In the 1880s, Tochigi prefectural governor Michitsune Mishima (1835-1888: a native of Kagoshima Prefecture. He was the central figure in establishing Choko Co., the predecessor of Mishima Farm. In 1884, Nishinasuno area (Nasushiobara City) and Tochigi Prefecture In 1906, 18 years after his death, Mishima farm immigrants built Mishima Shrine as a token of their gratitude.), Josaku Innami (1831-1888), and Takeshi Yaita (1849-1922) and others opened the Nasu Canal, and it was one of the three major canals in Japan, along with the Asaka Canal in Fukushima Prefecture and the Lake Biwa Canal in Shiga Prefecture. In addition, it is rich in tourism, history, and history, such as the hot spring town of Shiobara, which developed after the discovery of the original hot spring in 806, and modern heritage sites such as the former Nasu Canal water intake facility, which has been designated as an important cultural property of the country, and the former Nasu villa of the Aoki family. Has cultural resources. In 1934, the Kuroiso district urban area and Shiobara district were designated as city planning areas, and in 1956, the Nishinasuno district was designated as a city planning area. People have drawn water from rivers and lakes since ancient times, and it seems to be a common practice throughout the world.

In Nasushiobara City, there are many villages where houses, mainly farmers, are lined up along the road, and it seems to be one of the characteristic landscapes. Rows of settlements (houses facing south) are often found along highways such as the old Oshu Kaido Road and Aizu Naka Kaido Road（It's an illusion, but Connected Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture and Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture）, as well as along irrigation canals in the Edo period. Kami-Onuki and Shimo-Onuki are almost continuous with Kami-Ishigami and Shimo-Ishigami in Otawara City, and it seems to be one of the largest in Japan. Many of these settlements are well-planned settlements, and the houses are built after allocating residential land, and the width of each house seems to be almost the same. Onuki area: homestead woodland, hip gable roof (a small roof attached to the lower part of the gable roof that can be attached over the window or entrance), cotton field village, distant view (Mt. Nasudake in the background). Most of the city, except for the mountains in the northwest, is located at the top and center of the Nasu alluvial fan. , 11,000 ha of desert wilderness was left behind until the beginning of the Meiji period. As part of the Meiji government's financial reforms, Nasunogahara became a government-owned wilderness, and large-scale farms were established one after another on land leased from the national government. Most of these large farms were initially established as co-operative farms, but by the 1887s most had been dissolved and transferred to influential individuals. Among them, management by the nobility is particularly eye-catching. The existence of these nobility farms is due to national roads, railroads, and the opening of the Nasu Canal. It also seems to have had a great impact on infrastructure development. The Nasu Canal was originally conceived as a canal plan, and after repeated petitions by Josaku Innami and Takeshi Yaita, the excavation of a large irrigation canal was eventually approved, and in September 1885, the main canal was opened. 16.3 km was completed, followed by the excavation of four diversion channels, which enriched the settlement. These costs are covered by national expenditure.

【Product name】

Nasu White Bijin Long Onion

【Type】

Allium fistulosum L.

【Producing area】

Kamionuki, Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture (JA Nasuno, JA Zennoh Tochigi)

【Origin of name】

Nasu Mountain Range, Osabi Mountain Range From the foot of the mountains to the confluence of the Hoki River and Naka River, Nasunogahara is a gently sloping plateau with an altitude of about 150 to 500 m. And from the good texture with a faint sweetness.

