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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The fuel, U (92), is a pellet (approximately 10mm in length and 8mm in diameter) that is fired like pottery, and is a small cylinder of uranium that has been fired into a ceramic. The fuel used in nuclear power plants. Is a mixture of approximately 4% fissile uranium 235 and approximately 96% non-fissionable uranium 238). About 360 of these pellets are stuffed into a 4m-long thin tube (fuel rod), and 264 of these are bundled together to form a fuel assembly. The reactor vessel contains 157 fuel assemblies. Dozens to hundreds of bundles, 50 to 80 fuel rods per fuel assembly for BWR, and 200 to 300 rods for PWR. Used for 3 to 4 years in the core. Since the fuel assemblies removed from the reactor vessel contain unburned uranium (actinide) and newly generated plutonium (element with atomic number 94), these useful resources are recovered at the reprocessing plant. Therefore, it will be temporarily stored in the spent fuel pool of the power plant until it is transported to the reprocessing plant.


Ikata, a town where the wind of joy is fragrant: Located on the Sadamisaki Peninsula, the westernmost tip of Shikoku. The Uwa Sea side to the south is a coastline of gentle white sand, while the north Seto Inland Sea side forms a ria coastline, where people live their lives amidst beautiful nature. The hometown is blessed with a warm oceanic climate with an average annual temperature of 16℃. In order to inherit and nurture this hometown, which is full of warm humanity, and pass it on to tomorrow, each of us is working to create a town filled with vitality and moisture. In order to overcome the unique topographical conditions of the Nanyo region, which is a steeply sloping area facing a ria coastline, the Nanyo region has accumulated unique ideas and know-how over many years, and has cultivated high-quality and diverse citrus fruits. In addition to achieving this goal, the city has established a sustainable citrus farming system, including creating a unique system and stocks that can respond accurately to various environmental changes, and is famous as a major producer of branded citrus fruits.

