damaged by the heavy rain in Kumamoto in July 2020. Due to the torrential rain from July 3rd to 4th, debris flow and flooding of rivers caused serious damage to houses, farmlands, business establishments, etc. in JA Ashikita jurisdiction. The JA set up a disaster response headquarters on July 5, and worked to support the damaged union members and restore the functions of each business site. Now, let's take a look at the characteristics of the jurisdiction, though it is simple. “Ashikita Town, Ashikita District, Kumamoto Prefecture”, Located in the southern part of the prefecture. About 80% of the total area of ​​233.98 km2 is lined with lush mountains. Mt. Ozeki（902 ｍ）- The pure and abundant water that is the source pours into the Shiranui Sea (Yatsushiro Sea). Ashikita coast opened to the west: Overlooking the islands of Amakusa, it forms a beautiful ria coast designated by the Prefectural Natural Park. The warm climate is famous for producing Amanatsu; sweet form of Chinese citron and Dekopon; Sumo mandarin. Adjacent cities and towns are Tsunagi and Minamata to the south. Kuma Town is on the east side of the Kuma River. The north is adjacent to Yatsushiro City. “旧田浦町”, The old town name in Ashikita District, southern part of the prefecture. Currently, it corresponds to the northernmost area of ​​Ashikita Town.Facing the Yashiro Sea. The old town was enforced in 1958; 狩野川台風（Ida）The basin area is 852 km2 and the area of ​​Shizuoka Prefecture is 11%, 東京タワー完成. Merged with Ashikita Town in 2005. The town name is named after “Taura countryside”, which has been the name of the area since ancient times. The soil is mainly composed of Paleozoic sedimentary rocks. Agricultural land was only along the coast and rivers. Converted from the former Ashikita forestry (short-cut pine forestry for mining wood). It was known that it was cultivated in Amanatsu using slopes at the foot of the mountain. 藤崎家住宅（赤松館）下の門 : 田浦; It is a national tangible cultural property, and its registration date is October 18, 2000. Wooden, tiled roof, frontage 2.3m, with wooden gate. 主屋一棟: 木造2階建, 瓦葺, 建築面積 769 m2. 味噌蔵一棟: 土蔵造二階建, 瓦葺, 建築面積 61m2. 長屋一棟: 木造平屋建, 瓦葺, 建築面積 12 m2. 篭部屋一棟: 木造平屋建, 瓦葺, 建築面積 41m2. 表門一棟: 石造, 間口5.8 m, 木製門扉及び左右袖塀付. 真中の門一棟: 木造, 瓦葺, 間ロ1.9 m2, 木製門扉及び東側塀延長15 m付. 下の門一棟: 木造, 瓦葺, 間口 2.3 m, 木製門扉. 塀一棟: 木造, 瓦葺, 延長 161 m. 米蔵一棟: 土蔵造2階建, 瓦葺, 建築面積 247 m2. A gate that opens between the basket room and the north back of the Miso warehouse. Then, it leads to the work garden beside the main building kitchen. With a munamon style and a simple stile roof, the frontage is large. Wide wooden doors can be opened on one side. Built in consideration of the loading and unloading of goods and the convenience of loading and unloading vehicles. The originator of a Japanese cooking expert- Birthplace of Mrs. Tomi EGAMI. The generation at that time undertook a large amount of assistance to Mr. Soho（猪一郎）TOKUTOMI. 國民新聞; 東京新聞. 将来之日本, 1886（経済雑誌社）. By written, 勝利者の悲哀, 1952: 日米戦争と必勝国民読本. “うたせ（打瀬）船“, A symbol of the Shiranui Sea.Four large masts, two paddles protruding back and forth: Take the wind on nine large and Nine large and small sails and let the tide flow: Floating in the ocean with the wind. 漁法: There is a mechanism in the net put in the bottom of the sea: A bottom pull that pulls up prey on the bottom of the sea with seven bag-shaped nets. The origin is about 400 years ago, the home of the Island Sea of ​​Japan. It is said that it was introduced to Ashikita in the early Meiji era. The base port is a stone and has some history. In 1580, the Sagara army attacked and repelled the Shimazu navy（藤原北家菊池家流甲斐氏 - 響之原合戦覚書）. In 1597, Dutch ship stopped at this port prior to Hirado and requested trade. The ‘Tomi Gobansho’ was set up during the Hosokawa clan era. There were many ‘Kako（Sailor）’ in the uras of Ashikita. Sailors often travels to the Kinki region, which is an advanced area of ​​the Japanese fishery, due to the clan's request. There are many opportunities to see and hear the fishery in other places, so we are actively introducing it. The joint net spread（Combined net; Nets like those currently used）from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji era. “Geishu sink” ; 安芸国, 広島藩. It happened that a fisherman in Hiroshima started in Ashikita. A fishing method called a drifting ship, in which a bottom trawling net is pulled by a sailing ship. The harvest is mainly red shrimp, sicyonia, crab, etc. In 1981, it started as a sightseeing boat. “Tsunagi Town”, When Emperor Keiko conquered Kyushu: The name of the town was born from the legend that the ship was “connected”. Located in the southern part of the prefecture. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, north, south, east, and mountains approaching the coastline: The warm climate is used to spread the orchards of Amanatsu and Dekopon. The west faces the Shiranui Sea: The aquaculture of snapper, globefish and bastard halibut is flourishing on the coastline. Kyushu Shinkansen, which opened in March 2011: South kyushu nishimawari expressway TSUNAGI IC - Opened at the end of February 2016 - The convenience of transportation will also increase. “TSUNAGI FARM”, I want to preserve the rich nature of Tsunagi for the future, I want to connect the right food to future children. Environmentally friendly; Natural cultivation and fertilizer / pesticide reduction - Cultivation / promotional sales of Agricultural products, product development / promotional sales using these, etc. That is the establishment（TSUNAGI ）of the connecting brand. The theme of “water, agriculture, food, health”. Correct food and agriculture for future children: Practice of efforts to connect the environment. “津奈木隧道” - 大字津奈木字引川内: August 2002 Registered as a nationally designated cultural property（国指定文化財）: Brick construction, length 212 m, width 5.5 m 1 unit. 津奈木太郎峠 - It has a horseshoe-shaped wellhead decorated with shield-shaped voussoir. Copestone（Stones placed at the top of fences and railings）built with Edo-cut finish stone with a flat frame: Hold pit gates with pilasters（‘Pilaster’ with a rectangular cross section made by protruding from the wall）at both ends. “佐敷隧道”, Similarly, the wing wall and the upper part of the mine gate lead to the wing wall. “染竹棒踊り”, A stick dance is used to express how the daughter is practicing katakiuchi. It's a story of a parent and child. Around 1955- People in Samukawa District, Minamata City like it when they go to work. It all started when I was taught. After that, he started dancing in Sometake District and is still inherited. There was a chain under my daughter's smooth oriental photinia. Currently, we are careful not to get injured. Stick dances are performed in various places, and episodes related to them are also handed down in each area（Minamata / Ashikita region）. “平国六方踊り”, It is rare in the prefecture that expresses a story. It seems that the occurrence is unknown. However, it is said that it has been handed down from about 200 years ago.Roppo refers to youxia- Hexagonal closest; 六方最密 - 六方最密充填構造（Packing ratio ≒  Face-centered cubic（cubic close-packed, CCP））- A strong dance. Avoid flexible words and actions: Exaggerated lines and actions ≒ “歌舞伎”. It is often danced for celebrations and begging for rain. Peculiarly Rainmaking (ritual) : It is said that he never danced and never rained. Until 2008, the dancer was old: It was the last time that the dance was stopped at the commemorative event of the 100th year of the Meiji era. However, I reproduced the dance for the first time in 13 years to show it to children. “Minamata City”, Located at the southern end of the prefecture, on the prefectural border of Kagoshima prefecture. From north to northeast, Tsunagi Town, Ashikita Town, Kuma Village. From south to southeast, It borders Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture and Isa City. The west faces the Shiranui Sea. It is about 22 km east-west and about 14 km north-south. Area is 163.29 km2. The city is Yatsushiro, a beautiful Yunoko Coast with a ria coast overlooking the sea: Yude Nanataki surrounded by dark green, Spa town full of historical atmosphere: The latest facilities with the theme of the environment are enriched. Warm sunlight, also known as the Mediterranean Sea in Japan: There are plenty of gourmet foods such as Dekopon and other blessings from the mountains and sea, as well as unique sweets. 