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Saturday, July 8, 2023

For crossing rivers flowing from mountains, construction methods such as sheeting board (level crossing), elevated flume (overpass above the river), and underground trough (overpass below the river) are constructed according to the conditions of the river. The weirs were made concrete by the Kamanashi River right bank land improvement project implemented from 1965 to 1973, but the positions and essential structures of the irrigation canals that have continued since the Edo period still remain in many places today. Currently, the Tokushima Weir is owned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and its management is contracted by the Union of Land Improvement Areas on the Right Bank of the Kamanashi River. In addition to being used in the sprinkler nets laid in the paddy fields of Nirasaki City and the Southern Alps City and in the Midaigawa alluvial fan, the running water is also used for fire prevention in communities, flood control, and small hydroelectric power generation using water wheels. There is Reported to the National Council for Cultural Affairs and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for new registration. On June 17, 2022, the National Culture Council positioned the Tokushima Weir as a cultural property suitable for national registration. This is the second registered monument in Yamanashi Prefecture, and the third nationally registered monument following Tachibai Canal (Taki Town, Matsuzaka City, Mie Prefecture) and Nikaryo Canal (Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) becomes.

Tokushima Hyozaemon Toshimasa (year of birth unknown) was a merchant living in Fukagawa, Edo (present-day Koto Ward, Tokyo), and was apparently an avid follower of the Nichiren sect with a wealth of business talent. In the first year of Kanbun (1661), when Hyozaemon visited Mt. Minobu, he learned that Nishigoori, Koma County had a large area of ​​land that had been left untouched due to lack of water. As a result of a field survey later, he dug a weir from Kamitsuburai to Kajikazawa to allow water from the Kamanashi River to pass through, and collected water charges (water usage fees) from the newly developed rice fields and fields converted into rice fields. I made a plan to manage with a rebate of the annual tribute. The feudal lord of the Kofu domain (1600) After the Battle of Sekigahara, Senchiyo Tokugawa, the adopted son of Chikayoshi Hiraiwa, the governor of Kofu, entered the domain, but died young in the same year. Yoshinao Tokugawa (the 9th son of Ieyasu) entered the domain with 250,000 koku of rice, but in 1607, Yoshinao Tokugawa was transferred to the Owari Kiyosu domain for additional fiefs. In 1632, Tadanaga Tokugawa was dismissed for his bad behavior, and Kai Province came under the direct control of the shogunate. In 1651, the 3rd shogun. Tsunashige Tokugawa, the third son of Iemitsu Tokugawa, received Kai Province and established the Kofu domain. Since Tsunashige Tokugawa settled in Edo, the territory was ruled by the Kofu castle keeper. The Kofu castle keeper was Watanabe Buzen no kami, Toda Suo no kami, Watanabe Nagato no kami, Toda Awa no kami, and Okano Izu no kami work. In the spring of the 7th year of Kanbun, the water was successfully channeled for about 17 km to Kuruwada Shinden. However, when the construction was about to be completed, the contract was canceled by the Kofu domain and he was ordered to leave Koshu. His fate after that is unknown, but he remained deeply interested in the fate of the weir he had cut, and died in 1684. It was Mataemon Yazaki of Arino Village who took over Hyozaemon's work and completed the construction in 1911 at the command of the Kofu clan. The Kofu domain started construction of this weir. It was named Tokushima Weir after the person who built it. The Tokushima weir regenerated not only the villages that directly used the water, but also the land of the alluvial fan that spreads over the entire city of the Southern Alps, which was said to "burn even on a moonlit night." Hyōzaemon had the title Hidenori and his wife Myojo, and in 1658, they donated a statue of Shichimen deity with extraordinary spiritual powers, the guardian deity of the Nichiren sect, to Hoenzan Joshinji Temple in Fukagawa.

【Product name】
Soldum Plum
【Type】
Prunus salicina
【Product area】
Entire area of ​​Minami Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture (JA Minami Alps City, JA Zenno Yamanashi)
【Origin of name】
Its detailed history is unknown, but it was introduced from the United States in the late Meiji and early Taisho periods, and has been cultivated for many years because of its good taste and ease of cultivation.
【Major features】
Basic Concept for Promoting Strengthening of Farm Management Base in Minami-Alps City: Purpose of Basic Concept Formulation and Review Management bodies are to take comprehensive measures to establish an agricultural structure that is responsible for a considerable portion of agricultural production in the region and to promote the strengthening of the foundation of agricultural management. For this reason, the six former towns and villages before the merger formulated a basic plan by 2000. Furthermore, after the merger, we reviewed in 2005, 2010 and 2014 and worked on various measures to strengthen the foundation of farm management. The plan reflects the review of management indicators accompanying the formulation of the Yamanashi Prefecture Agriculture Basic Plan, and the integration of the farmland utilization and accumulation facilitation business into the farmland intermediate management business accompanying the revision of the Agricultural Management Base Strengthening Promotion Act, which came into effect in April 2020. Based on changes in the situation, we will partially review the concept of Minami Alps City and update measures for the sound development of agriculture and farming villages in the city. We will strive to further enhance our services. Character and role of the basic concept: The basic concept is a promotion index to secure and develop certified new farmers, new farmers, certified farmers, agricultural corporations, etc. In addition to clarifying the target agricultural management for each region, we will promote the use and accumulation of farmland for these management bodies by utilizing the farmland intermediate management business, etc., and promote the strengthening of the city's agricultural management base. The basic policy of Yamanashi Prefecture shall serve as a guideline for formulating the basic concept of the city, and the planning period will be 10 years from 2020. Geography: Minami Alps City is a city located in the western part of Yamanashi Prefecture. The eastern part of the city is flat, and the Midaigawa alluvial fan occupies most of it. Fruit trees are thriving in the alluvial fan, and farmers are concentrated in this area. In this area, the Tokushima Weir, the largest agricultural irrigation canal in the prefecture, reaching approximately 17 km (the right bank of the Kamanashi River) is located in the northwestern part of the Kofu Basin, at the foot of the Southern Alps. Straddling an alluvial fan, the northern part is a paddy field, and the southern part bears many fruit trees from spring to autumn. An indispensable part of this area is the prefecture's largest agricultural irrigation canal, which is about 17 km long. Tokushima, a person from Edo Fukagawa. Hyozaemon opened a waterway from Kami-tsuburai, Maruno Town (Nirasaki City) to Kajikasawa (Kajikasawa Town, Minamikoma County), the starting point of water transport on the Fuji River. , Shizuoka Prefecture) by boat, and construction began about 340 years ago, in February 1665, using Hyozaemon's own funds. In the waterway, a water intake was made with masonry, crossed several difficult places such as rivers, and two years later in the spring, water was allowed to flow to Iino Minami Bridge (former Shirane Town). Withdrawing his hand, the later construction was taken over by the Kofu castle owner, and construction was completed in 1670. His ship transportation concept was never realized, and it is unknown when he disappeared. With the completion of this construction, abundant water flowed, the development of rice paddies everywhere progressed, and the lives of local farmers achieved rapid development. Since it was named, it has undergone many restorations and major renovations in its history. In the Showa era, water supply and farmland irrigation facilities were improved, and the drought area, which was said to "burn even on a moonlit night," was changed. It has become possible to irrigate the water, and even today it supports agriculture and livelihoods in the area on the right bank of the Kamanashi River.) exists. Since then, several restoration and repair works have been carried out, and in the early Showa era, it became possible to irrigate the drought-prone area, which was said to be "burned even in the moonlit night," and it has become an important agricultural irrigation channel that supports today's fruit cultivation Note. The main crops in Minami-Alps City are fruit trees such as grapes, peaches, plums and cherries. Peach is the largest cultivated area in the city, followed by grapes and cherries. In addition, the number of management entities that cultivate peaches was the largest, followed by plums, grapes, and cherries. Furthermore, since the total number of crops in the city is smaller than the total number of management bodies of these four crops, one management body cultivates different crops in a complex manner. In Yamanashi Prefecture, in 2022, there were a series of mass thefts of fruits such as peaches and grapes, but in Minami Alps City in the prefecture, the installation of new sensors to prevent theft of fruits has begun ahead of the full-scale harvest season this year. On May 10, JA Minami-Alps City, which handles the introduction, released this new sensor to the media. In addition to adopting a system that combines a parent device and a child device, the new sensor is able to detect intruders in the entire fruit orchard by improving the performance of the sensor itself. In addition, conventional machines often mistakenly detect vehicles passing outside the orchard as intruders, but it seems that the detection range can be adjusted to prevent this. A new function has been added to notify relevant parties of the detection of an intrusion by e-mail, etc. JA Minami-Alps City has newly introduced 30 parent devices and 90 child devices for new sensors. According to the harvest season of cherries, peaches, grapes, etc., the orchards to be installed will be changed. Farmers are hoping that the new sensors will provide greater coverage and give them more peace of mind. The origin of "Japanese plum" is China. It has a long history, and it is believed that it was brought to Japan from China during the Yayoi period. At that time, it was for ornamental purposes, but in the Edo period, it became popular for eating, and after the Meiji period, orchard cultivation began, and it seems to have gained popularity. In the late 19th century, this excellent produce made its way to the United States and was crossed with American varieties. The current sumomo was re-imported and further improved. It seems that this is the reason why the name "plum" is generally established. "Taiyou plum'' is known as a late maturing variety, discovered about 53 years ago by Kazumasa Amemiya in former Enzan city, Yamanashi prefecture. I heard that it was named around 1969. The characteristic fruit weight is about 100 to 150 g, and the shape of the fruit is round, and when fully ripe, it turns purple. The flesh is milky white and dense. With a sugar content of 13-14%, it has a long shelf life and is of excellent quality. "Hollywood Plum" seems to be a good pollinator. It has a high sugar content and a lot of fruit juice, and is characterized by a deep crimson peel. Yamanashi Prefecture has a long history of cultivating plums, dating back to the Edo period. There are records of cultivation in At the time, it was called "koshu daihatankyo,'' and in 1870 this plum came to the United States (Charter city: Alameda County, California, USA) in "Anglo-Saxon civilization: Westward the course of the Empire takes its way: George Berkeley", Kelsey Farm (Berkeley, Alameda County, California) repeatedly improved the variety and returned to Japan at the end of the Taisho period as "Kelsey Plum", where it continues to this day. I heard that "plums'', which were originally grown in the Japanese archipelago, migrated to the United States in the Meiji period and returned as "plums'' after selective breeding. Yamanashi Prefecture's high-quality agricultural products seem to have a certification system called the Yamanashi brand, 'Fuji no Kuni Yamanashi Special Agricultural Products'. Yamanashi Prefecture is proud of Minami Alps City, located in the western part of Yamanashi Prefecture. Due to its inland climate, the temperature difference is large, making it a suitable climate for fruit production. It seems that the soil is very well drained because it is located on the alluvial fan of the Midaigawa River, which will appear later. I hear that these soil and climatic conditions make it one of the most suitable production areas for fruit production in Yamanashi Prefecture. The Minami-Alps City is the largest producer of plums in Japan and has a long history. This great district is famous for producing plums called Yamanashi No. 1. The vast field of more than 100 hectares seems to be filled with plum blossoms during the flowering season, creating a dream-like scene. The Ochiai area, where the JA Minami-Alps City Common Election Center is located, is one of the leading plum production areas in the same JA. It is a large ball Okute variety, which is said to be a mutant strain that was discovered in "Kiyo Plum" in its own garden seems to be the most in the same JA. In a typical year, Wase Oishi plums, Soldam plums, Summer Angel plums, Kiyo plums, Taiyo plums, etc. will continue to be sold until the end of August. From the latter half of February 2022, the low-alcohol wine Picket (in English, workers in dispute, etc., in English, prevent strike breaking) using the squeezed grapes from wine making and the hot spring water of Isawa Hot spring in Yamanashi Prefecture. Refers to watching, to watch. Derived from the French word “stab” for a slight fizz of the drink, it seems to date back to ancient Greek and Roman times. Considered a poor and cheap drink made from winemaking scraps, It seems to have been given to slaves and field workers. In France, it was a favorite drink for vineyard workers at lunch because low alcohol promoted post-lunch productivity, rather than alcohol-fueled turmoil. It is said that it was there.) The production has begun in the city of the Southern Alps. Picket is a drink made by adding water and yeast to the grape squeezed from the process of making wine and fermenting it. It has an alcohol content of about 5% and is characterized by a refreshing taste of fruits and carbonic acid. On February 24, bottling work was carried out at a winery in Minami Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and it seems that the owner of a liquor store in the Isawa Onsen district joined in and plugged the bottle with a crown. Of these, 350 bottles are warmed in the hot spring water of Isawa Hot Spring in March to promote fermentation, and it seems that they will be ready to drink in early April. Manufacturing is almost unheard of in Japan, and wineries and other products seem to be looking forward to the future as new local specialties and special products. The city of Minami-Alps is located at the foot of the Southern Alps on the west side of Yamanashi Prefecture. The city is an area surrounded by beautiful nature. The total area is 264.14 km2, which seems to occupy about 5.9% of the area of Yamanashi prefecture. It has an elongated shape from east to west with Mt. Kitadake, the main peak of the Southern Alps, as the apex, and has an inland climate peculiar to the basin, with severe cold in winter and high temperature in summer. By the time the boat was transported on the Fuji River, it seemed to have prospered as a transportation hub to Shinshu. Fruit trees are actively cultivated in the alluvial fan of the Midai River and the lowlands that follow it, and the orchards that produce a lot of fruits from spring to autumn are said to be representative of this area. People’s footprints can be seen in the city dating back to the Old Stone Age 20,000 years ago. During the Jomon period, many clusters were created around the Ichinose plateau, and the pottery and earthen figures found at the Imojiya archaeological site in Shimoichinose now seem to be important cultural properties of the country. In the Yayoi period, it seems that villages began to run along the spring line at the end of the Midai River alluvial fan in the southern part of the city, which is suitable for paddy cultivation. During the Kofun period, many tumuli, including the Monomizuka tumulus, which is a cultural property designated by the prefecture, were built in the city area. In the Heian period, even in the fan center area of the Midai River alluvial fan, where people could hardly see the footprints until then, development progressed, such as the establishment of a large-scale cow and horse breeding facility called “Hatta Mimaki”. That’s it. In addition, further development of agricultural infrastructure has progressed in the paddy fields at the end of the alluvial fan. In the Kamakura period, Tomitsu Kagami, the fourth son of Minamoto no Kiyomitsu, the grandson of Minamoto no Yoshimitsu, who is said to be the ancestor of Kai Genji, set up a base in the city and his child, Mitsutomo Akiyama, against the background of such an economic foundation. It is said that Nagakiyo Ogasawara and others were placed in the surrounding area to solidify their power. Of these, Mr. Ogasawara is symbolized by “Religion: The word Ogasawara style religion was registered as a trademark by the NPO Ogasawara style / Ogasawara classroom (Japanese horse-back archery technique Ogasawara style) in 1992.” Later, it made a leap all over the country. During the Warring States period, it has been confirmed that the history of “Tokaichi”, which is famous as a festival that nurtures Mrs. Ooi, the mother of Shingen Takeda, and announces spring to the Kofu basin, dates back to at least this period. In addition, “Japanese chess head” and “Stone walling”, which are now designated historical sites of the country, were built on the Midai River, where the legend of hydraulic control of Shingen remains, and the Japanese chess head flooded the Mujina district and downstream villages. In addition to protecting it, Stone walling seems to have functioned not only as the village where Arino was built, but also as the cornerstone of hydraulic control that protects almost the entire area of the Midai River alluvial fan, including the village. In the Edo period, the Midai River alluvial fan had Tokushima dam (the right bank of the Kamanashi River is located at the foot of the Southern Alps mountain range in the northwestern part of the Kofu Basin, straddling the stepped hill alluvial fan of the Kamanashi River and the Midai River alluvial fan. The northern part is a paddy field, and the southern part bears a lot of fruit trees from spring to autumn. The largest agricultural waterway in the prefecture with a length of about 17 km is indispensable in this area. The waterway from Kamitsuburai (Nirasaki City) to the starting point of the Fuji River boat transport, Kajikazawa (Kajikazawa Town, Minamikoma District) was excavated, and the newly reclaimed rice field was developed in the wasteland and Koshin Suruga Mikuni (currently Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures). It was planned from a far-reaching concept of connecting Shizuoka Prefecture) by boat, and it seems that construction was started by Hyozaemon’s private property in February 1665, about 356 years ago. Most of the waterways are earthen waterways and masonry. In the spring of two years later, the water was passed to Iino Minamibashi (former Shirane Town), but in the spring, Hyozaemon suddenly withdrew from the construction and suddenly withdrew from the construction. Later construction was taken over by Kofu chamberlain, and it is reported that the construction was completed in 1670. The ship transportation concept of Hyozaemon was never realized, and it is unknown where it disappeared, but this construction With the completion, abundant water flowed, the development of productive fields progressed everywhere, and the lives of local farmers achieved dramatic development. It seems that many restorations and major renovations have been carried out in the history of the river. , It seems that it still supports agriculture and livelihoods in the area on the right bank of the Kamanashi River.) It seems that you can see the traces of the efforts of people who have been suffering but have improved their lives. Even in the modern era, the fight against water continued, and in the Meiji era, the first prefectural sabo work in Yamanashi Prefecture, “stone levee of Ichinosegawa,” and in the Taisho era, Japan’s first full-scale concrete under the direct control of the country. It seems that the “Ashiyasu dam”, which is a dam, was built. On the other hand, in the drought area, which was said to be “burnable even in the moonlit night,” the Noro River water supply was opened and the land improvement enterprise on the right bank of the Kamanashi River was finally established after the war, and it seems that it was released from the chronic water shortage. In addition, even in the southern part of the city, where there was so much flooding that it was said to be “cloudy and three-dimensional” (even if it was cloudy, the water overflowed), flood control measures were taken by improving the gutter gate and drainage pump station. In the Midai River fan-shaped area, which was not suitable for rice cultivation, as you can see from the fact that a tobacco sales office was set up in the Meiji era, upland crops have been actively cultivated, and a culture of commerce has been created. It is said that it became the soil for producing Ippei Wakao(This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Ippei Wakao (born January 9, 1821), a representative of the Koshu conglomerate. Wakao started out as a merchant with a single balance pole, and in the Meiji era, he was the first mayor of Kofu and a member of the House of Peers, a large taxpayer. As a businessman, he gained the management rights of companies that carry important infrastructure in the imperial capital of Tokyo, such as Tokyo Electric Light and Tokyo Stagecoach Railway, and made the name “Koshu Conglomerate” roar throughout Japan.), a former Koshu merchant. Also, in 1839, the Nishino Shoseido (penmanship place) was opened by the villagers ahead of other areas, and it seems that it was an area that realized the importance of “human resource development” from early on. This area, which was divided into 62 villages in the first year of the Meiji era, became 6 towns and villages of Hatta village, Shirane town, Ashiyasu village, Wakakusa town, Kushigata town, and Kosai town after the merger of Meiji and Showa, April 1, 2003. It is said that the city of the Southern Alps was born by the merger of these six towns and villages, and continues to this day. Yamanashi Prefecture has the highest peach yield in Japan. Production is flourishing in the city, and every spring, peach blossoms bloom like a pink carpet, attracting athletes and tourists from outside the city at the paradise on earth marathon, which is a major event in the city. Also, it is said that peaches were used not only for food but also for rituals. The oldest peach kernel in the prefecture has been excavated from the Daishi Higashitanbo site (Kosai district) in the middle of the Yayoi period (2000 years ago), and it seems that it is deeply related to the city from a historical point of view. The Iris sanguinea community on Mt. Kushigata is famous nationwide and is highly regarded academically. It seems that it was designated as a natural monument in Yamanashi Prefecture in 2002. In the city area, iris raising associations and citizen groups carry out planting activities mainly along the Takizawa River, and the iris fair is held every May, which is said to be familiar to the citizens. Lagopus muta seems to have inhabited widely in the cold regions of the Northern Hemisphere, but it is a creature left in the high mountains by moving south from the continent to the Japanese archipelago during the ice age. It was designated as a national special natural monument in 1955. Due to recent warming and the movement of animals that did not live in the alpine zone to aim for grouse, it seems that the number is decreasing year by year around Mt. Kitadake. It is said that it is also the logo mark of the Southern Alps UNESCO Eco Park. When selecting the symbols, in addition to trees, flowers, and birds, we asked for symbols that image the city of the Southern Alps, and “Mt. Kitadake” was selected. Mt. Kitadake is the second highest peak in Japan (elevation 3193 m) and is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan and 100 famous mountains in Yamanashi. In 2014, the Southern Alps, including Mt. Kitadake, was registered in the UNESCO Eco Park, and the surrounding area is set as a core area to be strictly protected. The city seems to be working towards sustainable development by preserving the rich ecosystems and biodiversity of the region. It’s located in the western part of Yamanashi Prefecture, and has a long shape in the east and west located at the foot of the Southern Alps. 日本第2位の高峰北岳(白峰三山: 鳳凰山, 夜叉神峠, 奈良田, 仙丈ヶ岳, 間ノ岳;「白峰, 此山本州第一ノ高山ニシテ西方ノ鎮タリ. 国風ニ詠スル所ノ, 甲斐ヶ根コレニシテ, 南北ニ連ナリテ三峰アリ. 其北方最モ高キモノヲ指シテ, 今専ラ白峰ト稱ス: 甲斐國志(1814年)小笠原長恒の次男, 松平貞次郎定能: 官位: 従五位下伊予守,(養父, 松平定則)編纂, 家系, 久松松平家氏: 知多半島阿古屋(半田市付近, アコヤ貝で著名)発祥)がある. 南には, 日本の堂々, 第1位の富士山, 北には八ヶ岳(南: 編笠山 (2,524 m), 西岳 (2,398 m), 三ッ頭 (2,580 m), 権現岳 (2,715 m), 赤岳 (2,899 m), 中岳 (2,700 m), 阿弥陀岳 (2,805 m), 横岳 (2,829 m), 硫黄岳 (2,760 m), 赤岩の頭 (2,656 m), 峰の松目 (2,567 m), 夏沢峠, 北, 箕冠山 (2,590 m), 根石岳 (2,603 m), 天狗岳 (2,646 m), 中山 (2,496 m), 丸山 (2,330 m), 麦草峠, 茶臼山; 長篠合戦, 織田信長, 徳川家康の連合軍(陣が前)対 武田勝頼 (2,384 m), 縞枯山 (2,403 m), 北横岳 (2,480 m), 大岳 (2,381 m), 双子山 (2,224 m), 大河原峠, 蓼科山; 諏訪富士: 諏訪御料人(勝頼の母)父, 諏訪頼重 (2,530 m), 八子ヶ峰 (1,833 m))が望め, 美しい自然に囲まれた地域である. Located in the west of the Kofu basin, it has an inland climate peculiar to the basin, with severe winters and cold summers. The name of the city of the Southern Alps was selected in September 2002 after a public offering. There are several main reasons why this city name was chosen. In addition, it is the second city to use katakana in the city name after the former name of Koza city in Okinawa city, and it seems that the city name using foreign words is the first in Japan. This area, located at the foot of the Southern Alps, can be imagined geographically. It is consistent with the characteristics of the natural environment, such as the rich nature and clear air of the Southern Alps shared by the six towns and villages (Ashiyasu Village, Kushigata Town, Kosai Town, Shirane Town, Hatta Village, Wakakusa Town). It is a name that has a bright and fresh image as a tourist city. Kiwifruit is a fruit that originated in China and was improved and made famous in New Zealand. There is also another name, Actinidia chinensis. In Japan, it is often called kiwi for short, and in English-speaking countries, it is also called chinase goose berry. It is said that the name comes from the fact that the shape of the fruit is similar to Kiwibird, the national bird of New Zealand. It seems that there are many varieties, but it seems that the varieties with green flesh called Hayward introduced this time are the most popular. In recent years, from around 2000, yellow kiwis with yellow flesh from New Zealand called gold kiwis and golden kiwis have begun to be distributed. Regarding cultivation, I heard that it is an attractive fruit tree because it grows vigorously, there are almost no pests, and it can be cultivated completely without pesticides. It seems that it can be cultivated outdoors all year round in the west of the Kanto region. It is said that the number of years of fruiting is 1 to 2 years for seedlings and 3 to 8 years for seedlings. As I forgot to say, male and female catabolic strains are different from male and female, so it seems that two trees, a female variety and a male variety, are needed. I’ve heard that you can’t get fruit with just one. Again, Hayward is the most popular variety in the world. It is large and has excellent storability. After harvesting, it seems that it can be stored in the refrigerator for 6 months. Although it has a relatively short history, it seems to be produced in various parts of the jurisdiction. Kiwifruit requires ripening after harvesting. At first, it is hard even when pressed and has a strong acidity, but when it is ripened, it tends to become elastic and weaken. Although it is considered to be a climberic fruit, few individuals naturally increase ethylene production after harvesting, except for disease-damaged fruits, and many seem to wither without ripening. By elucidating the ripening mechanism of kiwifruit, and by comparing various kiwifruit varieties introduced from China in recent years with Hayward from the viewpoint of inducing an ethylene production system by ethylene, Hayward In recent years, NARO seems to have clarified the reason why it is difficult to ripen. Around 1990 to 1994: During ripening, physiological changes such as induction of ethylene production system involved in ripening, softening of pulp, saccharification of starch, increase in respiration, decrease in acid, and production of aroma are likely to occur. All of these have in common that they are promoted by ethylene, but there seems to be a difference in their reactivity with them. It seems that sufficient contact with ethylene is necessary for the induction of the ethylene production system and the generation of aroma. On the other hand, it was found that other physiological changes can occur even with inadequate contact. However, it seems that the fruit will not be fully ripe unless the ethylene production system involved in ripening is induced. From these facts, I heard that it became clear that ethylene production needs to be induced for kiwifruit to ripen. Comparing the difficulty of inducing the ethylene-forming system involved in ripening in Hayward with the varieties introduced from China in recent years, there is a considerable difference in the difficulty of inducing the ethylene-forming system. It seems that it was recognized. I have heard that it has become clear that Hayward is significantly less likely to be induced, whereas it is easily induced in some Chinese varieties. From this result, it seems that it was clarified that the difficulty of inducing the ethylene generating system involved in ripening makes the ripening of Hayward difficult. By searching for varieties that are highly sensitive to ethylene, it is thought that varieties that do not require ripening can be found. It was said that ethylene treatment was indispensable to obtain a delicious ripe Hayward. Measures against successive fruit thefts in Yamanashi Prefecture with the latest technology. JA Minami Alps City has introduced high-performance security equipment that can grasp the situation of the field even from a distance. 500 security cameras are on the rise. Crime is never allowed. According to the Japan Security Equipment Association, located in Hamamatsucho, Minato Ward, Tokyo, security equipment is used to protect people and things from crime in target buildings, shops, and streets. In particular, security cameras, digital recorders (for crime prevention), and LED security lights are used to "deter crime," "increase a sense of security," "quickly resolve incidents and accidents," and "prepare to prevent crimes from reoccurring." It's like a security device used to achieve a purpose. For example, RBSS (Excellent Crime Prevention Equipment Certification System) certified equipment is equipment that has passed the examination based on the association's certification standards that meet the purpose. RBSS seems to have certified many security devices since 2008. It seems that the certification standards dictate the contents of the instruction manual so that the user can use the product for security purposes, and that the measurement method is restricted so that the performance is not exaggerated. There seems to be an increasing number of customers who use criteria such as "being RBSS" or being compliant with RBSS.