【Product name】
Shiranuhi
【Type】
Citrus reticulata
【卸地】
Futanazu, Ikata Town, Nishiuwa District, Ehime Prefecture (Nishiuwa Agricultural Cooperative, Misaki Citrus Joint Fruit Sorting Committee)
【Origin of name】
Shiranuhi Town, Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture is said to be the birthplace. It was probably named after the place name. Dekopon(Citrus reticulata Siranui)is a registered trademark owned by the Kumamoto Prefecture Fruit Agricultural Cooperative Association. Under the umbrella of the japan horticultural agricultural cooperative association: Shipped through an agricultural cooperative association with JA and citrus production. Only those who meet certain standards to maintain high quality can use the name. It was shipped through the National Federation of Citrus Agricultural Cooperatives with a sugar content of 13 degrees or more and an acidity of 1 degree or less.
【Major features】
Shikoku Electric Power’s Ikata Power Station Unit 3 (PWR, 890,000 kW) resumed power generation at 18:00 on December 6, 2021 for the first time in about two years. After entering regular inspections in December 2019, in January 2020, the Hiroshima High Court received a provisional injunction to suspend operation. It was unable to operate because the installation deadline for the “Severe Accident Response Facility” (special heavy facility) was reached. In February 2020, Shikoku Electric Power filed an objection to the Hiroshima High Court, and since then, has endeavored to assert and prove the safety of the aircraft, and in March 2021, received a decision to revoke the provisional injunction order to suspend operation. In addition, the special heavy facility started operation on October 5th. Ikata Unit 3 seems to have restarted the reactor on December 2, ahead of the winter power demand season, and has resumed power generation. After the final inspection (comprehensive load performance inspection) by the Nuclear Regulation Authority, full-scale operation was resumed. According to a report compiled in October by the Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators, which verifies power supply and demand, the reserve margin for power supply in the Shikoku area this winter warned that “beware of trouble with generators” nationwide. At 3.9% in February, the situation was extremely severe, barely exceeding the 3% required for stable supply. In particular, the deficit of four companies including Tohoku Electric Power, Chugoku Electric Power, and Hokuriku Electric Power is the largest ever, with Tokyo Electric Power Holdings (HD) falling into the red of 650.9 billion yen in 2022. However, Shikoku Electric Power Co. is the only company to post a profit as it is able to reduce fuel costs through the operation of Unit 3 of the Ikata Nuclear Power Station (Ikata Town, Ehime Prefecture). Lessons Learned from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident Based on the overview of the new regulatory standards, Shikoku Electric Power. On the day of enforcement, it seems that Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 submitted an application for conformity review to the standards. Application for permission to change the installation of a nuclear reactor based on the Reactor Regulation Act. At the same time, it seems that there was prior consultation with Ehime Prefecture regarding changes to equipment, etc. based on the safety agreement. Then the Nuclear Regulation Authority. After about two years of review at review meetings, field surveys, and public comments, on July 15, 2015, permission was granted to change the installation of the nuclear reactor on the basis that it complied with the standards. In Ehime Prefecture, along with the review by the Nuclear Regulation Authority, It seems that the nuclear safety subcommittee, which consists of experts in nuclear reactor engineering and earthquake engineering, has confirmed safety. After about two years of deliberations, in August 2015, it was confirmed that the results of deliberations by the Nuclear Regulation Authority were appropriate. March 11, 2011, Pacific Ocean in the Tohoku region. A large tsunami caused by an offshore earthquake hits the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station of Tokyo Electric Power Company, causing an accident in which a large amount of radioactive material leaks. In this accident, the tsunami and earthquake caused the safety functions to go out all at once. The loss and subsequent severe accident could not be stopped. The Nuclear Regulation Authority, which was established after the accident, not only learned the lessons from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, but also based on the latest technical knowledge and the safety standards of international organizations such as the IAEA (Vienna, Austria: International Atomic Energy Agency). A new regulatory standard for nuclear power plants with enhanced measures against accidents was formulated and enforced on July 8, 2013. The seismic performance “Earthquake ground motion determined by specifying the epicenter” seems to have been selected through scientific research for each of the three earthquake generation mechanisms. Measures without specifying the epicenter. The seismic motion to be determined is the epicenter and active faults and difficult past inland. Observation records of crustal earthquakes. 2004 Hokkaido Rumoi branch office Nanbu Earthquake (Area of shifted part × amount of shift × hardness of rock ≒ Mw5.7), 2000 Western Tottori Earthquake (Mw6.6) seems to have been selected(Standard Seismic Motion Safety evaluations are being conducted based on new understanding as a result of surveys of earthquakes and geological features covering a broad range of details [Earthquakes with specifi ed epicenters at each site] Based on active fault evaluation by the Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotion [Earthquakes with unspecifi ed epicenters] Based on the results of examination of the Hokkaido Rumoi–Nanbu earthquake, a new standard seismic motion of Ss-2 (620 gal) has been added. 「Standard seismic motion used for mission-critical base-isolated structures」The Ss-L (400 gal) standard seismic motion for use in anti-seismic designs for mission-critical base-isolated structures was added for use in creating base-isolated structures that can withstand a mild, drawn-out earthquake Standard Tsunami Rather than assuming that our current store of knowledge and data is all there is, our safety evaluations are conducted from the perspective that something may occur that exceeds what is known. The standard tsunami has been reevaluated to cover tsunamis stemming from an interplate earthquake (Mw 9.1) in the Ryukyu Trench, to a generator (in the vicin-ity of the sluice gate) maximum high-water mark of around 5 m above sea level (at high tide). The generator’s maximum run-up height, taking into account the difference between land subsidence and the tide level, is around 6m above sea level. A protective wall has been placed around the seawater pump area. At 5 m above sea level with a retention dam located in front of the sluice to allow the water to drain when the wave recedes as well. Response to New Standards (main efforts at the Sendai nuclear power plant) Standard Seismic Motion for the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant Speed (cm/s2) Period (s) Ss-1 standard seismic motion (540 gal) Ss-2 standard seismic motion (620 gal) formulated based on Examination of the Hokkaido Rumoi–Nanbu earthquake Outline of the Hokkaido Rumoi–Nanbu Earthquake Ryukyu Trench (Assumed interval) Nagasaki Spur fault Sendai Nuclear Power Plant Seawater pump area Barrier wall Barrier trench Retention damz Date: December 14, 2004 Rumoi Magnitude(Seismic Activity for All of Japan during December 2004): Mw5.7 Established position of standard tsunami). Also, the design basis seismic ground motion is the maximum quake that is expected to affect the site based on the geology, ground structure, seismic activity, etc. of the site of the nuclear power plant and its surroundings. The design basis seismic ground motion for the Ikata nuclear power plant was changed from the conventional 570 Gal to 650 Gal (cm/sec2, the standard gravity on the earth is 980 Gal) or more, seismic intensity 5 upper, and about 200 Gal or more, seismic intensity 6 weak. , about 350 Gal or more, seismic intensity 6-upper, about 600 Gal or more, seismic intensity 7). An earthquake that occurred with its epicenter in Aki-nada, and caused relatively great damage in Hiroshima Prefecture, the eastern part of Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Ehime Prefecture, which were close to the epicenter. We confirmed that the effects of oceanic intra-plate earthquakes such as the “N-year Geiyo earthquake” or a name with the year) are appropriately set, taking into consideration the uncertainties of natural phenomena. The shaking caused by an earthquake is greatly affected by the characteristics of the observation point (distance from the epicenter and geological structure). Even for earthquakes of the same magnitude, the closer they are to the epicenter, the stronger the tremors, and the farther away they are, the smaller the tremors. In fact, during the Iyonada earthquake that occurred on March 14, 2014, 230 Gal was observed at Minatoura, Ikata Town, which is only 4 km away from the Ikata power plant. It was 45 ~ 56 Gal. For this reason, design basis seismic ground motions are created based on thorough investigations of active faults, plate conditions, and underground geological structures around the nuclear power plant that serves as the epicenter. It does not seem to be something that should be applied as is. Tsunami resistance performance includes the specific source of tsunami (wave source) and its impact assessment (maximum water level). Nankai Trough earthquake +2.45m. Earthquake caused by submarine active fault (Median Tectonic Line fault zone ~ Kyushu side fault zone approx. 130 km) +7.56 m. Five landslides +6.35 m near the site. Mt.Tsurumi collapsed +2.24 m. Furthermore, taking into consideration the overlap of the Nankai and marine active faults, +8.12m. A standard tsunami is a tsunami that affects the site due to earthquakes, landslides, volcanic phenomena, etc. around the site of the nuclear power plant. It seems to be the largest tsunami expected to hit. The maximum water level of the standard tsunami at the Ikata Power Station was raised from 4.09 m to 8.12 m in the process of national review. It seems that they have confirmed that the effects of the collapse of Mt. As a flow of tsunami resistance evaluation, the tsunami height used for tsunami resistance design seems to be 8.7 m, considering the maximum water level of the standard tsunami, ground subsidence and tidal level variation, but the building with important safety facilities is installed at a site height of 10 m, so it seems that there is no risk of being affected by a tsunami. The water level caused by the standard tsunami varies depending on the location, and the highest water level near the Ikata Power Station site is estimated to be +8.12m at the judgment point. In tsunami resistant design. In addition, ground subsidence and Consideration of tidal variation and the water level is +8.7m evaluation. Cause of tsunami (target tsunami Selection), Tsunami evaluation (calculation), Selection of standard tsunami Confirmation of safety against standard tsunami. Interplate earthquakes, crustal earthquakes caused by active faults in the ocean, landslides on land and under the sea, slope failures, volcanic phenomena, combinations of factors (Ocean intra-plate earthquakes are excluded because their epicenters are deep and do not cause large changes to the seafloor, so they do not produce large tsunamis.) Numerical simulations are conducted with uncertainty taken into account. Formulation−On sites where facilities belonging to Class S (the highest seismic resistance) are installed, run-up waves due to the standard tsunami must not reach or flow from the ground. An important safety mechanism due to a decrease in water intake due to water level fluctuations. No effect on ability etc. T.P. : Tokyo Bay mean sea level. Futanazu is an agricultural village centered on citrus cultivation. Ikata Town, Nishiuwa County, is located on the Sadamisaki Peninsula, the westernmost point of Shikoku. The Uwa Sea side to the south is a coast of gentle white sand, and the Seto Inland Sea side to the north forms a ria coastline, where people’s lives are alive in beautiful nature. Blessed with a warm maritime climate with an annual average temperature of 16°C, it is full of local love. It seems that each and every one of us is striving to create a town full of vitality and moisture in order to inherit, nurture and pass on this hometown full of warmth and kindness to future generations. Citrus farming system in Ehime and Nanyo: Date of certification as Japanese Agricultural Heritage: February 15, 2019. Certified organization / Organization name: Ehime Prefecture Nanyo Regional Agricultural Heritage Promotion Council / Organizational structure: (Municipality) Uwajima City, Yawatahama City, Seiyo City, Ikata Town, Ainan Town, Ehime Prefecture (Agricultural organizations) Nishiuwa Agricultural Cooperative, Higashiuwa Agricultural Cooperative, Ehime Minami Agricultural Cooperative, Nanyo Water Land Improvement District Union (Cultural organizations) Yawatahama City