In 2025, all members of the baby boom generation will be 75 years old. Approximately 18% of the total population will be aged 75 and over, and it is estimated that by 2040, the population aged 65 and over will account for approximately 35% of the total population. This is because the mortality rate has fallen due to improvements in living standards, including improvements in public health, diet, and living environments, as well as advances in medical technology. How long will the working generation in Japan be oppressed and endure without complaining? I am not an “underestimate” problem with each other because I will get old someday: If you die before you receive your pension, it will be a waste of money (bereaved family annuity). Hakuseki ARAI (1657-1725), “Politics exists for the people and should not be swayed by personal circumstances.”

The place where the Kokufu was first located in Kai Province. Yamanashioka Shrine, a nationally important cultural property, is said to be the origin of the prefecture's name, "Yamanashi." The area is famous for fruit cultivation, and peaches in particular are famous for their high quality. It is also the birthplace of seedless grapes, producing various varieties such as Delaware and Koshu. With the onset of hot springs in 1965, the area developed into the Kasugai hot spring village, and the tourism industry, including inns and hotels, is thriving. Oigata-yaki (Katsunuma's "Torii-yaki" and Isawa's "Kogata-yaki" that decorate the night in the Kofu Basin are held every spring and summer.) This is a big fight that took place between two large temples in the Heian period long ago. It is not well known that the event was triggered by the war.It is not an imitation of the Bon farewell event in Kyoto.It is a unique event.At the end of the Heian period, each of them had over 1,000 monks. The great temples of the Shingon sect, Bodaizan Hasedera and Kashioyama Daizenji, are temples of the same Shingon sect, but they belonged to different sects.They engaged in debates with each other, but there was something incompatible with each other.Unlike today, politics and In an era when religions were all about equal parts, when winning or losing a question and answer could greatly change one's life, the two temples were having a question and answer and skirmishing with each other. The fights between the monks who were engaged in religious training were violent, resulting in many deaths.) is one of the largest mountain bonfire ceremonies in Japan.

【Product name】
Golden peach
【Type】
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch
【Producing area】
Kasugai Town, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture (JA Fruits Yamanashi Kasugai Branch, JA Zen-Noh Yamanashi)
【Origin of name】
I heard that it was named because the flesh of the flesh shines golden even after peeling.
【Major features】

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 Kagura” and is said to have been dedicated to pray for victory. Twenty-four kinds of dances are transmitted in the Izumo Kagura 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 : 桑戸 : It was located at “Jizo-in” in Kuwato, 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. The ultimate is the rigor of post-harvest sorting, size, color, shape, and sugar content conditions. It is also known for having a higher pass line than any other fruit sorting facility. A very high selection of “Kasugai peaches” was selected using a state-of-the-art sugar content sensor to select high-quality and high-concentration peaches. It has a very sweet taste and a mellow aroma. The products introduced this time are worthwhile in a short period from mid-July to late July, and have a sugar content of 13.5 degrees or higher. Farmers say that this variety is very difficult to cultivate and requires a high level of technical skill. Furthermore, even if it is cultivated with great effort and time, it is rarely found in retail stores under the name of “Asama Hakuto Peach”, and it seems that it is not distinguished from other peaches. In other words, it is a variety that does not reward the hardships of farmers no matter how much they try to make it delicious. The “golden peach” introduced this time is famous as a yellow species cultivated from the accidental seedlings of Ikeda’s “Kawanakajima Hakuto Peach”. It is also called “Mango Peach” because of its tropical taste. “Golden peaches” and yellow peaches have yellow skin and flesh, and they look very similar. The taste is sweet and juicy with golden peaches, while yellow peaches are hard and less sweet.

This peach was born by chance from Kawanakajima White Peach, and has been cultivated by Mr. Masamoto Ikeda of Yotsuya, Kawanakajima, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. It is a mid-late variety that matures a little earlier than ‘Kawanakajima white peach’. It weighs 280 to 300 grams. You can clearly see that it has a beautiful golden color overall, but other peaches have a yellow background with reddish areas or are dyed dark red all over, just like ordinary peaches. And so on. In both cases, the flesh is a member of the family, so it has a beautiful yellow color, reminiscent of a mango, and reminds me of a still life.

Kasugai Town, Fuefuki City, a major peach-producing area, is located in the center of the Kofu Basin, and is characterized by the temperature difference between day and night and the length of the sunshine hours. High-quality peaches are produced because well-drained soil is suitable for growth. However, the cultivation method is extremely difficult and requires a high level of technical skill. Even if it blooms and bears fruit, it is easy to fall off naturally, it is easy to get sick, and it takes time and effort.

In Yamanashi Prefecture, as consumers’ interest in food safety and security is increasing, as an initiative to ensure the safety of agricultural products, in cooperation with the JA Group, the spread and establishment of initiatives for the GAP method in major production areas, etc. promote. GAP (Good Agricultural Practice; Agricultural Production Process Management) method is a series of process check methods in the agricultural production process for farmers themselves to achieve various goals such as ensuring food safety, improving quality, environmental conservation, and improving management.

Former Ogusa elementary school (in Japan; 1886-1941) Hoan-den: Masonry platform in the corner of the garden and has a frontage of 1.7 m and a depth of 1.7 m. A jewel-shaped top stone on a roof stone with a curved corner, and a gabled roof in every direction. Late Bronze Age collapse (After the large-scale social change that swept the eastern Mediterranean, the Bronze Age came to an end as the iron production technology owned only by the Hittites spread to various parts of the eastern Mediterranean and West Asia. After the beginning of the era), the police of the city nation responsible for the Greek civilization was established by eradicating the indigenous Achaeans of the Greek mainland and the Peroponesos Peninsula with iron weapons, including the south of the Balkan Peninsula.