A hybrid of Japanese plum and Japanese plum. The peel is green and the flesh is red. One of the main plum varieties in Japan. Soldam is the main variety of plums from Yamanashi Prefecture. It looks green, but the flesh is red, and it is famous as a delicious variety with a unique combination of sourness and sweetness. The harvest period is long, but the best time to eat them is from mid to late July.

The origin of "Japanese plum" is said to be China. It has a long history and is believed to have been brought to Japan from China during the Yayoi period. At that time, it was for ornamental purposes, but in the Edo period, it became popular for eating, and it seems that orchard cultivation began after the Meiji period. In the latter half of the 19th century, this "Japanese plum" was brought to the United States and crossed with American varieties. The current sumomo was re-imported and further improved. The bright red flesh of the beautiful Soldam leaves a strong impression with its rich sourness and sweetness.

On June 12, 2023, at the JA Minami Alps City Ochiai Common Selection Office, which is the largest plum production area in Japan. Three days earlier than last year, the co-selection of the extremely early-maturing Japanese plum "Wase Oishi'' has begun. On June 14, when the shipment volume increased, plums with colored plums were brought to the common election office one after another, and about 5.7 tons were shipped to markets nationwide. Agricultural instructor Tezuka of the joint selection office inspected the collected plums for their coloration, size, and whether they were damaged by rubbing leaves. The Ochiai area is one of the prefecture's leading plum production areas, producing many varieties such as 'Soldum' and 'Summer Angel'. In addition, high-class large ball varieties "Kiyo" and "Koju" (similarly large ball plum "Kiyo" branch varieties. The breed was registered in 2012 and is growing in the same JA jurisdiction. Compared to "Kiyo", the harvest period is It is characterized by a delay of about a month, and has almost the same characteristics as Kiyo, such as a sugar content of 15 to 18 degrees and a large one exceeding 300 g.)The JA is planning to sell 1,400 tons of plums this year.

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Kuwado's Five Great Myo-o statues are said to have been made in the late Heian period, using a single piece of cypress wood. In the Edo period, it was decorated with bright colors such as red and blue, but during recent restoration work, it has been restored to its original beautiful appearance. Fudo hall's auspiciousness is related to Jizo-in Temple, and he founded Morin hermitage (to become Jizo-in Temple after combining with Hoju hermitage) to mourn for the family's bodhisattva. In 1586, Fudo hall was built in this place, which is the place corresponding to the Omotekimon(front demon gate: Ushitora (艮), which is said to be the worst in Onmyodo, the northeast corner)of Kuwado, and the Godai Myo-o enshrined in Morin hermitage was moved. Since then, it is recorded that Myo-o was enshrined in Kuwado as an object of worship to protect against disasters and gain worldly benefits. Based on the placement of the Five Great Myoos in Kuwado, it is believed that they were enshrined in a temple of the Shingon sect. In the case of Jizo-in Temple of the Soto sect, which enshrines Ususama Myoo, who has the merit of "purifying uncleanness,'' one of the Five Great Myoos should be enshrined, but Kongoyasha Myoo is enshrined reason. Therefore, it was enshrined in a temple of the Shingon sect, but the temple was washed away due to flooding caused by the flooding of the Kotori River (currently the Fuefuki River). There is a theory that it may have been moved. The current Fudo-do was built in 1719. As mentioned above, the arrangement of the five great Myoos is centered around Fudo Myoo, followed by Gosansei Myoo (east), Gundari Myoo (south), Daiitoku Myoo (west), and Kongo Yasha Myoo (north). At Fudo-do, they are lined up in a row with Fudo Myo-o in the middle. After the restoration work and exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum, a new preservation facility was built, and now it protects the Kuwado district and its residents behind Fudo hall. 五大明王: 仏教の信仰の対象で, 密教の尊格である明王の中でも'不動明王'を中心とした, 降三世明王, 軍荼利明王, 大威徳明王, 金剛夜叉明王の五体を指す.