Cultural Association, Machimi Folk Museum (Natural Organization) NPO Kawauso Revival Project (Tourist Organization) Uwajima City Tourism Association, Minato Koryukan (Yawatahama Minato), Seiyo City Tourism Association, Ainan Town Tourism Association, Uwajima Industry Promotion Public Corporation (Kisa) Iya Hiroba) (Exchange groups) Shikoku Seiyo Geopark Promotion Council, NPO Sada Promontory Tourism Association, Ainan Green Tourism Promotion Council (Regional promotion organizations) Uwajima Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yawatahama Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Honai Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ikata Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Seiyo City Chamber of Commerce, Yoshida Mima Chamber of Commerce, Tsushima Town Chamber of Commerce, Ainan Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Certified area name: Ehime Prefecture Nanyo area (Uwajima City, Yawatahama City, Seiyo City, Ikata Town, Ainan Town 3 cities and 2 towns). Explanation of the location of the certified area Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) North latitude (extreme north) 33° 32′ 29″ (extreme south) 32° 57′ 08″ East longitude (extreme east) 132° 35′ 24″ (extreme west) 132° 05′ 30″ Access from major cities to certified areas: From Ehime Prefectural Office (Matsuyama City), it takes about 50 minutes to Yawatahama City and about 1 hour and 30 minutes to Uwajima City (by JR train). Geographical features: A typical Rias coastal zone with steep mountain footings reaching the coast and a complex coastline.)) Population (including beneficiaries) 182,895 (including 6,730 unshiu oranges and 5,783 other citrus fruits). Ikata Town is located on the Sadamisaki peninsula, which is the longest and narrowest peninsula in Japan, jutting out into the Hoyo Strait, at the westernmost point of Shikoku. A unique history and culture that has been polished by its peculiar topography and rich nature seems to be deeply rooted in this town. There are 32 designated cultural properties in the town (1 nationally designated cultural property, 2 prefecturally designated cultural properties, 29 town designated cultural properties) and 3 nationally registered cultural properties. Sadamisaki Lighthouse (shono): A white lighthouse that towers over the westernmost point of Shikoku and the westernmost tip of Japan’s longest and narrow Sadamisaki Peninsula. Only 13.5 km away is the Kanzaki Lighthouse in Oita Prefecture, which serves as a signpost on the sea and illuminates the ships going. Built in 1918, expanded in 1941. Reinforced concrete construction, construction area 82 m2, height 18 m, 1 unit. Suga Park: Suga Park is a sandbar in Mitsuku Bay. In addition to enjoying sea bathing and camping, ‘the Seto no Hanayome Matsuri(Minatoura: An annual summer festival held every August in front of the Seto townspeople center. At the venue, you can enjoy a bridal show and a song show related to the bride of Seto.)’ held in August every year features windsurfing, barbecues, fireworks displays, and more. You can enjoy recreational fish such as horse mackerel and grunt mainly in spring and summer. Setokaze no Oka Park: From the observatory, you can see the magnificent scenery of the windmills along the ridge and the beautiful nature of the Sadamisaki Peninsula. The JA Nishiuwa Misaki Citrus Cooperative Fruit Sorting Group (Misaki Co-Selection) is a medium-sized citrus fruit that takes advantage of the mild climate surrounded by the Uwa Sea and the Seto Inland Sea on the Sada Misaki Peninsula, which has Cape Sata, the southernmost tip of Shikoku, and an environment suitable for cultivation. famous for the cultivation of Kiyomi Tangor, jointly selected by Misaki, is a combination of Japanese Wenzhou mandarin oranges and foreign citrus fruits. It is a memorable variety that will remain in the history of Japanese citrus fruits, as the pioneer of the varieties that were introduced, and also the parent of these. Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s P-Plus is used to deliver the juicy taste to consumers nationwide. The Misaki Citrus Cooperative Sorting Committee is a group of farmers who deliver citrus fruits grown in the Misaki district of Ikata Town. The area used to be a municipality called Misaki Town, Nishiuwa County, but in April 2005, it merged with Ikata Town and Seto-cho on the peninsula and became Ikata Town. Located at the tip of Sadamisaki Peninsula, which is said to be the longest and narrowest in Japan, it is the closest town in Shikoku to Kyushu. In addition, National Route 197, which runs through the peninsula, used to be so difficult that it was called. Don’t go on a terrible road. , It seems that you can go from Misaki to Yawatahama in less than an hour. The Melody Line, which runs near the summit, is known as a scenic driving course, and is said to be visited by many tourists. In addition, ferries run every hour from Misaki Port in the center of the district to Oita Saganoseki Port in Kyushu, and every six hours to Beppu Port. The Misaki area, which is close to the sea, is also rich in seafood, and it seems that the cape horse mackerel and cape mackerel, which are caught in the same waters as the Seki horse mackerel and Seki mackerel, are their specialty. There are restaurants that serve fresh seafood in the area, and many tourists visit promontory for this purpose. The Sadamisaki Lighthouse is about ten kilometers from Kyushu on the other side of the river. It seems that this sea area has been watched over since the Taisho era. The Sadamisaki Peninsula was formed on Japan’s largest fault, the Median Tectonic Line, as a way to create fields that are piled up to the sky. I had to build up the fields. These terraced fields of stone walls were made by our predecessors who carried rocks on their shoulders while carrying bumps on their shoulders, and they seem to be widely seen in the Sadamisaki Peninsula and its surroundings. Its scale seems to be comparable to that of ancient ruins around the world. Monorail seems to be active for transportation because there is little room to build a road in the park. The transport vehicle has a device that stops at the end point, and it seems that it can be transported even if the operator is not attached to the transport vehicle. Also, the wind that runs across the ocean mercilessly attacks the trees. It’s not uncommon for typhoon-like strong winds to blow, and when a real typhoon hits, it’s said that the tide can swirl up and kill trees with salt. It seems that places where delicious citrus can be grown are also prone to natural disasters. In order to prevent the fruit and trees from being damaged by the wind, this place seems to be protected by a windbreak fence that makes it look like a Western castle. It seems that people living on the Sadamisaki Peninsula used water from wells (communal wells) and valley rivers until water supply facilities were built. However, due to the lack of water volume and quality, we tried to filter it with gravel, but due to the small size of the water, it became turbid when it rained and the water quality was polluted. It seems there were many. Among the peninsula, the former Misaki town is said to be Nanyo’s most water-poor area, and in Kushiya Shono, meteoric water facilities were installed to filter rainwater and use it for drinking. From the 1945s to the 1955s, a simple water supply system was installed, making daily life more convenient and improving hygiene. However, when water shortages hit in the summer, water facilities became unusable in some districts, and it seems that there were times when daily life was hindered without water trucks supplying water. The struggle to solve the water problem in this area seems to have continued until the Nomura Dam was completed in 1982 and Nanyo water was delivered to the former Misaki town in 1992. The Kawanagata area is said to have been an agricultural and fishery community facing the Uwa Sea, on the south side of the eastern part of Sadamisaki in Ehime Prefecture. The Uwa Sea side of Sadamisaki is a ria coastline with many ingress and egress along the coastline, and villages have developed at the head of the bay at the back of the bay. During the Edo period, it belonged to the Uwajima domain. In addition to agriculture, the main industry in this area seems to have been sardine fishing on the coast. Sardines were processed into dried sardines, and it seems that they were an important source of revenue as a monopoly of the clan. According to “Seikai Junken Magazine(予陽塵芥集 野沢弘通編述, 伊予国旧蹟考 宍戸大成編述)”, around 1661-1688, Kawanaga Taura had 37 houses, 78 boats (including 60-80 masonry piles and 2 boats, and 76 fishing boats), and the number of main water (sailor) was 408 (including 62 people (62 role sailor), but it seems that the number of main waters and boats included those of neighboring ura. In addition, in this area, peddling and migrant work have been done since ancient times during the off-season for agriculture and fishing in winter, and it seems that there was a migrant worker to a sake brewery known for ‘Ikata chief brewer at a sake brewery’. There are countless mansions, and you can see that the wealth accumulated during the Uwajima clan’s monopoly on dried sardines still remains today. The image of a fishing village is hardly felt in the townscape. Now, most of them are salaried workers, many of the households are citrus farmers, and some of them are engaged in fishing. “Shiranuhi Orange: Sumo Mandarin” : You have to give a lot of nutrition, and you need to irrigate and fertilize well when the flowers bloom and become young. Born in 1972 in Minamishimabara (Kuchinotsu Town), Nagasaki. It is famous as a fruit born by crossing “Kiyomi Orange(Citrus unshiu × sinensis)” and “Ponkan(Nakano No.3 Satsuma Mandarin: Citrus reticulata var poonensis (Hayata) H.H. Hu; It is cultivated in Nepal, South East Asia countries, southern China, Taiwan, and Japan. It is said to be native to the ‘Suntara’ region of India. It was first introduced in Japan in 1896 when Taiwan Governor General Mr. Sukenori Kabayama sent seedlings to Kagoshima for transplantation.)”. After ripening well on the tree, store for half a month to a month. It seems that the sourness will be removed and the sweetness will increase. Cultivation of Citrus Unshiu, which uses less water to increase sugar content, requires a slightly different cultivation method. Since around 1975, the native Shiranui Town and the surrounding area have been searching for citrus fruits to replace Amanatsu(Citrus natsudaidai); sweet form of Chinese citron. Iheard that the shipping period of medium late-ripening citrus (e.g. pomelo) is from February to the end of May. After that, it seems that it could not be shipped because it was difficult to keep it fresh. Under these circumstances, the Ehime Prefectural Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Institute Fruit Tree Research Center Mikan Research Institute and the Kumamoto Prefectural Agricultural Research Center Fruit Tree Research Institute have jointly developed a technology that can be shipped until summer with manufacturers of materials and chemicals. Use of MA packaging, a packaging technology that keeps freshness for a long time with special packaging and antibacterial preparations, minimizes respiration of fruits and vegetables, and prolongs freshness. Since fruits and vegetables are still alive and breathing after harvesting, they consume nutrients and may lose their freshness. Therefore, it seems that the film material with fine pores on the surface will be wrapped in this film material to make the air inside low oxygen and high carbon dioxide. By suppressing breathing, it slows down the aging of the skin and flesh and keeps the freshness. So to speak, it seems that mandarin oranges are in a half-hibernating state. Another technique is the application of an extract preparation of the perennial plant “Capillary wormwood; Artemisia capillaris” of the Asteraceae family. I heard that Capillary wormwood extract is safe and has been approved for use in foods, and contains ingredients with antibacterial activity. By applying this extract to the peel of medium late-ripening citrus (e.g. pomelo), it seems that the effect of suppressing rot and peel damage can be obtained. By combining these materials that help maintain freshness with the storage temperature control for each variety, it seems that summer shipments can be realized. According to the voices of the people concerned, it took nearly 10 years to jointly research with the company on the temperature to be controlled for each variety and the difference in the amount of the drug to be applied to the pericarp, and to put it into practical use. The development effort would have been immeasurable. This shipping technology began to be introduced in the market in 2012, and it seems that full-scale commercialization is progressing. Ikata Town is a major producer of mandarin oranges representing the citrus kingdom of Ehime. The sun pouring down from the southern sky, the reflection from the Uwa Sea that spreads below us, and the reflection from the stone walls of the terraced fields. Give me Shiranui mandarin oranges have a lovely silhouette with a distinctive silhouette that pops out around the hem. Those with a sugar content of 13 degrees or more and C6H8O7 of 1% or less and shipped from JA all over Japan are known under the brand name “Dekopon.”


