In order to expand the acceptance of foreign workers under the new status of residence, the government announced in 2018 that it is considering “340,000 people in 5 years”. The overall picture was clarified in the “Japan Revitalization Strategy”: a bold monetary policy, flexible fiscal policy, and a growth strategy that stimulates private investment Structural reform to improve productivity by allowing the Abe administration to achieve the feat of achieving six straight victories in the national elections. The biggest political engine that led to the longest period in history. Looking at the economic measures for fiscal 2023, Japan was slower to recover from the corona disaster than Europe and the United States, but in 2022, both infectious diseases and economic activity will progress. However, the real GDP has not fully recovered to the average level of 2019. The real GDP growth rate is expected to continue a moderate recovery of +1% from the previous year. Exports are expected to recover due to the slowdown of overseas economies. Bankruptcies and wage increases are expected to weaken.

The key point is the key point or important point of something. A collection of lectures by the late management giant Kazuo Inamori comes to mind. In his later years, he talked a lot about Buddhism, which may be a little off-topic for people looking for the essentials of management. However, there are many hints here and there. He says that managers need a philosophy. It seems that you need a strong will to want to be like this. If you think it should be this way or have that kind of strength, it will break. To this end, he says that starting from an altruistic and humanly correct axis, rather than from a selfish axis, is a necessary condition for having a long-lasting and strong heart. Mr. Inamori founded Kyocera and KDDI and grew them into large companies worth over 1.5 trillion yen and 4.9 trillion yen, respectively. When he became chairman of bankrupt JAL, he led it to re-listing in just two years and eight months. His accomplishments don't stop there. In addition to serving as the president of Seiwa Coaching school, a study group for small and medium-sized business owners, he also founded the Kyoto Prize, an international award originating from Japan, and was instrumental in honoring people who have made great contributions to human society.