民話; 鬼の歯形石, 茂田のモゼと多々良のタゼン, 井川平のオサンジョと宇土陣のスグルワラ, 肥前陣の黒ベコ, 茂道山の巡査さん, 山の神, 時鳥の話, 鬼の材石, 鬼嶽と矢筈山, 座頭滝物語, 椿谷での珍事, 河童の恩返し, 金神どん, 田頭のお稲荷さん, 山姥の話,底なし沼と逃げ道, 谷道のこっけ狸, 二の坂のおまん狸, もて木川の母子悲話, 鉄砲打ちと化け猫, 三番曲りの古狸, 山わろの話,嘉平じいさんとカラス, 寒川の水天宮と河童, 毛ぬきカッパ, 山神さんの話, みんみん滝. 伝説; 恋路島物語, 龍王物語, 久木野城, 鞍懸渕と四郎渕, 雨ざらしの水天宮, 久木野に寺院が無いわけ, 中小場の地頭さん, 松木どん, 松尾城, 吉井紀伊守物語, 瞽女渕, 元山丹波庄衛門物語, 住吉神社にまつわる伝説, 無田のヤンボシ塚, 日当野の一夜城, 惣一どん屋敷, 涙の別れ石, 障り除けの地蔵さん. Please see the city's HP SITE for details. Really interesting. ‘Minamata Ishitobi district’, People have lived since palaeolithic 20,000 years ago. It is an archaeological excavation in recent years. And as the times get older: Nanpukuji Temple (Jomon) , Hatsuno, Ueno (Yayoi～Kofun) etc. Emigrate to lowlands. It is inferred from the ruins. The place name of Minamata appears in the record at the Engi ceremony (905-927). And it is said that Minamata and Nioh had a house. It is presumed that it was a transportation hub from that time. Power of language spit out by dying patients; Paradise in the Sea of Sorrow : Our Minamata Disease; 苦海浄土; Paradise in the Sea of Sorrow : Our Minamata Disease, 1969 講談社 : By written, Mrs. Michiko ISHIMURE（Environmental activist and poet）. “水俣市立蘇峰記念館（旧淇水文庫）”陣内 - City registered tangible cultural property (building) : The registration date is November 5, 1997. The decoration is arranged around the eaves, and the overall appearance is simple. Early RC construction; Reinforced-Concrete. Designed by local engineer Mr. Rokuji Watanabe. Although the introduction was delayed: A library built by Mr. Soho TOKUTOMI with the named father. Today, it is even more valuable as a memorial hall. 水俣市教育委員会 2013 “水俣城跡 / 古城遺跡” 水俣市文化財調査報告書4: 下水道工事, 集落, 散布地, 近世陶磁器, 銃弾, 包含地: 旅館 : 古城遺跡, 散布地, 縄文, 弥生, 古墳, 古代(細分不明), 中世(細分不明), 近世(細分不明) 時代, 縄文晩期土器, 弥生土器, 土師器, 須恵器, 石鍋, 転用品, 銭貨（銅銭）, 肥前系陶磁器. “Ashikita and Minamata”, Beautiful sea seen from Hisatsu Orange Railway: The lush mountains that soothe your mind and body shine. Among them, the yellow fruit that shines in the green- Amanatsu (Citrus natsudaidai). It has been cultivated since 1949 and remains as a traditional village nationwide. The taste is refreshing, sweet and sour, and the bitterness is pleasant. “Marmalade” made using leather: Jelly using pulp, dressing using whole fruit, etc. Processed products are also unique to the Ashikita and Minamata area. JA Ashikita has few flatlands and many coves in the Shiranui Sea, where the rias-style hills approach the coastline.  The climate is warm and fruit trees are cultivated on slopes. Aiming to establish the Taura brand, it was first sold in 1991 and became the main agricultural product. “(Taishu) persimmon”, which focuses on production, is said to be “A persimmon a day keeps the doctor away.” It is said to be very good for the body. In 1977, it was a variety made with “Fuyu” as a parent, and was registered as a variety in 1995. It is a perfect sweet persimmon that ripens at the same time as “Wase Matsumoto Fuyu” and has a very good taste. Some sweet persimmons, such as “Wase Nishimura（The birthplace of “Shimosakamoto district, Otsu city, Shiga prefecture”, which prospered as a gate town, was registered by the second generation Mr. Yazo in 1960. “Wase” refers to a variety of persimmons that ripen relatively early compared to other persimmons from late September to early October. It is considered to be an incomplete sweet persimmon, and if a large amount of seeds are added, the sweetness is strong, and if it is small, the astringency remains, so it may be de-astringent. When a pattern like “black sesame” is added to the flesh, it is evidence that the astringency is removed and the sweetness is further increased. It is rounded and the pericarp is pale orange with a glossy finish. The flesh is reasonably firm and the juice is sufficient. Since it is a seedling that occurred in the hedge of the “Fuyu persimmon” cultivation garden that pollinated “red persimmon”, it has the gene of perfect sweet oyster, and when it is crossed with perfect sweet oyster, it is a child of perfect sweet oyster. However, it seems that it has been presumed that it may occur. （Application of）chemometrics（計量化学（応用））, Svante Wold 1971: 瑞, Umeå universitet）The Formation of Fruiting Mother Shoot from Water Shoot by Pinching in Japanese Persimmon cv. 'Nishimura-Wase'）‘Wase Nishimura’ persimmon is one of the important cultivars for commercial culture in Japan. ‘Wase Nishimura’ tends to bear many more staminate flowers but fewer pistillate flowers with age or weakening of tree vigor, which causes decrease yield. Although there was no difference in the numbers of flowers among pinching date, pinching in early May is more recommended, because the percentage of summer shoots sprouted from water shoots is higher than that of after late May. There was no difference in the fruit quality among experimental plots. Based on these findings, pinching water shoots from May to June could be applied to form fruiting mother shoots for the next year.）”, are said to be incomplete sweet persimmons, and it seems that the astringency cannot be removed without seeds, but “Taishu” is mature except for those cultivated in cold regions. When I did, the astringency seemed to be gone. “Taishu” is characterized by its crispy and soft meat and a large amount of fruit juice. The size of the fruit is about 400g, which is about 1.5 times larger than that of “Fuyu”, and sometimes it seems that minute cracks called “strips” are likely to occur on the top of the fruit. It tends to be disliked because it has a bad appearance, but the part where the “strip pattern” is formed has a sugar content of about 2 to 3% higher than other parts, so the taste is excellent. Okute's “Fuyu”, which matures in mid-November, accounts for about 60% of Japan's sweet persimmon production, and it seems that price declines due to concentration of harvesting and shipping labor and concentration of shipping volume are problems. To deal with this, we created the fascination of Nakate's sweet persimmon “Taishu”, which is high quality and easy to cultivate. Regarding cultivation, it can be cultivated west of Chiba prefecture on the Pacific side and west of Niigata prefecture on the Sea of ​​Japan side, but avoid cultivation because astringency may remain in cold regions where the summer temperature does not rise sufficiently. Better. It seems that male flowers tend to have more epiphytes and female flowers have less epiphytes. In order to increase the number of female flowers, it is necessary to maintain strong tree vigor and to adopt a pruning method that produces strong shoots, and it seems that the pruning method that puts a strongly cut back branch is effective. It seems that the stripes can reduce the occurrence and blackening by preventing the fruits from becoming excessively enlarged in autumn and by improving the ventilation in the canopy. Last but not least, let me introduce you to a special persimmon. In Mashiki Town, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, a luxury brand persimmon called “Cinderella Taishu” is widely known. A variety called Taishu persimmon was cultivated in a house, which is rare for persimmons, with a lot of time and effort. Minimize water and fertilizer, stress persimmons and concentrate nutrients on fruits. It seems that the name comes from the fact that it can withstand bullying (stress) and become a shining persimmon. The variety was officially registered in 1995, and its actual texture is crispy, and it seems to be described as a pear-like texture. The sugar content, which is said to be the sweetest of all Japanese persimmons, is over 20 degrees. Stay tuned!