Surrounded by the Uwa Sea and the Seto Inland Sea, it has a warm climate, well-drained soil, and plenty of sunlight, all of which make it ideal for growing citrus fruits. In addition, since it is a frost-free area where no frosts fall, citrus fruits that have a great influence on the juicy taste that survives the winter are born as a result of the efforts and love of the producers. Like humans, plants also breathe, are bathed in plenty of light, and are naturally nurtured by their growers. I think that this natural event will be happy.

Dekosuke mandarin orange: A unique sourness harmonizes with the solid sweetness, and the unique taste that makes you feel the refreshing sweetness that other citrus fruits do not have stands out. In addition, the skin can be peeled by hand, and there are almost no seeds. Contrary to the seemingly tough appearance, the skin is surprisingly easy to peel, and the sac is soft, so you can easily eat it as it is regardless of age or gender. Loved without fail.

Generic term for varieties other than unshu mandarin oranges that are usually harvested from January to May
Middle-late-ripening citrus (e.g. pomelo) production zone at the tip of Sadamisaki Peninsula (Kiyomi Tangor, Sunfruit, Amanatsu, Dekopon, Iyokan, etc.). Kiyomi Tangor is one of the leading producers of Kiyomi Tangor in Japan. The quality of Kiyomi, which is cultivated in frost-free conditions on the peninsula, is high, and it is popular as a juicy citrus fruit in spring. I can understand the meaning of being pleased by everyone.

Sunday, December 17, 2023

KAMATA historical spot; Early Heian period, steelmaking-iron slag, Haji ware, Sue ware, earthenware (tuyere): It has an iron-making furnace and a blacksmithing furnace in the workshop; Nihon shoki(三十巻, 720年成立. 舎人親王らの編. 天武天皇の時, 「古事記(712年に太 安万侶が, 編纂)」と前後して編纂開始. 巻一, 二が神代編. 巻三以下は歴代天皇紀. 持統天皇(686-697年在位: 皇室史上3人目の女性)までの歴史, 歌謡を除いて, ほぼ純粋な漢文体)-Amaha bellow-Manaka-hi Fukiko-Leather bellows; Wamyoruiju-Nunoki Kaha-Tatara (large Fuigo) Iron sand + Iron ore ≒ Clay furnace = CO2 + C → 2CO

From April 1, 2022, the age of majority will change from 20 to 18. When children reach adulthood, they will be able to enter into various contracts on their own (mobile phone contracts, rental contracts, loan contracts, etc.) without their parents' consent, but they will also be responsible for those contracts. There are also malicious businesses that target adults who lack social experience and have recently lost their protection. In order to avoid consumer troubles, it is important to learn about contracts, know the various rules, and have the ability to carefully consider whether the contract is necessary.