【Product name】
Yotei Kitakamui
【Type】
solanum tuberosum L.
【Producing area】
Kuromatsunai, Abuta District, Hokkaido, Rankoshi Town, Kutchan Town, Niseko Town, Makkari Village, Rusutsu Village, Kimobetsu Town, Kyogoku Town (JA Youtei, Hokuren Agricultural Cooperative Federation)
【Origin of name】
It is said that the “Kita” Hokkaido Coal Mine Railway in Hokkaido was named after the name of the mining area, Kamui, which was applied for in 1893.
【Major features】
The Yumepirika Rice Contest has been held since 2015. The production areas (regional gold medals) that have won the seven regional preliminaries in advance advance to the final judging panel, where the “best gold medal” is decided. The 2022 judging was very close as in previous years, but JA Youtei (Rankoshi area) was selected. The Yumepirika rice, which won the Grand Prize, is affixed with the “Supreme Gold Prize Yumepirika Sticker” and is available only in Hokkaido from early December. In addition, it seems that the Hokuren Agricultural Cooperative Federation EC site will also handle 5 kg bags. Yumepirika rice, which won the district gold prize, will be on general sale from February 2023. The “Hokkaido Rice New Brand Formation Council” will hold the “Yumepirika Contest 2022” in Sapporo on November 21st. “JA Youtei (Rankoshi district)” from Shiribeshi district won the highest gold award for Yumepirika rice produced in 2022. In the Shiribesu district, JA Yotei won the highest gold award for the first time in 2018, and it seems that it is the first time for a single cooperative to win the award for the second time. Shiribeshi is located in the western part of Hokkaido and consists of 20 municipalities. Although it is a name, the Taiho Code (instructed and compiled by Emperor Monmu and completed in 701. It means that a centralized state system centered on the emperor was completed) followed the province-district-neighbourhood administrative divisions (ritsuryo system: Local administrative organization after the Taika Reform. According to the Ritsuryo codes, the whole country was divided into more than 60 provinces, and the provinces were divided into counties, and the counties into village. A village was defined as 50 households, and a county consisted of 2 to 20 ri（1000 / 33 cm ≒ 30.3 cm, about 3.9 km）. The capital sends a provincial governor (under the ritsuryo system, any of a group of officials, esp. the director) to the country, and the county appoints a powerful local family as the district governor (under the ritsuryo system), and the village is there. He selected an influential person from the village and made him the head of the village.) and the end of the Boshin War（In January 1868 (Keio 4 / Meiji 1), starting with the “Battle of Toba-Fushimi”, the “former shogunate army” led by the 15th shogun “Yoshinobu Tokugawa（1837-1913: In 1866, he became the 15th shogun at the age of 29 after the death of the 14th shogun, Iemochi. Even though he became a shogun, he was active mainly in Kyoto instead of Edo and tried to cooperate with influential feudal lords. However, in the following year, 1867, he relinquished his government to the Imperial Court as conflicts with influential domains such as the Satsuma Domain spread and the weakening of the Edo Shogunate became apparent.）” and the Satsuma and Choshu domains. A series of wars fought by the “New Government Army”）. One of the regional divisions enacted soon after, the country’s name is derived from the sound of Shiribeshi, where Abe no Hirafu (575-664) established a county territory, and the Ainu language of the Shiribetsu River flowing through Shiribeshi Province. It is said that the name was given by taking a picture of “Siri Phet” (mountain / river) and transliterating it. The purpose of JA Youtei’s activities was the “International Year of the Potato 2008” (known in Japan as “2008 International Year of the Potato”), which was decided by the United Nations. The story of whether something can be done is brought up by the union president at the time. In addition, it has been decided that the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit will be held in July, and an international media center will be established in Rusutsu Village, which is under our jurisdiction. Therefore, 36 varieties of potatoes (for raw consumption, processing, and starch) are cultivated so that they will bloom in early July. The purpose was to improve the image as a production area, to raise interest in potatoes and understanding of agriculture. Kitakamui potato is Globodera rostochiensis (a pest that absorbs nutrients from the roots of potatoes in the soil and greatly reduces the yield. However, it is harmless to humans, but once it occurs in the field, it is completely destroyed. It is difficult to eradicate the disease in the wild, and even in home gardens, if it occurs, it may spread from the field, making it a life-or-death problem for potato farmers. In 1997, at the Hokuren Agricultural Research Institute, “Yellow Shark Potatoes” as mother and “Toya Potatoes” as father. It is a cultivar that was bred from crossbreeding and being tested for seedling individual selection the following year. Since 2004, under the system name “HP01”, it has been tested for the selection of imported potato varieties in Hokkaido, and as a result of examining its practicality as a variety, it was certified as an excellent variety in Hokkaido in 2007. JA Youtei is widely known as Hokkaido’s representative agricultural kingdom, with its fertile land permeated with underground water from Mt. Yotei. Most of the agricultural crops in the entire Hokkaido are harvested, and it seems that it is said to be “a microcosm of Hokkaido agriculture.” It seems that healthy and nutritious vegetables can be grown thanks to the cool climate unique to the highlands, where there is a large difference in temperature, which makes it difficult for pathogenic bacteria to grow, and the farming method that takes advantage of the relatively long hours of sunshine. Among agricultural production, potatoes were designated as a vegetable production area in 1974 at the foot of Mt. Yotei. It has received high praise. Potatoes, which account for one-third of the sales business of 20.2 billion yen, boast a planted area of 3,500 ha and a collection volume of about 80,000 tons, and seem to be the mainstay of JA. In March 1997, the Yotei Agricultural Cooperative Edible Potato Production Organization Liaison Council (there were about 900 producers at the time) was established in March 1997 to unify the activities of the production cooperatives that had been taken over from the former JA after the merger with JA. In order to quickly establish the “Yotei brand”, we are actively developing our business with the aim of standardizing quality at a high level, unifying standards and promoting production. Kutchan is a kanji; Chinese characters for “倶知安”. Kutchan is named after the Ainu word “Kutchani”. Kusshani is the old name of the Kutosan River, a tributary of the Shiribetsu River. Kushani is “Ku Shan Yi” from the meaning of “a place that flows out of a place like a kudzu”. This Ku Shan Yi becomes Kusshani, and further changes to Kudosani to become the Kutoyama River. On the other hand, the same Kusshani became Kuchan and became a place name, which was announced in 1893. The “kanji” was assigned by Takeshi SHIRANI（He has served as the chief of the geography section of the department, the secretary of the Ministry of Education, the secretary of the Takushoku affairs, the secretary of the internal affairs, the chief of the internal affairs secretary / minister’s secretariat Hokkaido, the director of the shrine of the Ministry of Interior and the chief of the Hokkaido section of the general affairs bureau.）, the counselor of the Hokkaido Agency at that time. The town emblem is a design of the acronym “K” of the town with the image of a snowflake and the image of a bird flapping its wings. The overlapping of snowflakes represents “contact”, the image of a fluttering bird represents “leap and dynamism”, and the blue symbol color represents “development and hope for the future”. It symbolizes “Kutchan, the town of contact”. It was enacted on July 1, 1991 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the foundation. And this year marks the 130th anniversary. Town Flower: “yellow-flowered rhododendron” – It is an evergreen small shrub that grows naturally in the high mountains of Hokkaido and Tohoku, and has five yellow petals that can be cultivated from July to August. It was selected because it is a representative alpine plant of Mt. Yotei and the Niseko mountain range, and was considered as one of the projects commemorating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the foundation in 1991. Town Tree: Acer pictum Thunb. Subsp. Mono (Maxim.) H. Ohashi, 1993-It is a deciduous tree of the Aceraceae family, and in the fall, seven constricted leaves turn yellow. Selected because it is widely distributed around the town and was used as a material for skis in the early days of skiing. Widely used in parks and roadside trees. It was examined together with Machihana, and was announced and enacted on December 11, 1998. Image character: Jyagata-Kun-The design is for potatoes to ski, with potatoes wearing blue skis and green ski caps. The triangular ski cap is a Sho-chan hat, which was unveiled on August 3, 1991, in the image of Mt. Yotei. “Niseko Town, Abuta District” is 140 degrees 48 minutes east longitude and 42 degrees 52 minutes north latitude. Located in the western part of Central Hokkaido, almost in the center of the Shiribeshi jurisdiction. Surrounded by the mountains of Mt. Yotei (1,898 m), a national park in the east, and Niseko Annupuri (1,309 m), a national park in the north, it forms a hilly basin with many wavy slopes. The Shiribetsu River (the clearest river in Japan in 2004) flows in the center of the town, and small and medium-sized rivers such as the Konbu River, Nisekoanbetsu River, and Makkari River flow into it. It has an inland climate, with an average temperature of 6.3 degrees Celsius, and the deepest snowfall in winter can reach as high as 200 cm. It is within 120 minutes by private car from Sapporo City and Chitose Airport, and about 90 minutes by private car from Otaru City. Niseko means “a steep cliff” in the Ainu language. Also, “Nupuri” means “mountain” in the Ainu language, and the mountain “Niseko Annupuri” with a ski resort means “mountain with a steep cliff (and a river below it)” in the Ainu language. It seems to be. 1895 Entered Nishitomi, the first immigrant of Town. 1897 Separated from Abuta Village and entered the area of Makkari Village. Even as of 1901, the branch village became independent from the neighboring village, Makkari Village. Named “Katamura” from Makkari Village character Makkari Betsuta, and set up a government office in the current aza-motomachi. The town system was enforced in 1950, and the name was changed to Niseko Town in 1964. 2001 100 years since the opening of Niseko Town. This year marks the 120th anniversary of the milestone. Enforcement of “Niseko Town Town Development Basic Ordinance”. The town was separated from Makkari Village (Currently Rusutsu Village) in November 1901, and the Tocho Office was set up in the current Town district. The pioneer hoe was put down in the present Nishitomi area by the ancestors, and the town developed while confronting many difficulties under the harsh natural conditions. Overview of town history, prehistoric times : Paleolithic and Jomon period ruins are left in the town. The Paleolithic period was the final stage of the ice age, and the straits around Hokkaido were connected to the land, so it is speculated that people moved in search of food. In the Jomon period, the climate approached the current state, and the lifestyle changed from a dynamic life to a sedentary life. By this time, people are thought to have lived in the hills of the Shiribetsu River, and many ruins such as earthenware and arrowheads are left behind. Prehistoric times are revealed in the ruins. However, no records have been found from the Middle Ages (Kamakura, Muromachi period), when the Ainu society and culture were formed, to the latter half of the Edo period, and the actual situation remains unknown. Fascinate. More than 13,000 years ago, when tools were made mainly from stone and used on a daily basis to carry out daily life, pottery was used as a container and had a diverse cultural structure. It refers to the era from 1000 years ago to 2300 years ago. The town is located in the area called “Shiribeshi”, and the name was given by the pioneer ambassador in 1869, adopting the idea of Takeshiro Matsuura. Mr. Takeshiro investigated the basin of the Shiribetsu River twice at the end of the Tokugawa shogunate, and considered Mt. It is said that he called “Yotei”. In addition, it is said that the country name of this region was “Shiribeshi”. In the early Edo period, the river flow was strong upstream from the vicinity of Niseko Town, and it seems that there were no Ainu settlements because it was difficult to fish for salmon and trout. However, when I learned that this basin had abundant resources, I came to work during the fishing season. The Japanese clerk is Japan’s first Chokusenshu history book, completed in 720? It is said that when Abe no Hirafu-Ko, who was the national guard of the Hokuriku region, led the Navy to conquer Ezo, he set the rear Yotei as the administrative agency and appointed a county official according to the opinions of the two Ezo. Agricultural work during the pioneering period: In 1894, the land that had been the imperial forest was converted to a national forest. This makes it possible to cultivate. In 1895, a plot was set up, and a hoe for clearing was to be put in. Unlike other areas, the town is characterized by the fact that it has been cultivated by farms invested by capitalists in Honshu and group settlers, and among them, the nationally famous farm is “Arishima Farm”. A farm reclaimed by Takeshi Arishima (Mr. Takeo’s father: Although he was a samurai of the Shimazu clan, he was promoted as a bureaucrat of the Meiji government and retired as the director of the government bond bureau of the Ministry of Finance. Served as an officer. When the State-owned Undeveloped Land Disposal Law was enforced in Hokkaido in 1897, he started a reclamation project on 350 ha of land in Kaributo Village, Hokkaido.) in 1899 after receiving a wage cut on undeveloped land. The farm was taken over by Takero in 1908, but in 1922 he declared the farm open for free and gave the farmland to the peasants free of charge. The peasants organized the “Kaributo Symbiotic Farmers’ Association（Business: Agricultural land sharing, rice cultivation, dairy farming, joint purchase / use of materials / machinery, joint direct sales to the market.）” and managed all of the farm facilities as a shared property. This will continue until the 1949 Act on Special Measures for the Creation of Homegrown Farms comes into force. This act had a great impact on the society at that time.Before the liberation, it was the office of Arishima Farm and the residence of Mr. Takeo Arishima, after the liberation it was the office of Kaributo Kyosei Agricultural Co., Ltd., and after the dissolution, it was the first “Arishima Memorial Hall”, but it was destroyed by fire in 1957. The Arishima Thanksgiving Hall was built in 1963 with the cooperation of former union members and local residents. Around 1897, Kaributo Village (now Niseko Town) was considered to be an undeveloped land in Makkari Village, so all the duties including family register affairs had to go to Makkari Village. Around 1901, the movement of residents who wanted a branch village became active, and the first residents’ convention was held on September 17. On October 16th of the same year, a notification of the branch village was issued from Hokkaido, and the branch village will be approved in a short time. Regarding the revision of the town name, there was a movement in 1936, but as a result, it ended in misfire, and in 1966, the second katakana town “Niseko Town” was born by the second movement. Located in the southern part of Mt. Yotei, which is known as Ezo Fuji, it is a pure farming village that has developed with agriculture as its core industry. The main crops are potatoes, radishes, carrots, etc. Among them, edible lily roots It boasts the largest shipment volume in Japan. It is also well known as the birthplace of enka singer Takashi Hosokawa, and the Makkari River Park, which runs through the village, has a singing “Takashi Hosokawa Memorial Statue” and is said to be a popular tourist spot. The name of the village is derived from the Ainu language “Makkaripet”: a conversion from the river surrounding Mt. Yotei. Rusutsu Village was founded in 1872 when Higashi Honganji opened a new road to Usu district and moved to Sannohe. After passing through branch villages, the current Rusutsu Village was born in 1924. With an area of 119.84 km2, National Highway No. 230 runs from Sapporo to Toyako Onsen in the center of the village. Mt. Yotei rises to the north of the village, and is adjacent to Kimobetsu Town in the northeast, Makkari Village in the northwest, Toyako Town (Former: Toya Village) in the Iburi Subprefecture in the south, and Date City (Former: Otaki Village). At the foot of Mt. Yotei, the village of Rusutsu, a plateau of green and white snow, is an endless village of happiness, thanks to the hard work of its ancestors and the blessings of abundant nature, who endured the harsh wind and snow and broke the foundation of their hometown. Established a charter in hopes of its development. Rusutsu: Mr. Takeshiro Matsuura, a Japanese man who passed through the village more than 140 years ago. The footsteps are described in the “Backward Yotei Diary” (diary on February 2, 1952). “Go to Horonutsuf (Shino) Nutsukehetsu (Genya Kitakawa to Akota territory Hen) Yutoenka (Hara) Rusochi (Miscellaneous trees), It reaches Sorioi (at the foot of Yudake) . ” (“Takishiro Ezo Diary Collection No. 2” Japanese Classic Complete Works Publishing Association) Rusutsu in the text is said to be the origin of the name of Rusutsu today. One of the first people to settle in the village, Kazaemon Abe, moved to the village with Kuninari Date in April 1871 as a clan of the Sendai domain, and in 1872 he handled the station in Kimobetsu. He is said to be the first person to settle in village on record. Large farm management: In 1888, Bunzo Hashiguchi entered Rusutsu Village and moved to the United States at the age of 22 to study agriculture. He aimed to manage a large American farm and dreamed of a model farm by importing all the machinery from San Francisco. Abandoned the business due to labor shortage and inconvenient transportation, and in 1892 Yasuaki Kato took over the farm with Mr. Bunzo’s dream. Mr. Bunzo and Yasuaki Kato could not realize the concept of large farm management, but they left a big mark on Rusutsu agriculture and were the first to put a hoe in the village. In 1891, the predecessor of National Highway No. 230 started construction on the road from “Abuta” to Sapporo via Toya, Rusutsu, Nakayama Pass, and Jozankei, and was completed in 1895. This road played a major role in agricultural development at the foot of Mt. Yotei. The JA Yotei jurisdiction is located in the central and southern part of the Shiribeshi branch office jurisdiction in southwestern Hokkaido. In this position, there is the Conide-type independent peak “Mt. Yotei”, which is the symbol of this JA, and the countryside spreads around it, and you can see “Mt. Yotei”, one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan, from each area. The climate is generally warm and sunny from spring to summer, but in winter it is affected by the northwest monsoon, and there is a lot of snowfall, with heavy snowfall extending from mid-November to mid-April, especially in the foothills of Yotei. , It is one of the most heavy snowfall areas in Hokkaido. In local agriculture, a wide range of production such as rice farming, upland farming, vegetables, and livestock farming is carried out, and various management forms suitable for climate, soil, and climate conditions are formed. The Yotei Agricultural Cooperative is located in the southwestern part of the foot of Mt. Yotei in the Shiribeshi jurisdiction and consists of 9 towns and villages. It was established in March 1997 as a merged agricultural cooperative of 8JA. The head office is located in Kutchan Town, and there is “Mt. Yotei” in the center of the area, and the agricultural land spreads around it. Among agricultural productions, Jingle bells were designated as a vegetable production area as the “Mt. Yotei” area in 1974, and as a result of vigorous production promotion since then, they are now the main production area for edible horse bells in Hokkaido. It has been highly evaluated. Jingle bell, which accounts for one-third of the sales business, boasts a planted area of 3,500 ha and a collection volume of about 80,000 tons, and is a major pillar of JA. After the merger of JA, the “Yotei Agricultural Cooperative Edible Horse Bell Production Organization Liaison Council” (about 900 producers) was established in March 1997 to unify the production union activities inherited from the former agricultural cooperative. Toward the early establishment of the “Yotei brand”, we have been actively engaged in business with the aim of achieving high quality leveling, standardization and production promotion. Cultivation workshops, quality standards, acceptance handling standards, consumer area market research, etc. meet more than 20 times a year and consist of tireless efforts. Raw edible horse bells at the foot of Mt. Yotei are famous all over the country for their good taste, and even after the merger of JA, we focused on early shipment before the August bon, and long-term leveling by early shipment, the largest raw edible horse bell in Hokkaido. We have built a planned shipping system of 80,000 tons. It is sought after as a “Reliable Production Area” from mass retailers such as Keihanshin and Kanto. The producer proved that the crops were cultivated and harvested safely by observing the standards stated in the cultivation calendar such as daily control and fertilization by the efforts of all the members of the production history book, and in JA, before shipping. It is said that it is working to create a production area that is trusted by consumers by voluntarily conducting residual inspections of pesticides. In addition, a compost intensive treatment facility and a compost house have been developed to effectively utilize organic resources in the area and to build a function to circulate them. For that purpose, we will analyze the soil and compost components of the fields that require compost input, promote the systematization of compost input based on the soil diagnosis fertilizer application design, and promote sustainable circulation as a production base for edible horse bells. We are promoting type farming. The harvest of the early-maturing variety “Toya potato” has reached its final stage, and the harvest of the advanced cultivation “Baron potato”, which began in early August, has reached its peak, and 5,000 to 15,000 cases per day are shipped to prefectures. Kitakamui potato, the type is intermediate type, and the stem length is slightly shorter than that of ‘Baron potato’. The stem thickness is medium, the stem color is green with reddish-purple secondary colors distributed in a mottled pattern, the stem wings are slightly wavy, and the number of branches is small. The leaf color is lighter green than that of ‘Baron potato’, and the leaflets are medium-thin and large in size. The number of flowers is rather large and the flower color is white. The amount of pollen is slight, and the number of results is nothing. The length of the ventral ramus
is short, the depth of the root growth of the potato is shallow, and the grains of the top potato are somewhat regular. The shape of the potato is spherical, the skin color is white-yellow, and the epidermis is medium. The number of eyes is small, and the depth of the eyes is slightly shallower than that of ‘Baron potato’. The flesh appears to be white. In addition, the dormancy period is a little long, the initial growth is a little fast, and the withering period belongs to wase like ‘Baron potato’. The number of top potatoes per plant is about the same as that of ‘Baron potatoes’, and the average weight of each top potato is slightly larger than that of ‘Baron potatoes’. The starch value is low and it seems to be lower than ‘Baron potato’. Potato cyst nematode resistance gene H1 has the effect of inhibiting the maturation of larvae in the root. Ro1 seems to be the only potato cyst nematode occurring in Japan. 4 groups of DNA markers targeting PCN resistance genes H1, Gro1-4, and Gpa2 distinguish the presence or absence of 3 types of resistance genes. N146 and N195 are markers designed to sandwich H1 by Takeuchi et al. (2008), and it seems that if both markers are amplified, they almost certainly have H1.) and have “strong” resistance, potato common scab (As the name suggests, scab-like lesions appear on the epidermis of potatoes. The lesions are mainly brown, about 5 to 10 mm in size, and generally have almost no unevenness. In addition, there are large ones with a depressed center. These lesions and cushion-like raised lesions are often seen, and it seems that these lesions may coalesce and cover a wide area.) Resistance is weak, plague field resistance and Potato virus Y (in Japan There seem to be three strains of pathogenic viruses that have been confirmed: the common strain (PVY-O), the barley strain (PVY-N), and the tuber barley strain (PVY-NTN). PVY-O is mosaic type depending on the cultivar. In the mosaic type, the leaves become a little deciduous at first, then mosaic-like spots appear, the leaf margins are wavy, and the stems atrophy (Baron Potato, May Queen, Benimaru, etc.). The symptoms are often seen in the middle leaves, but the progress of the disease is relatively slow. However, when co-infected with PVX, it exhibits a remarkable curly leaf mosaic, a so-called “foliage mosaic disease”. It seems that the barb type produces clear streaks on the leaf veins and stems, and in severe cases, the plant dies (Norin No. 1 Potato, Toyoshiro, etc.) PVY-N symptoms are generally associated with PVY-O. It is considered to be mild in comparison, and detected in many Baron potato plants that appear to be symptom-free. It seems difficult to distinguish between PVY-O and PVY-N by symptoms.) Disease resistance is weak, tuber rot (At the ground, the disease mainly affects the leaves, and if it spreads violently, the entire field may wither. The plague also affects tubers, producing blackish dents on the surface, and the inside is brick-colored to brown. It also prefers moist climates and the conidia of the pathogen are washed away by rainfall and irrigation water. The damage spreads quickly to surrounding foliage. So be careful when it rains a lot.) resistance is rather weak. The central cavity is slightly smaller than that of ‘Baron potato’, the brown heart rot is slightly larger than that of ‘Baron potato’, and the secondary growth seems to be as slight as ‘Baron potato’. Phytophthora infestans (dark green wet lesions spread fan-like on the leaves and frost-like spots on the underside of the leaves). White mold (spores, etc.) occurs. When rainfall continues, it spreads all over the field. The disease progresses to tubers (potatoes), and it seems that the surface of the potato is dark and the inside is brown. Water-soaked soft rot lesions appear on the bottom leaves. This seems to be different from other bacterial diseases. The rot spreads quickly and reaches the main stem. After that, dark brown rot progresses from the base of the petiole up and down, and the vascular bundles. It seems that the pith turns brown, and eventually the pith becomes hollow and dies. In addition, it seems that there are many cases of infection and rot from wounds on the foliage caused by agricultural work. New tubers first have small reddish-brown spots on the dermis. Under high temperature and high humidity, the surrounding area becomes brown and indistinct spots, and the lower part melts into a creamy soft rot. If the soil is a little dry, the vascular bundles tend to turn brown, so it seems important to have a good balance between good drainage and water retention. In addition, when there is a lot of fertilizer, brown heart rot (small brown circular to irregular necrotic parts are scattered inside the vascular rings of tubers. Discolored parts do not seem to soften even when heated. This symptom is small. It is more likely to occur in larger potatoes, but it seems that there is almost no abnormality in appearance. In general, it occurs during growth, and there is no occurrence or progress during storage, and it seems that there is no problem even if it is used as a seed potato.) Be careful not to overfertilize as it becomes easier.