【Major features】

Nasushiobara City has a thriving cultivation of paddy rice, vegetables, and fruit trees, taking advantage of its cool climate. A complex alluvial fan spreads out against the background of the Nasu mountain range, and the Nasu canal, which was built in the Meiji period, irrigates the fields, and the difference in temperature between day and night makes for delicious crops. Located in the northern part of Tochigi Prefecture, 150 km from the Tokyo metropolitan area. With an altitude of more than 200 m and a cool plateau climate, the urban area is formed at the foot of a mountainous area rich in nature dotted with valleys and wetlands, such as Shiobara Onsen, which belongs to the Nasu volcanic zone and is rich in hot spring water. Dairy farming is thriving, and I've heard that the gross production value of raw milk ranks fourth in Japan. The mountain village area at the foot of Mt. Yamizo has long been known as a major production area for Shimotsuke tobacco. seemed to have a good reputation. In the early Edo period, leaf tobacco cultivation was also introduced in the Nasu district. The leaf tobacco produced in the Nabekake / Higashi-Nasuno area was generally called 'Harahomono' and it seems that it had a low evaluation. In the Meiji era, a monopoly shop was established in Otawara, and it is said that cultivation also flourished in the former Kano village in the Nishinasuno district. In the Tsukizawa area, there is a monument called "Tobacco God" (built in 1940). Leaf tobacco cultivation continued to expand after the war, but after reaching its peak in 1963, the planted area and the number of growers halved. The Kaida boom in the 1965s led to a shift to rice farming, and the number continued to decline. A large amount of firewood and charcoal was produced as part of the forestry business of the large charcoal farm, which was a major production area, or as a side business for farmers. With the opening of the railroad in 1885, many firewood merchants opened in front of Kuroiso Station, and it seems that the area became so lively that it was called the "Town of Firewood and Charcoal." It is said that he handled more than 16,000 tons of charcoal cargo at Kuroiso Station during the Taisho era. Five years later, in 1919, he more than tripled his timber output from 4,000 tons in 1914 to more than 13,000 tons, meeting the expanding demand in central Tokyo. The charcoal shipped from within the prefecture is called 'Yashu charcoal,' and the North Nasu region has gained popularity as a major charcoal production area. In particular, in the Takabayashi district, which occupies a vast forest, he produced 1,800 tons in 1913, and together with the Kuroiso district, it seems that he was producing 40% of the production in the North Nasu region. In the postwar period, after peaking in 1957, production plummeted to less than half in 1963, and continued to decline amid changes in household energy demand. In addition, Nasunogahara has long been known to the world as a horse-breeding area. Nasu-Higashibara was once a wilderness called Daiwa Plain, and the 44 villages surrounding it have long been blessed with lush grass and raised horses. In the Meiji era, cattle and horse breeding companies were established, and the breeding of horses became more and more popular. The Toyoura farm (a farm established by renting out the prefectural Nasu farm) of Mototoshi Mouri (1849-1908: 14th lord of Nagato Province, Nagato Province. The area is about 906 ha around Kuroiso Station (former Toyoura district). A branch office of about 1,000 ha around Nasu table-land Yawata, which was called Toyoura Farm until 1913. Initially, the business was a direct management of land reclamation and livestock farming, but two or three years later, the land reclamation business was switched to tenant farming and relocation. Introduced people. In 1889, about 20 households from Tokushima Prefecture settled in a group, and the area is commonly called Awa cultivating new land. In 1898, they began planting trees and took over direct management. Partially in 1941. After the war, all of the arable land and part of the mountain forests were released by the post-war agricultural land reform. The Nasu table-land branch was also gradually sold, and today some of the forests and urban areas are owned by the Mouri family. There are hardly any vestiges of the time when it was a farm now.) and so on. In 1890, Saburo Kuramitsu of Kuroiso built a racetrack (currently Kuroiso Elementary School) at Toyoura Farm and made great efforts to encourage birthing horses. In the Taisho era, the breeding of improved horses, including Western breeds instead of native horses, became popular. It seems that there were quite a few farmers who always kept 5 or 6 horses. However, due to the collapse of the military after the defeat in World War II, the main demand was lost, and with the mechanization of agriculture and the increase in dairy farming, it gradually disappeared. Nasu's white bijin green onion is popular as a soft and sweet green onion with almost no spiciness, and is highly rated by market players and consumers for its good quality. Produced in the northern part of the prefecture, mainly in Otawara City, especially the so-called "soft white green onion'' (Greenhouse soft white green onion) is different from the conventional method of stretching the white part by gathering soil, and it is a light-shielding material inside a vinyl house. It seems that they are carefully cultivated so that the white part is especially long using The JA Nasuno Green Onion Group has about 170 producers, with a cultivation area of ​​about 70 ha (including about 16 ha of soft white green onion). Received the Grand Prize of the Japan Agricultural Prize. The Tochigi Agricultural Products Marketing Association has also been certified as a “Regional Brand Certified Agricultural Product”. According to Tochigi Prefecture, on June 24, 2022 (Friday), a quality fair for Nasu's white beauty green onion "Greenhouse soft white green onion section" hosted by the JA eggplant green onion section will be held. This excellent agricultural product, "Greenhouse soft white green onion'', is cultivated in a plastic greenhouse with a light-shielding plate for soft whitening. The soft white part is 40 cm longer than that grown outdoors, and the green onion is soft and can be eaten raw. June is usually the month when shipments of green onions are the lowest, but due to the advanced daily cultivation management of the producers, they are shipped all year round: Centered on designated markets in Keihin and Utsunomiya. It seems that the quality expo that was held at that time was a very difficult examination to decide the particularly excellent one from the high quality Nasu white beauty. Green onions grow blue and hard when exposed to sunlight. White beauty green onion is grown so that the white part is especially long by blocking the light on purpose, and the white part has almost no bitterness. Haku beauty green onion is one of the greenhouse soft white green onions, cultivated under special organic fertilizer and thorough quality control. About 80 cm in length, the soft white part that occupies more than half of the length has a moderate pungent and odor peculiar to green onions, and is said to be suitable for eating raw in salads and other dishes. The variety is the same as that of outdoor-cultivated green onions, but it seems to grow white and long because it is protected by a styrofoam shading plate that was originally developed by green onion. In addition, unlike outdoor-grown green onions, there is no soil adhering to the soft white part, so it is popular because it can be delivered to the table while maintaining "beautiful skin". It is no exaggeration to say that 70 to 80% of the deliciousness of green onions depends on whether or not they can produce good seedlings. There seems to be a manual prepared by JA Nasuno's "green onion section", but the producers say that there are still many things to try. But it seems that making delicious green onions is very rewarding. Take the lead in improving Japan's status in the international community, which began with the unequal treaty; Served as Foreign Minister of the Aritomo YAMAGATA Cabinet: Play a major role in drafting the Constitution of the Empire of Japan-Opening of Aoki farm; Nasu detached residence. On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, when the shipment of spring buds of asparagus reached its peak, the spring bud competition "Naspara-chan Grand Prix" was held by the Asparagus Subcommittee of JA Nasuno. This is the 6th "Naspara-chan Grand Prix", and each time there are more than 60 items exhibited by club members, all of them seem to be lined with asparagus of high quality and perfect thickness. The JA Asparagus Subcommittee is practicing cultivation that is particular about soil preparation. In particular, the shipped spring buds (harvested from February to April and characterized by being thick, soft and fresh) are proud of their rich taste and sweetness. Mr. Shimizu of executive farmer won the Tochigi Governor's Award, which is the highest award of the Grand Prix. He has won the award for the third consecutive year. “Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture” used to be “大俵”. It's a name that seems to be rice, and it's a land where you can still get a lot of delicious rice. It can be done from good quality water, fertile soil, and the wholehearted production of each farmer. In addition, many horticultural crops such as asparagus, udo, green onions, garlic chives, strawberries, and tomatoes are also produced. In particular, asparagus takes advantage of the characteristics of the Nasu Region, which is one of the leading livestock farming areas in Japan. It is grown in environmentally friendly soil using good quality compost and is thick, soft and delicious. Located in the northeastern part of the prefecture, the central western part of the city is surrounded by the clear stream “Nakagawa River” and the Hokigawa River, which boasts one of the largest catches of sweetfish in Japan. Beautiful mountains are lined up. There are many historic sites such as the national treasure “Nasunohinomiyatsukonohi”, which is the oldest monument in Japan, and it has a long history of living inhabitants from ancient times. It plays the role of the central city in the northern part of the prefecture in various fields such as culture. Blessed with water and greenery, abundant land, and seasonal nature. People began to live in the land of Otawara about 13,000 years ago, dating back to the Paleolithic era. This has been clarified by archaeological excavations in front of Biwaike Park（Paleolithic excavated from the embankment in front of the central part of the paddy field）and Chojagadaira. In the Jomon period, about 4,500 years ago, large-scale settlements were built in Yusaka（Designated on March 22, 1961 at a city-designated archaeological site）, Haneda-Chojagadaira, Mr. Nagamine, and Jomon, and people lived there. 1976 『下侍塚周濠発掘調査概報』湯津上村埋蔵文化財調査報告2 : 土地改良事業, 古墳時代, 古墳周溝, 土師器. During the Heian period, as a manor for the Nasu clan, the residence of the Nasu Family was established in present-day Sakuyama and Fukuwara（Fukuwara Castle (Kitaoka Castle)）, and it became an important area in the Nasu Region. In the latter half of the Muromachi period, Sukekiyo OTAWARA, a vassal of the Nasu family, built Otawara Castle, laying the foundation for the current urban area. During the Edo period, it prospered as a castle town of Mr. Otawara, and it was also lively and lively as a post town on the former Oshu Highway. In 1872, “Otawara Prefecture” was born by the abolished feudal clan. Later, when it was integrated into “Tochigi Prefecture”, the branch offices of the prefecture and the branch offices of the central government offices were set up, and in 1889 it became “Otawara Town”. In December 1954, Otawara Town, Kaneda Village, and Chikasono Village merged to form “Otawara City”. After that, after a split merger with Nozaki Village and a partial transfer of Nishinasuno Town, in November 1955, it became Otawara City until the Great Heisei Consolidation due to the merger with Sakuyama Town. Otawara beef carefully fattened on a dedicated farm in Nasu surrounded by nature. After fattening for 1 to 2 years longer than normal japanese wagyu beef, it is shipped to the market. “Nasu District, Nasu Town“, Located in the northernmost part of the prefecture, it boasts a total area of 372.34 km2 (28.725 km east-west, 25.91 km north-south), the fifth largest area in the prefecture. From the Nasu mountain range, including Mt. Chausudake, which rises to the northwest, to the Iono and Inazawa areas in the east, which are around 220 m above sea level, the altitude difference is extremely large at 1,700 m, and due to the influence of the Yamizo mountain range, there are undulations. Many complex terrains. The northwestern part of the town is andesite, which is a neutral eruption rock due to the influence of the Nasudake eruption, and a thick layer of volcanic ash can be seen above it, and outcrops such as the Tertiary period and Quaternary diluvium can be confirmed in the eastern part. In the southeastern part, the rocks that form the Yamizo massif are high-quality stones, and among them, the Ashino stones produced in the Ashino area are known nationwide. The area around the summit of Mt. Nasu is a region where alpine plants grow in clusters. It is widely distributed in Mt. Chausudake, around Otoge, Mt. Asahidake, Sanbonyari, Kiyohira, Sandogoya, Numahara, etc., and attracts