In Kuwado, Kasugai Town, there is an old temple on the border with Yamanashi City, which is surrounded by peach orchards near the Fuefuki River. In 1160, during the Heiji War, Fujiwara retainer Motegi Shichirobei Nobusada, who moved from the capital to Kuwado Village in Kai Province, built Morin-an (together with Hoju-an, later to become Jizo-in Temple). Although it is not certain, the five wooden statues of the Five Great Myoos were built. During the Warring States Period, the statues of the Five Great Myoos enshrined in Jizo-in Temple were moved to their current location, which is located in the village's Omotekimon (northeast direction), in order to protect Kuwado from disasters. Fudo hall was built in 1719. The Fudoson Festival is held on January 28th every year. It is deeply worshiped by local residents as "Gotaison". Local volunteers "Kuwado Gotaison no Kai" (established in 2012 by volunteers from the Kuwato area. Currently has 62 members.) The five great kings and the Kasugai town centered on Kuwado. We are developing a wide range of regional revitalization projects such as environmental improvement. In April 2013, we held a gallery exhibition of 113 cultural and artistic works by local residents in 20 categories. Manjushage (cluster amaryllis) was planted in the flower bed, a history study meeting and volunteer guide training course were held in October, and a music event, Music Festa, was held in November around the precincts. Tsutomu Yamamoto (Honorary Member of the Tokyo National Museum), and Aiko Fujimaki (born in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture), who is famous for her folk tales of Yamanashi. A member of the Japan Oral Literature Society, winner of the 11th NHK Kanto-Koshinetsu Area Broadcasting Culture Award), and held lectures on "Odenicchan" and "Fefuki Gonzaburo," which are handed down in Kasugai. The environment has been improved as part of the process, and in autumn, manjushage (cluster amaryllis) adds color.