The plateau climate at the foot of Mt. Yotei, which is suitable for growing potatoes, and long-term storage produce sweet and delicious Kitakamui potatoes. The pulp is white and the flesh is soft, so the core does not easily remain after heating. From Mt. Yotei, there is a famous spring water spot near the trailhead of Makkari Village. Fukidashi Park is famous as “Blow Spring Water of Kyogoku”. This is located almost on the opposite side of Mt. Yotei. Both springs come from Mt. Yotei, and rain and melted snow that fall on the mountain are filtered (a mixture of liquids and gases mixed with solids) through many fine holes over the course of several decades. It is then passed through an open, filter medium, an operation that separates solid particles from liquids and gases), and is reborn as mineral-rich water.

The main cause of the phenomenon called central cavity disease is the sudden enlargement of the potato, which causes a cavity due to insufficient supply of carbohydrates and other substances necessary for growth. It occurs when rapid hypertrophy results in an inadequate supply of nutrients necessary for growth, such as starch, to the core. It seems that the main causes of rapid enlargement are excessive fertilizer, temperature at the time of enlargement, amount of rainfall, and too wide spacing between plants. Physiological disorders that are likely to occur in varieties such as Baron potatoes, but tend to be rare in varieties such as May Queen and Kitaakari. Since sorting is carried out using sensors at the production site, it is rare for produce to be shipped with a central cavity.