the eyes of many tourists every year. Around 1,200 m above sea level, Sasa species such as Sasa spiculosa, Sasa kurilensis, Sasa veitchii, and Sasa yahikoensis var. Further down, from Yawata Onsen to the site of the old radio relay station, there is a deciduous forest zone. Approximately 200,000 Rhododendron kaempferi and Rhododendron japonicum grow in clusters over an area of 23 ha near Yawata hot spring. Rhododendron quinquefolium, a show; blood-stained mucus discharge that happens during pregnancy up to two weeks before delivery, at Iimori, Shimizudaira, Kita hot spring, etc. You can see Bisset et S. Moore (1877). Nasu is located in the northeastern part of Kanto and borders the southern part of the Tohoku region, and belongs to the distribution range of temperate plants, but both northern and southern plants are mixed and show the southern and northern limits of each. It is a botanical interesting zone. Also, when classifying into front and back Japanese types according to the climate type, both plants are mixed and colored as a characteristic of Nasu plants. Many animals such as wild boars, rabbits, and foxes live in the village-vicinity mountain, and it seems that flying squirrels have been witnessed. It seems that bears used to come down to the village from time to time to surprise people. Deer and other animals also lived widely, but it seems that they are rarely seen. The current situation is that forest resource development and tourism development are progressing and the habitat distribution is changing. Among other animals, antelopes are mentioned, also known as krasin, and at one point the number decreased sharply due to overfishing, and since it was designated as a special natural monument, the number has been increasing little by little. In addition, the number of monkeys has increased in recent years, and they can be seen even in the immediate vicinity of private houses. Among the animals that live in the Nasu plateau, Ihimori horse fly, which grows at the source of Kaohsiung hot springs and Iimori hot springs, Yugai, and Rhacophorus arboreus (Okada et Kawano, 1924), who live in Kagaminuma, and Salander Newt. As a bird, Nucifraga caryocatactes inhabits around Asahidake and Minamigassan (Linnaeus, 1758) etc. are said to be mentioned. The Ashino area, which developed as a post town and castle town on the former Oshu Highway (currently National Highway No. 294) and still conveys the remnants of those days, is located in the eastern part of the town area. A little away from the JR Tohoku Main Line, in addition to the national highway, there are two major local roads, the Otawara Ashino Line that continues to Otawara and the Daigo Nasu Line that connects Kurodahara City. Along the Oshu Kaido, there is the Ashino city area, which has prospered as a post town and castle town for a long time. It is also famous as an agricultural area centered on rice cultivation, a forestry area known as Yamizo wood, and an Ashino stone producing area. Abundant historic sites are scattered in the prefectural Yamizo Nature Park, especially in areas blessed with historical resources such as Saigyo and Basho MATSUO, which are known for their poems. It is an area blessed with historical resources such as Yukoyanagi and Gotenyama (Ashino Castle Ruins; Sakuragajo). There are abundant local industries such as agriculture and forestry and Ashino stone in the area, and we are promoting the revitalization of the area while promoting tourism that makes use of historically important historic sites. In order to create an environment, the creation of villages that arouse the nostalgia of history, such as the maintenance of Ichirizuka and Dosojin along the highway and the maintenance of Gotenyama and its surroundings, is underway. On the other hand, we will promote the development of agricultural production infrastructure centered on rice, promote the promotion of agriculture and forestry by branding Hachimizo wood, and develop facilities for processing and selling local products such as Ashino stone and forest products. We are striving to foster and develop local industries. The Iono area has many old Higashiyama roads and historic sites, and the Iono area, which retains the footprints of ancient culture, is located in the easternmost part of Nasu Town. It is in contact with Tanagura Town, Omotegou Village and Shirakawa City in Fukushima Prefecture. The Iono area, which borders Fukushima Prefecture, has a history of being developed as a post town and castle town by the former Higashiyama road. Even now, an urban area is formed along National Highway No. 294. From the city area, there are four major local roads: the Kuroiso Tanagura Line that runs through Tanagura Town, the Daigo Nasu Line that runs through Daigo Town, the Sakamoto Shirakawa Line that runs through Shirakawa City, and the Nasu Kurobane Motegi Line that runs from Kurobane Town to Motegi Town. The main industries are agriculture centered on rice cultivation and forestry. On the other hand, the area is dotted with numerous cultural properties such as the “Mimori Family House,” which is designated as a national important cultural property, and historic sites related to Minamoto no Yoshitsune. In addition, the area, which forms part of the Yamizo Prefectural Natural Park, has a lot of nature such as the “Iono Castle Ruins Forest (prefectural designated natural monument)”. The Nasu area, which has played a central role in the town's administration, industry, and distribution, is the area that forms the central area of Hon-cho, centered on the rice paddy area, the Kurodahara area, and the Takaku area. The Kurodahara district is formed around three major prefectural roads, including the town hall, cultural center, Central Sports Park and Sports Center, Nasu Swimming Dome, Yosasagawa Fureai Park, and other major urban service functions and residences in Hon-cho. Functions are accumulated. It is an area that plays an important role in connecting each area such as the Nasu plateau area and the Ashino / Iono area. Looking ahead to the 21st century, as a base to drive revitalization, while promoting the formation of orderly urban areas and the development of urban facilities such as the development of public sewerage by introducing city planning, we will strive to strengthen commercial functions and attract companies. We are promoting the creation of a vibrant and attractive town by creating employment opportunities. In the Takaku area, the Shikuuchi industrial park is located and is a base for industry and distribution. In recent years, the population has been increasing and it is expected to develop further in the future, so promotion of residential land development and development of parks Tolerant to create a better living environment, such as promoting. In addition, since it is also an agricultural promotion area, it is necessary to promote it as an agricultural area, and while improving the agricultural production base, rice, livestock, and flowers are being promoted. The plateau area at the foot of the magnificent Nasu mountain range continues to develop as a major resort area mainly for tourism and dairy farming. The main peak of the Nasu mountain range, Mt. Chausudake, which still emits smoke and is a symbol of the town, rises, and in the plateau area that spreads out at the foot of the mountain, the Nasu hot spring village and the Imperial Villa, which boasts a hot spring of 1360, are refrained from in the lush nature. Furthermore, villas, recreational facilities, golf courses, leisure facilities, museums, etc. are enriched, forming a major resort area in the metropolitan area. In 1994, “Mount Jeans Ski Resort Nasu” was opened, and in 1998, “Nasu Animal Kingdom” was opened. Demand for tourism, which had been concentrated in summer, will expand in spring, autumn and winter, and efforts will be made to develop it as a year-round resort area. In the future, we aim to become a core tourism and accommodation base for the international tourist destination “Nasu”. In addition to alleviating traffic congestion by improving the road transportation network, we are working to create a space suitable for a “world-class tourist base” based on the intentions of local residents, and are promoting the revitalization of the Yumoto Onsen district. “Nasushiobara City”, Located in the northern part of the prefecture 150 km from the metropolitan area, half of the city's area is colored seasonally along the Hoki River, including Shiobara hot springs, Itamuro hot springs, and Sandogoya hot springs, which belong to the Nasu volcanic belt and have abundant hot water. It is occupied by the mountainous areas with abundant nature, which are tourist attractions such as the Shiobara Valley and the Marshland Marsh. The other half is a gently sloping alluvial fan sandwiched between the Naka River on the north side and the Hoki River on the south side. Urban areas are formed around Nasushiobara, Kuroiso, and Nishinasuno stations on the JR Tohoku Shinkansen and Utsunomiya lines, along National Route No. 4 and National Route No. 400. In addition, dairy farming is also active, and the crude production value of raw milk is the highest in Honshu (the fourth largest in Japan). At an altitude of over 200 m, it has a cool plateau climate. Precipitation is high in summer and low in winter, ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 mm per year. In the mountains, there is snow in winter, and snow remains even in late April. Jomon pottery excavated from the Tsukinokizawa site City-designated site April 1, 1984. In 1977, Tsukinokizawa (the ruins are large settlement ruins centered on the middle to late Jomon period (about 4,000 to 5,000 years ago). From here, many dwelling sites and bag-shaped clay jars (the bottom is widened by holes for food storage dug in the soil) are found. In addition, many relics were discovered, including the nationally designated important cultural property “Fukabachigata Earthenware”. The ruins are located on a low plateau, with the Tsumuro River on the south side and the Small River about 200 m northeast. The existence of the ruins has been known for a long time, and has been excavated five times (1932, 1935, 1952, 1977, 1991-1994). As a result of the 4th excavation survey accompanying the construction of a wide-area farm road in 1977, 31 pit dwellings, 110 or more earthen jars, paving stone remains, and stone arrangement from a range of 12 m in width and 180 m in length Remains have been found. The soil pots are concentrated from the center to the west of the plateau, and the ruins of residences are concentrated on the east side of the plateau, and it seems that there were restrictions on where to live. It is a Jomon pottery excavated from the ruins in the middle of the Jomon period (about 4,500 years ago), and it is a valuable pottery influenced by the southern part of Tohoku. 旧西那須野町教育委員会他 2002 『井口遺跡発掘調査報告書』 農業集落排水事業に伴う発掘調査報告書. Nasu-Shiobara is “Shiobara Onsen”, which has many sources for more than 1200 years since its opening: Year 806 (first year of Daido)- It is said that a hot spring was discovered at Shiobara Motoyu; 1059 AD (Kouhei 2), Saburo Nasu, Muneshige, discovers Itamuro (Shiozawa) hot spring. It has a hot spring resort called “Itamuro Onsen,” which has been counted as one of the seven hot springs in Nasu since ancient times. Famous as a place where we achieved. History and culture basic concept: A concept for comprehensively preserving and utilizing cultural properties, including the surrounding environment, by grasping a wide range of cultural properties that exist in the area, regardless of whether they are designated or not. From the basic concept for local governments to promote cultural property protection administration. The city has a history and climate not found in other areas, which has been protected as a property shared by citizens. The “Nasu-Shiobara City Historical Culture Basic Concept” clarified the new value of cultural properties by showing and summarizing the characteristics of the historical culture of the region, regardless of whether they are designated, undesignated, or classified. Is formulated. JA Nasuno, recommended rice: Nasu sodachi (Koshihikari Rice); Limited production area to jurisdiction (Otawara City, Nasushiobara City, Nasu Town). It is 100% first-class rice, and the rice made from the water flowing from the lush Nasu Mountains has a refined taste and is eaten well. “Nasuhikari Rice” : A variety that was bred at the Tochigi Prefectural Agricultural Experiment Station and has a large grain and a solid taste. In addition, its taste is close to that of Koshihikari, and it has become popular in recent years and is the focus of attention. “Minori Rice（Koshihikari Rice）: The rice is 100% first-class rice, which is produced only in the Kurobane area, and the rice grown in the mountainous rice fields of the Yamizo Mountains has a sweet taste. “Nasu no Binasu; Venus（Goddess Venus）” is a variety that is cultivated mainly in Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, Nasu Town, and Otawara City. A planting method called “V-shaped four-piece tailoring”. It is cultivated under strict control, and the season is from early June to mid-November. As the name suggests, it has a beautiful and supple silhouette and a brilliant dark blue color close to black. The meat is tender and can be cooked in any type. House cultivation has been useful since it was shipped to the market from the end of March. It is also used for the lunch plate "Nasuben" using local ingredients of Nasu, and is famous as one of the representative vegetables.