【Product name】
Yume mizuki
【Type】
Amygdalus persica L.
【Wholesale land】
Kuwado, Kasugai Town, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture (JA Fruits Yamanashi, JA Zennoh Yamanashi)
【Origin of name】
It is an image of a delicious peach that is fresh and juicy like a dream.
【Major features】
New peach variety 'Yume Mizuki (wase variety)': Katsuhiro Shintani, Masaru Takekoshi, Hidehito Amemiya, Akiko Sato, Masanori Miyake, Masato Inomata, Takahiro Tezuka, Akira Tomita, Agricultural Technology Division, Department of Agricultural Administration, Yamanashi Prefecture. In 1988, full-scale crossbreeding of white-fleshed peaches was started, and so far, 'Yumeshizuku', which can be harvested between 'Hikawa Hakuho' and 'Hakuho', and 'Chiyohime', which is very early and harvested several days earlier than 'Chiyohime'. 2 cultivars of 'Himekko' are grown. In Yamanashi Prefecture, peach varieties that mature earlier than 'Hakuho' are often harvested at the same time as the rainy season. Especially between 'Yumeshizuku' and 'Hakuho', there are few excellent cultivars. Therefore, at the Yamanashi Prefectural Fruit Tree Experiment Station, we have We have developed a white-fleshed common peach variety for eating raw that is stable and has excellent coloration. As a result, 'Momo Yamanashi No. 13' was selected as a white meat line with excellent fruit quality and coloring. 22,586). Development process : 'Yume Mizuki' is the main medium-season variety of Yamanashi Prefecture, and uses 'Asama White Peach', which is a large ball and has excellent taste, as a seed parent as the pollen parent. Crossbreeding was performed in 2000 at the Yamanashi Prefectural Orchard Experimental Field (Ezohara, Yamanashi City). The obtained seeds were immediately enucleated, placed in a sterilized Petri dish, stored in a thermostatic chamber at 4°C for 3 months, then sown and cultivated in a glass greenhouse. Individual numbers '12-19' were assigned and planted in selected fields. In 2007, it was first selected and named the strain 'Momo Yamanashi No. 13' ancestor. After that, in 2010, secondary selection was carried out because it is easy to color and has excellent fruit quality such as fruit weight and sugar content. In 2011, it was recognized as a promising line that could be harvested about 3 days before 'Hakuho', had a stable sugar content, and had good coloring. The application was published in March 2012, and the variety was registered as 'Yume Mizuki' in June 2013. Cultivation points : As a high-quality variety that can be harvested before 'Hakuho', it seems to be possible to cultivate from early to late production areas in the prefecture. Marsupials are used as a basis for cultivation because many fruit points appear on the pericarp in sunny areas such as the upper part of the tree crown. In addition, since the anthocinin coloring just below the pericarp is strong, it seems that a large amount of red pigment enters from the pericarp to the pulp. However, no decrease in sugar content or shelf life due to the addition of a large amount of red pigment has been observed. It bears good fruit because it has many flower buds and pollen. Since the fruit is large, proper fruit setting management such as bud thinning and fruit thinning should be carried out to prevent excessive fruit setting. Since the outer pericarp is often colored, care should be taken to avoid excessive coloration when managing coloration after bag removal. Depending on the year, pulp damage may occur in the latter half of the harvest period, so try to harvest at the right time with emphasis on firmness. 'Yume mizuki' is a cultivar bred in 2000 by crossing 'Asama white peach' with 'Gyosei'. In 2007, the first selection was conducted, and the line number was assigned as 'Momo Yamanashi No. 13' digit. In 2010, a secondary selection was made, and since both cultivability and fruit quality were excellent, we applied for cultivar registration in 2011, and in 2013 it was registered as 'Yume Mizuki' (registration number 22,586). Harvest time is mid-to late-July at Esohara, Yamanashi City (elevation 440 m), about 5 days after 'Yumeshizuku' and about 3 days before 'Hakuho'. The fruit is oblate and large, weighing around 350 g, but has a slightly distorted shape. The sugar content is as high as 14.9 ゚Brix, and the acidity is. The taste is good because of the low. The coloration is good, but because the fruits in the upper part of the crown are conspicuous in the formation of fruit points, marsupial cultivation is the basic method. Various varieties are cultivated in the jurisdiction, centering on "Hikawa Hakuho'', "Kanoiwa Hakuto'', "Hakuho'', "Asama Hakuto'', "Natsukko'', and "Kawanakajima Hakuto''. Farmers put their hands into each one from early spring every year and grow them with affection. Harvest while monitoring the condition so that it reaches the consumer at the best timing. JA Fruits Yamanashi inspects all peaches to confirm quality. The outdoor market starts in mid-June, and about 20 varieties of peaches will appear one after another until the end of August. In the JA jurisdiction, we hold management workshops for producers and provide thorough farming guidance. In addition, he recommends soil preparation using organic matter, and in addition to pruning trees that receive plenty of sunlight, he seems to be working on cultivation with reduced pesticides. International activities to reduce greenhouse gases "4 per mille initiative" (If the amount of carbon in the surface of the world's soil can be increased by 4 per mille annually, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which increases due to human economic activities, can be reduced to virtually zero. Initiatives aimed at realizing a decarbonized society from the agricultural sector, based on the idea that it is possible to Equivalent to 0.4%, proposed by the French government at COP21 (Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) in 2015, and as of December 2022, 744 countries including Japan and international organizations are participating. Yamanashi Prefecture participated for the first time as a local government in Japan in April 2020. In orchards such as peaches and grapes, pruning is performed in winter. The pruned branches generated at that time are used for photosynthesis of plants. When pruning is burned, the carbon combines with oxygen to form carbon dioxide, which is released into the atmosphere. In addition, it seems that it is difficult to decompose by microorganisms etc. By sowing the charcoal in the field, it is possible to semi-permanently retain the carbon in the soil, which leads to a reduction in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In addition, it seems that grass growing in orchards to improve the soil environment, and the spread of organic matter such as compost on the fields, also lead to the accumulation of carbon in the soil. It seems that plowing grass and rice straw into the fields and spreading charcoal from rice husks on the fields will lead to the accumulation of carbon in the soil. In addition, attention is also paid to efforts to suppress the generation of nitrous oxide and methane, which are types of greenhouse gases. For vegetables and crops, excluding paddy rice, fertilizer is concentrated around the roots of crops rather than the entire field. We aim to suppress the generation of nitrous oxide by sprinkling local fertilizers, using slow-release fertilizers that slowly dissolve fertilizer components, and using mulch, which is a covering material used to cover the soil. Yamanashi Prefectural Agricultural Technology Division, Yamanashi Prefectural Nakakita Agricultural Office, Yamanashi Prefectural Kyoutou Agricultural Office, JA Minami Alps City, JA Fruits Yamanashi, JA Fuefuki, Comprehensive Agricultural Technology Center, Yamanashi Prefectural Environmental Science Inspection Center, Farmers Yamanashi. Many of the pruned branches generated in orchards in the prefecture seem to be incinerated or pulverized and plowed and returned to the soil. Incineration is a source of carbon dioxide, and even if pulverized, it will become microorganisms in a few years. It is decomposed and released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. Therefore, we examined efforts to store carbon in the soil by converting pruned branches generated in orchards into charcoal and storing it in the soil by no-till grass cultivation and organic matter input.) and reviewing the incineration part of the pruned branches, contributing to the control of global warming in the agricultural field. In preparation for large-scale disasters such as huge earthquakes and typhoons, Yamanashi City has concluded an emergency disaster agreement with JA Fruit Yamanashi to use facilities for storing relief supplies. In preparation for large-scale disasters, Yamanashi City signed an emergency disaster agreement. On March 20, 2023, at the agreement ceremony held at the Yamanashi City Hall, the mayor and the president of the representative board of directors attended, and signed an agreement that allows the use of JA's co-election office in the event of a large-scale disaster. are exchanging. The agreement stipulates that JA Fruit Yamanashi's nine common election sites in the city will be used as bases for storing large amounts of relief supplies sent in the event of a large-scale disaster and for distribution to citizens. It seems that there is. On June 21, 2023, as the harvest season for peaches, a specialty product of Koshu City, approaches, JA and the police jointly patrol the fields to prevent theft damage. A joint patrol was carried out by about 40 people, including the staff of JA Fruit Yamanashi in Koshu City and the police officers of the Kusakabe Police Station, which has jurisdiction over the area. Prior to departure, the president of JA Fruits Yamanashi greeted the gathered members and issued a warning. After this, a JA car with a blue revolving light and a police patrol car are heading to patrol the peach fields and the area. When the group arrived at the field, they checked for signs of suspicious persons and signs that the fruit had been torn off. In 2022, at least eight peach thefts occurred within the jurisdiction of the Kusakabe Police Station, and the damage amounted to about 3 million yen. The president of JA Fruit Yamanashi said, "Last year, a large number of unripe peaches were stolen in mid-June, so we will patrol with more caution than last year. If there are any suspicious people, remember the characteristics well. I want you to report it to the police," he said. It seems that patrols will be carried out almost every day until around October this year. SORACOM, INC. (Headquarters: Tamagawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, IoT platform seamlessly and securely connects devices, communications, and the cloud, supporting the success of projects from small start to large-scale deployment) In July 2022, we will adopt the cloud camera service “Sorakame (which can constantly record camera images in the cloud via Wi-Fi)” for the anti-theft demonstration experiment of agricultural products at “JA Fruit Yamanashi”. In recent years, crimes involving the theft of pre-harvest crops grown with great care by producers have become a problem and have occurred all over the country. Yamanashi Prefecture boasts the highest production volume of grapes and peaches in Japan, and seems to be focusing on countermeasures against theft, such as establishing a support system that subsidizes the cost of security patrols and the installation of security cameras. Introduced as one of the countermeasures against theft of crops such as peaches and 'Shine Muscat grapes'. Mainly, the state of the farm at night is filmed with a camera, and the data can be viewed remotely in real time, and theft prevention is strengthened in cooperation with the night surveillance patrol. At the end of October 2022, the harvest of Kogarashi grapes, which will be shipped about two months later than normal outdoor cultivation, has begun in Yamanashi City. These grapes are grown in greenhouses for agricultural use, protected from rain, and are shipped later than the usual open-field cultivation. Currently, seven farmers in Makioka Town, Yamanashi City seem to be growing two types of grapes: Kyoho grapes and Shine Muscat grapes. In addition, the Kyoho grapes introduced this time are harvested, and while the leaves are turning yellow, they are carefully harvested one bunch at a time using scissors. According to JA Fruit Yamanashi, the shipment volume of this year is expected to be about 10 tons, which is the same as usual, and it seems that shipments will continue until around the beginning of December, mainly for the Kanto area market. Kogarashi grapes from J-Plat Pat. (111) Registration number: No. 5917493 (151) Registration date: January 27, 2017, (450) Registration publication date: February 28, 2017, (441) Publication date: July 12, 2016, (210) Application number: Commercial Application 2016-69004, (220) Filing date: June 24, 2016, Date of occurrence of prior right: June 24, 2016, (180) Expiration date: January 2027 27th, Trademark (for search): Kogarashi grape, (541) Standard character trademark: Kogarashi grape, (561) Pronunciation (reference information): Kogarashi grape, Kogarashi grape, Kogarashi, (732) Right holder, name or Name: Fruit Yamanashi Agricultural Cooperative, Address or Residence: Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. On March 14, 2017, the Kyoto area (Yamanashi City, Koshu City, Fuefuki City), "Yamanashi's complex fruit tree system adapted to the basin" was designated as a "Japan Agricultural Heritage System" was carried out, and the fruit farming in the Kyoutou area was certified as one of the eight areas. "Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems" (abbreviated as GIAHS) is a system established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 2002. Agricultural land use, culture nurtured in relation to traditional agriculture, landscape, biodiversity, etc. are recognized as one of the world's most important agricultural systems, and efforts are made to conserve and sustainably utilize them international project.), and the results of the review regarding the approval of the application for Japanese Agricultural Heritage” will be announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. About 400 years ago, a unique technique called 'Tana-shiki cultivation' was devised to adapt to the humid and rainy climate of Japan. Returning to the topic, the Kyoutou region was poor in nutrients and water retention capacity and was not suitable for rice cultivation. It can be said that in the Edo period, it was uniquely famous as a production area for fruit trees. Grapes are said to have been cultivated since the Heian period. The history and wisdom of our predecessors are still being passed down. On the sloping alluvial fan, suitable crops for fruit trees such as grapes and peaches have been historically practiced for generations according to the soil, topography, weather, etc., and Japan's unique trellis cultivation of grapes has developed. "Makioka Town" merged with Yamanashi City and Mitomi Village, which were adjacent to the former Makioka Town, Higashiyamanashi District, and became "Makioka Town, Yamanashi City" in 2005 (March 22, 2005) under the new municipal system. It is the southern part of Yamanashi City, bordering Koshu City to the east, Fuefuki City to the south, and Kofu City to the west. Total area 53.11 km2, about 10.8 km east-west, about 8.5 km north-south, altitude 299 m (Ichicho Tanaka) to 1,376 m (Obinayama), city hall location is 342.88 m above sea level. The Fuefuki River runs through the center of the city from north to south, and three rivers, the Shigekawa River and the Hikawa River, flow in from the east. Makioka area: The central area of Yamanashi City, bordering Nagano Prefecture to the north, Koshu City to the east, and Kofu City to the west. The total area is 101.85 km2, about 13.5 km from east to west, and about 17.5 km from north to south. Cultivated land and villages are concentrated in the southern hills along the Tsuzumi River in the south, the Koto River in the southeast, and the Fuefuki River in the east. Agricultural land is distributed from 420 m to 900 m above sea level. The climate is inland, with large temperature differences the land is fertile and productive. Fruit cultivation is thriving, and among grapes, Kyoho grapes, also known as “black diamonds,” are the number one producer in Japan. The Mitomi area is the northern part of Yamanashi City, bordering Nagano Prefecture and Saitama Prefecture to the north, and Koshu City to the east. It has a steep topography with few flatlands and is surrounded by 2,000 m-class mountains. The northern part is a mountainous area belonging to the Chichibu mountain range and is designated as Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. The total area is 134.91 km2, 13.125 km from east to west, and 17 km from north to south. Elevation ranges from 600 m (Kamiyuki Shiobara district) to 2,592 m (Kokushigatake). The Fuefuki River runs north-south through the center of the area, and most of the villages are formed on flat land or slopes facing the highway along the river. On the morning of June 15, 2022, a farmer noticed that a large number of unharvested peaches had disappeared from a field in Fuefuki City, and a total of about 1,400 peaches were stolen from four adjacent fields, according to police. I know from my research. The police suspected that it was stolen from the morning of the 14th to the 15th of the same month and investigated it as a theft case. Around 7:00 am on the 15th, a farmer in Kuwado, Kasugai Town, Fuefuki City, noticed that a large number of peaches he had been growing had disappeared and reported to the police. According to police and forensic investigations, about 1,400 peaches of a cultivar called "Hikawa Hakuhou Peach", which had been cultivated in four adjacent fields and had not yet been harvested, were lost, and the damage was worth about 420,000 yen. Seems to have climbed to According to the police, it was confirmed that there was no abnormality in the field when the farm work was finished around 11:00 am on the 14th, so the police said that someone invaded the field from around noon on the 14th to the morning of the 15th. It is suspected that he took it away and was investigated as a theft case. The other day, about 1,000 peaches about to be harvested were stolen from an orchard in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, and the police investigated it as a theft case. Around 5:00 am on July 11, at an orchard in Kamata, Fukushima City, about 1,000 unharvested peaches were found missing from the trees and reported to the police. According to the police, some of the large orchards near the road were targeted, and the damage amount seems to be about 160,000 yen. The police are investigating the theft as someone stole it during the 10 hours from the end of the work around 6:30 pm on the 10th to the start of the work on the 11th morning. A female parliamentarian elected from another prefecture is using SNS to post about the theft of agricultural products, which has become a serious problem in recent years. I've been receiving a lot of consultations for a long time, and I've been moving to see if I can do something about it. However, the problem is complex and no breakthrough has been found yet. For example, since the introduction of cameras to capture evidence is a particularly heavy financial burden for small-scale farmers, we are discussing whether it is possible to provide assistance that also serves as a countermeasure against wildlife damage. After being arrested for red-handed crime, we have heard from elderly farmers in rural areas that, even if they witness the scene, they cannot move because they are afraid of counterattacks if there are multiple young foreigners. There are patrols and other measures in the area, but there is a limit without manpower. We must take measures that do not increase the burden on the victim's side. When I found it, I immediately reported it, and when I actually talked to the small-scale victim, I said, Are you a technical intern trainee at some farmers? In the countryside, people understand human relationships and circumstances, so some people give up reporting and fall asleep. It seems difficult to mercilessly ask for a report. Even if you report and catch it, you will not be prosecuted, which is really frustrating and a problem for thieves. Lawmakers cannot intervene in the prosecution's decisions, but too many cases are not prosecuted. Don't you take the theft of agricultural products lightly? Even if you are on camera, you will not be prosecuted. Foreigners who have committed criminal acts should be prosecuted and brought to justice, and should be immediately deported stop selling. Large-scale thefts are stolen because they sell, so it is necessary to stop the sales route. For example, I understand that there are formal people, such as street sales where the provenance is unknown, and sales on Mercari, etc., but if they are used as a destination for handling stolen goods, it is not possible to introduce sales qualifications such as identity guarantees for agricultural product listings. It seems that I am looking for it. In my opinion, people who commit crimes are the worst and cause a lot of trouble. However, there are many fundamental problems, and they are piling up. In the first place, there are countless reasons why agriculture has not developed (Special class (treatment) of agricultural workers(The number of household members engaged in self-employed farming as a regular job among the farming population. Since 1985, the number of commercial farmers (farmers with farmland of 30 a or more or annual sales of agricultural products of 500,000 yen or more)), declining birthrate, aging population, soaring fertilizer prices, immigration policy, exclusively defense posture, japan's economic stagnation for about 30 years, etc.). I think it's still meaningful for young politicians to send out information, but the original point is what to do in order not to make more people sad. Japan's rank has fallen among the developing countries, the happiness ranking has dropped significantly, young people are worried about their future, and they are trying to break through vested interests. In Japan, where there is no leeway, the question is what to do if Japanese politicians and governments torture Japanese people any further. Without flattering authority or status, I would like you to pay attention to gradually reduce the number of people who say that if only they are good, they don't care about others. In order for children and young people with a bright future to become shameless politicians and adults, why don't the government lift its weight and release the policies that oppress the people? On August 9, 2022, a conference made up of peach-producing regions nationwide, such as Fuefuki City, will be held online. It seems that the mayors of Fuefuki, Yamanashi, Koshu, Fukushima, and Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture participated in the meeting. It has been confirmed that they will discuss the United States' request to Japan to lift the ban on imports of peaches, and cooperate with related organizations to collect information on the quality and price of American peaches. In addition, it seems that they have decided to hold a "National Peach Summit" in Yamanashi City next year in 2023, where people involved in the production areas will gather to discuss how to respond to the request to lift the ban on imports. When the six towns and villages (Isawa Town, Misaka Town, Ichinomiya Town, Yatsushiro Town, Sakaigawa Village, Kasugai Town) merged on October 12, 2004, the name of the new city was solicited. It was narrowed down to two points, “Kyoto City”, and as a result of the final vote, it was decided to be Fuefuki City. Just as the water flowing through the six merged towns and villages gathers in the Fuefuki River, a number of streams became a big flow triggered by the merger, and the name was raised to become the center of Yamanashi, and it became a big swell and the ocean. It is a name with a wish to make a leap forward (nationwide), and as the name suggests, it is widely known. In addition, on August 1, 2006, it was merged with Ashigawa Village and became the current city of Fuefuki. The city's soil is fertile and well-drained, with long daylight hours and a large temperature difference between day and night, making it an excellent location for fruit tree cultivation. According to the fruit tree production and shipment statistics of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, it is confirmed that the cultivated area, yield and shipment amount of peaches and grapes are all the highest among the municipalities in Japan. In praise of the achievements of the ancestors who have led the cultivation of historic Japanese fruit trees, we pledged to protect and further develop the wonderful fruit villages that we can be proud of throughout the country. On April 10, 2014, he declared “Japan's No. 1 Taoyuan Township”. In addition, the city has many diverse and valuable historical and cultural resources. The artifacts excavated from the Shakado and Ichinosawa sites during the Jomon period have been designated as important cultural properties, and valuable remains such as the front and rear burial mounds and stone mounds of the Kofun period remain. In the subsequent eras, Teramoto Abandoned Temple, the oldest temple in Yamanashi Prefecture during the Hakuho period, Kai Kokubunji Temple and Nanji Temple during the Nara period, and Isawa no Mikuri, the only Mikuriya(Kitchen: Jinryō, a manor of an ancient and medieval shrine)in Kai Province, were built. The city has been the center of Kai Province for about a thousand years from the establishment of ancient Kai to the relocation of Takeda's building to Kofu in 1519, and it was truly the “City of Kai Province Millennium.” Isawa hot spring Village and Kasugai hot spring Village, which are one of the best hot spring villages in Japan, welcome many tourists throughout the four seasons as tourist accommodation bases in Yamanashi Prefecture, and the city's public hot spring facilities and footbath facilities that utilize the blessed hot spring resources are It is crowded as a place of healing and charm for many people including citizens. It seems that we will continue to nurture “hospitality hot spring village” through the scenery and festivals that color the seasons. Located slightly east of the central part of the Kofu basin, this area collects water systems flowing from the mountainous hills in the northern, eastern, and southern parts of the basin, and the Fuefuki River flows southwest through the central part of the basin. Alluvial fans such as Hikawa, Kanagawa, Asakawa, and Sakaigawa and alluvial plains at the bottom of the basin spread, and agricultural land mainly composed of fruit trees is distributed from the foot of the mountain to the flat land. Behind it is the Misaka Mountains, and there are villages scattered along the Ashi River that flows from east to west in the mountains. In this way, this area is famous as an area with a relatively cohesive terrain sandwiched between north-south hills and mountainous areas, centered on the flat land that extends along the Fuefuki River. The area is 201.92 square kilometers. It is the “Japan's number one peach producing area” where 23,000 tons of peaches are harvested annually, and many peach trees are planted in the city, and they bloom all at once in the spring. The appearance is as beautiful as a pink jutan, so it is popular with many spectators from inside and outside the prefecture. A tree suitable for the symbol of Fuefuki City, which aims to become a vibrant exchange city. Kasugai Town is said to have the oldest capital in Kai Province. Yamanashi-Oka Shrine(式内論社): SHIZUME : The deities are Oyamazumi, Takaokami no kami, and Betsuraijin, one of the 20 government offices in Kai Province listed in the “Enki-shiki Shinmeicho” during the Heian period. There is a deep religious relationship with the Takeda and Tokugawa families, and there is also a “district stone” in the precincts, which is said to be the key stone of Yamanashi district. Built at the end of the Muromachi period, the style is Kasuga-zukuri with corner trees. The size is 1 girder and 1 girder, and the roof is persimmon-roofed. Nationally designated cultural property-Designated on August 28, 1890-Type: Building-Owner: Yamanashi Oka Shrine. Dai dai shinto music : It is also called “Shingen TAKEDA shinto music” and is said to have been dedicated to pray for victory. Twenty-four kinds of dances are transmitted in the Izumo shinto music system, and the 20th “Kume dance” is also called “Four sword dances”, and four people dance bravely with a sword in one hand. Dedicated at the Yamanashi Oka Shrine Spring Festival (April 4th and 5th). Prefecture-designated intangible folk cultural property-Designated on August 7, 1967-Type: Intangible folklore-Owner: Yamanashi Oka Shrine Maiko. 