In Hokkaido’s Shiribeshi region, one of the famous potato production areas, many farmers use copper fungicide No. 22533 “Cocide® 3000”. Speedy drug solution preparation. Due to formulation improvement, it seems that the smoothness and fluidity have improved. A copper agent that is easy to measure and easy to handle even when preparing chemical solutions. Excellent preventive effect against a wide range of diseases. Copper ions have an excellent preventive effect against a wide range of diseases. It seems to be effective against not only diseases caused by fungi (mold) but also bacterial diseases. DF agent with less dirt. Since the fine particles of the active ingredient spread evenly and evenly on the surface of the crops, the sprayed liquid hardly leaves marks on the crops. For this reason, it is a copper agent that is easy to use even for crops during the harvest season. (If calcium carbonate is added, stains may remain.) Adoption of new technology is environmentally friendly. Adopts a new technology that exhibits sufficient sterilization effect as before with less copper content. Supports sustainable agriculture by minimizing copper accumulation in the soil. Ingredients: Cupric hydroxide 46.1% (30.0% as copper). Toxicity: Ordinary substances (a common name for substances that do not fall under the category of poisonous and deleterious substances). A copper wettable powder that complies with the organic JAS method. Suitable for special cultivation and organic cultivation. It seems that the main component is cupric hydroxide, which is very effective and stable among copper agents. A drug with relatively little phytotoxicity.

In ancient times, there was a village along the Midori River where agriculture was practiced.In the Middle Ages, it became a land owned by a Shinto shrine of the Aso clan and the Kosa deity with extraordinary spiritual powers. In the early modern period, it was owned by the Kato clan and then the Hosokawa clan. The origin of “Misato” Town is that it was located almost in the center of Kumamoto Prefecture as a central town, and Tomochi Town is said to have started with the word “Tokami Township” in a book from the Heian period, and “To” means mountain. , “Muchi” has the meaning of a god, and it is said that it has a proud history and a process that has been traced as a treasure of the townspeople as it is said to have a mountain and a god or a hometown of mountain gods.

【Product name】
 Bitter gourd（レイシ）
【Type】
Momordica charantia var. pavel
【Producing area】

Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Uki City, Kumamoto City, Misato Town, Shimomashiki District (JA Kumamoto Uki, JA Kumamoto Keizairen)
【Origin of name】

In Chinese, it was called bitter melon (gugua), and in Okinawa it is officially written as “goya” with a stretch bar at the end, and it is thought that it led to this excellent agricultural product. Bitter melon has various names such as “goya”, “reishi”, and “tsurureishi” depending on the region.
【Major features】

The shipment of “Goku-Wase Mikan”, which is cultivated in Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture, will start on September 13, 2022, and the departure ceremony for the truck loaded with the first shipment is being held. In Misumi Town, Uki City, where citrus fruits are thriving, 200 farmers seem to grow low-acidity, easy-to-eat Goku-Wase brand mandarin oranges, Hi no Akari. At the departure ceremony held at the JA Kumamoto Uki no citrus sorting site, JA officials and cultivators gathered to take the lead. Full-scale shipment of perennial gypsophila began in early September within the same JA jurisdiction, which is one of Japan’s leading gypsophila production areas. 30 cases were shipped from Kitaei Nou Center (Shimada, Jonan Town, Minami Ward, Kumamoto City). By June 2023, it plans to ship 60,000 cases (approximately 6 million bottles) nationwide and sell 500 million yen. At the time of shipment, officers of the JA Flower Club gather to check the quality of the excellent agricultural products to be shipped. There are 46 Gypsophila producers in the JA jurisdiction, and the planted area is said to be about 14 hectares. The 2022 crop is blessed with stable weather, and the growth is good, and it seems that the ratio of the upper classes is slightly higher. It seems that the department is working together to ensure stable shipments even during periods when shipments are down. For this reason, it is highly evaluated in the market, and about 60% of sales are based on fixed-price long-term contracts. The department, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, seems to continue to sell well, with sales exceeding 500 million yen for the first time in 2021. The 2004 JA Kumamoto Uki Ginger Subcommittee, which dates back to about 18 years ago, originated from the same JA located in the center of Kumamoto Prefecture. It seems to have been made up of However, the members of Ogawa Town and Toyono-mura merged in June 2004, and it seems that the project was implemented only by the members of Ogawa Town（On January 15, 2005, Misumi Town and Shiranui Town, Uto District merged with Matsubase Town and Toyono Town, Shimomashiki District to form Uki City.）as the JA Kumamoto Uki Ogawa Ginger Section. Ginger here seems to have been cultivated along the slopes of the mountains at altitudes ranging from 20 m to 150 m. In 2003, the number of members was 137, and the ginger cultivation area was 54.1 hectares. Adjacent to the Kumamoto Plain to the north and the Yatsushiro Plain to the south, this area is famous for its relatively mild climate and location suitable for growing ginger. According to alic’s Research Information Department Research Information Section 2, the ginger subcommittee aims to establish a production system that focuses on safe and secure ginger production through reduced pesticide and low pesticide cultivation. It seems that yellow anti-moth lights were introduced as part of the structural reform promotion special measures project. One of the problems in cultivating ginger in this area is the larvae of the armyworm (a type of nocturnal moth), which hatches mainly in April and May. , It becomes a pupa in about a month.) There is a countermeasure against feeding damage of Mei moths. If noctiluca lays eggs on ginger leaves and leaves them unattended, the larvae will eat the ginger leaves, and as a result, the growth of ginger will be hindered. As a usual countermeasure, pesticides such as molting inhibitors are sprayed once every 10 days from June, when planting is finished, until the end of September, when harvest time, to exterminate larvae. However, it seems that there are several problems with pesticide spraying. First of all, it seems that pesticide spraying at this time of the year when high temperatures are conspicuous cannot be done during the daytime, and as a result, the work must be done early in the morning and in the evening, resulting in time constraints. It seems that the average cultivation area of full-time farmers in this area takes about three days for one spraying. Even at that time, it seems that the work of spraying pesticides in the summer required a lot of labor for ginger farmers, who were aging rapidly. In addition, it seems that the frequent use of pesticides will hinder the sales strategy in the current situation of agriculture, where safety and security are touted. In recent years, yellow moth-proof lamps, which have been widely used in areas where reduced or low-pesticide cultivation is being promoted, seem to be able to limit the behavior of nocturnal pests such as night moths. For the JA Kumamoto Uki Ginger Subcommittee, which wants to establish a safe and secure ginger production system, the introduction of the yellow anti-moth lamp seems to have been an effort in line with their goals. Since the project site is located in a hilly and mountainous area, the JA ginger section seems to have introduced two types of yellow anti-moth lights for the project, according to the field conditions. One is the sodium lamp type. This type is suitable for relatively wide fields, and it seems that the effective area of one light is about 10 to 20 ares. The other type is a straight tube type fluorescent lamp, and although the effective range of one lamp is about 1 to 2 ares, it is difficult to locate in hilly and mountainous fields where steep slopes inevitably create steps. It seems to have the advantage of being able to be placed together. The yellow anti-moth lamp was introduced in November 2002, so it seems that the first effect appeared in 2003. To reduce the frequency of pesticide spraying, before the introduction of yellow moth-proof lights, it was necessary to spray pesticides once every 10 days, three times a month, for both insecticide and sterilization purposes, but the introduction of yellow moth-proof lights After that, the same work seems to have been reduced to once a month, which is one-third. As for the reduction of working hours, according to research by the same JA Ginger Subcommittee, it took 56 hours per 10 ares a year to spray pesticides before the introduction of yellow moth-proof lights. I heard that in 2003, after the introduction, the number of hours worked decreased to 26 hours a year, and 30 hours a year. In addition, since the average cultivation area of ginger club members is about 70 ares, it seems that one farmer has been able to reduce the labor hours required for pesticide spraying by 210 hours per year. As for the incidental effect, it seems that most of the ginger cultivation fields in the jurisdiction area are along farm roads with little traffic. The yellow moth-proof lights are illuminated from sunset to dawn, so they seem to have a crime-prevention effect in this area. From the verification, it seems that the special measure project for promoting structural reform of vegetables by the project proponent had a certain effect. The reduction in the frequency of pesticide spraying has reduced the burden on ginger farmers, especially the elderly, and the subsequent reduction in working hours seems to have increased the spare capacity of growers. In addition, the reduction in work during the hot summer was more effective than the reduction in the number of actual working hours for farmers, and seemed to have led to an increase in their willingness to produce. The reduction in the use of pesticides has made it possible to appeal the production of “safe and secure” ginger that the JA Ginger Committee aims to produce. It seems that there is today. The easy-to-eat Uki reishi is Momordica, which has a characteristic bitter taste. There must be many fans who are healed by this unique taste and love it. It is also well-known as a vegetable that is rich in nutrients and prevents summer fatigue. Specifically, it is excellent in vitamin C, iron, and dietary fiber, and seems to contain many nutrients that modern people tend to lack. Reishi produced in Uki is a variety called ‘Erabu’, and one of its characteristics is that it has little bitterness. Erabu Bitter gourd contains a lot of vitamin C, which protects the body from UV rays and heat and is good for the skin, according to Yae Agricultural Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kosei Town, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture. In addition, it is said to be effective in lowering blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and cholesterol levels in the blood. Bitterness also seems to increase appetite. The leaves are medium and dark green. The grass is vigorous and persistent, and it seems to be rich in yield. The color of the pericarp turns glossy and dark green, the vertical warts are cut short, and the surface of the warts is rounded, so it seems that there is little shipping pain. Fruit length is around 30 cm, fruit weight is around 300 g, and it seems to be a voluminous fruit with a slightly fat body. In addition, as a shipping guideline, the fruit length is 28 to 32 cm, the fruit diameter is 3.5 to 4 cm at the shoulder, 5.5 to 6 cm at the body, 4 to 4.5 cm at the buttocks, and the weight is around 300 g. There is little occurrence of bruises, the fruit shape is uniform, and the color of the peel is less disturbed, so it is said to have an excellent product rate. alic Survey Report (Vegetable Information April 2014): As a consistent effort from seed supply to sales, focusing on JA Zen-Noh’s original mini tomato “Angele”: According to Mr. Izawa of the Survey Information Department, mini Introducing the efforts of JA Kumamoto Economic Federation and JA Kumamoto Uki as an initiative to promote Angela production in Kumamoto Prefecture, which boasts the highest shipment volume of tomatoes in Japan at 22,600 tons (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries “2012 Vegetable Production and Shipment Statistics”). Is doing. Regarding the production promotion of Angele at Keizairen, the Federation of Economics, which was introduced to Angele by JA Zen-Noh, was interested in stable sales. Considering the selection of JA that can experimentally work on the production area (shipment from October to July of the following year). Trial cultivation started in 2011 at 3 JAs in the prefecture with a cultivation area of 92 ares. In the same year, the shipment amount was 63 tons, and it seems that they were able to raise a certain level of test results. After that, we promoted planting in each JA of mini tomato production areas in winter and spring. ANGELLE tomatoes are well-balanced sweet and sour, and are known around the world as snack-type mini tomatoes that have never been seen in Japan. Rich in lycopene, which has an antioxidant effect, it is good for beauty and health, and since it has little jelly, the juice does not easily splatter, and it is easy to eat because it has no calyx, so it is popular as a snack for children. It was bred by Syngenta Japan Co., Ltd. (Harumi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo) and has been on the market in Europe since 2009. In Japan, JA Zen-Noh seems to have conducted aptitude tests, etc., but started trial cultivation and sales in 2011. In the same year, 1.7 ha was planted in 9 JAs nationwide. When it was sold on a trial basis in Tokyo and Osaka, mainly at specific mass retailers, it was well received. It seems that the contract for the exclusive supply of seeds has been reached. The average yield of Angele tomato is 5t per 10 a in summer and autumn, and 9 t per 10 a in winter and spring. JA ZEN-NOH has a policy of carefully increasing the cultivated area by identifying production areas so that it can be shipped systematically throughout the year. And seems to be increasing. Furthermore, grapes in the Uki area are cultivated on 62 ha, and it seems to be the number one production area in the prefecture, accounting for 40% of the cultivated area in the prefecture. Above all, it seems that the main cultivar “Kyoho Grapes” occupies more than 50% of the cultivated area in the jurisdiction. I have heard that local governments are supporting initiatives aimed at maintaining the brand as a grape production area and creating attractive products. On July 21, 2022, the grape “Kyoho” fruit competition is being held at JA Kumamoto Uki main office while thoroughly implementing infection prevention measures (sponsored by JA Kumamoto Uki Grape Section Matsubase Branch). The fair is held every year with the aim of motivating producers to produce more, and this year there were 11 entries, which seems to have been an eye-opener. At the fair, six judges, consisting of JA Kumamoto Uki, city staff, and representatives of the producers, judged the quality of coloring, the size of the bunches and fruits, the uniformity of the grains, and whether they had a high sugar content and good taste seems to have gone In mid-July, when the fair was held, in addition to the heavy rainfall, the minimum temperature was higher than in an average year. However, due to daily efforts such as production management, the quality of the exhibited fruits was all good, and it seems that it was difficult to rank them. Above all, the top fruit had a sugar content of over 18 degrees, and the quality and appearance were excellent. The Agricultural Extension and Promotion Division will continue to support the production of high-quality grapes of Kyoho grapes, the main grape variety. In addition, using the “Shine Muscat Grapes” cultivation manual that was created last year, we are working to disseminate cultivation techniques for producing high-quality fruits seems to be. And support farming establishment. May 8th is “Goya Day”. Bitter melon, which is a typical agricultural product, is a bitter melon vegetable, but it contains a lot of nutrients such as vitamin C, and it seems that it is often eaten in order to spend the hot summer of Okinawa well. On Miyakojima, bitter melon is called “Gora”. In Okinawa, it is called “Goya”, and in the United States, it is called “Bitter Melon”. Among the many dishes, goya champuru is popular. Tempura is also delicious, but if you eat it raw as a salad, it will be a bit bitter, but if you add dried bonito flakes, it will be very delicious. It is said that the bitter melon was transmitted from China during the Edo period. In Okinawa, the name “Bitter sweet” was written in a book called “Ryukyu Kingdom Origin” (Kangxi 52: 1713: Shotoku 3) during the Ryukyu Kingdom era. Famous as a healthy vegetable in Okinawa. Eat unripe fruits before ripening. Bitterness is attractive, but if you are not good at it, you can get rid of it by sprinkling salt on it and boiling it over it. It’s said to be useful for energy saving while enjoying gardening. The name is green garden of bitter melon. Hard skin bitter melon prevents the loss of its components and can absorb nutrients efficiently even when cooked. Rich in vitamin C. In addition, the nutritional value is characteristic, and the saying “Good medicine tastes bitter / Good medicine is bitter in to the mouth” is originally associated with “bitter melon”. Goya, which has been eaten by Okinawans since the Ryukyu dynasty, was previously cultivated in the gardens of homes. Occasionally, the elderly in the neighborhood will have a hard time competing for the result. Recently, it has been cultivated year-round and can be eaten regardless of the season, but the season is from April to July, which is a representative vegetable of summer. In 2022, due to the good weather in March, there were more flowers than usual, and it was difficult to thin the fruit, but I heard that the high-quality fruits with straight and neat warts were produced and shipped smoothly. I would like to hope that it will lead to profit for producers even a little while materials etc. are soaring.