Tochigi Prefecture has been known as a famous producer of long green onions since the Edo period. In particular, the "Nasu Hakubijin long onion'' cultivated in the northern region is one of the representative vegetables of Tochigi prefecture as a branded leek. There is a special fertilizer, which is indispensable for making delicious long green onions. Also, it is no exaggeration to say that 70 to 80% of the deliciousness is determined by whether or not you can grow good seedlings. It seems that there are also manuals prepared by the "long onion section" of JA Nasuno. There are two types of onion cultivation: outdoor cultivation and greenhouse cultivation. In both cases, growing the soft white part to a pure white color for a long time produces a soft, high-sugar green onion. Apparently, only those that meet strict standards, such as a white part of 30 cm or more, are selected. It has little peculiar odor and spiciness, so it is better to eat it raw.

It is produced in the northern part of the prefecture, such as Otawara City and Nasu Town（Sponsored by: JA National Central Association, JA Prefectural Central Association, NHK). Long onion that won the highest award. This excellent agricultural product is nurtured in the fertile land and clean water of Nasunogahara, and is attractive for its white, slender appearance and pleasant texture that evokes a faint sweetness. Watanabe farming (Yanagisawa, Noda City, Chiba Prefecture) seems to be the main seed, but it has excellent hypertrophicity, heat resistance, and cold resistance, and is a first-generation hybrid that has a wide range of adaptation and high yields. It has won a prize in the breed examination committee. A thick, black green onion with excellent heat resistance and cold resistance that quickly thickens. It is slow to grow after the soil has been set in place, is less likely to crack at the neck even at high temperatures, and does not seem to have much soil getting into the rim. The plant is upright, the leaves are medium length, and the leaves are supple, so it seems that the leaves are less likely to break.

Kamionuki Castle Hoe Dance: Prefectural Intangible Folk Cultural Property, January 18, 1985. Dedicated at Kami-Oonuki Hokene Shrine. Owner or Manager: Kamionuki Castle Kuwamai Preservation Society. A total of 21 performers, including 1 Uchiwatori, 2 drummers, 12 hoe beaters, 4 flutes, and 2 flag bearers, dance to the flute and uchiwatori reeds. Kuwataki is performed by a local boy. The programs include Hounen-Bayashi, Iribata, Okazaki, Kanpaku, Yahha, Geza, Toudo no Mai, Hundred Halls, Tri-Trolley, and Kaido Kudari. Thanks to the enthusiasm and efforts of the locals, it was revived and is now dedicated to the annual festival of the local Hokene Shrine held in September. It is an elegant performing art that transforms the rice-planting dance into a performing art. Folk performing arts called castle hoe-dance and Taira-hoe-odori still exist in the breadbasket along the Hoki River in northern Tochigi Prefecture and in the southern part of Fukushima Prefecture. It seems to have been handed down in six villages, including Sekiya along the Hoki River, which was the territory of the former Otawara domain. Currently, it is handed down in three districts: Sekiya and Kami-Onuki in Nasushiobara City, and Kamiishigami in Otawara City, but the costumes, songs and dances are not the same. Its origin is uncertain, but according to oral tradition, in 1533, Hatogamori Castle (privately owned, designated date: May 3, 1973. Built by Yamamoto Kazusanosuke Ietaka in 1089）fell. , Sekiya village was placed under the control of the Otawara clan. Eventually, in 1543, Otawara Castle was built, and villagers in the territory, including Sekiya Village, were mobilized. It is said that when the feudal lord held a consolation party in the castle to celebrate the completion of the work, the peasants who were forced to work impromptu held a hoe and banged on the barrels and danced. This shiro hoe dance was last discontinued around 1922, but was revived by local volunteers in 1982, and is now dedicated to the local Atago Shrine annual festival held in April.

Thünen's Isolated Countries on Agriculture and National Economy: Adam Smith knew that the value of things and things was not in their "exchange value (economic value)" but in their "use value", and He aimed for a system of knowledge, but failed, and became the founder of the economics of exchange value. His main work, The Wealth of Nations, is a spirited book. "In agriculture, nature also works with humans. But in manufacturing, nature does nothing, humans do everything." Needless to say, I couldn't "study" rather than do it. Albrecht Theer (1752-1828) was a German agronomist who is internationally acclaimed as the founder of modern agricultural science. In Japan, he is introduced as a person who integrated and systematized agricultural science, including technology centered on economics, and established it as an independent biological science. He is also known for establishing the "organic nutrition theory'' that the nutrition of plants is humus and the "principle of crop rotation'' based on the reproduction of soil fertility through the circulation of organic matter. Therefore, in modern Europe, it seems to be re-evaluated as the bible of organic agriculture. In addition to his duties as court physician, he seems to have been active as a member and special commissioner of the Royal Agricultural Society, which was formed with the aim of improving agriculture. After researching agriculture in England, which was undergoing reforms, he set out again from the reality of German agriculture. research and education. Based on the results of his research, he wrote Principles of Rational Agriculture. In order to run agriculture, it is said that the most necessary things are the ability of the farmer, capital, and land. He argued that agricultural methods should be selected based on the results of chemistry. The agricultural revolution brought about changes such as the abolition of fallow, the introduction of fodder crops, the maintenance of soil fertility through the combination of crops, the cereal-grass farming method combined with livestock housekeeping, and the rolling farming method. Was four times the amount sown, but by the 18th century it had increased dramatically to ten times. Well, what is the end of Japanese agriculture??