-Abe Farm (Daiwa Town, Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture) Hiroshima Abe Farm's peaches The birthplace of Abe white peach and Abe water honey-

The topography of Mihara City differs between the southern part, which is divided by the Omine Mountain Range, and the northern part.In addition to the plains of the Numata River basin, the southern part has a belt-shaped plain sandwiched between the Seto Inland Sea and the mountains. In the north, there is a hilly flatland that is part of the Sera Plateau. In addition, this area, which has a natural diversity interwoven with the Seto Inland Sea and mountains and hills that change from the south to the north, is home to the Seto Inland Sea National Park, Buttsuji Gocho Hachimangu Prefectural Natural Park, Chikurinji Yokurayama Prefectural Natural Park, and the nationally designated National Park. There are scenic spots such as the Hisai Rock Sea, which is a natural monument, lakes and rivers such as Lake Hakuryu, and hills. The climate belongs to the Seto Inland Sea climate zone, which is warm and has a lot of sunshine and little rain, and is generally a comfortable place to live. The average annual temperature is 15-16℃ in the south and 12-13℃ in the north, and the annual precipitation is approximately 1,200mm in the south and 1,300mm in the north. It has become. There are ruins from the Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun periods, including the Goji Kofun (Hongo Town), which shows that people have been living there since ancient times. During the Heian period, in addition to the establishment of historical resources that remain today, such as Gakuon Temple (Hongo Town) and the cattle market in Kui (Kui Town), which continued until the 1950s, manors such as Numata-no-sho and Kui-no-no-sho were operated, and grain warehousing areas were built. has played a role as. From the Kamakura period to the Sengoku period, the Kobayakawa clan rose to prominence, and the Rinzai-shu Seishin Temple (Daiwa Town), which is associated with the Kobayakawa clan, was founded by Doi Jiro Sanpei, a vassal of the former Minamoto no Yoritomo, who, due to his military exploits in the Genpei War, was appointed as a general supplementary to the five countries of China. He was appointed envoy and built up power in this region based on the state-owned Fukunosho in Bingo. Gojitaira's son Yataro Enpei prospered based on Tsuru Castle in Sho District of Numata. In the first year of Jokyu, Shogun Minamoto On the third anniversary of the death of Prince Yoritomo's children, the Shichido Garan was erected on this land to hold a memorial service, a statue of Senju Daihi Kannon was enshrined there, and the Bessho and Fukuda were designated as official residences for the repose of the souls of his wife for a long time.) was built, as well as Mukunashi (Hori) Castle, Takayama Castle, Shintakayama Castle, and Mihara Castle. During the Edo period, it became a territory of the Hiroshima domain and flourished as a castle town, as well as agricultural development due to the development of new rice fields and improved technology. Since the Meiji period, the former Mihara City has developed as a modern industrial city due to the location of large factories such as Teijin and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Hongo Town, Kui Town, and Daiwa Town have played a role as rice-growing areas. In addition, since ancient times, this area has developed as a key point for maritime transportation connecting Kinki and Kyushu with Shikoku, and Hongo Town and Kui Town have flourished as post stations along the old Sanyo Road, making it an important location on the Sanyo Road.

【Product name】

Abe white peach

【Type】

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch

【Main production area】

Nanbu Town, Sannohe District, Aomori Prefecture, Sannohe Town, Hirakawa City, Hirosaki City（MARUTAKE）

【Origin of name】

I heard that it was named after the producer’s name and white peach variety.