Reishi is said to have originated in tropical Asia. It is unknown when it was born, but it is believed that it was introduced to China around the 15th and 16th centuries, and that it was brought to Japan from China around the 16th century during the Edo period. In Okinawa, there is a book written during the Ryukyu Kingdom period called the Ryukyu Kingdom Yuraiki (the oldest systematic topographical material on the Ryukyu Kingdom). A topography of the Ryukyus compiled by the Chuzan royal government in 1713. Based on these materials, the Kyuukyura Yose magistrate and nakadori (assistant to the magistrate) edited the map of Ryukyu. A total of 21 volumes. Orders to collect materials related to history, rituals, etc. will be issued to various parts of the Ryukyu Islands.”, and since the name of bitter melon is written in it, it seems that it already existed in the Ryukyu Kingdom at that time. Once upon a time. It used to be eaten in Okinawa Prefecture and southern areas of Kyushu, but in 1993, fruits and vegetables from Okinawa Prefecture began to be shipped outside the prefecture, and with the Okinawa cuisine boom, it has spread nationwide.

Cultivated varieties include 40 to 60 cm long cylindrical ‘青長’ and ‘白長’ types, and 10 to 20 cm and medium thick ‘Aonakacho’ types. In recent years, the ‘青中長’ type, which has a dark green color and less bitterness, is favored by the market, and cultivation is apparently increasing. It is mainly produced in warm regions such as Okinawa, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki, but it seems to be expanding to the east as consumption increases. Cultivation is generally done outdoors, and in warm areas it is sown from March to April and harvested from July to October. There are many shelf tailoring and three-dimensional tailoring, but it seems that there is also ground crawling cultivation. It is produced year-round by forcing cultivation and precocious cultivation using facilities. In June 2022, JA Kumamoto Uki Ogawa District Women’s Division uses a green curtain made of bitter gourd (bitter gourd), and it seems that it leads to energy saving that is conscious of the global environment. The department’s activities seem to be related to Sustainable SDGs Goal 13, “Take concrete action against climate change.” In April, bitter gourd seedlings were distributed to 34 applicants in order to reduce the summer heat and save electricity with green curtains made from vines and leaves. Bitter gourd seems to be growing well under the eaves of the member’s house.

Goya in Japan can be divided into spindle-shaped (green), cylindrical (green), triangular (green), and egg-shaped (white) according to the planting shape and color. In the past, it was cultivated as a local vegetable on a limited basis in Okinawa Prefecture and the Kyushu region. It seems to have spread to the Kanto region as well. Each prefecture is also focusing on breeding and dissemination of varieties, such as Hoshibushi bitter gourd, which has a high female flower rate, Natsu Natsumori Sakari, a greenhouse variety, and Shiokaze bitter gourd, which is suitable for greenhouse cultivation in winter. Also, I heard that Ka-ko No. 5 bitter gourd is a cultivar that was bred at an experimental site in Kagoshima prefecture.