Dr. Shigeo Nagatomo (1901-1974): Aggregation, Degree Theory, Proportion, German Agricultural Management, Neoliberal Equilibrium Theory of the Thünen System, Founding a New School, Laying the Foundation for the Development of Modern Developmental Agricultural Management. Johann Heinrich von Thünen (1783-1850), Representative Works, Isolated Countries on Agriculture and National Economy: A Study on the Agricultural Effects of Grain Prices, Land Fertility and Taxes, 1826: Three field system in Southern Manchuria Shiki Agriculture, 1936 : Manchurian Farm Management and Pioneering Agriculture, 1944 : Farm Management and the Significance of Dispersed Cultivated Land Collectivization, 1957. Thunen's Agricultural Location Theory: As a farmer, Thunen came up with this theory while thinking about what kind of farmland should be cultivated in order to maximize profits. J.H. von Thunen (1826) The Isolated State on Agriculture and the National Economy. He considers the selling price, the wages, and the transportation costs as raw materials, of which the transportation costs, which are determined by the distance from the market, are the factors attributable to the land itself. For urban consumers, the value of each type of agricultural product is the same everywhere. Value of land = Reflected in land rent, difference from land rent in the furthest edge of the market area = positional difference in land rent, transportation costs, land rent, management method. Only low-cost (= extensive). If you don't manage it, the market price will be in the red. Farmers who are closest to the market can produce high-priced crops through intensive management that takes "time and effort" as much as they can save on transportation costs. For example, rice cultivation, which is representative of extensive low-cost agriculture in Japan, is most advantageous if it is grown and sold in the immediate vicinity of the market as it does not incur transportation costs. However, no matter how intensively it is grown, rice cannot be sold at a high price due to the high distribution volume. In the immediate market, there is no choice but to switch to agricultural management (horticultural crops) where higher prices can be expected. Agricultural management system: The rate of decrease in rent bearing capacity is steeper for intensive farming and gentler for extensive farming.

【Product name】

Gold Rush

【Type】

Zea mays subsp. mays (L.) Iltis

【Origin of name】

A variety created with the goal of sweet corn with soft skin. After repeated research, it took about ten years from development to completion. The grain skin is soft enough to be eaten raw. Gold Rush; Flooded with miners-In the place where New gold was discovered, find a gold vein and aim for a lot of money.

【Producing area】

Kawaminami Town, Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture (JA Osuzu, JA Miyazaki Economic Federation)