木造五大明王像(Five Great Myoo Statues (National Treasure) - Fudo Myoo is at the center, with Gosanze Myoo, Gundari Myoo, Daiitoku Myoo, and Kongoyasha Myoo.) : 桑戸 : It was located at "Jizo-in" in Kuwado, Kasugai Town, Fuefuki City, but in 1586 it was moved to the front northeastern (unlucky) direction person or thing to be avoided in Kuwado Village and celebrated. All five were made of cypress wood in the latter half of the Heian period (late 12th century), and the restoration project started in 2001. Prefectural designated cultural property-Designated on June 12, 1997-Type: Engraving-Owner: Kuwato Ward. 木造立川不動明王坐像 : 熊野堂 : It is made of cypress wood and has a total height of 255 cm. With his eyes fluttering, he holds a sword in his left hand and a sword in his right hand. It is unknown when the festival is held here, and the festival is held on February 28th every year. Prefectural designated cultural property-Designated on December 9, 2002-Type: Engraving-Owner : Kumanodo shimo Ward. 寺本廃寺跡 : 寺本字道万町 : Teramoto Abandoned Temple is located in the very center of Kasugai Town, in the very highlands created by the Otoriyama River and Nishikawa. “Kokushi Kai”, compiled in 1814, first appears in the literature. “寺本村, 法華寺の塔ノ心礎一基存在セリ, 村名ノ起ル所是ナリ村民篁ノ中ニ在ル磐石ヲ国分尼寺ノ心礎ナリト云” - It seems that it is written in it. In 1948, Masayuki Nakashima and Gison Shiota discovered the remains of a Kawada tile kiln that burned the tiles of the abandoned Teramoto temple. In 1950, Buddhist archaeological authority Mosaku Ishida first excavated the cornerstone of the tower and its surroundings. After that, excavation surveys were conducted three times from 1981, and as a result, it was confirmed that the abandoned temple of Teramoto is a temple with a Hokiji style cathedral arrangement with a temple area of 130 m square. In addition, characteristic relics such as roof tiles, ink-painted pottery, statues of Buddha statues, and screw hair were discovered during the investigation. It is believed that it was built in the Hakuho period in the latter half of the 7th century from the tile pattern used. In addition, it is believed that the oldest government office in Kai Province was built in the provincial office (under the ritsuryo system); provincial capital / Shizume district, and it is said that there are traces of grid-shaped land plots. Prefectural designated cultural property - Designated on May 21, 2009-Type: Historic Site-Owner: Fuefuki City / Individual. The originator of Japanese peaches is “white peach” in Okayama prefecture, and it is said that “Asama Hakuto peach” was born by improving this white peach. As a sport of “KOYO HAKUTO Peach(A peach found in a white peach sapling in the former Akaiwa District of Okayama Prefecture, it has a heavy weight.)”, it is the main variety of white peach, following "Hakuho". Special product of Kasugai Town, Yamanashi Prefecture: Hohgakohtoh. Introduce soil preparation with a production method using chemical fertilizers and reduced pesticides, and harvest after raising the maturity until it is fully ripe. “Environmentally friendly farmer (as recognized by law)” is “Act on Promotion of Introduction of Sustainable Agricultural Production Method”, and(July 28, 1999 Law No. 110) Sustainable Agriculture It was enacted in the Law and came into effect on October 25, the same year. It is a farmer who has been certified by the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture for the introduction plan of the agricultural production method by integrally making soil with compost and reducing chemical fertilizers and synthetic pesticides. “Technology certification required to become an eco-farmer” “Technology related to soil preparation” (application of compost, cultivation of green manure crops, etc.) “Chemical fertilizer reduction technology" (use of organic fertilizer, local fertilizer application, etc.) “Chemical pesticide reduction technology” (Use of biological pesticides, mechanical weeding, etc.) It is necessary to introduce (or more) technologies that fall under the following three categories one by one. Dakotsu IIDA, a poet who is proud of Yamanashi Prefecture, was born in 1885 in Sakaigawa Village Ogurosaka (formerly Gonari Village, Higashiyatsushiro District), which was annexed to Fuefuki City. Going to Waseda University and studying under Kyoshi TAKAHAMA, returned to the mountain at the age of 24 (entered Waseda University English Literature Department in 1905. He kept his friendship with Bokusui WAKAYAMA and later contributed his work to "Creation". In 1909, he abandoned all his studies and returned to his hometown to enter the countryside. While engaging in silkworm raising, he created a number of magnificent phrases from the climate, natural scenery, and feelings of life in the mountain villages of Yamanashi. His birthplace was taken over by Ryuta IIDA, his fourth son, born in 1920, who also succeeded him and became a poet. He has been good at Japanese since he was in elementary school and was commended for his composition when he was in the first grade of elementary school. He goes to Kofu Junior High School and is asked to correct his friend's haiku. In 1940, he was attracted to Nobuo ORIGUCHI and went on to Kokugakuin University, but suffered from pulmonary infiltrates and caries of the ribs and took a leave of absence from the university. While he returned home and engaged in agriculture, he applied for a dissertation in the agricultural magazine "Agricultural World" and was selected. Although he graduated from college, his three brothers died of illness and died in the war, and he took the place of the Iida family. Today, Ryuta's son Hidemi(shujitsu)(Chairman of the Sanro Culture Promotion Association) lives in the house, cherishing the taste of Dakotsu's time. The entire house is called "SANRO", but originally "Sanro" was a haiku name that Dakotsu Iida used to refer to himself as "a person who lives in an ancestral mountain house" rice field. In addition, Dakotsu opened the second floor of the rice brewery of the Iida family, who was a farmer, to local young people as a "Haiku-do". He frequently held kukai, presided over the haiku magazine "Unmo", and worked to nurture younger generations. However, due to the liberation of agricultural land after the war, this brewery, which had been the site of verses, ended its role as a rice brewery and was once handed over. “Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture”, Located slightly east of the central part of the Kofu basin. Collecting water systems flowing from the mountainous hills in the north, east and south of the basin: The Fuefuki River flows southwest through the central part of the basin. 日川, 金川, 浅川, 境川 etc. The alluvial fan and the alluvial plain at the bottom of the basin spread out. In addition, agricultural land mainly composed of fruit trees is distributed from the foot of the mountain to the flat land. Behind it is misaka mountains, there are villages scattered along the Ashigawa River, which flows from east to west in the mountains. In this way, centering on the flat land that extends along the Fuefuki River: Area with relatively cohesive terrain sandwiched between north and south hills and mountains range. The soil is fertile and well drained: Excellent for fruit tree cultivation due to long hours of daylight and large temperature difference between day and night. Ministry of agriculture, forestry and fisheries Fruit tree production shipping statistics: Cultivation area, yield and shipment of peach / grape every year-All are the best among the cities, towns and villages in Japan. Honoring the feats of our predecessors who have led the historic cultivation of fruit trees in Japan: We pledge to protect and further develop the wonderful fruit villages that we can be proud of throughout the country. Peach and Grape, declaration of Japan's No. 1 Township in October 2005. On April 10, 2013, we will declare Japan's number one paradise on earth. 文化財他 : 佐久神社本殿 : 県指定, 石和, 八田家書院 / 八田御朱印公園 : 県指定, 石和, 絹本著色仏涅槃図 : 国指定重, 石和, 木造大物主神立像, 国指定重 : 御坂, 板絵著色三十六歌仙図 : 県指定, 御坂, 美和神社の太々神楽 : 県指定, 御坂, 白糸威褄取鎧〈残欠〉: 県指定重, 御坂, 朱礼紅糸素懸威胴丸佩楯付〈一領〉: 県指定, 御坂, 木造吉祥天坐像と二天像 : 国指定重, 御坂, 木造香王観音像 : 県指定, 御坂, 木造他阿真教上人坐像 : 国指定重, 御坂, 称願寺の桜 : 県指定, 御坂, 御坂隧道 : 国登録, 御坂, 檜峯神社コノハズク確認の地 : 県指定, 御坂, 姥塚 : 県指定, 御坂, 下黒駒の大ヒイラギ : 県指定, 御坂, 渦文深鉢 : 県指定, 御坂, 美和神社, 御坂, 福光園寺, 御坂, 称願寺, 御坂, 檜峯神社, 御坂, 花鳥山一本杉 : 市指定, 御坂 / 八代, 星石 : 市指定, 御坂, 浅間神社摂社山宮神社本殿 : 国指定, 一宮, 慈眼寺本堂 : 国指定, 一宮, 慈眼寺庫裏 : 国指定, 一宮, 慈眼寺鐘楼門 : 国指定, 一宮, 紺紙金泥般若心経 付武田晴信自筆奉納包 : 国指定, 一宮, 甲斐国分寺跡 : 国指定史跡, 一宮, 甲斐国分尼寺跡 : 国指定史跡, 一宮, 木造十一面観音菩薩立像 : 県指定, 一宮, 石造地蔵菩薩坐像 : 県指定, 一宮, 超願寺文書 : 県指定, 一宮, 広厳院文書 : 県指定, 一宮, 梵字法帖 : 県指定, 一宮, 銅鐘 : 県指定, 一宮, 太刀 銘国次 : 県指定, 一宮, 古常滑大甕 / 支那青磁碗 / 同染付碗皿 / 黄瀬戸皿, 県指定, 一宮, 古瀬戸瓶 古常滑大甕 : 県指定, 一宮, 太刀 : 銘一徳斉助則 : 県指定, 一宮, 刺繍法華経 : 県指定, 一宮, 刀剣 : 銘広重 附衛府太刀拵 : 県指定, 一宮, 紙本著色星曼荼羅 : 県指定, 一宮, 経塚古墳 : 県指定, 一宮, 夫婦梅 : 県指定, 一宮, ルミエール旧地下発酵槽 : 国登録, 一宮, 土偶 (釈迦堂遺跡出土品) : 国指定重, 一宮, 一宮浅間神社, 一宮, 浅間神社摂社山宮神社の夫婦杉 : 市指定, 一宮, 岡の式三番叟 : 県指定, 八代, 菱雲文帯半円方形四乳鏡 : 県指定, 八代, 岡 / 銚子塚古墳 : 県指定, 八代, 御崎古墳出土品362点 : 県指定, 八代, 竜塚古墳 :県指定, 八代, 木造如来形坐像及び塑像仏像残欠 : 県指定, 八代, 木造十二神将立像 : 県指定, 八代, 絹本著色熊野曼荼羅 附桐箱 : 県指定, 八代, 荒神堂のケヤキ : 市指定, 八代, 木造虚空蔵菩薩坐像 : 県指定, 境川, 版本大般若経 : 県指定, 境川, 桑原家文書 : 県指定, 境川, 智光寺のカヤ : 県指定, 境川, 宗源寺のヒダリマキカヤ : 県指定, 境川, 地蔵堂塚古墳出土蕨手刀 : 県指定, 境川, 藤垈の滝, 境川, 山梨岡神社本殿 : 国指定, 春日居, 山梨岡神社太々神楽 : 県指定, 春日居, 木造五大明王像 : 県指定, 春日居, 木造立川不動明王坐像 : 県指定, 春日居, 寺本廃寺跡 : 県指定, 春日居. 平成17年11月1日に, 塩山市, 東山梨郡勝沼町, 大和村と合併し,「甲斐国」の別称 “Koshu City”,(Concerning municipalities which changed characters for names and adopted old provincial names virtually, there are Mutsu City(青森県), Iwaki City(福島県), Sanuki City(香川県), Oushu City(岩手県), and Koshu City.)になる. 甲府盆地の東側に位置し, 富士山, 南アルプス(The South Alps cover an area of over 300,000 hectares across Yamanashi, Nagano and Shizuoka Prefectures.), 八ヶ岳(谷戸城跡: 史跡名勝天然記念物; 北巨摩郡大泉村(現: 北杜市): 指定年月日, 1993. 11/29, Located in the southern foothill of Yatsugatake, Henmiso had Henmi-no-maki, a livestock grazing land for ancient officials, spreading in the area, and Kiyomitsu settled in present Seikoji Temple area (Nagasaka Town, Hokuto City) (alleged otherwise to be located at Wakamiko, Sudama Town, Hokuto City) and built Yato Castle (Oizumi Village, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture) as tsume-no-shiro, a retreat and backup castle.)などの緑豊かな山々に, 囲まれている「フルーツ」の栽培適地である. “武田信玄” 公の菩提寺として, 名高い「恵林寺(His family temple was the Erin-ji Temple in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture.)」, 子の「勝頼(四郎)」, の菩提寺である「景徳院」, 風林火山(During the period of the Northern and Southern Courts, which was about 200 years earlier than the period of Shingen, the banner was used by Akiie KITABATAKE as a Jinki (the flag for a camp) containing the emblem, Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan. Akiie KITABATAKE used this emblem on his flag and fought against Takauji ASHIKAGA until Takauji at one time was driven to take his own life in an instant. “Shingen TAKEDA” was not the first to use the battle flag of Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan.)で, お馴染みの「孫子の旗; 兵法(The Art of War (military text by Sun Tzu,512 BCE): Dou XIN said, “the Art of War by Tzu SUN tells us that an obstinate attitude leads a small army to being captured by a large army. If the small army fiercely fights against the large army without considering the deference of their fighting strength, it will end up being captured. It is not a perfect plan to force tired soldiers to fight against the enemy that is increasing in number. We should withdraw.” The art of warfare of Sonshi (Chinese books about tactics) in the ancient China is famous in Japan, too. Hatajirushi: A flag of Sonshi (also known as a flag of Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan which literally means “Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain,” which was the motto of the feudal lord Shingen TAKEDA, quoted from Sonshi (Chinese books about tactics), meaning “swift as the wind, quiet as a wood, fierce as fire, and immovable as a mountain.”), a flag of Suwa Myojin (The Suwa Deity) )」や, 日本最古の「日の丸御旗(flag with a red circle on a white background)」を所蔵する「雲峰寺(臨済宗妙心寺派 裂石山,(関連; 影武者: 黒澤明監督, 大菩薩峠: 中里介山(弥之助))」, 武田家代々の家督の印とされる国宝「楯無鎧」を預かる「菅田天神社」(Tatenashi (no shield) (Kanda-tenjinja Shrine) – handed down from the Takeda clan.), 武田家と縁の深い社寺仏閣が数多く存在. Katsunuma district, National/ prefecture designated cultural property(甲州市勝沼地区)“国宝” 大善寺本堂附厨子/大善寺「彫刻重要文化財」, 木造薬師如来及両脇侍像, 木造十二神将立像, “史跡” 勝沼(武田信虎公, 弟君2代(信友氏))氏館跡, 勝沼町, 勝沼字御所/甲州市「名勝県指定文化財」, 大善寺庭園/大善寺三光寺庭園/三光寺 “記念物”, 萬福寺のムクノキ/萬福寺 “建造物” 旧宮崎醸造所/メルシャン大善寺山門/大善寺 “彫刻” 大善寺役行者椅像/大善寺大善寺日光月光菩薩立像, ”工芸品” 大善寺鰐口, “古文書” 大善寺文書,「工作物登録文化財」葡萄酒貯蔵庫, 堰堤, 祝橋. Temple of origin of Japanese grape cultivation - A “Bhaisajyaguru (buddha able to cure all ills)” holding a rare grape is enshrined. “Kofu City”, It is located almost in the center of the prefecture. The city area is 23.1 km east-west, 41.6 km north-south, and the area is 212.47 km2. In the northernmost mountainous area, Mt. Hachiman, Mt. Kinpu, and Mt. Asahi are lined up from east to west. Mt. Ou and Mt. Shakkagatake are in the south. The city area is located in the center of the Kofu basin. It is generally flat, but tends to slope high to the north and low to the south. From the city, you can see Mt.yatsugatake to the north, Mt. fuji to the south, and the Southern Alps mountain range to the west. Arakawa flows from the main peak of Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. Certified as “Heisei Best Water 100's” in 2008: Mitakeshosenkyo boasts one of the best canyon beauty in Japan. A land pattern blessed with abundant nature such as the Ashigawa Valley. City tree: subgen. Cyclobalanopsis or Cyclobalanopsis: It is an evergreen tree of the family Fagaceae and grows naturally in Kofu. The material is very hard, and the tree shape grows magnificently toward the heavens. The tree shape that extends toward the sky symbolizes the future of the city: Designated in August 1971. Flowers: Dianthus: It is widely distributed all over the world and is loved as a flower that is very easy to grow. The strength and beauty of blooming withstanding the heat and cold are suitable for symbolizing Kofu: Designated in January 1958. Bird: Alcedo atthis Linnaeus, 1758: It is known as a resident bird (a wild bird that does not leave the land born until death) that lives on the banks of rivers and on the water's edge. It is also called a “flying jewel” because of the beauty of its back wings.It is most suitable for “Kofu, the city of jewels” : Designated in August 1984. Nine declarations: Road safety city; December 9, 1958, Pollution-free city; July 8, 1971, Nuclear Weapons Abolition Peace City; July 2, 1982, Greening promotion city; March 13, 1986, Clear creative city; July 6, 1990, Volunteer city; December 9, 1994, Lifelong Learning city; June 12, 1998, Gender equality city; June 20, 2013, Healthy city; September 19, 1st year of Reiwa. History: People started living at the foot of the mountain in the Paleolithic era about 27,000 years ago. In the Yayoi period, when rice farming began, villages were set up in lowlands and the development of the bottom of the basin began. Construction of burial mounds began in the city area in the middle of the 4th century. The existence of Kannduka, which boasts a huge horizontal hole type stone chamber, indicates the rise of political power with great economic power. At the end of the Heian period, Nobuyoshi Takeda led Kai Genji and solidified Kai's rule. His sons Tadayori Ichijyo and Kanenobu Itagaki set up a mansion in the city area. He also participated in the raising of Minamoto no Yoritomo and contributed to the establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate. It was Nobutura that laid the foundation for Mr. Takeda to fly as a warring lord. Nobutora, who took over the role of guardian of Kai at the age of 14, overwhelmed the rebellious influential landlord. Built a residence in Tsutsujigasaki(Currently, Takeda Shrine is enshrined in the castle.)and started construction of a castle town. I hear that is the beginning of Kai's Fuchu “Kofu”. With the expansion of power, Kofu has developed into one of the largest castle towns in the eastern country. Shingen: Construction of a large river embankment to protect the kofu basin from flood disasters. Creation of a monetary system using koshu money. Enactment of law for territorial governance: laws established by daimyo applicable only in their own domain (during the Warring States period); Koshu Hatto no Shidai (the Laws of the Province of Kai) of the Takeda clan laid down that 'both parties to a quarrel leading to violence were to be executed regardless of their reasons; however, those who were involved in quarrels, but who kept their patience were not to be punished. In Koshu Hatto no Shidai (the Laws of the Province of Kai), it was defined that Yoriko would bring a suit to Yorioya regardless of its content. The castle town was expanded by relocating Shinano Zenkoji Temple to Kofu to enrich Kai Province. I hear that the castle town of Kofu prospered most throughout the early modern period during the time of Mr. Yanagisawa. It was limited to daimyo feudal lord in hereditary vassalage to the Tokugawa house, but Yoshiyasu, an aide to General Tsunayoshi, accepted Kai. The maintenance of the castle town was promoted for two generations of father and son. After that, it became the direct control of the Shogunate, and Kofu Castle was under the control of the duty, and the end of the Tokugawa shogunate was reached. The city system was enforced in 1889. It is the 34th in Japan and second only to Yokohama, Mito and Tokyo in the Kanto region. Kofu air raid in July 1945 scorched 74% of the city area. The remnants of the good old days of Kofu have been lost. However, immediately after the end of the war, the war damage reconstruction station(War Damage Reconstruction Board: War-damaged area reconstruction plan basic policy; Cabinet decision on December 30th.)was set up, and the citizens came together to stand up for the reconstruction of their hometown with a high hammer; War Damage Reconstruction Institute. What about Japan today? “Chuo City”, Located in the south central part of the prefecture. The east is adjacent to Kofu City across the Kamata River. To the north is JR Minobu Line, Showa Town with Showa Bypass as the boundary: West is in the city of minami Alps across the Kamanashi River, the south is adjacent to Ichikawamisato Town. An area consisting of an alluvial plain area formed by the Kamanashi River and Misaka mountains. It has two geographical characteristics, and between the two jurisdictions are separated by the Fuefuki River. The flat part is Tamaho and Tatomi: Located between the Fuefuki River and the Kamanashi River. It is famous as an area spread over abundant mountainous areas. The area of the city is 31.69 km2. Land use goes back to the past in 2003: Residential land 19.4%, agricultural land 36.5%, forests 16.4%, others 27.7; The proportion of agricultural land was high. Special products are peach, asparagus, and maize: Alcoholic spirit distilled from corn, 恵 / Silk products “Silk Flower” “First Silk”, Grape, Wine. B-1 grand prix-Exhibited food with Local delicacy; Bloom of youth tomato noodles. Holding a sweet corn marathon, etc. Many residents love their hometown, which has a long history and the blessings of nature. 木造薬師如来坐像 (富田山 歓盛院; 曹洞宗) : 国指定重要文化財, 下三條, 木造釈迦如来坐像 : 市指定文化財. 木造聖観音立像 (豊田山 永源寺; 華厳宗, 真言宗, 現: 曹洞宗, 加藤梵玄; Fujiwara clan) : 国指定重要文化財, 下河東. 浅利義遠(与一); Son of the founder of “Henmi style archery”. Kai-Genji (Minamoto clan): 三与一, Battle of Dannoura. The soil in Fuefuki City’s fertile, has good drainage, has long sunshine hours, and has a large temperature difference between day and night. Excerpt from Mitsuji's blog site posted on April 1, 2022. Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture (Nakano City Northern Shipment Association): Mushitaro (Mr. Eijiro) Oguri works on writing “Evil Spirit”, but on February 10, 1946, he died of cerebral hemorrhage in NAKANO City, where he was evacuated of the founders of Japanese science fiction. Mr. Shoichi (Juza UNNO; Founder of Science Fiction) and Best Friend - Complete Crime. “Shine Muscat Grape”: A large, good-tasting diploid grape grown by crossing “Grape Akitsu No. 21” (“Stuben Grape” × “Muscat of Alexandria Grape”) with “White South”. The skin color is yellowish green, the flesh is disintegrating and hard, and the scent is Muscat scent. It is a new variety that was registered in 2006 as a new variety, which was born in the Fruit Tree Tea Industry Research Division of the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization. It's been only 15 years since it first appeared on the market. Since 2014, the cultivation area has become the fourth largest among grape varieties, and its popularity is rapidly expanding nationwide. It is a beautiful yellow-green large grape that can be produced without seeds. It has a sweet and muscat scent, and its high quality is attracting attention, as it has a thin skin and an excellent texture that can be eaten together with the skin and crumbles in the mouth. In addition, it has excellent characteristics that farmers can cultivate with peace of mind, such as easy cultivation and good storage of harvested grapes. It is a yellowish green that matures at about the same time as Kyoho Grapes. It is weak against Elsinoe ampelina, but has a certain resistance to downy mildew (Peronosporaceae: It is a water-type biotrophic phytopathogen containing 21 genera including more than 600 species. Parasitic on host plants as intercellular mycelium using Haustoria to invade host cells.) and strong resistance to downy mildew. Cold resistance is evaluated as Kyoho Grapes. The trees are strong and the yield seems to be higher than that of Kyoho Grapes. The grain weight varies depending on the cultivation method, but it seems that it can be cultivated to about 13 g. It is easy to chew (disintegrate), has a hard meat quality, and has a high sugar content of 18% or more. The acid content is as low as 0.3-0.4 g / 100 ml, and the aroma is Muscat aroma. In seedless cultivation, it is a little difficult to peel, but the skin is not thick and there is no astringency, so you can eat the whole skin. Like Kyoho Grape, it generally does not split. It is harder to shed than Kyoho Grape and tends to last longer. It seems that it can be produced as seedless grapes by spraying 200 ppm of streptomycin before flowering and dipping in inflorescence (fruit bunch) of 25 ppm of gibberellin at full bloom and 10 to 15 days after full bloom. Use about 4 cm at the tip of the spike. I heard that it is effective to add fulmet solution at the time of the first gibberellin treatment to stabilize the grain formation. In an unheated greenhouse, seedless treatment (hormone treatment) on the lower 3.5 cm results in a triple bunch of grapes 10 cm long.