The number of new farmers under the age of 39 changes every year to more than 10 people. Among the new farmers, U-turn (one of the population return phenomena, a phenomenon in which those who migrated from rural areas to urban areas return to their hometowns in rural areas) , Approximately 70%. Certified farmers plan to improve management based on their own ingenuity toward the agricultural management goals shown in the basic concept for promoting the strengthening of agricultural management bases in municipalities. Is certified by municipalities, etc., and efforts are to be given priority to support measures for farmers who have received these certifications.

In late November 2023, car dealers collaborated with the prefectural police and Zaspa to hold an event in Isesaki City to call for prevention of damage from special fraud and traffic accidents. The ``Regional Safety Festa'' was held by Honda Cars Gunma in cooperation with the prefectural police, the Prefectural Crime Prevention Equipment Association, and Thespa Kusatsu Gunma as a social contribution. The idea is to have as many families as possible participate in the event, which will help eradicate special fraud and prevent accidents involving the elderly. At the event, there was a popular booth where people could wear police uniforms and ride in police cars and motorcycles, and parents and children seemed to be having fun taking pictures. In addition, a special fraud eradication supporter training course was held with the participation of Zaspa Kusatsu Gunma's Yamada and Kawakami Edo-Ojon, and the current situation of special fraud and preventive measures were explained. In addition, Honda Cars staff called on elderly people to explain how to use next-generation electric wheelchairs as a means of transportation after returning their driver's licenses. Those who visited seemed to be thinking about creating a safe community while interacting with police officers and athletes.

【Product name】

Tomato

【Type】

Solanum lycopersicum L.

【Producing area】

Nishikubo Town, Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture (JA Nitta Midori, JA Zennoh Gunma)

【Origin of name】

Originating around the Andes in western South America, the indigenous Aztecs called it “TOMATL.” It is widely known, and it is said that Tang dynasty and “TOMATO” are used in Japan after the Meiji Era.