The maturity period is early November, which is the same period as “Wase Matsumoto Fuyu”, and it is said that it can be harvested one to two weeks earlier than “Fuyu（1820年（文政3年）に, 美濃国（岐阜（県））大野郡居倉村（瑞穂市居倉）の小倉ノブ氏が,『居倉』「御所柿（奈良県御所市原産）」を, 圃場に植樹されたのが, 始まりと聞いている）”. The tree vigor and the size of the tree are medium, and the appearance of the tree seems to be between open and upright. The disease resistance and insect resistance are medium, and it seems that no particular problematic pests have been found. The settling of female flowers is less than that of the persimmon mentioned earlier, but the physiological fruit drop is less, and it seems that the yield comparable to that of “Wase Matsumoto Fuyu” can be obtained. 

As an aside, joint cultivation is a method of connecting seedlings with grafts in a straight line.  Harvesting is expected at an early stage, and it seems to have the advantage of being able to manage and harvest without using a stepladder. クエン酸: C(OH)(CH2COOH)2COOH: C6H8O7; When energy is taken up by the living body, it decomposes through various processes to become a substance called acetyl-coa (active acetic acid), which binds to Oxaloacetic acid（C4H4O5）. Later, it transforms into seven types of acids and returns to citric acid. TCA cycle: A substance called “ATP (adenosine triphosphate（C10H16N5O13P3）)” that acts as an energy source for cells in the body. Effective against lactic acid, which is the source of stiff shoulders and muscle fatigue. 

From J-PlatPat, Registration No. 5387806, Registration Date: February 4, 2011, Registration Bulletin Issue Date: March 8, 2011, Publication Date: September 16, 2010, Application Number: Business Application 2010 - 66546, Filing date: August 24, 2010, Prior application right generation date: August 24, 2010, Renewal application date: September 18, 2020, Renewal registration date: September 28, 2020, Duration Expiration date: February 4, 2031, Trademark (for search): Kumamon, Name (reference information): Kumamon, Right holder name or name: Kumamoto prefecture, Address or whereabouts: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Law classification: 2006 law, International classification version Display: 9th edition, Number of classifications: 1, Classification of goods and services and designated goods or services, Similar group code: 16 Paper packaging Containers, paper waste collection bags, plastic waste collection bags, stationery, printed matter, 18C04 19A06 25B01 26A01 etc.

温故創新: Dr. Itsuzo Shigematsu (End of the war as a naval surgeon in Rabaul. The Japanese representative of ABCC, Dean of the Department of Epidemiology, National Public Health Institute, as the successor to Mr. Masao Tsuzuki, because he was a leading expert in Japanese epidemiological research from Genesis. He has served as the chairman of the Institute for Radiation Impact Research, a member of the ICRP, and the head of the research group of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. IAEA) Coined by (Chairman of the International Advisory Committee). 

Hypertension and Stroke Control in the Community: Proceedings of the WHO Expert Committee of Experts, Tokyo, March 11-13, 1974 is famous.