【Major features】

In the latter half of June 2022, the first auction of “Juno Heart Cherry” was held in Nanbu Town. A total of 121 boxes of 3L size and 4L size cultivated by 29 producers in the town were shipped. In the auction, it seems that the 4L size 20 tablets cultivated by Mr. Sugisawa were auctioned off for 200,000 yen. The unit price per grain was 10,000 money in Japanese yen. “Nanbu Town, Sannohe District”, A historical town that has developed since ancient times as the birthplace of the Southern Clan, as if to leave an impression on its name. It is uncertain when the medieval Nanbu clan joined Oshu, starting with the first Nanboku Mitsuyuki (Jusani (Junior Third Rank)）, but it is certain that he had joined Oshu from the end of the Kamakura period to the beginning of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. In the Muromachi period, Nanbu Sannohe ruled the Nukanobu district centering on the Seijujikan in the current Nambu town, and from the latter half of the Muromachi period to the Warring States period, he expanded his influence to Tsugaru, central Iwate prefecture, and Kazuno region in Akita prefecture. It was from the 13th generation Moriyuki that the achievements of Mr. Nanbu Sannohe were confirmed by the historical documents of the literature, and he was appointed as the “Kyoto Fuchishu” under the direct control of the Muromachi Shogunate, and was proud of one of the most prestigious in Oshu along with Mr. Date and Kasai. In 1418, he presented Horse hundred silk by the roll and 1,000-ryo (a monetary unit at that time）to Yoshimochi, the fourth shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate. During the Warring States period, he expanded his power when he was in his 20s, Masayasu 22s, Yasunobu 23s, and Harumasa 24s, and took control of northern Mutsu. Castles of this period remain in various places in the town, and Mr. Kita（奥南旧指録）lived in Kenyoshi Castle and Mr. Higashi（改正諸家系譜, 参考諸家系図）lived in Kaminakui Castle to strengthen the defense. The Seijujikan is said to have been burned down by the arson of his vassal Mr. Bicchu Akanuma in 1539, and a large amount of carbide has been confirmed from the castle as well as the heated ceramics of that period. Valuable gold leaf pottery and high-class ceramics that symbolize the authority of the Nanbu clan at that time and the exchange with the capital have been excavated from the building. It is said that the pottery was excavated only from the site of the Seijujikan in the Tohoku region. From the Warring States period to the Azuchi Momoyama period, Mr. Nanbu Sannohe moved from Seijujikan (Nanbu Town) to Sannohe Castle (Sannohe Town) and then to Fukuoka Castle (Ninohe City) due to the expansion of the territory to the south, and finally Morioka Castle. (Morioka City) was built and used as a residence. Even in the Edo period, Nanbu Town was recognized as an important land for ancestors. In the precincts of Sankoji Temple（Myoshinji School of the Rinzai Sect）, which is adjacent to the Seijujikan, there are the tombstones of Mr. and Mrs. Nobunao 26th (a cultural property designated by the town), the first feudal lord of the Morioka Domain (27th), Toshiyasu mausoleum (prefectural treasure), and Toshinao 27th. Toshinao Mausoleum (National Important Cultural Property) was erected. It is located in the southeastern part of the prefecture and is adjacent to the western part of Hachinohe City, which has the second largest population in the prefecture. The coastal area of the Mabechi River, which runs through the center of the town, has a strip of plains, making it a sober and fertile soil. In the southwestern part of the town, you can see Mt. Nakui at an altitude of 615 m, and the mountains and rivers, and the basin are blessed with abundant nature with a rural landscape. April 1, 1889: Municipal system enforced. April 1, 1955: Jibiki Village and Tabe Village merge to form “Fukuchi Village.” “Takko Town”, the southernmost town in the prefecture, is a major garlic producing area, and has been one of the first in the prefecture to work on the formation of a garlic producing area. Takko garlic is a large ball with one large piece that bears fruit well, and is a six-piece type called “Fukuchi White Garlic” that boasts snow-whiteness and good quality. Thorough quality control by establishing cultivation standards and shipping standards. In 2006, it was registered as the first regional collective trademark in Tohoku. Kizaki, Oirase Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture, Within Kizaki SME Cooperative; Co-op Aomori Prefecture Black Garlic Association: The “Regional Collective Trademark Registration” filed with the Japan Patent Office on September 6, 2014 for the purpose of branding black garlic was registered on July 10, 2015. Regional collective trademark registration system: Introduced for the purpose of properly protecting regional brands, it is the eighth brand in Aomori Prefecture. There are brands such as “Takko garlic” and “Oma tuna” in Aomori, each of which is a brand limited to the region, but Aomori’s black garlic is the first brand that has been widely certified in the prefecture. Several companies that started manufacturing black garlic from 2006 to 2007 gathered under the Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry project (2007 regional resource utilization commercialization coordination activity support project), aiming for regional special products. It seems that it started with the start of a product certification system by a third-party organization. In Sannohe Town, the former Tohoku Main Line (currently Iwate Ginga Railway-Aoimori Railway), which has traveled all the way north from Tokyo, detours a little and passes through the west side of Mt. Nakui before entering Aomori Prefecture and heading for Hachinohe. There is an old castle town, Sannohe. The symbol, Sannohe Castle, is a residence built during the Warring States period by Kai Genji and Mr. Nanbu, who came to this region from Yamanashi prefecture with a martial arts in the Kamakura period. Even after the castle was moved to Morioka in the Edo period, it was called the Furuoshiro castle of the southern head family, and has been cherished with the chamberlain and Edo-period prefectural governor (magistrate, bailiff). The fact that the lord did not change from the Warring States period to the end of the Edo period is actually a rare example in Japan, and is the oldest castle town in Japan. Sannohe, which prospered as a post town on the Oshu Highway during the Edo period, seems to have prospered as the central city of Sannohe District, including Hachinohe in the east and Hashikami in the west to Takko. “Hirakawa City”, It is located at the southern end of the Tsugaru Plain in the southern part of Aomori Prefecture. Towada City and Kosaka Town, Akita Prefecture, bordering Towada Lake in the east. The west borders Hirosaki City and Owani Town across the Hirakawa River. To the north are Aomori City, Kuroishi City, and Inakadate Village. The south is an anchor type adjacent to Akita Prefecture, with a total area of 346.01 km2. The terrain is part of the Tsugaru Plain and has fertile soil geology suitable for agriculture. Flat land used as a paddy field and hills at an altitude of 20 to 300 m. A plateau used as a combined management zone for paddy rice and Apple, a mountainous area that belongs to a part of the Hakkouda / Towada volcanic group. Most of them are national forests（A forest cultivation system in which the people of a nation invest in government-owned forests and fields:shared forest system）. The climate of the city belongs to the Sea of Japan climate. Hakkoda Mountains in the east and Mt. Iwaki in the west are surrounded by mountains on all sides, so the climate is stable and warm throughout the year. It is said that it is the most blessed area in the prefecture with little temperature difference. There is a lot of greenery, and the natural environment where people can lead a comfortable life is maintained, and the changes of the four seasons are beautiful. It is also famous for having relatively few natural disasters. “Hirosaki City”, “Aomori Prefecture” is located in the northernmost part of Honshu, Japan, and is famous for its role in supporting the foundation of agriculture. It is divided into three areas, Tsugaru, the southern part, and Shimokita, based on the historical background, and it still looks strong and clear. The teachings of our predecessors, who have built their own culture based on the local climate, history and climate, are still warm. The forest area occupies about 66% of the total land of the prefecture. There are many active volcanoes such as Mt. Iwaki, Mt. Hakkoda, and Mt. Osorezan. The Ou Mountains run vertically in the center, and from the Hakkoda Mountains, which is the northern end of the Mountains, to the Natsudomari Peninsula. It is divided into the eastern part (south of the prefecture) and the western part (Tsugaru) with the central mountain range leading to the western part of the Shimokita Peninsula as the boundary. In the southwestern part, the Shirakami Mountains, which has been registered as a World Natural Heritage Site as the world’s largest virgin forest of fagus crenata blume, is colored. The Tsugaru Peninsula can be seen north of the Tsugaru Plain, and Tappizaki can be seen at the northern end. Japan’s largest sand hills, Sarugamori sand, continue for 17 km along the Pacific coast, and the largest Ogawara lake in the prefecture (62 km2). From the north to the Shimokita Peninsula, Omazaki welcomes you to the northernmost tip of Honshu. Surrounded by the Sea of Japan, the Tsugaru Straits and the Pacific Ocean on three sides, the total coastline is approximately 796 km. It holds Mutsu Bay, which is a large inner bay, in the center: As a production area for farmed scallops（Mizuhopecten yessoensis（蝦夷）(Jay, 1856)）, it is entertaining tourists and others. In the surrounding area, the tsushima current moves northward along the sea of japan, and a part of it enters the tsugaru strait and becomes warm current, moving southward in the Pacific Ocean. Offshore, this tsugaru warm current, the “Oyashio” Current from the north, and the “Kuroshio（Black）” Current from the south continue to collide over time. A lot of plankton that feed fish are generated in the sea area where they collide with each other, and