【Product name】
Nadaro Red
【Type】
Cucumis melo L.
【Producing area】
Oto, Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture (JA Hokota)
【Origin of name】
From the red meat melon produced by the ‘NADARO’ subcommittee.
【Major features】
On March 29, 2016 (Tuesday), the Ibaraki Prefectural Fruits and Vegetables Brand Production Area Designation Certificate Issue Ceremony was held at the Ibaraki Prefectural Rokko Agriculture and Forestry Office. In Hokota City, JA Ibaraki Asahi Village Melon Section, JA Ibaraki Asahimura Earl’s Melon Section, JA Hokota Melon Section Melon Section, JA Hokota Melon Section Earl’s Section, and JA Hokota Strawberry Section are redesignated as fruit and vegetable brand production areas. It is In addition, the JA Hokota Horticulture Committee has designated three production areas: Japanese mustard spinach, mizuna, and spinach. The brand production area system is a system in which, amid intensifying competition among production areas, fruit and vegetable production areas representative of Ibaraki Prefecture, which are highly evaluated in the market for their high quality, reliability and safety, and can meet diversifying needs, are designated as brand production areas. It seems that you can receive a designation from. In Hokota City, which boasts the largest strawberry planting area in the prefecture, the JA shipped the first strawberries of the season on November 1, 2022 at the central vegetable selection area in Tokushuku, the city. According to the same JA, the variety is “Tochiotome Strawberry”, and although it was shipped about a week later than last year when it was shipped early, it seems to be growing well and the quality is good. Shipments are expected to peak around February or March next year and continue until around the end of May. “Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture,” Located in the Rokko region in the southeastern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, it is one of the leading agricultural areas in Japan, blessed with a vast Pacific Ocean and abundant green land. Agriculture, which takes advantage of the flat terrain and mild climate, is a key industry and a food supply area for the entire metropolitan area. Not only fruits such as melons and strawberries, which are famous nationwide. Japanese mustard spinach, Spinach, mizuna greens, Tomato, Carrot and other vegetables, which are known all over the country for many items.‘大戸; Oodo’s Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn(Indian soapberry)’: City natural monument-The light candy-colored fruit is impressive. When peeled, a black seed appears from inside. The seeds are used for the black balls on the wings of the New Year play battledore and shuttlecock. The real skin was used as a detergent in the past. That’s because when you rub it in water, bubbles form and it’s suitable for removing dirt. Minowa: ‘Tokushuku Castle: Designated as a city historic site’, Built by Mr. Tokushuku’s first Chikamoto at the end of the Heian period. He had been Shimotsuke no jo (local official for the Shimotsuke Province) before, but, by his merit of hunting down TAIRA no Masakado, he was promoted to Jushiinoge (Junior Forth Rank, Lower Grade) and appointed to the post of kokushi (provincial governors) for the Shimotsuke and Musashi Provisions as well as Chinju-fu shogun (Commander-in-Chief of the Defense of the North) and increased his power. After passing through the castle monument, climb the stairs at the entrance, and you will see a waist from the southwest to the south on your right. When you climb the stairs, you will find the main shrine, the Inari Shrine, the stone monument of “Tokushuku monument to the memorial service”, and the Hokyointo. etc. Father Narimoto Kashima is the 7th generation from Taira no Kunika(Takamochi did not return to Kyoto after he served out his term, and his sons Kunika filled the post of Hitachi no daijo (Senior Secretary of Hitachi Province) and Yoshimasa of Chinju-fu shogun (Commander-in-Chief of the Defense of the North)), who follows the tradition of Emperor Kanmu, and governs Kashima District at the will of the Hitachi Daijo clan.Tokushuku’s second generation(The ancestor of Mr. Anbo. Based in Kamata(烟田)Castle Ruins)Hidemoto’s eldest son, Toshimoto, transferred the area including Awa and Hokota. In February 1336, he proceeded into the Urizura-jo Castle, and fought against Sadayoshi SATAKE and others of the Northern Court side, in cooperation of the Naka-Kawanobe family group lead by Haruhisa ODA, Michitoki NAKA, the Daijo family group lead by Tsuneyasu HIROHASHI, Takamoto DAIJO, and Nobumasa NAGAOKA, and the Chiba family group lead by Tanehira SOMA, among others. In 1486, when Tokushuku was the 9th Michimoto, he was attacked by Mr. Edo(Shigemichi fiercely attacked the Daijo clan who had their base in Fuchu), who is based in Mito Castle. etc. 歴史・伝統文化,『鉾神社夏祭り大祭』は,およそ400年以上の歴史をもつ鉾田最大の祭礼で, 8月の最終の金, 土, 日に行われる. 勇壮な神輿とともに山車や獅子舞が市内を巡行し, 街は, お囃子の音に包まれる.『厳島神社(Itsukushima (Miyajima): Island centering on Itsukushima-jinja Shrine existing in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture.)』は,子生の弁天様の名で親しまれている神社で, 1078年(承暦2年), 安芸宮島の厳島神社より分霊を迎えられたのが始まりと言われている. 貴重な建築物で, 県指定の文化財となっている.『無量寿寺』は, 806年(大同元年),「平城天皇(When Emperor Heizei had a conflict with his brother, Emperor Saga, and tried to move the capital in Heian kyo back to Heijo kyo, Emperor Saga petitioned the deity that he would dedicate his daughter to Kamo no Okami (a guardian god of the capital) as ‘Areotome’ (a woman to join in the ceremony held at the Kamo-jinja Shrine for welcoming gods) if he had a chance of winning.)」の勅願所として建立された. 1221年(承久3年)から3年間, 親鸞和尚(Selected and described by Shinran, the founder of the sect)が,この寺で教えを広めたと言われる.『大儀寺』は, 684年(貞享元年)仏頂禅師が, 廃庵となっていた, 大儀庵を復興させ改められた. 禅師は「Basyo Matsuo」と親交があった事が伝えられる.『釈迦如来立像』は,「大蔵福泉寺」所蔵の国指定重要文化財として貴重. 檜の寄せ木造りで, 像高は165.5cm. 背光の部分にも,十二体の仏像の浮彫が施され,作成は鎌倉時代末期と推定されている. Developed during the Edo period as a key point for land and water transportation connecting Edo with the Tohoku and Hitachi regions. The traffic of humans and horses and the distribution of goods centered on marine products became popular, and agricultural products were also shipped to the Edo area. Minowa;箕輪(Former Asahi Village), It is right next to the producer’s field. Mizu shrine and Yagami shrine: It’s small, quietly blended into the area, and has an old-fashioned atmosphere like “the god of the village Guardian”. When you go up the old stone stairs, there is a stone monument next to the shrine, and the origin of the shrine is engraved. Yamato takeru no mikoto is eastern expedition-Take a boat from Kashima City Tsunoori (formerly Ono Village) and land near Kamigama, Hokota City. After that, I went inland and took a rest for a while on the south bank of Hinuma(Brackish water lake of Nakagawa water system). Then, when he departed, he gave the villagers a Crossbow (a stone bow that shoots an arrow). It is said that this shrine was dedicated to the villagers and built a small shrine. Nihonshoki(Chronicles of Japan); 日本武尊, Kojiki(Records of Ancient Matters); 倭建命, Hitachi Fudoki (description of the culture, climate, etc. of Hitachi province; approx. 720 CE); 倭武天皇. Various names and notations are confirmed in these documents. Legend has it that he wore one of the three sacred treasures, the Nagi-sword, and worked hard to settle the nations. The route and place of stay of Tosei are different between Kojiki and Nihonshoki. There are various theories about this, but there was also a legend that stopped by this place near Hinuma. etc. 茨城県鉾田市の「Hokomaru」君は, みんなの心が丸くなれるようにという願いから生まれた,鉾田の「ほ」の字がモチーフのマスコットキャラクター. 一般公募により, 2008年に誕生し, 人気を得ている. “NADARO Red Melon”, Recently, the number of honeybees is decreasing, which is becoming a problem in society. Bee and wild honeybees being kept have been declining for decades(Bees play a very important role in the production of fruits, vegetables and nuts. More than 75 percent of the world’s food crops depend, to some extent, on pollination. ). “There has been a worrisome decline in the population of pollinators, especially bees and butterflies, mainly due to intensive agricultural practices, changes in land use, pesticides (including neonicotinoid insecticides), alien invasive species, diseases, pests, and climate change”. Bees are very clever insects, so they tend to stop on the flowers that bloom that day. Natural mating: The flowers are beautifully pollinated, and the original characteristics of the melon stand out in the pulp and meat quality. Some species have better taste and sugar content than the other. harvest; The hardest thing is listening to the temperature control and raising it in winter. When it gets warmer, you have to open and close the house so that the temperature doesn’t rise too much(At the end of last year, sow the seeds, endure the cold winter in the house, and grow carefully.). If the temperature’s low, the honeybees will not work, and if the humidity’s high, a clean net (knit pattern) will not enter. The melon cultivation made me realize that it is important to accumulate daily steady work. I respect the farmers who grow plants (living things) just like agriculture.

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The Asahi area in Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture is an area where upland farming is the center and greenhouse horticulture using vinyl greenhouses is thriving. The climate is mild, and the soil is the Kanto loam layer (a stratum consisting of volcanic ash that fell during the period of active volcanic activity about 130,000 to 20,000 years ago) and is distributed throughout the country. For this reason, it seems that there are different names depending on the region. Kyushu’s Shirasu and Kanto loam are representative of this. The formation age is classified as the Pleistocene, and it is a very old and stable stratum. The age when this volcanic ash was deposited is It seems that it can be broadly classified into two types: 130,000 to 60,000 years ago, when the sea level was relatively high and volcanic ash fell on the entire wetland. It is said to be called a layer (equivalent to Shimosueyoshi loam), etc. After that, the earth entered an ice age.During the ice age, much water freezes, so the sea level drops sharply. This state continued until about 10,000 to 20,000 years ago. Subsequently, volcanic ash continued to fall during this time. For this reason, the volcanic ash seems to have fallen on land and deposited. This is the stratum generally called the Kanto loam layer. In addition, its characteristics vary greatly depending on the region, and the loam layer is generally viscous. It is soil the soil particles are fine, and they contain minerals called clay minerals. When these are placed in a sedimentary environment for a long time (tens of thousands of years), they are chemically bonded to create a unique character. Loam layer Similarly, because special bonds are created between particles, it is a strong and firm ground, and it seems to be suitable as a supporting ground for buildings.) It has good drainage and a large temperature difference between day and night. The cultivation of melons and tomatoes is thriving. In addition, efforts are being made to introduce highly marketable crops and improve cultivation techniques, and it is highly praised as a region with many successors and a very high desire for cultivation. Among them, melons are one of the leading production areas in Japan, and Ibaraki Prefecture is the number one production area for melons. The three products of spring melon, earl’s melon, and tomato are designated as a production area for fruits and vegetables in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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Honeybees are much more efficient than human labor, and they are very clever insects that always stop at flowers that bloom that day. It does the work of mating on behalf of the farmer. And the crossbreeding process is very labor-intensive, and it is difficult to tell which flowers have pollen and which do not. As you know, melon flowers bloom around dawn, but pollen from male flowers lasts only a few hours, so it seems that they will not bear fruit unless mating is done by mid-morning. Honeybees are doing it properly every morning as if they know this menstruation.