At the time of 1949, the crops in this region were mainly rice and wheat, and the sales were outsourced to the general agricultural cooperative, and the potatoes and peanuts were sold by the traders. Immediately after demobilization from Siberia, Mr. Masaji Teshima (founder of the union and the first union leader) was worried about the current situation where taro and sweet potatoes were being bought and beaten by middlemen, and as a result of trying to jointly ship to the Tokyo market with several volunteers. The starting point of the union was the result beyond imagination. The following year, in 1950, he formed the voluntary union “Maruasa Union”. As we gradually expanded our comrades, we increased the types and production of vegetables. In 1951, the number of people was 27, but in 1964, it developed into an organization with more than 700 people, centered on Shibayama Town and spread over one neighboring city and five towns. Therefore, in order to maintain external credit and sound management, the “Maruasa Horticultural Agricultural Cooperative” was born with the aim of incorporating the union, and continues to this day. Received an award from the Governor of Chiba Prefecture for shipping edible sweet potatoes in 1956. Received an award from the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market and the Kanda Market Deliverables Trading Committee for the shipment of taro. In 1958, he was commended by the Governor of Chiba Prefecture for his excellent achievements in joint shipping of fruits and vegetables. There are 16 branches and 548 union members. Many prize cups have been awarded from each market, including the Chiba Governor's Prize Cup. The metric system (developed in ancient Egypt, China, India, etc. in France in 1795, and systematically transmitted to Japan from China and Korea, is the measurement of the old Japanese system of weights, ahead of each production area in Japan. It seems that the unit was created. It was introduced to Greece and Rome from around ancient Egypt, and in Europe it was further developed along with the metric system using Arabic numbers) complete implementation was carried out.

Chiba Prefecture has a thriving vegetable production, and many winter items such as carrots, Japanese white radishes, Chinese cabbage, and lettuce arrive in the store. It also seems to sell processed products such as side dishes made by producers. “Shoika-go Chiba Store” is a farm products direct sales office operated by the Chiba Mirai Agricultural Cooperative, located in Wakaba Ward, Chiba City. It's been 16 years since it opened in 2005, and it seems that sales are steadily increasing every year. It seems that more than 1000 registered producers ship to the largest sales floor area in the prefecture every season. Among them, it seems that about 600 people are always shipping. The area inside the jurisdiction is a production area for seasonal cultivation, and tomatoes are planted in midsummer, so it seems that no fertilizer is used. As a commitment to taste, it seems that they are producing “Momotaro York Tomato（From Takii & Co., Ltd. (Headquarters location: Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), it is easier to make stable fertilizer absorption in house-controlled cultivation, and there are few abnormal main stems. The shape of the fruit is high and the flesh is hard. The enlargement from the lower stage is good, and the fruit weight is a large ball of about 220 to 230 g. It seems to be recommended for low-stage dense planting. It has good flower quality and longevity, and has excellent high-temperature fruit set. There are few chucks and deformed fruits, and the excellent product rate is high. Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV), etc. (Tm-2a type), Fusarium oxysporum Schlechtendahl: Fries f. Sp. Race 1 (F1) and Race 2 (F2), Fusarium oxysporum f. Sp. Radicis - lycopersici (J3), Verticillium dahliae Klebahn (V), Fulvia fulva (Cook) Ciferri (Cf4), Stemphylium lycopersici; S. solani (LS), Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid et White) disease (N) combined with disease resistance.）”, which is a brother variety of “Momotaro Tomato”. Although it takes a lot of time to cultivate, it is suitable for fruit tomatoes and is famous as a variety that becomes very delicious around October.

【Product name】

Yatsugashira（Dasheen; Elephant ear）

【Type】

Colocasia esculenta Schott

【Wholesale land】

Yamada, Shibayama Town, Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture, Composition: Narita City, Tomisato City, Shibayama Town, Sanbu City, Yokoshiba Hikari Town, Sanbu District, Yachimata City, Tako Town, Katori District, Chiba City (Maruasa Gardening Agricultural Cooperative Association)

【Derived from the name】

The origin is that the taros are not divided around the parent taro and are attached to all sides, and it seems that they have many heads.