many fish gather and a rich fishing ground prospers. The climate varies greatly depending on the region, especially the heavy snowfall in the Tsugaru region in winter and the Pacific side in summer; The easterlies (Yamase) is a typical difference. In the emotional winter, cold and moist air hits the Ou Mountains and snows in the Tsugaru region. On the Pacific side, I hear from residents that there are many dry sunny days with the Ou Mountains as a barrier. Since summer is cold and moist, there are many cold and humid days on the Pacific side. You can enjoy the beautiful natural environment because the changing seasons are clear. Aomori Nebuta (the nighttime festival in Aomori) (Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture) : A total of more than 2 million tourists visit each year, and it seems that the voice of joy can be heard so far（A summer festival to be held from August 2nd to 7th）; The three major festivals in the Tohoku region（The six festivals are the Aomori Nebuta Festival, the Akita Kanto Festival, the Morioka Sansa Odori Festival, the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, the Sendai Tanabata Festival, and the Fukushima Waraji Festival）. It is said that it is a variant of the Tanabata festival lanterns, but its origin is unknown to its predecessors. “Tanabata Festival” that came from China during the Nara period (710-794)+ The customs that have been in Tsugaru since ancient times and events such as sending spirits, dolls, and sending insects are integrated. It is speculated that when bamboo and candles became widespread, they became lanterns, which changed into dolls and fan “Nebuta”. The Tanabata Festival is a Misogi（Ablution）event that drains dirt into rivers and the sea on the night of July 7. Shed the lanterns and prayed to her ancestors for a disease-free life. Folklore distribution and dialectology such as Tohoku region, Shinetsu region “Nemburi sink”, Kanto region “Nebuchi sink, Neboke sink, Nemutta sink” ; Nebuta: Ritual to banish the sleep demon (esp. in Tohoku). The honey is marbling and the sweetness is very strong and very rich. “Local idol: Alps otome” , The taste of apples is small but firm. It was named after the “candy apple” that you often see at local food stalls. Member’s named is given a lot of surnames as “an idol who supports Apple Farmer”. The office is Apple music. It seems that he is mainly active in Hirosaki City. Just pause the communication of information from the member in formula vlog. Perform live at events. She is active in various fields such as live performances at kindergartens, nursery schools, and welfare facilities, and regular appearances on radio. What impresses me is singing in sign language, probably because of their efforts and training. We would like to support and pay attention to it with a little effort. Apple’s daughter’s sister unit, which has been active for more than 10 years while repeatedly replacing members. The Japanese female dance and vocal unit encourages us and makes us think about where our hearts are. From rural areas to the whole country. How many adults are encouraged by the courage of young people? Peach in Aomori Prefecture has been cultivated mainly in the Sanpachi area for a long time, but in recent years, the cultivated area has been increasing mainly in the Central and South areas. “Abe Hakuto Peach（From the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries variety registration website）” : Application number 1031 Date of application 1983/12/19 Date of publication of application-Registration number 922 Date of registration 1985/07/18 Duration of breeder’s rights 18 years Extinction date of breeder’s rights 2003/07/19 * Name and address of registrants whose varieties have expired Mr. Shizuo Abe (Present: Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture（Former Ogusa, Daiwa Town, Kamo District, Hiroshima Prefecture）), Name of the person who raised the registered varieties Shizuo Abe. This variety is an accidental seedling found in mixed plantations such as “Okubo Peach” and “Hakuto Peach”, and is a late-maturing species with large fruits, hard flesh, and longevity. The shape of the tree is intermediate, and the size and vigor of the tree are medium. The thickness and internode length of the branches are medium. The leaves are long and have wavy leaf edges. The flowers are large, usually blooming and single, the petals are pink, and there is no pollen. The flowering period is around April 20 at the breeding ground (Daiwa Town, Kamo District, Hiroshima Prefecture, altitude 380 m). The shape of the fruit is short oval, the dent on the top of the fruit is deep, and the stem is wide and deep. The suture line is deep at both the equator and the apex of the fruit. The size of the fruit is maximum (one fruit average about 460 g) The ground color of the pericarp is milky white, the shape of coloring is blurred, the degree and intensity of coloring are medium, and it is difficult to peel. The flesh is white to milky white, there is a lot of coloring around the nucleus, and the coloring inside the flesh causes erythema inside. The flesh is hard, the flesh is insoluble and brittle, and it is a characteristic that is not often found in other varieties. It has a lot of sweetness and a little acidity. The nucleus is semi-isolated and there are few nuclear cracks. The maturity period ranges from 141 to 150 days from full bloom, and it is in mid-September in the breeding ground, about two weeks later than white peach. Compared to white peach, the fruit is larger, the meat quality is different, the flesh is more colored, the maturity period is late, etc., so there is no pollen and the fruit is larger than “Okubo Peach”. Compared to “Setouchi white peach（A branch of “white peach” found in Okayama prefecture. It is an Okute variety, with a large fruit weight of 350-400 g, a large amount of juice, and a high sugar content. When ripe, the sweetness becomes so strong that no acidity is felt. The flesh is a high-quality variety that is hard and has a long shelf life. The pericarp is hard to color, and it is cultivated in a bag, so it seems that light yellowish green to milky white ones are often on the market. Fruiting tends to be stable when artificially pollinated. Harvest time is from early September to late September.）”, there is no pollen, the meat quality is different, etc., because it is difficult to peel off, the maturity period is late, etc. Distinguishing is recognized by the fact that the maturity period is early. Actually, it seems that the peach called Abe Hakuto Peach was made by chance. When I was the father of the owner of Abe Farm. When the scratched one was dug and buried, about four sprouts sprouted, and two of them grew up and began to bear fruit. When I tried to eat the peach in early September, it was too hard to eat. Instead, it was very big for the first time. The next year, it was getting bigger and bigger, and he thought that this was a new variety, so he started preparing for variety registration. It has grown into a brand peach that represents Abe Farm, while devising its own sales method. On the other hand, considering the stable management of the farm, we also developed another original variety called “Abe Suimitsu Peach（Application number 10386 Date of application 1997/12/08 Date of publication of application 1999/02/01 Registration number 8736 Date of registration 2001/03/13 Duration of breeder’s rights 25 years Extinction date of breeder’s rights Variety Name and address of registrant Masaaki Abe (Ogusa, Daiwacho, Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture) Name of the person who bred the registered varieties Masaaki Abe. This variety was cultivated by crossing “Abe white peach” with “Shimizu white peach”, and the fruit appearance is flat, the size is slightly large, the ground color of the pericarp and the flesh are milky white (Hiroshima). In Daiwa Town, Kamo District, Hiroshima Prefecture, it is a mesophyll species that matures in mid-August. The shape of the tree is medium, the size and vigor of the tree are medium, the thickness of the shoots is thin, the internode length is medium, and the color of the shoots is green. Leaf blade shape is medium, sawtooth shape is deep, leaf edge waviness is slightly small, leaf size is medium, color is green, and nectary shape is kidney. The flower shape is normal bloom, the size is medium, the number of petals is single petal, the shape is oval, the color is pale peach, there is no pollen (presence or absence), the shape of the calyx is bell, and the color of the calyx is pink. The appearance of the fruit is oblate, the shape of the apex is concave, the depth of the concave and incision is a little deep, the width and the suture line at the equator are medium, the suture line at the apex is a little deep, and the size of the fruit is a little. Large, the ground color of the pericarp is milky white, the coloring is many, the depth of coloring is dark, the shape is striped, the color of the flesh immediately after cutting is milky white, the coloring in the flesh and around the nucleus is small, the density of the flesh is medium, The flesh fiber is a little high, the peeling property of the flesh is easy, the flesh is solute, the flesh is a little high, the sweetness is medium, the acidity is quite low, and there is no astringency or bitterness. The separation between the nucleus and the flesh is a viscous nucleus, the shape of the nucleus is a short ellipse, the size is slightly large, the color is brown, and the rough surface of the nucleus is medium. The flowering period is medium, and the maturity period (days from full bloom to maturity) is 111 to 120 days, which is mid-August in the growing area. There are few physiological fruit drops and few nuclear cracks, no fruit cracking, and the fruit has a poor shelf life. Compared with “Asama white peach”, the concave part of the fruit apex is deeper, and compared with “Shimizu white peach”, the distinction is recognized by the absence of pollen.）”. Mr. Abe’s quest and enthusiastic research gave birth to a new peach in Mihara City. The feature is that it is hard. Ordinary peaches are soft, but old peaches were hard, so it seems to be said to be a nostalgic taste even for the elderly. Because it is hard, it is suitable for processing and is a gem that can be used for cooking.