【Describe the features】

In addition to the spatial distribution of water demand, it seems necessary to characterize spatial water flows for the development and implementation of water infrastructure systems. It's a mystical world, not just a spatial illusion. Spatial management of water resources includes determining and enforcing rules regarding water withdrawal locations and quantities. The development and implementation of water infrastructure systems can often require characterization of spatial water flows in addition to the spatial distribution of water demand. When pure, it is colorless, tasteless, odorless, and liquid at room temperature. The high cost of infrastructure to move water, which occurs naturally as sea water, lake water, river water, ground water, ice and snow, and atmospheric water vapour, throughout space and to store it in landscaped locations. , the spatial characteristics of infrastructure systems are unlimited. The importance of infrastructure systems can be high because of the high cost of infrastructure to move water throughout space and store it in landscape locations. Spatial management is also necessary for groundwater. It can flow in certain directions, similar to surface water flow in river systems, but much slower, but more robust. Spatial motion informs the position of the well in a flash. In the spatial externality, wells for pumping groundwater cause a local lowering of the water table. Lower water levels seem to mean longer pumping distances for nearby wells. The optimal spatial placement of groundwater pumps reflects this spatial externality, which itself is a function of rock permeability and pumping rate and volume. This spatial management is proportional to the dynamic issues and interactions of the timing of water demand and the rate of groundwater recharge. Kawaminami Youth Liaison Council: Cooperating in preventing infection. As a measure to prevent the spread of the foot-and-mouth disease virus, in addition to setting up disinfection points, water trucks were used to disinfect roads. Since May 20, 2010, the Kawaminami Branch of Youth Division and various organizations in the town have been volunteering for disinfection work using sprinkler trucks. For nine hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day, efforts were made to prevent the spread of the disease by disinfecting the roads around the site of the outbreak, focusing on loopholes and roads with few disinfection points. 'Toshio Matsuda', a member of the youth club who drives the sprinkler truck, is doing his best to get the situation under control as quickly as possible. At the time, he spoke forcefully that he would continue to be thorough in the future. Each of the three water trucks disinfects the roads in the town. Wakarenkyo（Youth Liaison Council）was in charge of one of them, and they took turns disinfecting while coordinating work. JA Osuzu, which covers Kawaminami Town and Tsuno Town, Koyu County, Miyazaki Prefecture, is located along Hyuga-nada in central Miyazaki Prefecture. In the west, you can see Mt. Osuzu, which is the origin of the JA name, and in the east, you can see the Pacific Ocean where Japan Current flows. The terrain consists of mostly flat plains and mountainous areas facing Mt. Osuzu. In addition, the average temperature is 17.8°C, which is warm throughout the year, and it seems that many agricultural products are produced in the jurisdiction because of the natural conditions suitable for agriculture. NHK program: Robert Akiyama Produce Urgent! Townspeople Audition Kawaminami Town, Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture. First broadcast date: April 22, 2023. Robert Akiyama (Affiliated with Yoshimoto industrial enterprise) will do his best to produce a small rural town that is troubled by its low name recognition! Individual townspeople selected through an audition also participate in creating a work that promotes the town. The stage is Kawaminami town. Surrounded by mountains and the sea, it is a town rich in nature with a population of approximately 15,000 people. Livestock farming is thriving, and the number of cattle and pigs in the town is over 120,000, which is more than the population. Branded pork, farm stays, domestically produced bananas, and superb surfing spots. Although there are many places to see and special products, he is worried that the charm is not conveyed. A comedian stood up to play a role in the PR of Kawaminami Town. Together with the unique townspeople, they are creating a certain work. The surname of another producer, Junshi Saita, has unusual roots in Miyazaki and Fukuoka prefectures. Estimated from taxes and fields. It seems that Kamie, Takanabe Town, Koyu County, Miyazaki Prefecture was a feudal retainer of the Takanabe clan in the Edo period. It is said that he was engaged in farming in Kawaminami, Miyazaki Prefecture. Estimated Edo period. About the Takanabe Domain during the Boshin War Takanabe Domain: Tozama daimyo, approximately 27,000 koku of rice. The ruins of the castle were designated as a national scenic area in 1939, designated as a Takanabe town designated historic site in March 1977, and selected as one of the 100 views of the sun in 1983. Currently maintained as Maizuru Park.). Castle structure: Teikaku-style flatland-mountain castle. Domain lord at the time of war: Tanetomi Akizuki (became lord in 1843 and implemented domain administration reforms such as sugar cultivation, adoption of Western military style, and construction of gun battery. In 1869, Takanabe became the governor of the Takanabe domain.) At the time of the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, Tanenaga Akizuki defended Ogaki Castle on the side of the Western Army, but when the Western Army was destroyed in the main battle of Sekigahara on September 15, he quickly switched sides to the Eastern Army and took charge of Ogaki. He killed the generals of the western army who were in the castle and surrendered the castle, so he was relieved of his possessions. After that, in 1604, he moved his residence to Takarabe Castle (Takanabe Castle), and it can be said that the Takanabe clan was established at this point. After that, Akizuki continued for ten generations until the Meiji Restoration at the end of the Edo period. In the Boshin War, he dispatched troops as a new government army. He sent troops to the Echigo area and mediated the surrender of his relative, the Yonezawa Domain. The Akizuki clan was awarded a prize of 8,000 koku of rice. JA Osuzu has production areas such as Kawaminami Town, Koyu District, and Tsuno Town, which are representative of Miyazaki Prefecture. However, due to the aging of farmers and the spread of crops (lettuce, sweet corn) that compete with carrots in cropping season, there are 57 members (average age 48) and the cropped area has decreased to 89 ha. In many cases, many farmers cultivate carrots in the area as a follow-up crop to rice, and the cultivar for fruit juice is "Kuroda Gosun'' by the Nagasaki Gosun Ginseng Incubation Association because of its color tone. It seems to be From mid-August to mid-September, when the rice harvest is finished, 40,000 to 45,000 grains are sown per roll (row width 120 cm, spacing 7 cm, planting 4 rows), and harvesting starts in early December. It seems that it will be completed by the beginning of March. The actual yield was 3.7 to 3.8 tons against the target of 5 tons per roll (management policy of the promotion center). In addition, most of the harvested carrots are sold to Miyazaki Prefectural Agricultural Cooperative Fruits Juice Co., Ltd. through systematic joint sales through each agricultural cooperative and Keizairen. According to the standards set by the Miyazaki Prefecture Horticultural Brand Inspection Association, it must be bright red, have a sugar content of 7.5 degrees or more, be free from toxic contamination such as residual pesticides, have a length of 3 cm to 8 cm or less, and a length of 10 cm to 23 cm. It seems that it is only defined as a healthy fruit and does not have a class division like market shipment). As a result, the post-harvest adjustment work of the farmers is considerably simplified, and it seems that the shipment is also loaded with soil in a 1-ton container rented by Miyazaki Prefectural Agricultural Cooperative Fruits Juice Co., Ltd. These standards and the simplification of shipping adjustments have reduced the working hours per roll to about 84 hours, compared to 237 hours in Chiba Prefecture, which is also a carrot-producing area in winter. This seems to make it possible to deal with processing raw materials at a level below the market price. Miyazaki Prefecture Agricultural Cooperative Fruits Juice Co., Ltd. has factories in Koyu District (headquarters factory), which is the raw material production area for carrots, and Miyakonojo and Kobayashi districts. Imported in a 1t container. From December to March, which is the harvest season for winter carrots, raw carrots are received, washed, sorted, blanched, refined, and stored frozen as "carrot puree." and sold to other beverage manufacturers. In addition, the company uses 5% of the carrots procured as raw materials for its own brand products, and the rest is used as raw materials for brand products of beverage manufacturers with which it has an Original Equipment Manufacturing (Manufacturer) contract. In addition, many winter carrot production areas in Miyazaki Prefecture ship a part of the harvested amount for processing raw materials on the premise that they are generally shipped to the market for raw consumption. Agricultural cooperatives and other related entities work together to determine the planting area based on the procurement plan of the user, Miyazaki Prefecture Agricultural Cooperative Fruits Juice Co., Ltd., and adopt a system for procuring harvested products. In this way, in a system that is highly dependent on transactions and closely linked, there is no problem if production is carried out according to plan, but if crop conditions change due to unseasonable weather, it is likely to lead to raw material procurement problems. It seems that there is also. JA Osuzu is located along the Hyuga Sea in the middle of Miyazaki Prefecture. To the west you can see Mt. Osuzu, the origin of the name of JA. The land of Osuzu, which is nurtured by the tropical sun and greenery, produces a variety of vegetables and fruits throughout the year. It seems that the agricultural and livestock products produced here are shipped not only within the prefecture but also all over the country. Osuzuyama Prefectural Natural Park centered around Mt. Osuzu, and a group of waterfalls including Yatogi Falls are located within the jurisdiction. On the other hand, there are fishing ports in Kawaminami and Tsuno on the coastline, and seafood is abundant. Tsuno's sea urchin'' and Kawaminami's "Lagocephalus wheeleri Abe, Tabeta & Kitahama（Unlike tiger puffer fish, it has a supple white flesh similar to chicken tenderloin. If you lightly sear it, grill it, and eat it with ponzu sauce, the elegant flavor will spread in your mouth.）'' are particularly famous, and I sometimes eat them. There is also a surfing center in Ikurahama Nature Park, and the straight coastline seems to be one of the hot spots for surfers both inside and outside the prefecture. Also, Tsuno wine, which is brewed from locally produced grapes, has received high praise overseas and is very popular, and during the sales period at Tsuno Winery, which overlooks the Hyuga Sea, it is crowded with many customers. The Miyazaki Prefecture brand certified crops seem to strive to reduce pesticides through thorough cultivation management such as the use of insect nets, insect repellent sheets, and natural pesticides. In addition, the food development laboratory of Keizairen conducts regular inspections of residual pesticides to check whether pest control is appropriate. Participate in the ODD movement (appropriate application of organic matter, deep cultivation, soil diagnosis). Do not apply excessive fertilizers, and apply appropriate fertilizers necessary for the growth and harvesting of crops. Cherry Tomatoes: Acquired brand production area certification on October 22, 2001, product brand name: "Miyazaki Eco Cherry Tomatoes", Mini Tomato Subcommittee 35 producers Area 12.5 ha. Mini Tomato Group 11 producers Area 7.4 ha. The JA Osuzu mini tomato section usually begins shipping Cherry Tomatoes in late September. The variety is Summer Senka Cherry Tomatoes. It seems to be characterized by a glossy dark red color and a beautiful spherical fruit shape. The 2020 crop escaped damage from the typhoon, and it seems that the fine weather continued and the growth was good. In the subcommittee, 36 people planted Summer Senka Tomatoes and Kosuzu Cherry Tomatoes on 13.5 hectares. The first peak is around mid-November, and it seems that 2021 will reach its peak in April-May. According to Takii & Co., Ltd., the cherry tomatoes "summer senka tomatoes" to be introduced this time is a deep red and glossy fruit color. The fruit color is bright red and seems to have a beautiful luster. The fruit weight seems to be 15 to 20 g. The fruit shape is a beautiful sphere and should be well-matched. It has a high sugar content and seems to have a particularly good taste. The sugar content is 8 to 10 degrees, which is stable from the lower stage to a higher sugar content than "Coco cherry tomatoes", and it seems that the taste is particularly excellent due to the fine meat quality. Also, it is easy to cultivate and it seems that there are few glasses. The grass is medium-strength and gentler than "Coco cherry tomatoes", and it is easy to cultivate with less occurrence of abnormal main stems (glasses). From Takii Seedling Co., Ltd., in principle, the market is cultivated in a facility. It is suitable for all cropping types such as controlled cultivation, but it seems that it is always better to carry out rain shelter cultivation (facility cultivation) in order to prevent fruit cracking and improve quality in economic cultivation. In long-term cultivation, it seems that the amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied to the original fertilizer is 10 to 15 kg per 10 a when a large amount of original fertilizer is used for long-stepping of 15 or more stages. The nitrogen component is Coco medium: Coconut fiber is crushed into small pieces to remove salt. It looks like soil, but it feels soft to the touch and can contain more air than soil. It contains a lot of air. It is important to include it, and it seems that the roots can grow quickly by supplying a large amount of oxygen to the rhizosphere. Rock wool is another famous medium that uses a solid medium for hydroponic cultivation. It is highly breathable and seems to be one of the most suitable mediums for hydroponic cultivation. The raw material is slag (when the target metal is obtained from ore or crude metal, vein stones and impurities are separated from the metal in a molten state. The amount is increased by 10 to 20% from mainly siliceous