【Major features】

Maruasa Horticultural Agricultural Cooperative was established in 1964 as one of the few agricultural cooperatives in Japan that specializes in shipping and selling agricultural products. Since then, with the philosophy of delivering safe, secure and delicious agricultural products to consumers, the union members have been working together to innovate and improve production technology. More than 57 years have passed since its birth, and the crops produced have become more in line with the times, gradually shifting from earthenware such as taro to fruits and vegetables, and the current main items are watermelon, carrots, tomatoes, and so on. It seems to be a pumpkin. In addition, the Maruasa Horticultural Agricultural Cooperative, which has made history as a vegetable cooperative, seems to have tried to introduce new flowers with the support of the new production area development project in Chiba Prefecture in 1992. Since then, the flower production has made remarkable progress by utilizing the original production technology cultivated with vegetables, and it is said that the number of members has exceeded 50. On the other hand, regarding the main vegetables, in 1998, it seems that they have been trying to strengthen the system by constructing a large fruit sorting plant for carrots and tomatoes in anticipation of labor saving and future scale expansion. In addition to safety and security, it seems that they are working to further establish the MARUASA brand, such as improving the sugar content of watermelon, which is the main product, and improving the nutritional value of carrots. As one of the leading vegetable producing areas in Chiba prefecture, it has developed with gourds, carrots, tomatoes, etc. as the pillars of management. Was launched. Since then, despite starting from scratch, the track record has steadily increased, and as a result of year-round cultivation while importing bulbs from New Zealand in the mainstay Sandersonia, it has been highly evaluated as the number one producer in Japan in terms of both quality and quantity. It seems that it became. In addition, aiming to be the number one producer in Japan after Sandersonia, we have been cultivating “Zantedeschia（The megaphone-shaped part is derived from the fact that it resembles the collar part of a shirt. The shape is also associated with the nun's collar. Native to South Africa, this species is a perennial of the Araceae family and is said to have been introduced from the Netherlands during the Edo period. The leaves are rooted and the flowers form yellow inflorescences surrounded by Buddhist bracts.）” since 1999, which has good flowering and enjoys a variety of flower colors. Others are Leucocoryne (Glory of the Sun), sunflowers, Dahlia pinnata, and more than 25 items are cultivated, and all items are co-selected and co-sold. Watermelon is the main variety of all Maruasa union items, and is based on these three criteria: sweetness that spreads in the mouth with a bite, meat quality is fine and crispy, and refreshing flavor and juicy flesh. Aiming for a delicious watermelon, it seems to be popular as a watermelon brand that has been created by carefully managing the watermelon according to the weather so that it grows healthy every year, from soil preparation to fertilizer application and seedling production. I heard that there are various varieties such as the large varieties Maruasa Watermelon, the small varieties “Maruasa Little Watermelon”, the black-skinned varieties “Black Pearl” and the small varieties “Hitorijime Bon Bon”. In order to create a better watermelon, we conduct trial production tests of new varieties every year, and when the cultivation of watermelon begins, we rent a field of watermelon producers and hold on-site workshops and cultivation workshops to improve quality. Seems to be there. In addition, the quality of watermelon cannot be determined from its appearance. Therefore, it is said that they are making efforts to ship watermelon that has sufficient sweetness and a good texture (crispy texture) by conducting a thorough quality inspection before shipping. I also heard that a laser non-destructive inspection machine can be used. Now, I would like to explain the details here. In the union, the first union leader was worried that the main crop of the region, potatoes, was being bought cheaply by middlemen after the war, and he and several volunteers jointly shipped to the Tokyo market and achieved results. With that as a starting point, the fellows gathered to increase the variety and shipment of vegetables, and in 1964, the current Maruasa Horticultural Agricultural Cooperative was established. The main items are autumn / winter carrots / spring carrots, tomatoes / cherry tomatoes, large ball squid, small ball squid, pumpkin (chestnut hydrangea; Kuriaji squash), and also produce potatoes, leaves, cucumbers, green onions, etc. In addition, since 1992, flowers have been introduced, and 40 union members are steadily increasing their production. I heard that autumn-winter carrots are cultivated by adding fertilizers containing minerals to normal fertilizers in order to increase their nutritional value. In the nutritional analysis in 2014, the nutritional analysis index cultivated only with normal fertilizer was set to 100, and as a result of comparison with mineral cultivation, β-carotene 112, calcium 108, potassium 125, iron 124, zinc 107, with high nutritional value. It seems there was. It can be seen that it has a very high nutritional value. In addition, it seems that all the producers who ship to Maruasa Horticultural Agricultural Cooperative grow minerals, which increases the added value as a production area and makes the transaction at a high price. It seems that the union members are also members of the General Agricultural Cooperative (JA Sanbu-gun City and JA Tomisato City in the vicinity of Shibayama Town). It seems that the price of the agricultural products shipped to the Maruasa Horticultural Agricultural Cooperative is transferred to the producer account of the General Agricultural Cooperative. The vegetable sorting facility (BIG SUN) was set up with a carrot and tomato sorting facility in 1997 in anticipation of labor saving and future scale expansion, and it seems that full-scale operation started in 1998. It seems that the fruit sorting machine was updated in 2012. The site area is 9980 m2 and the total floor area of ​​the building is 5681 m2. According to the results of FY2018, 128,000 cases of spring carrots, 800,000 cases of winter carrots, and 200,000 cases of summer and autumn tomatoes were shipped. One of the features of this fruit sorting plant is that if the carrots harvested from the field by the producer are brought into a flexible container bag or container with soil, they will be washed and sorted, and small carrots will be 3 or 5 for mass retailers. It can even be packed in bags, and large carrots for school meals, processing and business use are packed in boxes of 10 kg each with an automatic boxing machine. With the improvement of the fruit sorting plant, it is no longer necessary to perform cleaning and boxing, which was once done by the producers themselves, the labor of the producers has been greatly reduced, and further improvements have been made so that the producers can concentrate on cultivation. I heard that it became. The varieties to be cultivated are divided into those that are harvested within the year and those that are harvested at the beginning of the year, and are called “Aiko（From Sumika Agrotech Co., Ltd. (Headquarters location: Koraibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka, Sumitomo Chemical Group), a large yield of a fat type with a good buttock. It is a good-looking variety because the skin is inconspicuous and the skin quality is beautiful. The meat is tender and juicy, so it is a delicious variety that is also suitable for salads and juices.）”. The varieties to be harvested at the beginning of the year are “Raimu（From Yokohama Ueki Co., Ltd. (Headquarters location: Karasawa, Minami Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), it is famous as a Nakate variety exclusively for summer sowing. The grass is vigorous and has excellent cold resistance, and it seems to be strong against Alternaria dauci (Kühn) Groves et Skolko. I heard that the grass is upright and easy to manage. The root shape is slightly curved and has a cylindrical shape on the shoulder, and it has a good buttock clogging. The root color is dark and the core color is good, the skin is very smooth and shiny, and it seems to be beautifully washed. It has a strong suction property and is not easily damaged by frost on the shoulder, so it seems that there is little rot from cracks. I heard that the emergence of new roots in spring is slow, there are few cracks, and the roots are excellent in the field, and the taste is sweet and flavorful, and it is very delicious.）” and “Reimei（Similarly, from Yokohama Ueki Co., Ltd., a Wase species that can also be used for summer sowing. There is little untimely moss extraction in tunnel cultivation and outdoor cultivation in cool regions. The root shape has good shoulder flesh and buttock clogging, is well aligned, and seems to have excellent stability. It seems to be a variety with a dark core color, smooth skin, gloss, and a beautiful package after washing. The grass is a little vigorous, and the petiole is short and compact. It is strong against Brown-blotted Root Rot and Alternaria dauci, and has excellent cold resistance of leaves in autumn and winter crops, so it seems to be ideal for mechanical harvesting. There are few cracks, and it seems to be excellent in fieldability and difficult to swell. Since the suction property is average, it seems to prevent the occurrence of Japanese white by gathering soil.）”, which are resistant to frost and have solid leaves, and it seems that they have introduced varieties that can be harvested with a harvester. It may seem that there is not much difference in sowing time between year-end harvest and new-year harvest, but it seems that the growth speed will change depending on the difference in day. Regarding measures against unseasonable weather, it seems that cultivation management is difficult due to heavy rains and typhoons. I also hear that it is necessary to cultivate different patterns every year. In a typhoon, small ones are damaged by salt, but it seems that it is necessary to make efforts to grow those that have grown to some extent. It seems that there is a difference in growth with a single sheet of paper due to the slight difference in the planting time. It seems that organic compost is used for cultivation. The union determines the ratio of compost and minerals to a fixed amount per 10 ares. It seems that compost is made by mixing cow dung, pig dung, and rice husks and fermenting them sufficiently. It seems that they are engaged in circular farming in the region, where they hand over their own rice husks to livestock farmers and receive rice husk compost. However, I heard that there are many agricultural lands that are not cultivated because there is no successor. It seems that there are various people who do not want to rent the fields and those who want to cultivate them, but producers say that it is necessary to take measures for effective use of agricultural land as a region. What is the significance of agricultural cooperatives? Help farmers solve various problems and problems that farmers have in farming, such as how to make and sell agricultural products. Sales business: Collects agricultural products made by farmers and sells them to markets at a favorable price for farmers. Purchasing business: By systematically purchasing fertilizers, pesticides, and other items necessary for agriculture and living, we sell good items to farmers and people in the jurisdiction at low prices. Credit business: I work as a bank that can withdraw and lend money from farmers and people in the area when they need it. Mutual Aid Business: We are creating a system where everyone can share and save money so that they can use it in the event of an illness, accident, or disaster. In addition, there are processing businesses that process agricultural products, welfare businesses that protect the health of people in the jurisdiction, elderly welfare businesses that support the lives of the elderly, and tourism businesses that deal with travel. “Yatsugashira（The parent potato and the child potato are not separated and become a lump）” seems to be centered in the Kanto region, such as Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures. It starts to appear around November and reaches the season from mid - December before the New Year. Normally, taro is grown from seed potatoes. First, a parent potato is formed on the seed potato, and a number of child potatoes are usually shunted from the parent potato, and then a grandchild potato is shunted from the child potato. Red taro stems (Yatsugashira Imo) It is often used as a lucky charm for osechi dishes, with the hope that it will become the “head” of people and “prosperity of descendants” due to the increasing nature of “八”, which spreads toward the end, and the increasing number of parents, children, and grandchildren.