It seems that Abe Farm, which created Abe Hakuto Peach, was originally a farmer specializing in rice cultivation. It seems that the reason why he started making peaches was that he started to think about alternative crops because the mechanization of paddy rice cultivation shortened the work time but the cost became high.

Nanbu Town, Hirakawa City, Sannohe Town, and Hirosaki City, which represent Japan and are loved by everyone, seem to occupy more than 66% of the cultivated area in Aomori Prefecture. Surrounded by the sea and mountains, consisting of the Sanhachi area (seven cities, towns and villages (Hachinohe City, Sannohe Town, Gonohe Town, Takko Town, Nanbu Town, Hashikami Town, Shingo Village) located on the prefectural border with Iwate Prefecture in the southeastern part of the country since ancient times. It has been cultivated mainly in the area full of nature, but in recent years, it is located in the central and southern areas (located in the southwestern part, Hirosaki City, Kuroishi City, Hachinohe City, Nishimeya Village, Fujisaki Town, Oogi Town, and Inakadate Village. I heard that the cultivation area is increasing mainly in 2 towns and 2 villages in the city). In addition to picking the leaves around the fruit so that it can be exposed to the sun, a reflective sheet for coloring is spread in the field to color the bottom of the fruit, creating a wonderful peach that shows the commitment of apple farmers. There is.

Abe Hakuto Peach seems to be about 1 kg in size, but it is also a fact that it takes time to cultivate. Due to its delicate nature, it is manually sacked one by one so that it will not be scratched, and instead of simply tying the mouth of the bag, a special bag called a triangular bag completely prevents rainwater from entering. It seems to keep in mind. Due to the long cultivation period, it may be necessary to cross the typhoon season before the harvest, and the difficulty seems to be not trivial. No wonder it’s more difficult than you might think, such as natural disasters, climate change, and pest insect control.

The Japanese brown cattle differ in appearance. The Kochi breed has a black nose and horns, while the Kumamoto breed has a whiter body and is one size larger than the Kochi breed. The reason there are differences despite being the same breed is that the two were originally similar but different cows. Kumamoto cattle have been bred for a long time, including Aso cattle, Yabe（Yamato）cattle, and Kuma cattle, all of which have their roots in the Korean Peninsula, and Simmental cattle (hair color is pale tan or reddish brown, with white face, white limbs, and back. A white patch also appeared) and improved a hybrid that was crossed. 「Kumamoto Aka Beef」 was registered as a japanese beef cow in 1944.

The current "Kumamoto Red cow'' is a unique breed that was improved by crossing Simmental breeds with native breeds raised in the Aso, Yabe, and Kuma regions, and was registered as Wagyu beef in 1944 before the war. Akaushi has excellent cold and heat resistance, is suitable for grazing, and has a docile personality that makes it easy to raise. The meat is lean, contains a moderate amount of fat, and has a combination of umami, tenderness, and health. Beef's high-quality protein contains a well-balanced abundance of essential amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the human body. Foods with low carbohydrate content. Contains a good balance of calcium and minerals. Vitamin B2, which is abundant in beef liver, has the effect of promoting growth. Not only does it contain iron, which is easily absorbed, but it also helps with absorption from other foods. Contains a lot of saturated fatty acids that are difficult to oxidize. It has been found that taurine, a type of amino acid, is contained in large amounts in red beef meat. "C2H7NO3S (H2N-CH2-CH2-SO3H)" is said to have effects such as improving liver dysfunction caused by alcohol and lowering blood pressure. It has been proven that Red beef is so healthy that it is called natural healthy beef.