Developed by the prefectural fruit tree experiment station as an original variety of Yamanashi Prefecture. Born from "Asama White Peach" and "Gyosei". The origin of the name is familiar as the image of "a delicious and fresh peach like a dream". It is a large ball of the Hakuho series and has a high sugar content for an early-season peach. It is expected to be a successor to Asama Hakuto, which is susceptible to disease, and is harvested from early July. The flesh is fine and has a very good texture that seems to loosen in the mouth. Good coloring. High sugar content and juicy. It has a very good taste with little acidity and astringency.


On April 6, the Yamanashi Prefectural Headquarters held the 2023 Yamanashi Prefectural Fruit and Vegetable Producers Convention for the first time in four years. At the convention held at Apio Tower Hall in Showa-machi, we welcomed Governor Nagasaki as a guest, along with Nakazawa, Chairman of the Prefectural Headquarters Steering Committee, Sakae Noguchi, President of Zennoh, as well as producers, market officials, JA officers and employees from within the prefecture. 250 people are participating. At the meeting, we gathered the consensus of fruit and vegetable producers in the prefecture and shared the idea of ​​working to strengthen sales based on joint sales. At the same time, by promoting the production of safe, secure, and high-quality fruits and vegetables, and promoting profitable sales in cooperation with distribution-related parties such as designated markets, we aim to increase the take-home pay of producers and realize sustainable agriculture in Yamanashi. I swear. The winners, such as the top trading companies and producers of fruits and vegetables, received a letter of appreciation from the Governor of Nagasaki Prefecture, Chairman Nakazawa, and Chairman Noguchi, apparently praising their achievements. In addition, Mr. Kajiwara, the head of the prefectural headquarters, will report on the situation and will focus on developing new varieties and exporting mainly to Taiwan and Hong Kong in the future, aiming for sales of 40 billion yen for fruits and 3.2 billion yen for vegetables in FY2023 is expressed.

On August 28, 2018, JA ZEN-noh Yamanashi and Fujikyu announced that they would implement a mixed-loading business for cargo and passengers, such as agricultural products, using highway buses. The project will sell vegetables, fruits, processed products, and agricultural products not distributed in Tokyo that are picked up in the morning from Yamanashi Prefecture by the farmer's market "Taberu JA (Jan) Yamanashi" operated by JA Zen-Noh Yamanashi. Fujikyu Yamanashi Bus Utilizing the trunk space of the highway bus bound for Shinjuku operated by, we regularly deliver fresh produce to consumers in Tokyo, aiming to increase fans of agricultural products from Yamanashi Prefecture.

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Tomomitsu Yuki was born in 1168 as a child of Masamitsu Oyama, who was based in Oyama-so in Shimotsuke Province. His mother was Samukawani (1137-1228: a woman in the late Heian period and early Kamakura period. Daughter of Munetsuna Hatta, older sister of Tomoie Hatta. Second wife of Masamitsu Oyama, a local ruling family in Shimotsuke Province). On October 2, 1180, Yoritomo celebrated his coming-of-age ceremony as Eboshi-Oya (temporarily assumed parents) at Sumida inn, Musashi Province, and was named Oyama Shichiro Munetomo (later changed his name to Asako). On April 7, 1181, he was added to Yoritomo's eleven guards. On February 28, 1183, he was appointed as Jito of Yuki County, Shimousa Province as a reward for quelling Yoshihiro Shida's rebellion (the Battle of Nogimiya). In the conquest of Oshu in 1189, he acquired Mutsu Shirakawa-so. On October 25, 1199, after the death of Yoritomo, he said, "A loyal retainer will not serve two lords...,'' and he was in a predicament because of Kagetoki KAJIWARA's slander, but he consulted with Yoshimura MIURA. Kagetoki loses his position. In 1221, during the Jokyu Disturbance, he joined Nobumitsu Takeda, Nagakiyo Ogasawara, and Tomonaga Koyama as commanders of the Tosando Road(Starting from the capital, it goes through Omi Province, Mino Province, Shinano Province, Kozuke Province, and finally to Shimotsuke Province). In May 1235 he was added to the council, but resigned on June 3rd of the same year. He died on February 24, 1254 (87 years old).

Shomyoji Temple of the Hongwanji School of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism: After the founder of the Yuki family, Asako, entered the Buddhist monastery and built his own Buddhist temple, it became Tomomitsu's temple with one's family grave as Shinran's disciple Shinbutsu as the foundation. The temple gate is the Nijo gate that was inherited from the Nijo family in Kyoto when the priest Shaki Shinkaku was invited. Tomomitsu devoted himself to Shinran Shonin (1173-1262: cherishing the joy of being born with people and living together), who had built a thatched hut in Hitachi Province for missionary work in the Kanto region from around 1214. Nenbutsu-do was built. In 1225, Nenbutsu-do Hall was moved to Yuki Hongo Nishinomiya and built by inviting Shinbutsu. The name of the temple is said to have been taken from Tomomitsu's legal name, "Shomyojiden Nichiamidabutsu''. Shinbutsu is one of Shinran's 'Twenty-Four Kanto Senpai', and Shomyo-ji Temple is one of the 'Twenty-Four Senpai Temples'. Moved to the current location during the Genroku era (1688-1704). Shinbutsu(March 17, 1209 - April 13, 1258 was a Jodo Shinshu monk in the middle of the Kamakura period. He is Senshuji head temple Senshuji II and Bukkoji II. He is Shinran's direct younger brother, the second of the 24 seniors. He was an illegitimate son of the Makabe Shiio clan, and his secular name was Shiio Yasaburo Harutoki. Around 1224, he studied under Shinran at Inada Souan (currently Sainenji Temple in Inada, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture) and was taught by Shinran, and in 1225, he shaved his head.)is the name of TAIRA no Harutoki, the lord of Makabe Castle, who descended from TAIRA no Kunika, a local ruling family of Hitachi, after becoming a priest. In the temple, there are tombs of Tomomitsu to the fourth generation of the Yuki family, and Priest Genshin's Ojoyoshu (written in 6 months from 984). The vision of the world after death introduced by. At the beginning of the collection, which is also the title of Chapter 2, these two chapters describe in detail the states of Hell' and Paradise, which are the themes of this exhibition. , Shinran's handwriting is designated as an Ibaraki Prefectural Cultural Property.