The “petiole” that connects the leaves and stems of taro and colocasia gigantea is called the “stem of taro” and is eaten as a simmered dish. Depending on the type of potato, there are various names such as red taro and green taro stems. This Yatsugashiraimo “red taro stems” is the most distributed. 九面芋: Yatsugashiraimo and Karaimo; Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) are similar in mutation and are very close varieties, and since they were established as varieties in BC, it seems that it cannot be determined which one comes first. Great expectations for strengthening bones and teeth, suppressing nerve excitement, suppressing blood pressure rise, and promoting digestion.

Chi-ba-kun: Designated date: January 11, 2007 (birthday); January 1, 2011 (Chiba prefecture mascot character inauguration date), Designated person: Mr. Kensaku Morita (designated by the then governor of Chiba prefecture), 2010 It was devised as a mascot character for the Yume Peninsula Chiba National Athletic Meet and Yume Peninsula Chiba Tournament, and was the mascot character for Chiba Prefecture on January 1, 2011. Design, Ms. Chiharu Sakazaki. Known as a specialized agricultural cooperative that only sells and purchases agricultural products (vegetables, fruits, flowers), which is one of the few in Japan.

On October 7, 2021, farmers from all over the country competed for the weight of pumpkins at the “Japan's No. 1 Pumpkin Tournament (initially the Shodoshima Island Youth Council promotes Shodoshima nationwide)” on September 19, 2021. It was held on the day in Shodoshima Island, Kagawa Prefecture. Mr. Takao Matsumoto, the second branch of the 11th collection of the union, has been selected as the first place in the Chiba Prefectural Qualifying Tournament and the second place in the national tournament with a record of 361 kg. 

Actively cultivate mini-greenhouses and row covers in order to promote early evolution cultivation that takes advantage of the warm and sunny weather conditions peculiar to the southwestern warm regions, and to equalize and early evolve the harvest time and disperse the labor force. It seems that it has spread and established cultivation techniques for each type of crop, and has built an advanced and model production area system. The specialty sweet corn deteriorates quickly in quality, so it seems that it is careful to maintain its freshness. Producers are highly conscious of consumer needs, and in order to meet demand inside and outside the prefecture, producers harvest from around 1 to 2 am at midnight, perform fruit sorting and boxing work, and in the morning of that day. Seems to be working in the busy busyness of shipping. It seems that they are trying to reduce material costs by using returnable containers that can be used repeatedly for shipping and transportation. In addition, although we are cultivating mulch, we hear that the use of “biodegradable mulch” that can be reduced to soil is expanding from polyethylene mulch, and we are working to save labor and create an environment-friendly production area. A biodegradable mulch film with excellent performance and cost balance due to the fusion of biopolymer technology and compounding / processing technology. Decomposed into water (H20) and carbon dioxide (C02) by microorganisms in the soil.

It is known around the world as one of the leading production areas in the prefecture, centering on facility gardening such as cucumbers, colored peppers, garlic chives, zucchini, and mangoes, including peppers that once boasted the highest production in Japan. It is recognized that it is very important to secure new leaders in supporting agriculture, which is the core industry of Saito City. Therefore, in the city, JA, prefecture, and city will work together to create an organization to support farmers, and carry out various follow-ups on agriculture, which is not limited to the process from farming consultation to farming. Seems to be. Regarding agricultural training, it seems that they are incorporating advanced farmer training. Emigration by conducting practical training at top-class farmers, participating in local activities together, and participating in study sessions held by producers, in addition to technical matters. It seems that one of the merits is that even people will soon become acquainted with each other and become familiar with the area. Also, I heard that the farmer will be a good consultant even after independence and will take good care of him.

【Product name】

Oh! Miyazaki Zucchini

【Type】

Cucurbita pepo var. melopepo

【Producing area】

Kanoda, Saito City, Miyazaki Prefecture（JA Miyazaki Keizairen）

【Derived from the name】

Italian “zucca (pumpkin)” “zucchini” from a small squash.