【Product name】
Taishu persimmon
【Type】
Diospyros kaki Thunb.
【Producing area】
Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Ueki-cho, Kita-ku, Kumamoto City (JA Kamoto, JA Kumamoto Fruit Association)
【Origin of name】
It seems to have been named after the “King of autumn persimmons”, which has a refreshing sweetness and freshness, and is loved even if it is a disliked persimmon.
【Major features】
The 2022 Kamoto Regional Livestock Exhibition is being held in mid-September at the livestock inspection facility of the Johoku Branch of the Kumamoto Livestock Agricultural Cooperative in Yamaga City, with the aim of promoting local livestock farming and improving production technology. The exhibition has been held every year at this time, but it was postponed due to the corona crisis, and this year was the first time in three years. The brown-haired Japanese beef that is judged at the fair is a type of Japanese beef, and is a general term for cattle with horns that have yellowish-brown or reddish-brown hair (also called red cow). The areas where they are bred are mainly Kumamoto Prefecture, Kochi Prefecture, Hokkaido and the Tohoku region. The meat has become popular because you can enjoy both the moderate marbling and the deep flavor of red meat. However, it seems that it is not well known to the public yet, and it will take some time before it is recognized nationwide, so I would like to promote it here as well. In addition, according to a 2019 survey by the All Japan Akage Wagyu Association (Established date: March 3, 2011, Location: Sakuragi, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Purpose of establishment: Improving the status of “Akage Wagyu”) , The recognition rate was only 13% (it seems that it was less than 10% in the Tokyo metropolitan area.) In Japan, cows are known as “Holstein（Bos taurus taurus）” with mottled white and black, and “Kuroge Wagyu” with all black. It is well-known for its species, but along with these, it is one of the cattle that has supported Japan’s diet since the modern era. Akage Wagyu, born in Kumamoto and Kochi, is said to be large and gentle, making it suitable for grazing. It is said that there are currently about 24,500 cows being raised in Japan. The reason for the birth of Akage Wagyu beef is that it was raised in Kumamoto and Kochi from the middle of the Meiji period to the Taisho period. Simmental (Originating in the Simmental Valley in Switzerland, the coat color is pale yellowish brown or reddish brown, the face is white, the limbs are white, and white spots appear on the back, etc. Large among European cows, even for milk and meat. It seems that they were bred mainly in Switzerland, but also in France, Austria, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, etc.) These cows have strong constitutions. It was able to withstand a rough diet, and its gentle nature made it suitable for use in farming and transportation, but it had the disadvantage of being small in size. In 1944, the cows from Kumamoto and Kochi, which continued to be improved, were collectively named “Japanese Brown”, and together with Japanese Black and Japanese Polled, they were certified as meat breeds unique to Japan. In addition, 50 cows that have been carefully raised by the producers will be exhibited at the exhibition, and the examination will be conducted by Hideki Yasutake, director of the Livestock Research Institute of the Kumamoto Prefectural Agricultural Research Center, as chairman, and the livestock industry of the Prefectural Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Department Production and Management Bureau. Seven people, including the staff of the section and the prefectural federation of livestock farming cooperatives, are subjected to a rigorous examination, and the experts are awarded prestigious awards. The Kamoto Agricultural Cooperative is located in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, and seems to cover Yamaga City and Ueki Town, Kita Ward, Kumamoto City. It is 20 kilometers east-west, 35 kilometers north-south, and has a total area of 365 hectares. It is famous for its relatively mild climate, with an average temperature of 16.9 degrees Celsius and an annual average rainfall of about 2,000 mm (Kumamoto City). The production area is divided into flat areas in the south and hilly and mountainous areas in the north. In the flat areas, watermelons and melons are typified by Japan’s leading greenhouse horticulture zone. At the same time, vegetables such as strawberries, asparagus, and eggplants, as well as rice, wheat, livestock, fruit trees, and flowers, are widely produced. In addition, watermelon production areas are mainly formed on inland plateaus, and the soil quality is andosol (mainly derived from volcanic ash, the soil has a high phosphate absorption coefficient, a low volumetric weight, and is light. Organic matter accumulates. In addition, it has good water retention and permeability, low density (soil hardness), and is easy to cultivate, so it has better physical properties than other soils. As for the chemical properties of the soil, in general, the organic matter content of the soil is high due to the large amount of active aluminum contained in the soil, but it also tends to have a high adsorption capacity for phosphoric acid, which is important as a plant nutrient. It is distributed in northern Tohoku, Kanto, and Kyushu, and reflects the distribution of active volcanoes and volcanoes that were active until about 20,000 to 30,000 years ago.) With deep cultivated soil and good drainage, watermelon cultivation seems suitable for. On the other hand, in the northern region, farming is centered on rice, wheat, livestock, fruit trees, bamboo shoots, tea, flowers, etc., and strawberries and asparagus are introduced in some areas. Watermelon cultivation has a long history, and joint shipping started in 1954 by the Ueki Town union, and it seems that the introduction of grafting cultivation and the rapid spread of tunnel and greenhouse cultivation in the 1955s formed a major production area. After that, the facilities were advanced, such as the introduction of weatherproof greenhouses and continuous greenhouses, and in 1989, with the birth of “JA Kamoto” through the merger of agricultural cooperatives, the unified name “Yume Daichi Kamoto” was established. However, it seems that the company has been striving for profitable sales by establishing its brand. The cultivated area peaked at the time of the merger and has been declining due to the aging of the producers, etc. However, in order to stably ship high-quality watermelons as the main production area for spring and summer watermelons, we will develop new initiatives from the 2018 production seems to be The first is the “measures to encourage the maintenance and expansion of shipment volume,” which pays incentives for the increase in shipment volume due to the expansion of the cultivation area. The second is to pay incentives for shipments in June in order to improve the utilization rate of sorting machines in the second half of the shipping period, which has shown a certain effect in improving yields and securing the number of producers. The number of balls shipped per 10 ares increased from 475 balls in 2017 to 511 balls in 2020, and from 2018 to 2020, we secured 34 new shippers, reducing the rate of decrease in the number of producers compared to before the start of the initiative. It looks like it’s compressed in half. Furthermore, in July 2018, it opened the “Regional Leader Training Center” and started training new farmers at a training facility. So far, eight people have started farming in the second term. Among the members of the horticulture department, 421 members of the watermelon specialty department combine multiple weather-resistant greenhouses, continuous greenhouses, single greenhouses, and large-scale growing in plastic tunnels, and plant according to a cultivation schedule determined for each facility equipment and variety seems to be The main cultivation system seems to be a method of harvesting in April in a continuous greenhouse, planting seedlings for replanting just before the harvest, and harvesting in May to June. At the same time, it seems that it is common to combine a single greenhouse according to the labor. From summer to autumn, watermelons, melons, cucumbers, etc. are cultivated, and it seems that year-round cultivation centering on gourds is being carried out. Varieties are selected for each shipping season, and in March, “Super Ace Watermelon” (According to Hagihara Farm Co., Ltd., the grass is slightly strong, has good low-temperature elongation, and has good vine retention until the latter half. Female flowers under low-temperature sunshine. It has good growth and pollen production, and very good fruit setting. The fruit shape is rich round and has a good ball fat, and the fruit is less deformed and has a wonderful shape. The pericarp is dark green, and has 15 to 16 rows. It has a striped pattern. Flesh is a bright bright red color. Flesh is honey, crispy and has a high sugar content. It is good to eat. It has a long shelf life and is said to be suitable for selling by the piece.The fruit is thin, but it is elastic and does not split easily. Matures in May. It seems to ripen in 48 to 46 days after mating in harvest, and 45 to 43 days in June. Medium grass vigor, good female flower growth, very little flower flyout. Good pollen output and stable fruit setting even under low temperature and low sunshine. Fruit has good enlargement and shape, hollow fruit. Low occurrence. The fruit has a dark skin, clear stripes, and a watermelon-like fresh appearance. Flesh is pinkish-pink with little discoloration after harvesting, making it suitable for cut sales. The sugar content is particularly high and stable, and the meat quality is excellent. It has a wonderful crisp texture.)” and “Matsuri Bayashi Watermelon”. The cultivars are selected after careful consideration of their sugar content, quality, and ease of cultivation through annual trial cultivation and on-site review meetings held by the Horticulture Subcommittee. Also, in this region, the system of cultivating melons two to three times a year in the same field is the mainstream, and it seems that long years of cultivation have caused problems such as poor growth due to continuous cropping failure. For this reason, soil preparation such as soil disinfection and green manure cultivation with solar heat and chemicals, drainage measures by deep plowing, input of high-quality compost, and proper fertilization based on soil analysis have made it possible to produce watermelons that grow well every year and have good taste seems to be In terms of cultivation, watermelon bears fruit by mating (pollinating the female flower with the pollen of the male flower) one by one by human hands or bees. It seems that it is important in production and requires advanced technology. For this reason, it seems that they pay close attention to the temperature and humidity control until mating, taking into consideration the weather, aligning the tips of the vines called tsurubiki, and picking the axillary buds. After mating, the same JA seems to leave one well-shaped fruit per plant when the size of the watermelon reaches 7 centimeters in