【Product name】
Eggplant
【Type】
Solanum melongena
【Product Area】
Egawa Omachi, Yuki City, Ibaraki Prefecture(JA Kita Tsukuba)
【Origin of name】
It is said to have originated in the Tohoku region of the Republic of India, and is said to have been introduced from China before the 8th century. Since the Heian period, it has been cultivated as ‘Nasubi’ for over 1200 years. The etymology is "To grow up" because the number of fruits increases, and "Summer fruit" that can be harvested in the summer.
【Major features】
Egawa Omachi Nishinotani Shrine: A regional shrine built during the Bunsei era (1818-1831). It is a shrine that enshrines a living person as a god, which is rare in Japan. It was founded in 1602 by the Hineno clan, who was a foreigner daimyo, and several Fudai daimyo clans took over after 1634. In 1712, the Torii clan entered the territory as a daimyo with 30,000 koku of rice, and the Abolition of It continued until the han system.), "Kimio Tani (1777-1867)'' was made into a living god. Even today, it is believed to be the deity of family safety and community protection. Tani Shrine, Ibaraki Prefecture (Omachi Shinden, Yuki City, Ibaraki Prefecture) was founded in 1828 by Tani Kimio-no-Mikoto: Bunsei 11 (1828). During the Kansei era, the land in the Yamakawa territory at that time was rough and the customs were bad, and it seems that no one was serious about farming. Masutomo Tani, a vassal of the domain who was appointed by the lord of the domain, Mr. Torii, administered good government, and Kimio Tani, his son, opened a irrigation moat, invited people from near and far to give them fields, and transformed villages that were barren into wealthy villages. rice field. After that, he was enshrined in the shrine as a guardian deity during his lifetime so that he would not forget the blessing of Kimio Tani, who returned to Mibu Castle by order of the clan. Omachi Shinden (Egawa Omachi, Yuki City): Located west of Oki Village and Shinjuku Village. The Yoshida irrigation canal flows south through the eastern part. The village consists of Egawa Omachi and Omachi Shinden. The August 1321 Sadashige Yamakawa Donation Letter (Kanazawa book collection
Documents: 4,149 items managed by the Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa book collection) were published in 2016 together with the Shomyoji Shogyo (16,692 items). Designated as a National Treasure, this collection of historical materials owned by Shomyoji Temple (Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City) was organized and deciphered at the Prefectural Kanazawa book collection in 1930. It has been proven to be a valuable collection of documents that shed light on economics, culture, etc. Today, the National Treasure Kanazawa book collection Documents, which have become the basic historical materials for research on the medieval history of Japan, were greatly influenced by the Mongol Empire 13. It seems that it is also noted as a document that conveys the situation in East Asia from the latter half of the 14th century to the beginning of the 14th century. (Omitted) There is a place that is said to be the former site of Katori Shrine. Until 1601, it was the domain of the Yamakawa clan, after which it was temporarily under shogunate control, but from 1615 to 1635 it was the domain of the Yamakawa clan (Mizuno clan), and then it became the shogunate control again, until 1664. A survey was conducted in the year. At that time, the land surveying Omizucho of Shintamura, Yamakawa territory Omachi, Yuki District, Shimousa Province (a baptism ledger, derived from the fact that during the latent period of Christianity, baptism was called "Omizu" and the person who gave the baptism was called "Omizu person") has been handed down. The JA Kita-Tsukuba Pear Sorting Plant will be newly established in 2022, and an internal quality inspection device (optical sensor) that can measure sugar content, fruit, browning, etc. will be newly introduced. The pears are sorted and boxed in the sorting room, and the pears are shipped under strict quality control. Although it is one of the best red pear production areas in the prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture boasts the third largest production of pears in Japan. Chikusei City, which is under the jurisdiction of JA Kita Tsukuba, is one of the oldest pear-producing areas in Japan, and it is said that Shichirobe Nishimura opened a pear orchard (pears from Sekijo, Makabe County (now Chikusei City) are one of the oldest pear-producing areas in Japan). It has a history of pear cultivation since 1857. Various varieties of red pears are cultivated, from wase varieties to late maturing varieties, taking advantage of the climate, which has a large temperature difference between day and night, abundant water, and fertile soil belonging to the Kanto loam layer. At the newly established JA Kita-Tsukuba Pear Sorting Plant, the JA Kita-Tsukuba Pear Sorting Plant Subcommittee was established to cultivate and ship pears under a new system. There are 76 members in the subcommittee, and from July to October, seven varieties of Kosui pear, Hosui pear, Keisui pear, Akizuki pear, Niitaka pear, Nikkori pear, and Kanta pear will be cultivated while relaying. In addition, the JA Kita Tsukuba Pear Sorting Plant, which sorts pears produced by the subcommittee, was newly established and has been in operation since July. In the fruit sorting room, a sorting room is installed to prevent contamination from outside dust and foreign matter such as dust, and fruit sorting and boxing are performed in a clean environment. An internal quality inspection device was introduced for sorting, making it possible to measure even the internal quality that is difficult to determine from the outside. In addition, only pears that meet shipping standards unified by the prefecture and subcommittee are brought in by producers. In order to reduce the burden on the staff who lift thousands of heavy containers of pears a day and improve work efficiency, a hand crane is used to place the pears on rails, and sorting begins indoors. The staff visually checks each one for scratches and abrasions that cannot be detected by machines. Only those that pass the visual inspection pass through the internal quality inspection device and the fruit sorting machine to determine the grade. The internal quality inspection device instantly measures the sugar content, fruit and browning, etc., and the fruit sorting machine measures the size and shape instantly. The sorted pears are sorted into rank-based lanes, and the staff carefully packs them into boxes by hand. After being automatically packed by a packing machine, it is shipped to the Keihin market and lined up at mass retailers nationwide. It takes less than 5 minutes for a series of work from sorting to packing. From 2022, it will be a cardboard box with a new design and will be labeled as "JA Kita Tsukuba Pear Sorting Plant". I've heard that they ship about 4,500 boxes a day at peak times. Chikusei City and Sakuragawa City, which are under the jurisdiction of JA, are one of the leading production areas in Japan. In an average year, planting work begins in late November, and fruit setting is progressing favorably due to the amount of sunshine. In addition, due to the difference in temperature between daytime and nighttime, which is considered to be favorable conditions for growth, the sugar content is high and crispness is sufficient, resulting in a good quality small ball watermelon. The Kodama watermelons that were shipped were harvested by Toshiyuki Nagura (Chairman of the same section) and Kiichiro Nishimura of the JA Kodama Watermelon Section, and they are especially wonderful. The subcommittee has 147 producers in both cities growing about 60 hectares. It is mainly grown in a greenhouse that does not use heating in winter, and mainly ships the variety "Sweet Kids", which is characterized by a high sugar content and a crispness similar to large ball watermelons. Strict grading standards are established, and before shipping, JA staff conduct trial divisions, and only watermelons that meet the conditions such as sugar content, taste, shape, etc. are sold mainly in the Keihin market under the brand name of "Beni no Yuwaku". The watermelon, which is thoroughly sorted and sorted, is highly evaluated by the market and consumers. Every year, during the Kodama watermelon season, many shoppers from inside and outside the prefecture visit JA's farmer's market in search of small ball watermelons. "Small ball watermelon" is smaller than a large ball watermelon, but has a strong sweetness and crispness. It's about the size of a handball and fits right in your home refrigerator. It is a different variety from the large ball because the fruit is packed to the edge of the skin. Within the prefecture, Chikusei City and Sakuragawa City, both of which are under JA Kita-Tsukuba jurisdiction, are the leading production areas in Japan. Shipments begin in March, and producers are busy heading into the peak season in June. According to JA Kita Tsukuba, 147 producers in the two cities will plant about 60 hectares in 2020. Cultivation was done in an agricultural greenhouse, where the temperature was controlled every day. JA Kita Tsukuba Kyowa Vegetable Collection and Shipping Center and Akeno Vegetable Collection and Shipping Center in Chikusei City have begun shipping small ball watermelons. The city of Chikusei and the city of Sakuragawa, both of which are under the jurisdiction of the JA, are among the leading production areas in Japan. In 2022, planting work began in late November, and although there were some difficulties in cultivation management due to the effects of low temperatures and dryness, maturity was good due to the amount of sunlight. Due to the difference in temperature between daytime and nighttime, which is considered to be favorable conditions for growth, the sugar content is high and crispness is sufficient, resulting in a high-quality Kodama watermelon. The shipped small ball watermelons were harvested by Mr. Koichi Iizumi of JA Kita Tsukuba small ball Watermelon Group. Together, the three of us shipped 296 cases (8 kg per case) to the Keihin market in one day. In the same group, 142 producers in both cities cultivate about 61 hectares. Greenhouse cultivation without heating in winter is the mainstream, and we mainly ship the variety "Sweet Kids Watermelon", which is characterized by high sugar content and crispness similar to large ball watermelons. Before shipment, JA staff will test and divide only the watermelons that meet the conditions such as sugar content, taste, shape, etc. "Beni's Temptation (J-PlatPat, (111) registration number: No. 4524579 (151) Registration date: November 22, 2001 (450) Publication date: December 25, 2001 (441) Publication date: March 8, 2001 (210) Application number: Commercial application 2001-11786 (220) Date: February 14, 2001. Date of first application: February 14, 2001 Renewal application date: July 14, 2021. (156) Renewal registration date: July 26, 2021 (180) Duration Expiration date: November 22, 2031. Trademark (for search): Kurenai no Yuwaku (541) Standard character trademark: Kurenai no Yuwaku (561) Pronounciation (reference information): Beni no Yuwaku, Kurenai no Yuwaku (732) Rightsholder, Name: Kita Tsukuba Agricultural Cooperative Address: Shimodate City, Ibaraki Prefecture) is sold mainly in the Keihin market. In fiscal 2022, we expect to ship about 370,000 tons and aim for sales of 1.1 billion yen. Shipments peak in early June and continue until mid-July. Around the age of 25, Mr. Iizumi took over the cultivation that his parents had started, using 28 plastic greenhouses (approximately 70 ares) to produce the cultivar Sweet Kids Watermelon. Seedlings were planted in early December 2022 and pollinated by hand from mid-January. If the temperature difference between day and night is large, the sugar content increases. It was cold this year, but there was a lot of sunshine, and it seems that the result is good. According to JA Kita-Tsukuba, shipments will begin in both cities on the 2nd and will reach its peak in June. The retail price is about 6,000 yen per box for 5 to 6 pieces (8 kg). Last year, 143 producers in both cities cultivated a total of about 60 hectares, sold about 370,000 boxes, and total sales reached about 1.04 billion yen. Small ball watermelon is characterized by a high sugar content of 12-13% and a thin skin, and the texture is crunchy and pleasant. Because it is the size of a handball, it is easy to put the whole thing in the refrigerator. The peak shipping season is from late April to June. Ibaraki is one of the leading producers of Kodama watermelons in Japan. A stone monument standing on the JA site says that trial production began in 1957. It was an area where large ball watermelon cultivation was popular, but as a result of seeking crops with a higher unit price in greenhouse cultivation, we ended up with small ball watermelons. By the way, it seems that JA staff say that "Kodama'' is not "small ball'', but is associated with the Shinkansen "Kodama'', which was about to start commercial operation at the time. According to Sweet Kids Watermelon (Hagihara Farm Co., Ltd.), the characteristics are a little strong, but it is excellent in fruiting because female flowers grow well and pollen is well produced even in low temperatures. It has a particularly good taste and a crunchy texture similar to that of a large ball. The flesh is firm with high sugar content, and the flesh is bright red. The pericarp is thin at around 2 mm, but it is hard and has few physiological cracks during cultivation, and can withstand transportation. It seems that the vine keeps after the second fruit, and it has good fruit setting and high yield. Cucumber cultivation at JA Kita Tsukuba began in the mid-1955s. At that time, in order to maintain the soil temperature in a simple steel-frame greenhouse, a stepping floor was made mainly of rice straw and rice bran, and it seems that plants were planted where heat was generated. After that, from around 1968, warmed cultivation and grafting cultivation in greenhouses were introduced, and it seems that the area was expanded by improving cultivation techniques. Currently, we are shipping all year round mainly for forcing cultivation and restraint cultivation, but we hear that the most shipments are from March to May. On the cultivation side, with the aim of creating healthy soil, organic matter such as compost is added, and soil diagnosis is carried out on all fields before planting. It seems that there is In terms of cultivation management, we have introduced a hydroponic cultivation system. This system does not require special soil or facilities, and automatically performs irrigation and fertilization work, enabling thorough management and reducing the amount of fertilizer used compared to conventional soil cultivation methods. In addition, daily management work is reduced, and there is no need to add fertilizers or soil conditioners when planting, so it seems that labor is reduced. In addition, since the crops absorb water and fertilizer efficiently, they are less likely to be stressed, which can be expected to increase yields and improve quality for producers. In terms of pest control, measures are taken to prevent the invasion of pests from outside the greenhouse, and natural enemy materials such as Amblyseius swirskii are released to reduce the number of times pesticides are used so as not to increase the density of pests. Apparently. In addition, all producers have been certified as environmentally friendly farmers by Ibaraki Prefecture, and it seems that they are working on environmentally friendly agriculture for the eternity of the future. According to history, it is said that Fujiwara no HIDESATO built Isa Castle in 938-947 due to the turbulence of Taira no MASAKADO. In the Middle Ages, the clan Isa dominated the area around Chikusei City. In the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Mr. Isa, who was on the Southern Court side, was attacked by the Northern Court side, and there is a legend that he escaped to Oshu when the main castles, Daiho Castle and Seki Castle, fell. From 1478, Katsuuji MIZUNOYA((The year of birth is unknown, and it is said to be the son of Tokiuji Isenokami MIZUNOYA. During the Eikyo turbulence that occurred in 1437, he was given to the Kanto Koga kubo Mochiuji ASHIKAGA together with his master, Mr. Yuki, and was defeated by the Shogunate army. Protected him until the end and killed him at Yuki Castle.)became the lord of the Shimodate and built the Shimodate Castle. Incorporating the idea of Feng Shui into the castle town, Dewasanzan (Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture) has five key points, including the demon gate, wind gate, sick gate, and Tenmon. Haguro Daigongen(It is watched as a god of Shinto and Buddhism based on the mountain worship and Shugendo of Mt. Haguro in Dewa Province. Based on the theory of Honji Suijaku, the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva was regarded as the Honji Suijaku god who appeared in the form of "Right" as the Honji Buddha.)was solicited and made a spiritual cornerstone. Mr. MIZUNOYA was working hard as a vassal of Mr. Yuki, but became independent, survived the Warring States period while being a small lord, and was relieved of 31,000 koku of rice (later about 50,000 koku) under the HIDEYOSHI administration and established the Shimodate domain. After that, Kiyokata UESUGI in the Kanto region searched for Tokiuji-Ko's orphan in order to revive Mizunoya, and it is said that Katsuuji was found. He was given 12 Naganuma hometown and 33 Isa hometown for his efforts to revive the Yuki clan as a senior vassal. In 1478, he founded Yakushido, and in 1481, he invited Buddhist priest “良室榮欣” (priest of Yuki Jokokuji V). The temple name was changed to "Jorinji(曹洞宗; 岡芹町)" after the opening of the mountain and Katsuuji(定林寺殿玉叟了圓大居士). In 1481, it was protected as a successive Bodhisattva temple, and the Mizunoya family donated 150 koku of the temple territory and built Dou. The bronze bell donated by KATSUTOSHI MIZUNOYA in 1567 (Muromachi period work, 4 cases of 4 steps of milk, total height 89 cm, diameter 49 cm) remains and was designated as an important cultural property designated by Ibaraki Prefecture in 1963. Many Dou, temple treasures, and records were destroyed by fire in 1880, but they were later rebuilt.)In the same year, the Haguro Daigongen of Dewasanzan (Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture) was solicited to establish the Kamihaguro Shrine and the Shimohaguro Shrine. When MIZUNOYA Family transferred to Bichu Nariwa in 1639, it seems that the feudal lord changed to Matsudaira, Masuyama, Inoue, and Kuroda in a relatively short period of time. When Fusashige ISHIKAWA became the feudal lord with 20,000 koku of rice in 1732, the Ishikawa family celebrated the Meiji Restoration for nine consecutive generations. In addition, Shimodate, Chikusei City, which is a castle, has been economically developed as a post town on the Yuki Highway, where many supplies have been brought in and it has become a collection place for “cotton,” which is a special product. Shimodate City, 旧真壁郡; Sekijo Town, Akeno Town, and Kyowa Town merged to form March 28, 2005. It is located in the western part of the prefecture, about 70 km north of Tokyo, about 15 km east-west, about 20 km north-south, and has an area of 205.3 km2. Adjacent to Shimotsuma City and Tsukuba City, which includes Japan's leading science and technology center city “Tsukuba”, to the east is Sakuragawa City, to the west is Yuki City, Yachiyo Town and Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, and to the north is Moka, Tochigi Prefecture. Adjacent to the city. The terrain is generally flat, and the Kinugawa and Kokaigawa rivers flow from north to south, forming a fertile countryside. The altitude is about 20 m to 60 m, and in the north there is a hilly area that connects to a part of the Abukuma mountain range, and the altitude is about 200 m. The climate is Pacific, mild and refreshing throughout the four seasons. As for the road system, National Road No. 50 is developed in the east-west direction and National Road No. 294 is developed in the north-south direction, and the intersection of these two lines becomes the center of the city. Furthermore, prefectural roads will be radiated from here to Ishioka City, Tsukuba City, and Koga City. The JR Mito Line runs from east to west, and the Moka Railway Moka Line runs from Shimodate Station to Toride in the south and Motegi(Not Motogi, Itako City, but different reading)in the north. 下館祇園まつり : One of the best summer festivals in Ibaraki prefecture, which is held over four days around Haguro Shrine and Shimodate Station. In addition to the 120-year-old Meiji portable shrine, the female portable shrine of the Aiden god, Tamayorihime, the Heisei portable shrine, which boasts the heaviest weight in Japan as a portable shrine carried every year, more than 30 children's portable shrines will be handed over. In the early morning of the final day, the magnificent sight of “Kawatogyo ; When the movement of the divine spirit itself is especially valued as a manifestation form of the divine power; 神幸祭” carrying the Meiji portable shrine into the river is brilliant. 母子島遊水地 : Many photo enthusiasts and fans gather at “Diamond Tsukuba,” where the sun rises from the summit of Tsukuba, which is seen twice a year. It has become a hot topic as a popular spot that has been selected as the “Mt. Tsukuba Best Viewpoint”. あけのひまわりフェスティバル : It is famous as an event held in the Akeno area from late August to early September. Mainly on the “Tohoku Yae Sunflower”, which is covered with petals up to the seeds, a field of 1 million sunflowers over 4ha spreads out. 県指定文化財 : 建造物 : 羽黒神社本殿(附棟札1枚), 甲地内, 平成14年1月25日, 建造物 : 上羽黒神社本殿及び拝殿, 岡芹地内, 平成14年1月25日, 絵画 : 絹本著色八景の図, 中舘地内, 昭和37年10月24日, 絵画 : 絵馬(羽黒神社), 甲地内, 昭和38年8月23日, 絵画 : 絵馬(上羽黒神社), 岡芹地内, 昭和39年7月31日, 絵画 : 来迎の弥陀, 森添島地内, 昭和45年9月28日, 絵画 : 絹本著色両界曼荼羅図, 桑山地内, 昭和57年3月4日, 絵画 : 絹本著色毘沙門天像, 黒子地内, 平成28年1月21日, 絵画 : 絹本著色日吉山王本地仏曼荼羅図, 黒子地内, 平成29年1月26日, 彫刻 : 木造愛宕明神立像, 甲地内, 昭和38年8月23日, 彫刻 : 木造阿弥陀如来坐像 : 下星谷地内, 昭和57年3月4日, 彫刻 : 木造狛犬, 甲地内, 平成16年11月25日, 彫刻 : 銅造誕生釈迦仏立像, 小栗地内, 平成19年11月16日, 工芸品 : 螺鈿硯箱, 中舘地内, 昭和37年10月24日, 工芸品 : 銅鐘, 岡芹地内, 昭和38年8月23日, 工芸品 : 板碑, 岡芹地内, 昭和39年7月31日, 工芸品 : 大袖鎧, 丙地内, 昭和39年7月31日, 工芸品 : 石造五輪塔, 村田地内 : 昭和41年3月7日, 考古資料 : 板碑, 辻地内, 昭和50年6月25日, 無形民俗 : 小栗内外大神宮太々神楽, 小栗地内, 昭和41年3月7日, 史跡 : 船玉古墳, 船玉地内, 昭和8年7月4日, 史跡 : 伊佐城跡, 中舘地内, 昭和10年11月26日, 史跡 :久下田城跡, 樋口地内, 昭和15年9月4日, 史跡 : 板谷波山生家, 甲地内, 昭和40年5月21日.市指定文化財 : 建造物 : 観音寺本堂, 中舘地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 建造物 : 薬師堂本堂, 甲地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 建造物 : 雷神社(本殿 / 幣殿 / 拝殿)樋口地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 建造物 : 五所神社本殿, 五所宮地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 建造物 : 観音院本堂, 森添島地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 建造物 : 春日神社本殿, 嘉家佐和地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 建造物 : 田中稲荷神社本殿, 甲地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 建造物 : 不動堂, 岡芹地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 建造物 : 八幡神社本殿, 甲地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 建造物 : 小栗孫次郎平満重公と家臣の供養塔, 井出蛯沢地内, 昭和54年3月1日, 建造物 : 宝篋印塔, 蓬田地内, 昭和54年3月1日, 建造物 : 桑山神社本殿, 桑山地内, 昭和55年3月28日, 建造物 : 八幡神社本殿, 八幡地内 : 昭和55年3月28日, 建造物 : 東睿山千妙寺総本堂, 黒子地内, 昭和55年10月20日, 建造物 : 虚空蔵堂, 大谷地内, 昭和56年1月1日, 建造物 : 二所神社本殿, 成田地内, 昭和56年1月1日, 建造物 : 徳聖寺山門, 小栗地内, 昭和60年5月17日, 建造物 : 羽黒神社旧拝殿, 甲地内, 昭和61年6月26日, 建造物 : 最勝寺薬師堂(附棟札1枚), 下平塚地内, 平成14年3月20日, 建造物 : 宮山観音堂, 宮山地内, 平成14年11月15日, 建造物 : 五所神社石造鳥居, 五所宮地内, 平成29年11月17日, 絵画 : 漁夫図, 昭和51年6月28日, 絵画 : 寿三幅図, 昭和51年6月28日, 絵画 : 追羽子図, 昭和51年6月28日, 絵画 : 陶淵明山水図, 昭和51年6月28日, 絵画 : 東坡乗驢之図, 昭和51年6月28日, 絵画 : 文徴明八勝図模写, 昭和51年6月28日, 絵画, 大機院殿筆画, 中舘地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 絵画 : 水谷夫人妙西大姉画像, 乙地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 絵画 : 孝養太子四臣連座図, 宮後地内, 昭和57年2月25日, 絵画 : 絹本著色刀八毘沙門天星宿像, 黒子地内, 昭和59年3月19日, 絵画 : 絹本著色馬形護法童子像, 黒子地内, 昭和59年3月19日, 絵画 : 絹本著色護法童子像, 黒子地内, 昭和59年3月19日, 絵画 : 顕如上人御影, 宮後地内, 平成2年6月27日, 絵画 : 紙本著色仏涅槃図, 平成13年3月16日, 絵画 : 絹本著色釈迦三尊十六善神図, 平成15年2月26日, 彫刻 : 宮山観音堂本尊十一面観世音菩薩, 宮山地内, 昭和51年4月1日, 彫刻 : 月海山観喜院(廃寺)石仏, 岡芹地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 彫刻 : 木造阿弥陀如来坐像, 中舘地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 彫刻 : 青銅聖観世音菩薩立像, 甲地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 彫刻 : 木造薬師如来立像, 横塚地内, 昭和54年3月1日, 彫刻 : 聖観世音菩薩立像, 小栗地内, 昭和54年3月1日, 彫刻 : 木戸幸福寺仏像, 木戸地内, 昭和54年4月1日, 彫刻 : 銅造観世音菩薩立像, 昭和55年3月28日, 彫刻 : 木造阿弥陀如来坐像, 黒子地内, 昭和59年3月19日, 彫刻 : 木造薬師如来坐像, 小栗地内, 昭和60年5月17日, 彫刻 : 木造鬼子母神立像, 知行地内, 平成元年11月1日, 彫刻 : 木造十一面観音立像, 五所宮地内, 平成3年3月28日, 彫刻 : 木造天部形立像, 五所宮地内, 平成3年3月28日, 彫刻 : 木造薬師如来坐像, 下平塚地内, 平成14年3月20日, 彫刻 : 木造不動明王及び二童子立像, 岡芹地内, 平成15年8月21日, 彫刻 : 木造阿弥陀如来坐像, 関本上地内, 平成17年3月15日, 彫刻 : 木造不動明王立像, 関本下地内, 平成17年3月15日, 彫刻 : 木造聖観音立像, 小栗地内, 平成23年8月18日, 彫刻 : 木造十一面観音立像, 小栗地内, 平成23年8月18日, 工芸品 : 二峯庵額, 昭和51年6月28日, 工芸品 : 本小札紺糸縅胴丸, 昭和51年6月28日, 工芸品 : 陣羽織, 昭和51年6月28日, 工芸品 : 陣笠, 昭和51年6月28日, 工芸品 : 下館藩主石川家拝領打刀拵, 昭和52年3月24日, 工芸品 : 銀製定紋入手鏡, 甲地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 工芸品 : 銅五鈷杵, 黒子地内, 昭和58年4月15日, 工芸品 : 銅五鈷鈴, 黒子地内, 昭和58年4月15日, 工芸品 : 茅屋山水蒔絵硯箱, 黒子地内, 昭和59年3月19日, 工芸品 : 月海山観喜院医王寺(廃寺)不動堂厨子, 岡芹地内, 平成15年8月21日, 書跡 : 宇都宮歳旦帖, 昭和51年6月28日, 書跡 : 伊達左近中将吉村公筆軸一対, 中舘地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 書跡 : 吉村公筆和歌, 中舘地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 考古資料 : 鯨の化石, 明野公民館, 昭和51年4月1日, 考古資料 : 板碑, 小栗地内, 昭和58年4月22日, 考古資料 : 板碑, 関本中地内, 平成元年5月25日, 考古資料 : 五輪塔, 関本中地内, 平成元年5月25日, 考古資料 : 注口土器, 平成7年2月23日, 考古資料 : 高坏型土器, 野殿地内, 平成7年2月23日, 歴史資料 : 安倍晴明伝記版木 / 八幡稲荷権化帳伝記版木, 平成12年3月24日, 歴史資料 : “高札台, 関本分中地内, 平成14年2月25日”, 有形民俗 : 結縁交名帳(附阿弥陀如来1躯), 樋口地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 有形民俗 : 千人仏, 関舘地内, 昭和53年4月1日, 有形民俗 : 具足一揃, 昭和53年1月25日, 有形民俗 : 関流算額絵馬, 八幡地内, 昭和54年3月1日, 有形民俗 : 関流算額絵馬, 桑山地内, 昭和54年3月1日, 有形民俗 : 二宮尊徳仕法の水車と枡, 花田地内, 昭和54年10月1日, 無形民俗 : “太太神楽, 関本上地内”, 昭和50年4月24日, 無形民俗 : 常盤連(ひょっとこ), 松原地内, 昭和51年4月1日, 無形民俗 : 雷神社の湯立祭, 樋口地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 無形民俗 : 辻集落火渉, 辻地内, 昭和59年3月19日, 史跡 : 伊達行朝廟, 中舘地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 史跡 : 葦間山古墳, 徳持地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 史跡 : 加波山事件志士の墓, 乙地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 史跡 : 女方遺跡, 女方地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 史跡 : 女方古墳群(神明塚), 女方地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 史跡 : 下江連十二天遺跡, 下江連地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 史跡 : “水谷家歴代の墓”, 岡芹地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 史跡 : 下館城跡, 甲地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 史跡 : 野殿古墳, 野殿地内, 昭和51年6月28日, 史跡 : 藤原高房供養塔(等覚院供養塔), 泉地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 史跡 : 西方古墳, 西方地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 史跡 : 西方新畑古墳, 西方地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 史跡 : 薬師古墳, 甲地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 史跡 : 下館藩主石川総管の墓, 中舘地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 史跡 : 富士東古墳(浅間山), 中舘地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 史跡 : 富士東古墳(寺うしろ山), 中舘地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 史跡 : 佐藤英信の墓, 岡芹地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 史跡 : 台畑古墳, 村田地内, 昭和60年12月24日, 史跡 : 飯田軍蔵の墓所, 木戸地内, 平成12年7月25日, 天然記念物 : 観音寺 大欅, 中舘地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 天然記念物 : 薬師堂 大欅, 甲地内, 昭和52年3月24日, 天然記念物 : 関本神社の欅, 関本上地内, 昭和54年10月1日, 天然記念物 : 月海山観喜院医王寺(廃寺), 藪椿, 岡芹地内, 平成5年10月21日, 天然記念物 : 二所神社大榊, 成田地内, 平成5年10月21日, 天然記念物 : 八幡台大榎, 一本松地内, 平成11年3月24日, 天然記念物 : 市野辺大柳, 市野辺地内, 平成11年3月24日. Tsukubano, which is blessed with vast plains and water, is a treasure trove of fresh taste, where the blessings of the earth and the warmth of human hands come to fruition. As one of the best rice fields in the Kanto region, the vast plains at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba and several first-class rivers flow through the city. In addition, it is blessed with abundant land and water, and is famous as one of the leading rice fields in the prefecture. Its production and shipment are among the highest in the prefecture, and it is cultivated mainly in Koshihikari rice. In addition, rice crackers using rice, brewed products, miso, soy sauce, etc. have been handed down to the present day, following the old-fashioned manufacturing method. Due to the recent natural orientation, it has become popular and has taken root in the streets. In addition, there are many long-established confectioneries loved by literati in the Shimodate district, which prospered as the center of commerce and culture in the area. The city is also widely known as a large production area for red pears, which boasts one of the largest acreages in Japan. Due to pesticide-reduced cultivation, strict fruit selection, and traditional cultivation techniques, its beauty is outstandingly designated as a brand production area in the prefecture. The main varieties are the popular varieties of “Kosui Pear” and “Hosui Pear” and the large “Niitaka Pear”, which are in season from summer to autumn. Recently, it is also focusing on the production of “Akizuki Pear” and “Keisui Pear; Ibaraki's first original variety produced by the prefecture over 17 years. It is a hybrid of Shinsetsu and Chikusui pear, and has a sugar content of about 13 degrees, a strong sweetness, and a moderately refreshing acidity”. Ibaraki Prefecture has a history of pear cultivation since the Edo period and is one of the oldest pear producing areas in Japan. July 4th is “Nashi Pear Day”, pears in Ibaraki Prefecture start in July. Pear production is the second largest in Japan. The climate with a large temperature difference between day and night, abundant water, and blessed soil are suitable for pear cultivation. In the prefecture, it is produced mainly in Chikusei City, Shimotsuma City, Kasumigaura City, Ishioka City, and Yachiyo Town. The climate with a large temperature difference between day and night, abundant water, and blessed soil are suitable for pear cultivation. In the prefecture, it is produced mainly in Chikusei City, Shimotsuma City, Kasumigaura City, Ishioka City, and Yachiyo Town. From the beginning of July, starting with house pear (Kosui), which grows pears in a house that is rare in Japan, we will start with delicious pears while changing varieties such as “Shimotsuma Kanjuku pear”, Keisui Pear, Hosui Pear, Akizuki Pear, Niitaka Pear, and smile. You can enjoy it until around the time. Greenhouse-grown pears (Kosui) will be distributed from July, and the open field will be from early August to late August. A variety that marks the start of the pear season, with a light texture and plenty of juice. Since it has less acidity, it has a stronger sweetness. The crispy and refreshing texture seems to heal your mind. Shimotsuma Kanjuku Pear is from mid-August to late August. It is a rare ripe pear that is matured for 10 days or more than a normal pear and is harvested after determining when it is ready to eat. Keisui Pear is from early September to late September. It is an original brand of Ibaraki, and because it is large, has a high sugar content, and has low acidity, you can feel a deep sweetness when you eat it. Hosui is from late August to late September. The flesh is soft, the juice is plentiful, the acidity is moderate, and the refreshing flavor that is not only sweet is felt, which is exciting. Akizuki Pear is from early September to late September. A variety of three pears, Hosui, Niitaka, and Kosui, whose flesh is dense and sweet, with a refreshing and juicy texture. Niitaka Pear is from late September to mid-October. Also known as the King of Pears, the larger ones weigh more than 1 kg. It has low acidity, is fresh, has a rich flavor, lasts a long time, and can be enjoyed for a long time. Smiles are from mid-October to late October. It is a variety that is a combination of Niitaka and Hosui. It is large and has plenty of juice, has a high sugar content, lasts for a long time, and is full of smiles. Chikusei City forms the largest pear producing area in the prefecture. The history of pear cultivation in the area is old, and cultivation began in 1857 in the former Sekijo Town and in 1860 in the former Shimodate City. Former Shimodate City was designated as a fruit and vegetable brand production area in the prefecture in 1985, and Sekijo Town was designated in 1991. In June 2022, Nippon Electrolytic Co., Ltd. (a manufacturer specializing in electrolytic copper foil, whose main business is the development, manufacture and sale of electrolytic copper foil for in-vehicle batteries and copper foil for circuit boards such as 5G, was founded in 1958. Since then, it has manufactured electrolytic copper foil for printed circuit boards and seems to have grown along with the development of the electronics industry. The company's electrolytic copper foil has excellent quality due to its unique electrolytic technology and surface treatment technology, and its performance is high. It has won high praise in the industry. For example, high-density mounting technology that realizes miniaturization and high performance of mobile devices such as smartphones, and for electric vehicles (EV), hybrid vehicles (HEV) and stationary vehicles. Lithium-ion secondary batteries that contribute to higher performance of electricity storage. These are supported by electrolytic copper foil that meets various needs. This is the copper layer of the copper-clad laminate that forms the conductor pattern of the printed circuit board. The thin copper sheet used in the circuit board, which is manufactured using the principle of "electroplating"), seems to double the sales of high-end products of electrolytic copper foil for circuits within a few years. Strengthen sales outside Japan by leveraging the customer base of Denkai America, a US subsidiary, with domestic surface treatment capacity. At the head office factory (Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture) of the production base, surface treatment equipment for high-end products will be strengthened. It plans to develop high-end markets such as the 5th generation communication standard (5G) and high-density wiring board (HDI) markets, which are growth fields, and raise profitability. On June 2, 2020, the JA Kita Tsukuba small ball watermelon subcommittee distributed 10 cases (about 50 cases) of the specialty small ball watermelon "Sweet Kids" to medical staff at the Sakuragawa Regional Medical Center in Takamori, Sakuragawa City. The JA Kita Tsukuba Yuki Horticulture Committee's Eggplant Department held a meeting to align the 2023 eggplant crops at the Egawa Multi-Purpose Assembly Facility in Yuki City. Thirty-four people, including producers, JA, government officials, and market managers, are participating in the effort to unify shipping standards for profitable sales. This year, planting work began in late March, and the trees have grown favorably under favorable weather conditions. Due to the thorough management of fertilization by producers, good quality and smooth shipment are expected. The head of the department called on the members, "From now on, the shipment volume will increase, and quality will become more important. Let's keep a close eye on it, and lead to profitable sales, aiming for an average unit price of 1,600 yen per gram." On June 28th, 2023, the JA Kita Tsukuba Child-rearing Support Center "Hadashikko" held a project play "Sweet and big! Blueberry picking" at Mrs. Nakamura's farm in Matsuda, Sakuragawa city. 30 children in 13 pairs of parents and children participated in the JA jurisdiction and experienced picking blueberries. When the children entered the field, they energetically searched for a blueberry tree with many fruits with their mother. It seems that they enjoyed the harvest while plucking the dark purple ripe fruits and stuffing them into their mouths with a smile, exclaiming, "It's sweet and delicious" and "I ate a lot." Parents who participated said with a smile, "I'm glad I was able to participate because it was a project I was looking forward to'' and "I got absorbed in picking with my child.'' The participants were also treated to blueberry milk by nursery teachers and JA staff, and Yoshiko of the farm gave them home-made blueberry jam. The event, which brings smiles to people's faces, shows the greatness of Japan's leading production areas.