oxide melts), rocks, and limestones produced by adding a solvent for the purpose, which are melted at high temperature and fibrous. The best rootstock is a variety that has stamina until the latter half of cultivation. The fruit color is deep red and has a beautiful luster. The fruit weighs 15 to 20 g, and the fruit shape is a beautiful sphere with a good impression. We ship products with good sugar content and acidity, and fine meat quality. It seems that the production area is forcibly cultivated in the coastal area in the fall and winter, and cultivated in the high cold mountainous area to avoid rain in the summer and autumn, and shipped year-round. In addition, Ruyobetsu Village is raising seedlings in a dedicated green house installed in a well-ventilated and well-drained place. Put up an insect net, raise seedlings for about 40 days, and plant seedlings so that flower buds can be seen. It seems that water is carefully managed until it takes root, and watering is performed in small increments and more frequently from the fruit enlargement period to the harvest period. It seems that he is trying to remove the leaves so that the fruits are well exposed to sunlight. Cf Kosuzu Cherry Tomatoes from Vilmorin Mikado Co., is a mini tomato with less cracking and good taste. It has medium leaves with short internodes and strong grass, but it is insensitive to soil moisture and fertilizer, and it seems to be easy to cultivate because it is difficult to grow stems that do not have cores or abnormal stems. The flower clusters often branch into 2-3 branches near the 3rd and 4th stages, and have excellent fruit setting, with 20-25 fruits per flower cluster. The fruit weight is 15-20 g, and the fruits are well-aligned and labor-saving. The fruit color is dark red and slightly glossy, and the packaging is very beautiful. The taste is sweet and rich and delicious. The fruit is hard and has excellent workability during harvesting and adjustment, as well as transportability and shelf life. There seems to be very little splitting. It is also highly resistant to ToMV (Tm-2a), wilt race 1, and leaf blight (Cf9). Moderate disease resistance to root-knot nematodes. Moderately resistant to spot disease. Appears to be suitable for long wintering, semi-forcing and controlled cultivation. On November 21, 2022, at the request of the Promotion Bureau, JA Osuzu held an exchange meeting for new agricultural trainees and three students from Takanabe Agricultural High School outside the prefecture (Shizuoka Prefecture, Tokyo Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture). It seems that the purpose of the training greenhouse is to deepen the understanding of agriculture in Miyazaki Prefecture through the experience of harvesting green peppers, the introduction of new farming systems, and interaction with trainees, and to motivate them to work in agriculture in the prefecture in the future. In the same year, on Sunday, November 27th, the 5th JA Osuzu Harvest Festival was held at the Fujimi Athletic Stadium parking lot in Tsuno Town. This was the second joint event with the Tsuno Town Industrial Festival. Blessed with fine weather on the day of the festival, it was a perfect day for the festival, and it seems to have gained popularity. It was held for the first time in three years due to an epidemic, but it seems that about 5,000 people came to the venue and showed a lively atmosphere. From the same JA, it seems that the livestock department, the agriculture and gardening department, the youth department, and the women's department have opened stores. Among them, the livestock department sold beef and pork at special prices, and it seems that long lines were forming even before the festival started. It sold out in about an hour from the start and was a great success. Sales of fresh vegetables, fried soba, curry, and demonstration sales of joint purchases are also popular. On the side of the Tsuno Industry Festival, Saroma Town, Hokkaido, a friendship city of Tsuno Town, sells grilled scallops. It seems that this place is very popular and there was a line. Kawaminami Town, Koyu District has a total area of 90.12 km2. Located almost in the center of Miyazaki Prefecture facing the Hyuga Sea, it has a population of 15,501 (as of May 1, 2018). It boasts one of the largest agricultural production volumes in the country. Based on the townspeople's rich nature and human kindness, it seems that they are aiming for "town development with a new frontier spirit" in order to remember the strong pioneering spirit of their predecessors and further develop. The Kawaminami Wetland is popular as a wetland that spreads out in the Shimbashi district in the central part of Kawaminami Town. It is close to Route 10, about 50 meters above sea level, and has an area of about 33,000 square meters. It was designated as a national natural monument in 1974, and there are 78 families and 298 types of plants, of which about 110 are wet plants, of which about 50 are rare plants. Around 1989, eutrophication progressed so much that the water surface of Shimbashi Reservoir could no longer be seen, and the risk of loss was high if things continued as they were. Currently, improvement of the wetland environment is progressing, and it seems that the growth and restoration of various wetland plants have been confirmed. In particular, Japan's only wild "Hyugahoshikusa", which was thought to be extinct, has been revived for the first time in about 50 years, delighting the eyes of visitors. In addition to plants, we also confirmed the inhabitation of "Japanese killifish". Since the observation trail was constructed, visitors seem to be enjoying a stroll in the quiet environment. I heard that the patients of the adjacent hospital are also taking a walk for rehabilitation. Tsuno Town, Koyu District is a small town overlooked by the Pacific Sea of Hyuga and Mt. Osuzu. Mt. is the first waterfall group in Japan to be designated as a place of scenic beauty, with more than 30 waterfalls in the clear river that flows between the trees full of greenery. The town is also called the "City of Agriculture" and produces many delicious agricultural and livestock products. The Tsuno wine made from the specialty "grape" seems to be a proud wine that continues to win awards in domestic and overseas competitions. Tsuno Shrine, the Ichinomiya of Hyuga Province, surrounded by the forest of the shrine. It is a historic shrine where Emperor Jinmu prayed for when he moved to the east. In addition, the roadside station "Tsuno", which is connected to Tsuno Shrine by a red good luck bridge, seems to be bustling with many people who come here to buy fresh local vegetables, fruits, meat and fish, and their processed products. It is said that Tsuno Shrine was built when Emperor Jinmu visited Miyazaki six years before he ascended the throne, praying for peace in the land, peace at sea, and prosperity in war. It seems that Omitaka no Mikoto (also known as Okuninushi no Mikoto), who is famous for the myth of "The White Rabbit of Inaba", is enshrined as a deity. There are various Shinto rituals in the company, and it is full of highlights. First of all, before entering the precincts, there is a stone along with the offertory box. This is the "god's stone" that was set up for the Ishimochi Shinji ritual, and it is said that if you visit the shrine while holding this stone and place it in the stone store behind the main shrine, your wish will come true. In addition, stroking the Daikoku-sama statue with wishes is expected to bring healing from illness and prosperous business. It is said that the "patting rabbit", which is derived from the white rabbit of Inaba, has benefits such as good health. Tsuno Shrine also has a wonderful view, and a wide approach lined with trees seems to welcome visitors. Just walking in the orderly and beautiful environment cleanses the soul, but it seems that the priests spend more than an hour cleaning every morning. Throughout its long history, it has been valued by the locals as a place of devotion that has been cherished while being involved with many people. Tsuno Town Kawakita is located in the central part of Miyazaki Prefecture, in the Tsuno River Basin, and faces the Sea of Hyuga to the east. During the Edo period, it was the territory of the Takanabe clan, and it seems that it consisted of Kawakami Township (6 villages) and Tsuno Town (machiba) out of Nobeppu Rokugo, which was controlled locally. Former high and former territory (a domain that existed in Hyuga Province. Present-day eastern part of Koyu County, Miyazaki Prefecture (Takanabe Town, Kawaminami Town, Kijo Town, Tsuno Town, Mimitsu in Hyuga City), Kushima City, and Miyazaki City (Uriuno and Kuraoka areas). Part), owned Kunitomi Town (Kiwaki)), Kawakami Village and Miie 3,867 koku of rice. Mr. Hirabe, the author of Hyuga Topography, surveyed this village in June 1878. According to this book, the village is about 3 ri from east to west, 2 ri from north to south, 18 towns, 1,021 households, and a population of 5. , 047, 580 cows, 1,849 horses, and 53 Japanese boats. It seems that Tateno 25 and Tsuno Town were by far the most numerous towns. In this "Hyuga Topography", Tsuno Town is one character of Kawakita village, but it seems that Tsuno Town was under the control of the townspeople in the Takanabe clan in the Edo period and was distinguished from the village of Kawakita. Miyazaki Prefectural Ordinance No. 17 of 1889 stipulated that Tsuno Town and Kawakita Village would be merged into a rural village, and administratively it was not included in Kawakita Village. From 1920, Miyakonojo Village became Tsuno, and Kawakita became a section of village of Tsuno Town. In 2004, the JA Osuzu Mini Tomato Group was awarded the 34th Japan Agriculture Award for its efforts to create a production center through environmental recycling-oriented cultivation that unites the region. The "Miyazaki Eco Cherry Tomatoes" produced by this group are so popular that they sometimes fail to ship in time for their intense flavor and consistent quality, as if they were born from the tropical sun. It's safer and more secure. Most of the 38 members of the division were certified eco-farmers. The fact that we formed a subcommittee was because the quality was so uneven that it was not recognized as a production area. While discussing with everyone, it seems that if they were going to do it anyway, in order to cope with the price slump due to imported vegetables, they started making ideal mini tomatoes to make something that was completely safe and secure that could never be imitated in other countries. It seems that there was also a thought that cheap is not good. The biggest point is making soil. The Green Gaia Experimental Plant (reduced pesticides and organic farming), which was built by Tsuno Town and others, is one of the trends, but from the standpoint of farmers, we are prepared to take on a lot of labor. The reason for the group's success is that we were able to share the goal of creating a reliable production area with the community. By using, the soil becomes richer than you can see, and environmental recycling cultivation that returns local garbage to the soil is also realized. It seems that they do not use chemicals to exterminate pests that occur in the soil, and use solar heat disinfection that keeps the vinyl greenhouse closed and high temperature during the midsummer off season. Significance of tracing history, Full-scale cultivation in Japan began in the Meiji era. Along with the development of Hokkaido, American corn's introduced and large-scale production begins（It's said that the place of origin is near Latin America such as “Mexico and Guatemala”. Teosinte（grass）, C4 carbon fixation Origin? Traces of corn grown in southern Mexico 8,000 years ago (around 5960 BC), reaserch result.）. There's no doubt that the discovery of the continent of Columbus（Christophorus Columbus）brought it back to the world.It was something I forgot to tell you, but in the germ part there is an element for smoothing carbohydrate metabolism and recovering from fatigue. Again, please pardon my poor English. “Edible Corn”, One of the world's three largest grains along with rice and wheat. The place of origin is said to be tropical AMERICA（Near Central and South America such as Mexico and Guatemala）and has a long history of cultivation. Cultivated before 2000 BC: The ancient civilizations of the Maya and Aztecs developed with corn as their staple food. Propagated to Europe by Christopher Columbus bringing it back to Spain. Since then, it has been cultivated and spread all over the world. In 1579, it was transmitted to Japan by the Portuguese to Nagasaki（Or, Hard grain seeds in Shikoku; Z.m.L.var.indurata）. It goes a long way in history, cultivated in earnest with the development of Hokkaido in the Meiji era.“Gold Rush”, Sweet corn cultivated by SAKATA SEED CORPORATION. In 2004, Charm Corn “Gold Rush” was sold. The grain color tends to be evenly lined with brilliant yellow. Large corn is packed tightly to the end.Since it has good germination and low-temperature extensibility, it is stable from early cropping such as tunnel cultivation. After being harvested in the early morning when the sweetness is deepest: Through the process of cooling to the core in a vacuum state: Shipped to the consumer or market. Gold rush corn is a super sweet corn that is easy to eat for children and elderly people because the skin of the grain is very soft and it is hard to get caught in the gaps between teeth, and it is gaining popularity from consumers. The golden grain, which is the origin of the name, is densely packed with fruits and has a sweet and fresh texture. A yellow variety with an extremely soft grain skin and a refreshing sweetness. The ripening period is 83 to 84 days, and this type has a fairly early growth, and it seems that the 2L size can be harvested stably. Since it has good germination and low temperature elongation, it seems that it can be cultivated stably from early cropping such as tunnel cultivation. Gold rush ripens faster after pollination than conventional varieties, so it seems that the tip is a little immature and the best time to harvest. Sweet corn is a crop with relatively wide adaptability, and it does not choose the field so much, but it maintains a healthy field with drainage, water retention, and fertilizer retention by applying manure and green manure. The standard fertilizer is 25 kg per 10 a for nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potassium. For nitrogen content, 1/2 is applied as the main fertilizer and the remaining 1/2 is applied as the top fertilizer. The planting density varies depending on the region and cultivation type, but it seems that 4,200 plants per 10 a (ridges 80 to 90 cm, plants 27 to 30 cm) are a guide. To improve the germination, ensure that the soil temperature is 15 ° C or higher, and then sow 3 grains per hole. It seems that caution is required because not only temperature but also moderate soil moisture affects germination.