【Major features】

The Council for Cultural Affairs of Japan has reported that the private house “Shinichi Tajima Family Housing Main House” in the Sakaishima village district of Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture should be registered as a national registered tangible cultural property. The Tajima Shin family house owner is located around the old residence of Yahei Tajima, a World Heritage Site, and was built around 1861 to manufacture and sell silk moth eggs. It seems that it is characterized by three small turrets that ventilate on the roof to produce silk moths. It seems that the second floor was used as a silkworm room, and it is highly possible that it was built two years older than the old residence of Yahei, a World Heritage Site. This Sakaishima village district is one of the areas where silkworm production was once thriving, and so far four private houses have been registered tangible cultural properties. When it comes to registration this time, it is the 343rd registered tangible cultural property in the prefecture. The Shimamura ferry boat is a 9-seater ferry (one of which is a ferry man) that connects Sakaishimamura, which is divided into north and south by the Tone River, and seems to have been used as part of Route 6-603 in Isesaki City. It is said that it started around the middle of the Edo period, and was transferred to Gunma Prefecture on April 1, 1951, and to Isesaki City from April 1, 2012, and was in operation. The ferry boat was suspended due to damage to the pier and shipping route due to Typhoon No. 19 in October 2018. As a result of studying the ideal way of kneading modern vehicles, the operation as a city road has been terminated, and the city road in the route part has been abolished. It’s a really lonely situation. Isesaki City Akabori History and Folklore Museum (Nishikubo Town): The History and Folklore Museum was opened as the Akabori Village History and Folklore Museum in 1985. It seems that it is exhibited at. Archaeological materials from the Paleolithic period to the Heian period excavated from the city are displayed in the permanent exhibition room on the 1st floor. In addition, on the 2nd floor, it seems that restored private houses that imaged the early Showa period, folk tools used until the middle of the Showa period, and silk moth tools and farm tools used by silk moth farmers are exhibited. Workman (Kanto Shinetsu Headquarters: Shiba Town, Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture), which is one of Japan’s leading sales of work clothes and outdoor wear, announced on May 9th that the non-consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2022 are total operating revenue of 116,266,400. It seems that 10,000 yen has exceeded 100 billion yen for the second consecutive term. The net profit is said to be 18,303 million yen. Gross operating revenue has reached record highs for 12 consecutive terms and net income has reached record highs for 11 consecutive terms. JA Nitta Midori is located in the eastern part of Gunma prefecture, and is within the jurisdiction of Kiryu city, Ota city, and Sakaihirazuka district of Isesaki city. “Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture” : It is located in the southern part of Gunma prefecture, in the northwestern part of the Kanto plain.（An inland prefecture with no coastline located in the northwestern part of the Kanto region. I hear that volcanic activity is remarkable because it is near the contact between the southern end of the Nasu volcanic belt and the Fuji volcanic belt. The sedimentary area of valcano rocks and eruptions is extremely large, and the geological composition is different.）Located on the south side of the foot of Mt. Akagi, there are some hills in the northern part of the city, and the terrain is almost flat. The Tone River flows in the south direction, and the Hirose River and Kasu River flow in the city area. The surrounding area is blessed with a natural environment, with a panoramic view of Jyomo sanzan (Mt. Akagi, Mt. Haruna, Mt. Myogi). In a relatively warm area in the prefecture with few rainy days and long daylight hours. The average annual temperature is about 15 to 16 degrees Celsius, which is the second warmest climate in major cities after Tatebayashi（According to a survey by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2004）. Going back, about two years ago, the average sunshine hours at the prefectural capitals was 1,919 hours. In Prefecture, it had the fourth longest daylight hours, and in City, it was about the same as Maebashi, exceeding 2,000 hours. The amount of rainfall and the number of rainy days are the lowest at the observation point, and the city has many sunny days and is still comfortable to live in. It is 13.1 km east-west and about 18.4 km north-south, with a slightly elongated shape from north to south, with an area of 139.44 km2, accounting for 2.2% of the prefecture. Chausuyama tumulus and other tumuli excavated from a house-shaped haniwa that imitates a mansion of a powerful family. It is said that a powerful tribe appeared from early on and an organized society was run. The land is a volcanic ash area with good drainage and suitable for mulberry growth, so sericulture has been popular since ancient times. Known as the production center of silk cloth made from coarse fibers (futoito, tamaito or noshiito), “Isesaki Meisen” became famous nationwide after the Meiji era. In recent years, the manufacturing industry and large-scale commercial facilities have been expanding into the market by utilizing the main road network. Peri-urban agriculture is also active, and there is a lot of production of agricultural products. The municipal system was enforced in 1902: In 1940, Isesaki Town, Moro Village, and Uehasu Village joined（Former; Two towns and twelve villages）. 1955年には, 三郷村, 豊受村, 名和村, 宮郷村を編入. In addition, it will merge in another town. After some time, on January 1, 2005, four municipalities joined and started a new city. Designated cultural property – 国指定重要文化財 : 埴輪男子立像(伊勢崎市豊城町出土), 昭和33年2月8日, 相川考古館, 国指定重要文化財 : 埴輪男子立像(邑楽郡大泉町出土), 昭和33年2月8日, 相川考古館, 国指定重要文化財 : 埴輪男子倚像, 昭和33年2月8日, 相川考古館, 国指定重要文化財 : 埴輪武装男子立像, 昭和33年2月8日, 相川考古館, 国指定史跡 : 女堀, 昭和58年10月27日, 平成9年9月11日追加, 平成28年10月3日追加, 下触町, 国指定史跡 : 十三宝塚遺跡, 昭和63年1月11日, 境伊与久, 国指定史跡 : 田島弥平旧宅, 平成24年9月19日, 境島村, 国指定史跡 : 上野国佐位郡正倉跡, 平成26年10月6日, 平成30年2月13日追加, 上植木本町, 国指定天然記念物 : 華蔵寺のキンモクセイ, 昭和12年6月15日, 華蔵寺町, 県指定重要文化財 : 下植木赤城神社石造美術群, 昭和35年3月23日, 宮前町, 県指定重要文化財 : 天増寺宝塔, 昭和35年3月23日, 昭和町, 県指定重要文化財 : 脇差 銘 山城國住越中守藤原正俊, 昭和38年9月4日, 今泉町, 県指定重要文化財 : 金銅善光寺式三尊仏, 昭和43年5月4日, 円福寺(稲荷町), 県指定重要文化財 : 宮子の笠塔婆, 昭和48年12月24日, 宮子町, 県指定重要文化財 : 絹本着色白崖宝生禅師像, 昭和48年12月24日, 県歴史博物館, 県指定重要文化財 : 石倉文書, 平成7年3月24日, 三光町, 県指定重要文化財 : 相川家茶室「觴華庵」附造営文書2点「材木積り立控」「隠宅普請入用控」, 平成12年3月21日, 相川考古館, 県指定重要文化財 : お富士山古墳所在長持形石棺, 平成13年3月23日, 安堀町, 県指定重要文化財 : 長光寺懸仏, 昭和33年3月22日, 県歴史博物館, 県指定重要文化財 : 縁切寺満徳寺文書, 昭和36年1月6日, 満徳寺資料館, 県指定重要文化財 : 石山観音の大鰐口, 平成31年2月15日, 下触町, 県指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 千本木龍頭神舞, 平成18年3月24日, 北千木町, 伊勢崎市南千木町, 県指定史跡 : 金井烏洲と一族の墓, 昭和48年12月24日, 境島村, 県指定天然記念物 : 連取のマツ, 昭和28年8月25日, 菅原神社(連取町), 県指定天然記念物 : 境高校のトウカエデ, 平成4年5月15日, 境, 市指定重要文化財 : 同聚院の武家門, 昭和41年4月12日, 曲輪町, 市指定重要文化財 : 関重嶷著「伊勢崎風土記」ほか2点, 昭和41年4月12日, 相川考古館, 市指定重要文化財 : 教民要旨の碑, 昭和41年4月12日, 茂呂小学校, 市指定重要文化財 : 上植木の建長石仏, 昭和41年4月12日, 上植木本町, 市指定重要文化財 : 伊勢崎河岸の石燈籠, 昭和42年2月15日, 三光町, 市指定重要文化財 : 千本木龍頭神舞カシラ, 昭和47年4月25日, 南千木町, 市指定重要文化財 : 慶長の釣燈籠, 昭和48年3月5日, 曲輪町, 市指定重要文化財 : 八寸権現山の宝塔, 昭和48年3月5日, 蓮神社(豊城町), 市指定重要文化財 : 大聖寺墓地の宝篋印塔, 昭和48年3月5日, 大正寺町, 市指定重要文化財 : 富塚円福寺の宝篋印塔, 昭和48年3月5日, 富塚町, 市指定重要文化財 : 文明の石幢, 昭和48年3月5日, 同聚院(曲輪町), 市指定重要文化財 : 伊勢崎の太織, 昭和48年3月5日, 曲輪町, 市指定重要文化財 : 宮古の古文書, 昭和48年3月5日, 図書館, 市指定重要文化財 : 常清寺の変型板碑, 昭和48年3月5日, 東本町, 市指定重要文化財 : 岡屋敷の阿弥陀三尊石仏, 昭和48年3月5日, 波志江町, 市指定重要文化財 : 新宿の変型板碑, 昭和48年3月5日, 波志江町, 市指定重要文化財 : 上蓮の阿弥陀 / 地蔵石仏, 昭和48年3月5日, 上蓮町, 市指定重要文化財 : 竹芳寺の梵鐘, 昭和48年3月5日, 連取元町, 市指定重要文化財 : 脇差 銘 直勝, 昭和48年3月5日, 本町, 市指定重要文化財 : 刀 銘 直道, 昭和48年3月5日, 中央町, 市指定重要文化財 : 森村家の文書, 昭和58年3月11日, 連取町, 市指定重要文化財 : 波志江権現山の磨崖種子, 昭和59年11月29日, 波志江町, 市指定重要文化財 : 上西根の五輪塔, 昭和59年11月29日, 鹿島町, 市指定重要文化財 : 藍染熨斗目, 平成4年2月24日, 北千木町, 市指定重要文化財 : 倭文神社の朱印状, 平成4年2月24日, 東上之宮町, 市指定重要文化財 : 旧時報鐘楼, 平成5年3月23日, 曲輪町, 市指定重要文化財 : 蛇塚古墳出土埴輪馬, 平成8年3月29日, 赤堀歴史民俗資料館, 市指定重要文化財 : 高山1号古墳出土埴輪鞆, 平成8年3月29日, 赤堀歴史民俗資料館, 市指定重要文化財 : 絹本着色稲垣平右衛門長茂像 附同重宗像, 平成8年3月29日, 天増寺(昭和町), 市指定重要文化財 : 黒羽根内科医院旧館, 平成14年9月30日, 曲輪町, 市指定重要文化財 : 旧森村家住宅, 平成15年10月31日, 連取町, 市指定重要文化財 : 柴町八幡神社社殿, 平成16年11月30日, 柴町, 市指定重要文化財 : 上毛伊勢崎領塾蔵小学内篇/ 外篇版木 附同版藩校学習堂蔵印小学2冊, 平成20年7月1日, 図書館, 市指定重要文化財 : 今村神社旧大鏡院仁王門 附奉加帳, 平成22年10月1日, 稲荷町, 市指定重要文化財 : 天増寺橋供養地蔵尊像, 平成22年10月1日, 昭和町, 市指定重要文化財 : 本妙寺の鬼子母神堂 附棟札, 平成28年3月24日, 山王町, 市指定重要文化財 : 香林の木造如意輪観音坐像, 平成6年4月1日, 香林町, 市指定重要文化財 : 香林の石造観音菩薩坐像, 平成6年4月1日, 香林町, 市指定重要文化財 : 間野谷の石造層塔, 平成6年4月1日, 間野谷町, 市指定重要文化財 : 宝珠寺の五輪塔, 平成6年4月1日, 赤堀今井町, 市指定重要文化財 : 東小保方村分間絵図他一括古文書, 昭和48年2月21日, 東町, 市指定重要文化財 : 小泉稲荷神社奉納手洗盤, 昭和48年3月22日, 小泉町, 市指定重要文化財 : 文化の常夜灯, 昭和63年3月4日, 小泉町, 市指定重要文化財 : 長安寺の宝篋印塔, 昭和63年3月4日, 西小保方町, 市指定重要文化財 : 復元あずま橋と二十三夜塔, 昭和63年3月4日, 国定町, 市指定重要文化財 : 頼光塚, 平成14年3月29日, 東小保方町, 市指定重要文化財 : 延文二年銘鰐口, 昭和42年2月10日, 境, 市指定重要文化財 : 曼荼羅板碑, 昭和42年2月10日, 境, 市指定重要文化財 : 金井研香筆 境街糸市繁昌之図, 昭和42年2月10日, 赤堀歴史民俗資料館, 市指定重要文化財 : 東町福島家文書, 昭和42年2月10日, 伊勢崎市境東, 市指定重要文化財 : 大国神社の石幢, 昭和42年2月10日, 境下渕名, 市指定重要文化財 : 漂麦園文集12巻, 昭和42年2月10日, 境保泉, 市指定重要文化財 : 金井烏洲筆 赤壁夜遊図, 昭和42年2月10日, 境島村, 市指定重要文化財 : 養蚕新論版木, 昭和42年2月10日, 境島村, 市指定重要文化財 : 島村の板倉, 昭和42年2月10日, 境島村, 市指定重要文化財 : 平塚赤城神社本殿, 昭和42年2月10日, 境平塚, 市指定重要文化財 : 米岡の姥石, 平成16年11月26日, 境米岡, 市指定重要文化財 : 平塚西光寺の馬頭観音塔, 平成16年11月26日, 境平塚, 市指定重要文化財 : 境町五人組帳, 平成16年11月26日, 境, 市指定重要文化財 : 福壽院の和時計, 平成30年2月26日, 境小此木, 市指定重要文化財 : 波志江愛宕神社の宝塔, 令和2年10月27日, 波志江町, 市指定重要有形民俗文化財 : 平塚の操人形及び衣装(頭等), 昭和38年8月1日, 境平塚, 市指定重要有形民俗文化財 : 平塚の操人形及び衣装(衣装等), 昭和38年8月1日, 境, 市指定重要有形民俗文化財 : 平塚の操人形及び衣装(人形 / 衣装 / 収納箱一式), 平成16年11月26日, 境平塚, 市指定重要有形民俗文化財 : 波志江の屋台, 平成16年11月30日, 波志江町, 市指定重要有形民俗文化財 : 茂呂の屋台, 平成22年10月1日, 茂呂地区, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 伊勢崎木遣り, 平成13年6月29日, 宮子町, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 倭文神社の田遊び, 平成19年8月17日, 東上之宮町, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 国定赤城神社奉納獅子舞, 平成18年6月15日, 国定町, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 下渕名の獅子舞, 平成18年6月15日, 境下渕名, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 剛志の民謡, 平成18年6月15日, 境剛志地区, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 女塚祭礼囃子, 平成18年6月15日, 境女塚, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 栄町祭礼囃子, 平成18年6月15日, 境栄, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 三ツ木祭礼囃子, 平成18年6月15日, 境三ツ木, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 東新井の獅子舞, 平成18年6月15日, 境東新井, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 茂呂町一丁目屋台囃子, 平成25年3月26日, 茂呂町一丁目, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 茂呂町二丁目屋台囃子, 平成25年3月26日, 茂呂町二丁目, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 南北千木町屋台囃子, 平成25年3月26日, 南北千木町, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 美茂呂町屋台囃子, 平成25年3月26日, 美茂呂町, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 茂呂南町屋台囃子, 平成25年3月26日, 茂呂南町, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 東町屋台囃子, 平成26年2月25日, 境東, 市指定重要無形民俗文化財 : 気楽流柔術, 平成27年2月26日, 東小保方町, 市指定史跡 : 権現山遺跡, 昭和41年4月12日, 豊城町, 市指定史跡 : お富士山古墳, 昭和41年4月12日, 安堀町, 市指定史跡 : 今村城跡, 昭和41年4月12日, 稲荷町, 市指定史跡 : 柴宿本陣跡, 昭和41年4月12日, 柴町, 市指定史跡 : 栗庵似鳩の墓, 昭和41年4月12日, 上蓮町, 市指定史跡 : 稲垣平右衛門長茂の墓 附累代の墓所, 昭和42年2月15日, 天増寺(昭和町), 市指定史跡 : 小畠武堯の墓, 昭和42年2月15日, 善応寺(曲輪町), 市指定史跡 : 下城弥一郎 / 森村熊蔵の碑, 昭和42年2月15日, 曲輪町, 市指定史跡 : 関当義 / 重嶷父子の墓, 昭和48年3月5日, 同聚院(曲輪町), 市指定史跡 : 丸塚山古墳, 昭和52年9月9日, 三和町, 市指定史跡 : 一ノ関古墳, 平成10年12月28日, 本関町, 市指定史跡 : 十二所古墳, 昭和46年6月10日, 磯町, 市指定史跡 : 庚塚古墳, 平成7年4月1日, 下触町, 市指定史跡 : 赤堀城跡, 平成16年8月10日, 赤堀今井町, 市指定史跡 : 毒島城跡, 平成16年8月10日, 赤堀今井町, 市指定史跡 : 赤堀茶臼山古墳, 平成16年8月10日, 赤堀今井町, 市指定史跡 : 天幕城跡, 平成16年8月10日, 磯町, 市指定史跡 : 六道の道標とあずま道, 昭和44年2月21日, 上田町, 市指定史跡 : 旗本久永氏陣屋跡, 昭和63年3月4日, 大東神社(東小保方町), 市指定史跡 : 鶴巻古墳, 昭和44年2月21日, 東小保方町, 市指定史跡 : 郷学五惇堂の碑, 昭和35年3月1日, 境伊与久, 市指定史跡 : 北米岡縄文文化遺跡, 昭和35年3月1日, 境米岡, 市指定史跡 : 西今井中世館跡, 昭和42年2月2日, 境西今井, 市指定史跡 : 旧日光例幣使道, 昭和42年2月2日, 境下武士, 市指定史跡 : 村上随憲の墓, 昭和42年2月10日, 長光寺(境), 市指定史跡 : 雷電神社古墳, 昭和52年3月11日, 境伊与久, 市指定史跡 : 弥勒寺音次郎 / 音八父子の墓, 平成元年3月15日, 境下渕名, 市指定天然記念物 : 同聚院の大カヤ, 昭和42年2月15日, 同聚院(曲輪町), 市指定天然記念物 : 波志江の大シイ, 昭和42年2月15日, 波志江町, 市指定天然記念物 : 上植木のサカキ, 昭和42年2月15日, 本関町, 市指定天然記念物 : 赤堀今井の “信濃柿(マメガキ)”, 平成6年4月1日,赤堀今井町, 市指定天然記念物 : 塩島稲荷の大サザンカ, 昭和44年2月21日, 八寸町, 市指定天然記念物 : 湧水あまが池, 昭和63年3月4日, 上田町, 市指定天然記念物 : 西福寺の大カヤ, 昭和63年3月4日, 田部井町, 国登録有形文化財 : 小茂田家住宅, 平成16年2月17日, 長沼町, 国登録有形文化財 : 日本基督教団島村教会教会堂 / 島村めぐみ保育園本館, 平成20年4月18日, 境島村, 国登録有形文化財 : 金井義明家住宅主屋, 令和3年2月26日, 境島村, 国登録有形文化財 : 田島善一家住宅主屋, 令和3年2月26日, 境島村, 国登録有形文化財 : 田島達行家住宅主屋, 令和3年2月26日, 境島村. Branded agricultural and livestock products in Isesaki City: Brand No. 5 Isesaki Tomato “Julia-575/675/77” Instead of pursuing “high sugar content”, “harmony of sweetness, acidity and flavor” It seems to be a tomato that claims to be the original value of tomatoes. The name “Julia” seems to be from the desire to grow up like “Romeo and Juliette” who are innocent, neat and noble with their honest love. “575”, “675” and “775” seem to mean “sugar content of 5.75 degrees or more”, “sugar content of 6.75 degrees or more” and “sugar content of 7.75 degrees or more”, respectively. I heard that the release date is around March every year. It seems that house forcing cultivation (shipped from January to June) in the flat area of Gunma prefecture and rain shelter cultivation (shipped from July to October) in the cool mountainous area are being carried out. It seems that distinctive production such as high sugar content fruit tomatoes and contract cultivation for processing is also being carried out. The main production areas are Numata City in the mountainous area, Showa Village in Tone District, Katashina Village, Isesaki City in the flat land, and Midori City. In addition, taking advantage of the blessed natural conditions and location conditions, various vegetable production is carried out throughout the year, and it seems that it is an important vegetable supply production area to the metropolitan area as a top vegetable production prefecture in the whole country. The amount of vegetable production in 2020 seems to have increased to 100.4 billion yen, up from the previous year, due to the results of cultivation technology guidance and production expansion support in subsidized projects. It seems that the output has exceeded 100 billion yen for the first time in four years since 2016. Vegetables account for about 40% of the prefecture’s agricultural output, and seem to be in an important position in Gunma agriculture. Based on the “Vegetable Kingdom Gunma Promotion Plan 2020”, all concerned parties are working together to promote production centered on eight priority items and regional promotion items. As mentioned earlier, Gunma Prefecture, which is blessed with good daylight hours, produces delicious tomatoes throughout the year. Good quality tomatoes are produced in the warm flat land in summer and in the plateau area where the temperature difference between day and night is large in winter. Among them, Amashizuku Tomatoes is a breed grown in Gunma prefecture. A sweet tomato with a sugar content of 2 to 3 degrees higher than that of ordinary tomatoes and a sugar content of 7 degrees or more. Not only is it sweet, it has an excellent balance with acidity and is popular as a tomato with a strong taste. The size is about 80 g, which is small and easy to eat. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries variety registration, application number 19252, application date 2006/01/26, application publication date 2006/10/23, registration number 17129, registration date 2008/12/12, breeder Duration of rights 25 years, extinction date of breeder rights 2020/12/15, name and address of variety registrant, Kaneko Seedling Co., Ltd. (Furuichi Town, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture) Name of the person who bred the registered variety, Mr. Fuminori Yamada , Mr. Yuzuru Yutani, Mr. Hideo Tataki, Mr. Masamichi Ushinami, Mr. Yukio Kanai, Outline of the characteristics of the plant of the regional registered varieties, the grass shape is normal, the stem anthocyanin (among the compounds classified as anthocyan, anthocyanin is as aglycon Coloring of sugars and sugar chains (sugars linked to sugar chains) is medium, internode length is slightly short, leaf length is short, leaf width is narrow, leaf notch is pinnate twice, leaflet size is small, Leaf green intensity is dark, flower cluster shape is single, petal color is yellow, fruit stalk is separated, fruit size is small, fruit diameter ratio (vertical / horizontal) is small, vertical cross section The fruit shape is spherical, the folds on the shoulder are weak, the dent on the hump is medium, the size of the fall is small, the size of the flower drop is large, the shape of the fruit apex is slightly protruding, the fruit epidermis The color is yellow, the size of the heart is a little large, the thickness of the fruit is a little thin, the number of child chambers is 4.5 or 6, the green color of the fruit shoulder in the young fruit stage is present, and the fruit color in the young fruit stage is Medium, the fruit color in the ripe stage is red, the fruit color in the ripe stage is red, the hardness of the fruit is quite hard, the early and late flowering is early, and the early and late maturity is medium. The application cultivar “Amashizuku Tomato” has a shorter leaf length, a narrower leaf width, a number of child chambers of 4.5 or 6, and a sugar content (compared to the control cultivar “Louis 60 Tomato”. Distinguishing is recognized by the fact that the content of soluble solids) is considerably high. Compared to the control variety “House Momotaro Tomato”, the leaf length is short, the leaf width is narrow, the sugar content (soluble solid matter content) is considerably high, and leaf mold (symptoms are mainly). Occurs on leaves. Initially, pale yellow spots with unclear contours are formed on the surface of the leaves, and grayish yellow to greenish brown velvety molds are densely grown on the back surface. It turns brown to grayish purple and molds on the surface of the leaves. It develops from the lower leaves, gradually spreads to the upper leaves, becomes severely ill, and falls when the lesions occupy most of the leaves.) It is said that distinction is recognized by having 0 resistance.