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I heard from a farmer I know that if the melons in the Greenhouse are pollinated at the same time as much as possible, the fruits will grow evenly and a lot of good fruits will be harvested. If the pollination is uneven, the fruit setting position will not be aligned vertically, and the size of the fruit will also vary, resulting in a decrease in yield and quality. Therefore, it seems that they alternate hope and fear every year for the weather during the pollination season. Female melon flower The ovary at the base swells and grows into a large melon. Thanks to the honeybees, if the mating goes well, the ovary of the female flower will grow, but it seems that some of them wither and fall off on the way. In addition, there are some fruits that are deformed due to poor pollination or various reasons, so they are made to bear fruit on three nodes. In the end, it seems that only one will be left and the rest will be cut.

Contributing to the self-sufficiency rate of feed-TMR: Nature is the mother, famous water is the father, Hachimantai beef of Japanese black cattle: Aiming for branding In 2009, the City Beef Promotion Council, the city, JA, producers, retailers, etc. Established as an organization by. Using the relatively cool weather conditions, it is the best production area in Japan for Ashiro gentian, Nishine spinach, and tomatoes., etc., filling the gap in the short period of horticultural promotion in agricultural policy, and continuing to the present, playing a role of a bridge to the development of vegetable production areas. Ginga no Shizuku Rice: Hokuriku No. 208 × Ou No. 400

During the Jomon period, from about 6,000 to 4,000 years ago, Iwate Prefecture had two pottery cultures, cylindrical pottery and large wooden pottery, separated by 40 degrees north latitude, and these pottery developed while influencing each other. Hachimantai City is located at 40 degrees north latitude, where two cultures meet, and pottery that combines both cultures has been unearthed from ruins in the city, indicating that there has been cultural exchange since ancient times. In 1975, prior to the construction of the Tohoku Expressway, excavations were conducted by the Iwate Prefecture Buried Cultural Properties Center in the former Nishine Town, former Matsuo Village, and former Ashiro Town before the merger with Hachimantai City. The artifacts excavated from that time have returned home for the first time in about 40 years and are on display at our museum. In addition, we have familiar pictures to help guide you through agricultural work, such as stone circles from the late Jomon period and shading clay figurines excavated from Matsuo Kamaishi stone circles, agricultural tools, household goods, and zodiac animals that are easy to understand even for people who cannot read or write. The "Tayama Calendar (1860: An illustrated calendar published in Tayama Village, Kazuno District, Southern Region (currently Ashio Town, Ninohe District, Iwate Prefecture), dating from the mid-Edo period)'' which represents the "Tayama Calendar'' is also on display. Introducing the footprints of the people who lived in Hachimantai City in ancient times, mainly using archaeological materials excavated from ruins in Hachimantai City as well as photo panels of remains of pit dwellings discovered in the ruins.