diameter, and the others are thinned. At that time, we use 6-color fruit-bearing markers called fruit-bearing sticks, and once every three days, we set up a stick of a determined color for each fruit. The harvest date is determined by the color of the fruit stalk. By harvesting each ball in the most delicious state in this way, it seems that stable quality is ensured. In addition, watermelons with a sugar content of 12% or higher, which are produced under strict cultivation standards such as limiting the cultivation period and varieties and marking the mating date every other day, are sold as “Yokayoka Watermelon” with added value. Harvested watermelons are sorted and packed at the JA Kamoto Ueki Melon Sorting Plant and the Wide Area Melon Sorting Plant, which were reorganized and maintained in 2014, and shipped to markets throughout Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. In the sorting line, after measuring the appearance and weight, the internal quality sensor measures the sugar content and maturity of each ball, and the cavity inspection device inspects the degree of hollowness to determine the grade. It seems that each inspected watermelon is labeled with the producer’s name and shipped at their own responsibility. It seems that JA Kamoto exchanges information with the market based on the planting plans submitted by the producers, the results of the tally of the fruiting sticks, and the cultivation situation, and is working to secure sales floors for mass retailers. In addition, the 2020 production was blessed with excellent weather, but due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, it was sold in an environment that had never been experienced before, such as sluggish business demand. It seems so far, sales have been boosted by promotional events held by women’s groups to promote tastings in consumer areas, but they have no choice but to refrain from doing so. Under such circumstances, a full-scale introduction test of “black-skinned watermelon” was started on 4 hectares as a quality improvement measure in June, the latter half of shipment from 2020. It seems that the 2021 production will be expanded to 15 hectares and a cultivation test will be conducted to establish the technology. “Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture”, A town where a meaningful time is promised. The flowers that add color to the four seasons shine. A townscape full of atmosphere with old-fashioned tenement house and sake breweries. Yamaga Lantern Festival-Master the essence of history and tradition inherited by lights. Twelfth Emperor Keiko（13 B.C. December 23, A.D. 130) was the twelfth emperor (reign: August 22, A.D. 71-December 23, A.D. 130), being described in “Kojiki” (The Records of Ancient Matters) and “Nihonshoki” (Chronicles of Japan). The origin of the Yamaga Lantern Festival is described by a legend which says that the villagers of Yamaga lit up their torches to welcome the procession of the Emperor Keiko whose path was hindered by a deep fog hanging above the Kikuchi River. Buzen Highway – It has been known as a change of attendance since the Edo period. Buildings such as the playhouse “Yachiyoza（Important Cultural Properties (Nationally Designated)” built in the Meiji era are also attractive. It is the two major symbols of the central city area along with “Sakura hot spring.” Proud of many “Hot water of beauty” is a hot spring that boasts yielding and is of good quality and soft to the touch.Chibuzan ancient tomb Tumulus : Aza Seifukuji, section of village Shiro, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture-National Historic Site, Designated Date October 12, 1922 : Circular-shaped ancient tomb with rectangular frontage-Decorated kofun built around the late Kofun period (6th century). The two side-by-side circles on the front look like a woman’s breast. “Origin of Ueki Town, Kita Ward, Kumamoto City”, Satsuma Rebellion : The battle over Tabaru : A war that played a role as the final finish of the Meiji Restoration. The largest civil war in Japan caused by the Kagoshima samurai led by Takamori Saigo in 1877. Almost the entire area of Kumamoto became a battlefield, and Kumamoto Castle was on fire. The direct incentive was the resignation of some Meiji government officials, including Saigo in 1873. Meiji Gov（In 1871 the Meiji government implemented Haihan-chiken throughout Japan）: Patriot who were active from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration, centered on Satsuma, Choshu, and Tosa, were listed. Saigo, who was an army general at the time, negotiates trade with Korea as a way to rescue the former samurai. It seems that he went down to Kagoshima because he did not accept the theory of conquest of Korea（advocacy of the Korean invasion）. Toshiaki Kirino, Kunimoto Shinohara, Shinpachi Murata and others from the same Satsuma domain also support Saigo. Becoming independent from the government, antigovernment officials and military personnel create a private school. Aboutt 13,000 clan army raises the nominal kagoshima of come go to visit. Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto township on February 15, 1890. The incitement is undoubtedly due to Saigo’s assassination plan. The battle over Tahara, which started from March 1, (Taburazaka and Kichiji, etc) was a fierce battle that divided this war, and dauntless soldiers like KUNIMOTO SHINOHARA died in the war one after another. Satsu District (including the allies) was defeated at the battle of Tabaruzaka on March 20 and the battle of Anseibashi-guchi on April 8, on the verge of being attacked from multiple sides by the Government army, who were going south, and the backside of the Kumamoto Chindai Army; on April 14, Satsu District retreated to Kiyama by breaking the siege on Kumamoto-jo Castle. From March 1 to 31, the fierce battles of Tabaru Slope and Kichiji Pass were fought in present section of village Toyooka, Ueki town, Kamoto District County, Kumamoto Prefecture. “Japan Agricultural Cooperatives KAMOTO”, Located in the northern part of Kumamoto prefecture. It has jurisdiction over Yamaga City and Uekimachi, Kita Ward, Kumamoto City. 20 km east-west, 35 km north-south, total area 36.542 ha.The production area is roughly divided : Southern flatlands (Yamaga, Kamoto Town, Kao, Kita Ward, Kumamoto City and Distinguished in the northern secluded place in the mountains (Kahoku, Kikuka district). Southern district : Protected Horticulture – Watermelon and melon form the best production area in Japan in terms of both quality and quantity. It also forms the basis of Kamoto area agriculture. Vegetables, rice / wheat, fruits tree, flowering plant, stock raising etc. It has been made into a production area as a key crop. Northern region Rice / wheat, livestock, fruits tree, bamboo shoots, tea, flowers, etc. Ueki is the number one watermelon planted area and production volume in Japan. The jurisdiction is a thriving production area for watermelon cultivation, and it is mainly grown in greenhouses. Fruits are also limited to one fruit per share and are produced with high quality. The image of summer is strong, but in Yamaga, the season comes in May. It is shipped all over the country and is very popular as a gift. The produced watermelon is shipped under the unified brand of “Yumedaichi – Kamoto.” Not only will they be inspected at the fruit sorting plant, but they will also be instructed by farmers. We are working on safe production such as make soil, quality control, and production history. It is a fruit with many functions and is very good for beauty and health. The skin is also an important medicinal material. It has the effect of reducing cholesterol and dilating blood vessels. Speaking of Kodama watermelon, “Hitorijime Watermelon” We will deliver outstanding crispness and sweetness. Made seeds HAGIHARA Farm Co., Ltd. JA Kamoto’s greenhouse mandarin oranges look green, but the inside is ripe and sweet and sour. The contrast between the green color of the skin and the orange color of the flesh is beautiful, and once the skin is peeled, a refreshing aroma spreads out. Taishu persimmons are characterized by their crunchy texture and high sugar content, and are highly trusted and popular. This year, due to the bad weather in early spring, there was concern about the growth of the persimmons, but it seems that the persimmons have a beautiful color and luster. Persimmons are bright orange and Despite its bright orange color, this excellent produce, which is in season at this time of year, is green. Recently, more and more people know about It may have a ripe color that makes you hesitate for a moment. Until you try it once, you may not pick it up even if you see it. That’s why I’m writing today to introduce the original goodness of Japanese agricultural products and skilled farmers so that people around the world who see my blog will know about it. JA Kamoto began shipping Taishu persimmons on October 5, 2015, making it one of the leading production areas in the prefecture. This agricultural product is a type of “perfect sweet persimmon (astringent persimmon without seeds)” that becomes sweet regardless of the presence or absence of seeds. Compared to regular persimmons, it is a large ball with a high sugar content and a crispy texture. In addition, as it ripens, “striations” appear on the surface of the fruit (according to NARO, the sugar content of the areas where the stripes are formed is 2-3 degrees higher than that of the areas where the stripes are not formed, making it easier for the stripes to appear, making the fruit with stripes a high-quality fruit. It is also characterized by the fact that it is easy to create a spiral pattern that is said to be worthy of evaluation. The 2021 production was expected to have a total shipment of about 35 tons. Shipments continued until mid-November, mainly in the Kyushu and Kanto areas. In addition, the harvest of this excellent autumn taste is at its peak again this year, and on October 24th, a competition is being held at JA Kamoto Honjo in Kao Town, Yamaga City to compete for good taste and ball fatness. On July 1, 1955, three villages, Komenodake Village, Senda Village, and Yamauchi Village, merged to form Kao Village. The town was born on November 1, 1965 when the town organization was enforced. On January 15, 2005, Yamaga City and Kikuka Town, Kahoku Town, and Kamoto Town in Kamoto District were merged on an equal basis, becoming the new Yamaga City and disappearing. Greenhouse kumquats began to be cultivated in Kao Town (currently Yamaga City) in 1991, and since 1996 they have been sold under the Yume Komachi brand, establishing a firm position as a specialty product of JA Kamoto. In addition, the same JA greenhouse kumquat group consists of 9 farmers, all of which are cultivated on 2.2 ha as a combined management crop with tobacco. Greenhouse kumquat “Yumekomachi” is a fully ripened variety that is shipped from January to March. The fruit is large, has a reddish peel color, and is characterized by a high sugar content of 18 to 20, and can be eaten raw. It is a pleasant place. In 2022, although there was some abnormal weather in the summer, fruits with good coloring and high sugar content were produced, and about 25 tons were shipped from January 15th to March.