In 1990, ripe varieties of tomatoes became widespread nationwide, so in order to be selected as a production area, “differentiated products based on commitment” that meet the needs of consumers who prefer high sugar content as well as ripe taste. Seems to have been sought. Therefore, Gunma Prefecture is developing a high-sugar tomato cultivation method by root zone-restricted cultivation using a root-blocking permeable sheet. That is, plants planted in soil grow their roots in the vertical and horizontal directions. In addition, the roots absorb the water that has permeated the soil due to irrigation and rainfall. It is a cultivation method that physically and spatially restricts the movement and function of such roots. In addition, because it is cultivated by adjusting the amount of irrigation, it is small and the yield is less than half that of conventional large ball tomatoes, but once eaten, it grows into a delicious tomato that is addictive.

Designated vegetable production areas are designated in order to systematically promote the modernization of production and shipment of designated vegetables based on the Vegetable Production and Shipment Stabilization Law (Law No. 103 of July 1, 1966) and to stabilize the shipment. At the request of the prefectural governor, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has designated what is deemed necessary to form as a collective production area for vegetables. As of May 7, 2021, it seems that 890 production areas have been designated nationwide and 124 production areas have been designated in the Tohoku region. Confirmed that winter and spring tomatoes are designated in Isesaki City.

Taking advantage of the blessed sunshine of flat land in winter and spring, and the cool climate of mountainous areas in summer and autumn, we ship the best products every season. The tomatoes carefully cultivated by the producers have a soft scent and the flesh does not crumble easily, so anyone can enjoy eating them. It is delicious as it is or when heated, so it can be used for a variety of purposes. A good choice seems to be that the shoulders of this excellent produce are stretched and hardened, and that it is heavy.