【Product name】

Hachimantai violet
【Type】
Allium sativum L.
【Producing area】
Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture (JA Zennoh Iwate)
【Origin of name】
“Wamyo Ruijusho’s a dictionary compiled in the mid Heian period”, the oldest encyclopedia in Japan compiled in the middle of the Heian period, has the description “Hiru”. It was in the early Muromachi period that it came to be called “garlic”. It is said that the etymology is “ninjoku” in Buddhism, which hates odors. The Hachimantai Violet Garlic was selected from the cultivar called ‘Hachimantai’, which was cultivated in the former Matsuo Village before Hachimantai City was merged.
【Major features】
In the Matsuo-Hachimantai area, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan Heavy Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., and Geothermal Engineering Co., Ltd. were entrusted with a geothermal development promotion survey (2006-2008) by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). In 2010, JFE Engineering Co., Ltd. was added as a trustee, and it seems that they have explored the possibility of geothermal power generation by conducting a survey of the development potential by the same promotion survey. In 2011, Japan Heavy Chemicals, Geothermal Engineering, and JFE Engineering invested in Iwate Geothermal Co., Ltd. As natural energy that can be stably supplied regardless of the time of day or season, geothermal power generation is currently attracting particular attention toward the realization of a decarbonized society.However, geothermal power generation is relatively small in scale and geothermal resources are limited. It seems that it should be a power plant rooted in the community) was established. After that, Mitsui Oil Exploration Co., Ltd. and Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security each made additional investments as shareholders. The Matsuo Hachimantai Geothermal Power Plant started operation in January 2019, the first new operation of a geothermal power plant with a generating capacity of over 7,000 kW in Japan in 22 years. Annual power generation is equivalent to the power consumption of about 15,000 ordinary households. The Hachimantai City Matsuo Mine Museum was built in 1981 as the “Matsuo History and Folklore Museum” to preserve and display materials related to the archeology, folklore, and Matsuo Mine of the former Matsuo Village area. From April 2014, it has become a tourist facility specializing in the preservation and exhibition of materials from the Matsuo Mine, which is said to be a paradise above the clouds. Matsuo Mine is located at an altitude of about 900 m on the east side of Iwate Prefecture in Towada-Hachimantai National Park. From the end of the 19th century to 1969, it existed in the former Matsuo Village, Iwate County, Iwate Prefecture (now Hachimantai City). The main mineral is sulfur, and pyrite is also produced, and it seems that at one time it was the largest sulfur mine in the East. After that, the Matsuo Mine was seriously affected by sulfur recovered from heavy oil desulfurization, and in 1969 all employees were laid off, and the mine was effectively closed rice field. The product is bright yellow sulfur, which is mainly used as a raw material in a wide range of fields such as synthetic fibers, synthetic fibers, paper manufacturing, pesticides, fertilizers, chemicals, medicines, and dyes. Masudaya, a trading company in Yokohama, joined the company in 1911 and took control of the business. After that, full-scale mining began with a large amount of investment. In 1934, the Matsuo Mining Railway was laid from Higashi-Hachimantai Station to Obuke Station on the Hanawa Line. In addition, the site of the open-pit Matsuo Mine has been certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as a “modern industrial heritage useful for regional revitalization”, and the materials stored here have been certified as a “recommended industrial heritage” by the Society of Industrial Archeology. Forests have been devastated by open pit mining and muck deposition. Iwate Prefecture has restored the plant to the level of grassland through pollution control work, but due to the poor quality of the soil, the plant would decline without fertilization every few years, making it difficult to continue to flourish. Regarding the entry of trees from the surrounding forests, the distance from the forests is far and the humus layer is underdeveloped, so the seeds do not settle and grow roots, and the areas are partially bare. A mat of moss (lichen) that grows on the ground appears to have made seed implantation more difficult. According to research conducted by the Tohoku Region Environment Planning Research Association, an association of academic experts in the prefecture, artificial tree planting is necessary until the trees begin to grow independently at the site of the former Matsuo Mine. It seems that if left as it is, the grassland will continue to decline and become bare again. In 1986, after a company in the prefecture made a proposal to Iwate Prefecture to start test planting on the open pit site, several groups, including the Tokanken, conducted test planting on a small area. After that, from 2002 to 2004, the Torinken carried out tree planting activities on a trial basis. Since 2005, the general public has been invited to participate, and the number of participants has increased year by year, reaching 200 in 2004. As for the tree species, it seems that native species around the mine site, such as birch, Akigumi, Japanese maple, and Japanese rowan, are planted. In addition, the Michinoku Office of the Moribito Project Committee was established in April 2006 to grow seedlings in pots in the prefectural forest. I hear there is. Under these circumstances, on February 1, 2008, the “Matsuo Mine Restoration Forest” was established on the grounds that it was necessary to establish a council to provide guidance and advice to other organizations as well as implement forestation activities and environmental studies regarding the restoration of the Matsuo Mine site council has been established. Hachimantai Violet Garlic is the only indigenous garlic species in Iwate Prefecture, and Hachimantai City registered its seeds and seedlings in 2017. The average ball weight is 120 g, which is about 20% heavier than the general variety, and the purple outer skin is impressive. Cultivation is done in October, and it seems that buds will appear in early spring when the snow melts after overcoming the harsh winter. Every year, the garlic harvested from the fields in July is dried for about three weeks, and shipments begin in mid-August. The city has excellent strains of “butterbur scape”, “hosta montana”, “garlic” and “gyoja garlic” that have been selected by individual growers for over 30 years. While trying to expand the cultivation area for these edible wild plants, it seems that they have aimed to establish Hachimantai City’s own brand by registering varieties. Cultivation is mainly done by hand, so it is mainly small and medium-sized producers, and in recent years, the aging population has led to the fact that the production has been sluggish. In addition, there is a large variation in yield and quality among producers, and it seems that they were struggling because they were not able to make the most of the excellent characteristics of “Hachimantai Violet Garlic”, which is advantageous for the production of large ball standards, which can be expected to have a high unit price. Iwate Agri Venture Net (Uchimaru, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture: Excerpt from Agricultural Innovation Support Section, Agricultural Extension Technology Division) Until now, garlic cultivation in the Hachimantai region was mainly done by small and medium-sized producers, mainly by hand, so mechanization It seems that there were no examples of the introduction of the system in the region. Under these circumstances, since 2018, two agricultural corporations in the jurisdiction have been considering the expansion of garlic production as a useful turnover item for full utilization of rice paddies. This seems to have led to a movement to tackle large-scale cultivation by introducing a mechanized system as a transfer item. In addition, in order to popularize large-scale cultivation using a mechanized system, a field survey of the mechanized integrated system is conducted to clarify labor saving. From the results of the field survey, out of the work that can be mechanized, the mechanization of each of the work of “laying mulch”, “seed sorting / planting / soil covering”, “spraying chemicals”, and “adjustment before harvest / drying” It seems that it became clear that the total work time can be reduced by 62.7% compared to the conventional system by introducing it. In addition, with regard to the demonstrated machine, it seems that the introduction of a mechanized system was promoted by holding a labor-saving machine on-site demonstration and having the producers see the actual machine work. In addition, in order to take advantage of the excellent characteristics of “Hachimantai Violet Garlic”, we have solved the problem of inconsistencies in yield and quality among producers, and cultivated for stable production of large ball standards, which can be expected to have a high unit price. In order to improve the technology, it seems that they conducted a field survey on the actual situation of garlic cultivation and a field demonstration of fertilization. Based on the cultivation conditions identified in the survey, the planting density, fertilization, etc. suitable for large ball standard production are formulated, and cultivation materials are created and guidance is provided to improve cultivation techniques. In addition, it seems that the producers’ farm field tours were held to improve and upgrade their cultivation techniques. As a result of efforts to expand production, the planted area increased, mainly in large-scale management entities that introduced the mechanized integrated system, from 249 a in 2018 before the introduction of the mechanized system to 1,211a in 2021 (as of December 2021) and increased significantly. In terms of sales, large bali standard single-packaging has also started, and in 2021, it will be sold at around 1,500 japanese yen / kg. It has been found that “Hachimantai Violet Garlic” contains more allicin, a functional ingredient, than ordinary varieties, and it seems that the movement towards branding is becoming active. Demand is also increasing, centering on large ball standards, and it seems that producers and related parties are focusing their efforts toward a more stable supply together with the production areas. In addition, it seems that they will be dried for 3 weeks, stored in a freezer of -2 degrees, and will be shipped in such a way that they do not sprout. In addition, this excellent agricultural product is difficult to grow, and in the past most of it was not of a quality that could be marketed. Under such circumstances, it is no exaggeration to say that men who fell in love with Hachimantai Violet Garlic continued to improve it by hand for more than 60 years, resulting in the high-quality garlic that it is today. Garlic is said to have originated in Central Asia and was used in ancient Egypt around 3200 BC, where it is said to have been used as a kind of tonic for the workers who supported the construction of the pyramids. It is believed to have been introduced to Japan from China in ancient times, and has been cultivated for medicinal purposes for at least 1,000 years. Because the smell was not liked, it was not considered edible, and it seems that Buddhist monks, court nobles, and samurai, who disliked the strong smell, forbade eating it. It seems that it was after the Second World War that the use of Chinese cuisine and Western cuisine became popular. From the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Variety Registration website, the name of the registered variety, Hachimantai Violet Garlic, the name of the variety at the time of application publication, application number 25393, application date 2010/11/26, application publication date 2011/01/28, Registration number 26172, registration date 2017/08/14, duration of breeder’s right 25 years, expiration date of breeder’s right Name of the person who raised the registered variety, Tokiya Endo, Export restriction Designated country No production restriction Designated area Outline of plant characteristics of registered variety, slightly upright plant, green leaves The shading of the leaves is dark, the leaves have a lot of wax, the leaves are slightly long, the leaves are extremely wide, the anthocyanin coloring at the base of the leaf is strong, and the thickness of the base of the leaf is very thick. , Presence or absence of flower stalks, maximum size of stalks, shape of longitudinal cross-section of stalks is wide and oval, color of outer skin of stalks is pinkish white, number of stalks is small, size of stalks The color of the outer skin of the scales is purple, the color of the flesh of scales is light yellow, the harvesting period is very late, and the bud stage is very late. The applied variety “Hachimantai Violet” is distinguished from the control variety “Iwate Native (Hachimantai)” in that the size of the stems is the largest and the size of the stalks is the largest. Is recognized. Compared to the control cultivar “Fukuchi White Garlic(One piece is large, the color is white like snow, the surface is firm and the fruit is firm. Fukuchi Village, Sannohe County, Aomori Prefecture (currently Fukuchi District, Nanbu Town), and it seems that it was named after its beautiful whiteness like snow.)”, it is distinguished by having the largest bulb size, the largest size of the stalks, and the purple outer skin color of the spores. It is accepted. Hachimantai City belongs to the Ou mountain range, which lies between 39 and 40 degrees north latitude and 140 and 141 degrees east longitude, and is a mountainous area with peaks ranging from 1,300 to 1,600 meters above sea level. The water system merges with the flow from the Kitakami mountain range located in this area to form the Kitakami River, which flows south through the central part of Iwate Prefecture and flows into the Pacific Ocean at Ishinomaki City. , the largest river in the Tohoku region. The climate is of the highland type, with an annual average temperature of about 6°C, and it is said that the temperature often drops below -15°C during the harsh winter from late December to early March. The snowstorms at this time of year are ferocious, with gusts of wind speeds of 20 m or more blowing on a daily basis. It is a godsend, and the annual rainfall has been around 2,000 mm in recent years, with the maximum seasonally from July to September and the minimum from January to March. Adjacent to the former Matsuo Mine is Hachimantai, which boasts one of the richest natural landscapes in Japan. Hachimantai belongs to Towada-Hachimantai National Park, and is a vast plateau with mountains such as Mt. Morohidake, Mt. Ofuka, and Mt. In the past, there was a time when plants around the mine withered due to sulfur refinery gas from the Matsuo Mine and lost their greenery. However, due to restoration work after the mine was closed, greenery has returned. Thanks to tree planting activities by the general public, trees are starting to grow little by little. Hachimantai is dotted with wetlands and crater lakes where mining plants grow, and is home to many animals. In addition, flowers bloom from spring to summer, fall foliage in autumn, and frost-covered trees in winter. Geologically, Hachimantai is one of the shield volcanoes and is located on the northern border of Iwate and Akita prefectures. Hachimantai volcano (elevation 1,613 m) is the center, followed by Ofukadake volcano (elevation 1,541 m) in the south row and Chausudake volcano (elevation 1,578 m) in the east row. Matsuo Mine is located almost at the southern foot of Mt. Chausu and consists of lava flows and clastic rocks such as pyroxene andesite, olivine pyroxene andesite and a small amount of dacite. In the central part of the forest, there is a remarkable alteration body in the northwest direction, and there are sulfide ore deposits and sulfur deposits, and hot springs and high-temperature geothermal areas are widely developed in the surrounding area. The city not only utilizes geothermal resources for power generation, but also uses geothermal steam, hot spring heat, and hot water to promote new industries and tourism in the region. In addition to realizing a recycling-oriented society that utilizes renewable energy such as geothermal power generation and small hydroelectric power generation, realization of a sustainable region where people, living things, and nature coexist by reassessing the traditional culture and natural resources of the region. seems to be aiming for Scenery of the former Matsuo mine at the time of establishment, Matsukawa geothermal power generation. Located adjacent to Morioka City, Tohoku Automobile Co., Ltd. The area is highly accessible with roads and the JR Hanawa Line traversing it. Towada is also famous as one of the leading ski resorts in Japan. Richness of Hachimantai National Park. It is also blessed with natural beauty. Prior to 1970, the city was It prospered as a sulfur mining area. After the mining industry declined and closed, the creation of a new industry in the area was sought. The development of hot springs was promoted by making use of the mining technology of the mining industry. At that time, geothermal resources were discovered, and Japan’s first commercial geothermal power plant, the Matsukawa Geothermal Power Plant, was established. The mining industry, which had been extremely prosperous, declined and the local economy stagnated. Geothermal power is used not only for power generation, but also for various industries such as dyeing and agriculture. We aim to create a circular economy in which diverse resources are circulated, such as reviving symbiotic landscapes and making use of them for tourism. Utilizing the abundant geothermal energy of Hachimantai, we developed a dyeing method using geothermal steam. It seems that the unique technology and products that provide dyed fabrics with beautiful gradations called “geo-color” are attracting attention from overseas. Inspired by the seasonal nature of Hachimantai National Park, its colors. The theme is to express on cloth. In addition to local souvenirs and sightseeing, fashion shows have been held at the Iwate Prefectural Office and Tokyo Roppongi in the past. Utilizing the hot water supplied from the Matsukawa Geothermal Power Plant, we aim to realize year-round agriculture that can be cultivated throughout the year regardless of the season, even in heavy snowfall areas. Specifically, we will regenerate farmhouses that have become unused due to abandonment of farming and use hot water for heating. It seems that they are working on basil cultivation that they used. Launched a smart farm project that started with a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Hachimantai City and introduced the latest agricultural technology such as vertical hydroponics and IoT control system. It seems that they will practice “profitable agriculture” that makes effective use of local resources and will also lead to the entry of new farmers. Taking in retired racehorses and providing aftercare after retirement. In addition, we use the geothermal heat of Hachimantai to compost the manure of retired horses made from horse manure. Since compost has a high affinity with mushroom cultivation, they are working on the production and sale of mushrooms, aiming to realize recycling-oriented agriculture. Furthermore, it is also possible to make use of existing resources, such as by reusing marine containers as horse stalls. I am conscious. In addition, it seems that there are high expectations for future applications, such as research on using the fungus bed to eliminate plastic. The history of farming that has lived with horses is being reviewed. MATOWA (horse and wheel), Based on the concept of “touching nature through horses, touching people, and meeting oneself”, we offer a variety of experiences related to horses, such as horseback riding and workshops. They are also working on activities to restore and maintain the environment of Noshiba and Rhododendron japonicum in Appi plateau, aiming to revive the landscape where horses and nature coexist. The rural area in the northern part of Iwate Prefecture seems to have been regarded as a low-production area in the past because of its predominance of fields and production of millet. Today, however, it has transformed into a vegetable-producing area in summer and autumn, taking advantage of the cool climate. Due to the outbreak of sesame disease due to continuous crop failure and the emergence of soft cabbage suitable for eating raw in Nagano and Gunma Prefectures, production areas of Nanbu Kanran declined sharply around 1963. Reorganization of production areas by fruit and vegetable sales companies In the upland farming area in the northern part of Iwate Prefecture after the decline of the “Nanbu Kanran Vegetables” production area, the government and agricultural cooperatives encouraged the production of stable crops such as upland rice and beets, and processed crops. Under such circumstances, it seems that the fruit and vegetable sales company established by the former ‘Nanbu Kanran Vegetables’ production area brokers promoted the reconstruction of the vegetable production area in the area. While exchanging information with traders in urban markets about successor crops to cabbage, he focused on lettuce and short-root carrots, for which demand had begun to surge at the time, and promoted the production of these crops while providing cultivation guidance. Based in the former Nambu Kanran production area, we have enhanced collection and delivery facilities and pre-cooling facilities, and are far from railway stations, making Ashiro Town (now Hachimantai City), Kuzumaki Town, Karumai Town, and Sawauchi Town, which were previously thought to be difficult to produce vegetables. Expanded vegetable production areas to mountainous areas such as villages and Kawai villages (now Miyako city).