【Major features】

The epidemic stomatitis; foot-and-mouth disease that occurred in Miyazaki Prefecture in 2010 killed the precious lives of 297,808 livestock and had a tremendous impact not only on the livestock industry but also on the local economy and the lives of the citizens of the prefecture. After the end of epidemic stomatitis; foot-and-mouth disease, in 2010, “epidemic stomatitis; regeneration / reconstruction from foot-and-mouth disease” was formulated, positioned as the most important issue of prefectural government, and support for resumption of livestock management. It is said that the public and private sectors have been working together as an “all Miyazaki” to change the production area structure and industrial structure, and to revitalize the area. After that, based on the “Miyazaki Prefectural Livestock Reborn Plan” formulated in 2013 and the “Miyazaki Prefectural Livestock Reborn Promotion Plan” formulated in 2016, which is now the third stage, “Production” is based on “Strengthening the epidemic prevention system”. With the three perspectives of “improvement of power”, “strengthening of human resources” and “strengthening of sales power” as priority measures, it seems that Miyazaki Prefecture is promoting efforts toward the growth of the livestock industry. As a result of the producers and other related organizations and organizations working together to regenerate and reconstruct from Aphtae epizooticae, it seems that the agricultural output of livestock in 2016 reached a record high of 220.6 billion yen. In addition, for beef cattle, we won the Prime Minister's Award for the third consecutive tournament at the “11th National Wagyu Ability Co-Promotion Society” last year, and there is a high interest in Wagyu due to the expansion of tourists visiting Japan. It is related to the fact that it has been working on the export of “Miyazaki Japan beef” ahead of the rest of the country and the registration of geographical indication (GI) protection system to protect the “Miyazaki Japan beef” brand to Taiwan where demand for various parts is expected. I'm listening to you. In March 2010, Miyazaki beef was adopted for the first time as a Japanese beef in a specific production area at the party after the 90th Academy Awards ceremony, and Miyachiku Co., Ltd., JA Miyazaki Keizai Ren, and the prefecture's trinity promotion activities were carried out. As a result, beef export volume in 2017 seems to have reached a record high of 394 tons. Furthermore, in terms of production base, with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' “Livestock Cluster Project”, in addition to expanding the scale of each producer, breeding centers and cattle aimed at improving the productivity of each production area through cooperation and division of labor. The development of regional base facilities such as stations has also spread to the prefecture, and the number of breeding cows has started to increase since 2015. Achieved the annual plan target of 80,000 animals ahead of schedule. As for the bearers, Kagawa Livestock Co., Ltd., which contributed to the creation of an intractable disease-free area by taking the pinch that pigs disappeared in the outbreak area due to Aphtae epizooticae as an opportunity, received the Emperor's Cup and in June 2021. Mr. Masahiko Kagawa, the representative of the company, was appointed as the chairman of the Japan Pig Farming Association for the first time in Miyazaki Prefecture, and it seems that leaders who lead livestock are active in each region of the prefecture. In terms of distribution and sales, with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' “Agricultural and Livestock Products Export Expansion Facility Development Project”, cattle, pigs and chickens produced in the prefecture are processed and processed in the prefecture to add value. I hear that the development of two export base facilities equipped with state-of-the-art equipment is steadily progressing. In addition, in order to change the structure of production areas that are highly dependent on livestock, the JA Group established one of the largest frozen vegetable processing factories in western Japan at that time, and used the feed fields of livestock farmers that were discontinued to grow vegetables for processing business. As a result of the accumulation of usage, it seems that it has become known to the world as a production area that occupies 70% of domestic frozen spinach. It is a certain fact that Japan's livestock farming has entered a new era of international competition due to the TPP11 agreement and other factors. Under these circumstances, in the summer of 2021, a regional caravan was held for the status of efforts and future promotion of the “People / Cow Plan” that set the goal of increasing the number of beef cattle breeding cows according to the actual conditions of each region in the prefecture. It seems to be new. Among them, beef cattle breeding is an important item in mountainous areas, but the population is declining significantly compared to flat land and the conditions are disadvantageous, so we aimed to inherit management resources and secure a labor force based on flexible ideas. Information and communication technology (so that young bearers can actively participate in livestock farming, because it is difficult to expand the contracted area due to a shortage of operators even if they are trying to divide the roughage production by contractors and opinions requesting measures. It seems that there are opinions that it is important to promote labor-saving and high-profit livestock farming by promoting work style reforms at production sites that incorporate ICT) and robot technology. In addition to the progress of internationalization of agriculture, the budget for livestock in the prefecture is shrinking due to the decrease in the number of farmers and the increase in social security costs, so that Miyazaki Prefecture will continue to fulfill its responsibilities as a food supply base in Japan. Seems to have a limit in following the precedents of vague measures. It seems important to continue to challenge the livestock industry, which will lead the next generation, by bringing in new ideas and building organic collaborations across a wide range of industries and fields, not just those involved in livestock, including producers. Miyazaki Zucchini is a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family that eats immature fruits that have just bloomed. It is similar to cucumber and white melon, but it has a light taste and can be used for various dishes. It seems that small young fruits can also be used as flower zucchini. Since it can be produced in a short period of time, it seems to be incorporated into the crop rotation system of fruits and vegetables cultivated in the greenhouse. Although it is a variety, it seems that it produces “diner（From Takii & Co., Ltd., it seems that the pericarp has light green marbling spots on the dark green area. The grass is completely free of vines, and the internodes seem to be extremely tight. Female flowers bloom continuously from each node, and the yield is high. It seems that the optimum harvest time is 4 to 6 days after mating, with a fruit diameter of 4 cm and a length of around 20 cm. As for the cooking method, stir-fry with meat is compatible, and it seems that it can be used for various dishes such as fried foods and simmered foods. As a guide, the number of planted plants is 1,200 per 10 a. It is recommended to plant seedlings of up to 4 true leaves to prevent plant damage and promote smooth initial growth. In order to increase the yield, we would like to add fertilizer 2-3 times from the beginning of harvest to promote the enlargement of the fruit and maintain the grass vigor until the latter half.）” with marbling spots on the beautiful dark green ground on the skin. Seedlings are raised in the house, but it seems that many cell-molded seedlings are grown in 72-hole cell trays. It seems that they are growing seedlings 10 to 15 days after sowing (1 to 1.5 true leaves). After planting, I heard that one row will be planted in the house with a ridge width of 180 cm and a spacing of 50 cm, and the plants will be grown at a relatively low temperature. It seems that pollen mating is carried out, the leaves are plucked so that the fruits are sufficiently exposed to light, and good quality ones are harvested. As I forgot to say, it is said that zucchini's history goes back to North America and Mexico, and that cultivation began in Europe around the 16th century. It seems to have a long history in Europe, but it is still a new vegetable in Japan, and it seems that it began to be imported from the United States around 1980. I hear that the consumption of zucchini is increasing year by year, and the domestic production is also increasing. According to a survey by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, domestic production has quadrupled in the 12 years from 2000 to 2012. After that, it seems that the value of research is worth