The sweet corn from Miyazaki Prefecture, which is shipped earlier than anywhere else, peaks in mid-May. Even if you eat it raw, it has a sweet and crunchy texture. Also, Tsuno Wine, made from grapes grown within the area, is highly rated overseas. Shortly after the war, Hyakuji Nagatomo old man turned his attention to grapes as a conversion crop. Although it is an image of autumn, Miyazaki has the advantage of being able to harvest in the summer. It was a really big challenge, though. Later, he developed his own techniques, such as identifying windbreaks and varieties, and pruning methods. It seems that he was a man of convictions who entrusted his dream to live as a farmer rather than go to a normal school. At the age of 19, he opened a pear orchard with the ideal of prosperous agricultural management that does not rely on rice farming. Everyone believed that it was impossible to grow fruit trees in urban farms with a lot of rain. However, he learns cultivation techniques under the guidance of the Agricultural Experiment Station and orchard gardening magazines. He cultivated a copse of trees, raised seedlings, and finally planted pears in his rice field.

"Miyazaki Fresh Sweet Corn" carefully nurtured by JA Osuzu's sweet corn section. Harvested early in the morning and vacuum precooled at JA's sorting field (a cooling method that rapidly lowers the temperature of the product to around 5 degrees Celsius by creating a vacuum state and maintains freshness and sugar content, rapidly evaporating the moisture in the vegetables) and take away the latent heat of evaporation. By putting it in the machine, it is delivered to the living person (consumer) while maintaining its freshness. In the jurisdiction, we work hard every day to produce safe and secure sweet corn with the members of the department.

Kawaminami Wetland Plant Community, Natural Monument: June 11, 1974. It is a wetland that spreads out in the Shimbashi district, which is located almost in the center of Kawaminami Town, and is well-known and treasured nationwide. There are 298 types of plants in 78 families, of which 110 are wet plants, of which about 50 are rare plants. From around 1989, environmental deterioration of the marsh became noticeable, and from 1995 to 2010, surveys and maintenance were carried out with the aim of protecting the plants, and from 2010 it was opened to the public. As the environment surrounding the marsh has improved, it seems that the growth and restoration of various marsh plants have been confirmed. Takanabe Shinto Music, Intangible Folk Cultural Property: April 1, 1979. Collectively refers to the yokagura that has been handed down in the former Takanabe domain. Yasaka Shrine and Atago Shrine in Takanabe Town, Hachiman Shrine in Shintomi Town, Hiki Shrine in Kishiro Town, and Shirahige Shrine and Hirata Shrine in Kawaminami Town. It seems that it is a joint event that rotates among the companies. Shirahige Shrine is currently closed. Many kagura in rural areas have been lost, and the tradition of this kagura is a valuable existence. Noboriguchi Fellow Dance, Intangible Folk Cultural Property: January 8, 1980. Young people dressed as slaves hold wooden swords and fans and dance to the music of songs and drums on the day of vain prayers. According to oral tradition, during the reign of the former feudal lord of Takanabe, Tanetada Akizuki（9th feudal lord. 1791-1856）, Matsugoro Yamashita, who accompanied the Sankin Kotai, learned what he had learned in Edo and passed it on to the Noboriguchi area. It was popular from the Meiji period to the early Showa period, but since 1937 it has decreased significantly due to the call-up for military service. In 1968, the Fellow Odori Preservation Society was formed.