In 1977, “IIiG-16 persimmon” (“Jiro persimmon” × Okitsu No. 15 persimmon (“Okugosho persimmon” × “Hanagosho persimmon”) was selected as “Fuyu persimmon” at the Akitsu Branch of the Fruit Tree Experiment Station (Mitsu, Akitsu-cho, Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture). ) is a sweet persimmon cultivar bred by crossing. Since 1989, it has been tested in the 4th strain adaptability test under the strain name of Akitsu No. 10 persimmon.

In NARO, about 60% of the production of sweet persimmons in Japan is accounted for by okute `”Fuyu persimmons,” which mature in mid-to-late November. is. In order to respond to this demand, nakate sweet persimmons are cultivated from early maturity, which is of high quality and easy to cultivate. The vigor and size of the tree are medium, and the shape of the tree is between open and upright. It has moderate resistance to diseases and pests, and no pests or pests that pose a particular problem are recognized even now.

Taishu persimmon has good fruit enlargement when cultivated using flat trellis, and produces large ball fruit weighing more than 400 g. In addition, covering the fruit bags in early September reduces the occurrence of soiled fruits, improved view. Grown at the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization Fruit Tree Research Institute, the harvest season is from early to mid-November. The sugar content is 14.8 to 16.0 %, but compared to “Fuyu ×”, powdery mildew (Phyllactinia kakicola Sawada: Small black spots appear on young leaves in May, and the disease is severe until around July. From around the end of August A white cottony fungus appears and spreads rapidly. A yellow perithelium is formed in this lesion, which later turns black. Powder-affected leaves fall off early, so the fruit becomes thicker. It is bad and weakens the vigor of the tree. In terms of ecology, it attaches to branches, stems, and fallen leaves with the perithelium in the wintering place. In addition, the method of transmission is that ascospores are young from the perithelium in April by the wind. It invades and infects through the stomata of the leaves. From June to July, conidia are formed on the lesions and scattered by the wind.The formation of conidia is weakened in the midsummer, but the scattering seems to increase again in autumn. It seems that the optimum temperature for growth is 15 to 25°C.) is likely to occur, so be careful. In general, it seems that flat shelf cultivation produces more female flowers than standing tree cultivation. However, excessive fruit setting leads to a decline in tree vigor, and if the tree vigor does not recover, male flowers will gradually increase and female flowers will decrease, so it seems important to strive for proper fruit setting. Appearance improvement by bagging seems to be likely to deteriorate during the coloring period due to a combination of soiled fruits, striped fruits, and powdery mildew.