investigating, such as the yield of the whole country. As an aside, in Shintomi Town, Koyu District, it seems that zucchini, whose appearance and taste have not been examined, was introduced for the first time in Japan in 1980 by a cultivation method called facility horticulture in Miyazaki Prefecture. It seems that zucchini was grown in Nagano and Chiba prefectures in the open field cultivation, but I heard that it was the first attempt to cultivate zucchini in earnest using a vinyl greenhouse in Japan. Wamyō Ruijushō - It is said that there was Emperor Jimmu's imperial palace, and there are many folklore about the Emperor. There was a shrine called “Emperor Jimmu Shrine（The predecessor of MIYAZAKI Jingu Shrine）” for a long time-Imagine the origin of Miyazaki Prefecture. “Hyuga country” of the ancient Ritsuryo nation : It is believed to have been established between 684（Emperor Tenmu, Hakuho Earthquake: Estimated to be a huge earthquake along the Nankai Trough）and 696（Empress Jito）AD. Satsuma became independent from Hyuga in 702-Taiho Code, envoy to Tang. Furthermore, on April 3, 713, Osumi was separated. A country area close to the current MIYAZAKI area has been confirmed : Except for a part of the south. “Jinno-shotoki” - History book by Sir Chikafusa Kitabatake-Ko “Miyazaki Prefecture”, Located in the southeastern part of Kyushu, in a mountainous prefecture where mountains occupy about 75% of the prefecture's land. The eastern edge faces Hyuga-nada (Pacific Ocean) with a total length of 400 km. With an area of ​​70.2 km east-west, 160 km north-south, and a total area of ​​7,734.18 km2, it is the 13th largest in Japan except Hokkaido. The landform consists of mountains including Volcanic areas, and low flat plains and Basin that include foothills, plateaus, terraces, and lowlands. The distribution covers all areas except the plains in the eastern part of the central part of the prefecture. It is lined with mountains such as Mt. Sobo (1756 m), Mt. Kunimi (1739 m), and Mt. Ichifusa (1721 m)（With Oita and Kumamoto as the border）. The Wanitsuka Mountains are located in the southern part of the prefecture, and the Kirishima volcanic group centered on Mt. Kirishima (1700 m) is located on the border of Kagoshima Prefecture. In the northern and southern coasts of the prefecture, the mountain bodies are submerged in the sea, forming a rias-style submergent coastline. The hills and plateaus surround the Miyazaki Plain and the Kirishima volcanic group to the east of the Kyushu Mountains. Distributed in basin groups such as Kakuto, Kobayashi, and Miyakonojo. It is rocky or gravel, and the upper part is covered with white sand around the volcanic area. Rivers and rainfall erosion are significant, and terraces and dissected valleys have developed, presenting complex topographical conditions. In addition to the basin river valley, lowlands are found near coastal estuaries and in river basins in the plains, forming alluvial lowlands. I hear that straight dune coasts are distributed along the plain coast. The coastline is bordered by Mimitsu, with many bends in the north and straight sandy beaches in the south. It is blessed with an excellent natural environment such as lush mountains and a beautiful coastline, and the area of ​​the natural park is 91,919 hectares, which occupies about 12 % of the prefecture's land（Designated as a 105-hectare marine park area）. Forests are 5,873 km, 75.9 %, arable land is 690 square km, 8.9 %. Roadside landscape beautification ordinance, 1969 : Protect excellent natural landscapes, trees and other plants along the road. By planting new flowers and trees, we plan to improve the scenery along the road and promote the beautification of the local area. “Roadside natural landscape district（Eighteen districts, total 1,026 ha designated）”, Washingtonia filifera.（ワシントニアパーム）“Roadside landscape planting area （Designated 74 districts, total 168）”, “沿道修景指定樹木（thirty-nine designated in twenty-seven locations）”, Designated, nationwide pioneer. The citizens of the prefecture have endeavored to create and conserve a road environment full of flowers and greens. 景観法（Landscape Act）, 平成十六年, 六月十八日, 法律第百十号（Act No. 110 of June 18, 2004）, Examination of planting arrangement and management method that should be in the future. I hear that the first planting along the road was in 1937. Phoenix was planted along the national highway along the Nichinan coast, and maintenance as a road park began. National Park in Kyushu, Japan called Nippo Seaside National Park,1955. Promoted the planting of flowers and trees along the road in 1962. Collaboration with citizens of the prefecture : We are working to improve the spirit of making our local road beautiful by ourselves and to foster an attachment to the road. “Kunitomi Town, Higashimorokata District”, Located in the central part of the prefecture, the east is adjacent to ‘Miyazaki City’, the prefecture's capital. On the north side is Saito City, which is famous for its ancient tombs（Note however that the Haniwa (terra-cotta figurine) standing statue of an armed male currently owned by Tokyo National Museum was excavated from a site in the city of Ota in Gunma Prefecture, while the items excavated from the Higo Eta Funayama Tumulus, also owned by Tokyo National Museum, were excavated from a site in Tamana District in Kumamoto Prefecture, and finally the gilt bronze harness excavated from the ‘HYUGA’ Province Saitobaru Tumulus, now owned by the Gotoh Art Museum, was excavated from Saito City in Miyazaki Prefecture）. Saito is highly regarded throughout the country for its agricultural and livestock products produced from its warm climate and abundant land. Typical examples are peppers, sweet corn, garlic chives, and ripe mangoes. In addition, processed products made from Yuzu from Higashi Mera and shochu; distilled spirits made from high-quality water and sweet potatoes are also popular as souvenirs. Currently, with the philosophy of “creating a collaborative society with the citizens,” he continues to move toward creating a “lively Japanese hometown, Saito.” Last but not least, let me introduce a simple cultural property that is close to the producer's field. City-designated historic site “Ito Tower” Enkoin Ruins : Designated date: September 1, 2016 Location: section of village Kanoda. It seems to be the tombstone format used by Mr. Ito, who owned the central part of Hyuga Province in the Middle Ages, and Mr. Ito Obi, who ruled Obi in the early modern period, that is, Mr. Ito who appears in the history of Hyuga. It is a famous story that Miyazaki's historical researchers called this “Ito Tower”. The shape is similar to the five-story stone tower and the Olympic tower, but the part corresponding to the water ring of the Olympics seems to be square. It seems that the name of the priest and the year of death are written in the square part. It was used as a tombstone for the lord of the Ito clan, the lord of the Obi clan, and his relatives, and it seems that the vassals who made a great contribution to the survival of the Ito clan were allowed to bury it at the Ito pagoda. In July 1569, Yoshimasu Ito, the lord of the castle in the 11th capital, died at the young age of 24 (Akita young lady of noble birth), the daughter of Fusamoto Ichijo. It seems that his father, Yoshisuke, built the castle in Nakao Castle, which is one of the castles, to mourn the bodhi of Yoshisuke. It is said that along with the tombstones of Yoshimasu, the tombstones of Yoshimasu's older brother, Kotoramaru, who died at the age of 9, are lined up at the site of Enko Temple.

A representative of healthy vegetables rich in potassium and low in calories. Among the light-colored vegetables, it is rich in carotene and seems to help strengthen immunity in cooperation with vitamin C. Carotene tends to increase its absorption rate when taken with oil, and ratatouille (a specialty of the Provence region in southern France, which is a local dish of Nice, with summer vegetables) is a reasonable dish. It is a vegetable rich in dietary fiber, which is an indigestible component contained in food that is difficult to digest by human digestive enzymes, and seems to contain about 1.3 g of total dietary fiber. Of the total amount, about 1.1 g is insoluble dietary fiber, which helps the growth of intestinal bacteria and plays an important role in intestinal regulation.

Fruits are much more delicate vegetables than you can imagine, and because the skin is soft, they are easily damaged by a little bit, and they are harvested and packed very carefully, and even after that, careful handling is required.

All mating is done by hand, and it is said that safe crop production is realized. Since it grows fast, it takes less than a week to determine the harvest, which is laborious.

It is widely cultivated from autumn to spring by utilizing cultivation management technology. Cultivation in the greenhouse is mainly forcible cultivation using a warm climate, but Miyazaki products using fertile soil are known for their dark green and good quality.