It is dark purple and glossy, and the meat is soft, but the skin is firm and it has a long shelf life. Since it lasts for a long time after harvesting, it is also useful as a seller, and it has the advantage of being able to sell with confidence and deliver it to consumers. Those with a reddish purple part under the calyx have high freshness. Harvesting is done before the sun rises because the nutrients stored in the night are clogged. The reason is that if you harvest after the sun rises, the nutrition will return to the branches and the taste will be halved. Therefore, because it is vulnerable to wind and rain, the cultivation method has also been devised. The time-consuming V-shaped tailoring is done so that the sunlight is evenly exposed. I heard that there are gaps and it is easy to get sunlight, it is easy to maintain, and it is easy to harvest. There is no choice but to take measures such as preventing the wind from falling over. There are various stories in the process of the birth and utilization of eggplant. “Gourmet” is not only about tasting the ingredients, but also about exploring their background. It is a bridge that connects producers and consumers. Ingredients have the dual value of the creator and the plant.



The medium-length kurobee eggplant has a vivid navy blue and luster. The navy blue of eggplant is a color name that has been used since the Edo period to represent the strong navy blue color of eggplant. This pigment is a polyphenolic pigment called "nasunin (a type of natural pigment called anthocyanin that is abundantly contained in purple foods such as blueberries and purple cabbage)". It is a functional ingredient that is expected to have a preventive effect against lifestyle-related diseases as a strong antioxidant. I want you to grow up to the skin and eat it.


Atago-sama of Omachi: The date of establishment is unknown, but it became a village shrine in the Meiji period. The enshrined deity is Amutsuchi no Mikoto, and it seems that there are Katori Shrine and Inari Shrine as shrines within the precincts. He is a child of two gods, Izanagi and Izanami, who are Hino Kagutsuchi no Kami, Hino no Yaogami no Kami, Hinokabiko no Kami (Kojiki), Fire Spirit (Homusuhi), Itsuno Kakutsuchi (Nihonshoki), Fire God (Homusubi no Kami) ) (Hoshizume no Matsuri no Norito). The mother goddess, Izanami no Mikoto, died after giving birth to the fire god. The separation of the creator gods tells us that the acquisition of fire was an epoch-making event for human life.