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It was selected from the cultivar called ” Hachimantai Garlic,” which was cultivated in the former Matsuo Village before Hachimantai City merged and boasts one of the largest sizes in Japan. So, it seems that the outer skin is purple.

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While producing excellent garlic cultivation, it seems that small and medium-sized producers are the main ones because it is mainly manual labor, and in recent years, the aging of the population has progressed, so the production has been sluggish. In addition, there is a large variation in yield and quality among producers. It seems that there was also a situation where evaluation was not obtained.

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Among the work that can be mechanized, among the work that can be mechanized, “mulch laying”, “seed sorting / planting / covering soil”, “chemical spraying”, and “harvest / pre-drying adjustment” are mechanized. It seems that it is possible to reduce the total work time by 60% or more locally compared to the conventional system by introducing it.

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Contribution projects such as the onion owner garden, which was started about 23 to 24 years ago by the same JA Odawara owner garden subcommittee, are also boosting the popularity, and it seems that there are many people who are thinking about the future and becoming repeaters. The onion owner garden is a system that allows you to become the owner of an onion field parcel and experience farming. Anyone can participate, so many people come from other prefectures. , The difference in temperature between day and night and the land-sea breeze blowing from Sagami Bay (the wind changes direction from the sea to the land during the day and from the land to the sea at night) produce excellent agricultural products and distribute them to consumers.

Tasty mandarin oranges are gaining popularity every year. "Otsu No. 4 mandarin oranges'', which is now ready for harvest, is a popular variety that has spread from the western part of the prefecture to the rest of the country. Among them, the "Specially Selected Otsu Mikan'', which has passed field management and taste tests, is a special product that is carefully boxed one by one by hand without going through a sorting machine. Kiwi fruit and pickled plums are also popular. Kiwifruit, pickled plums, and mandarin oranges are popular year-end gifts. Both are grown with great care by local farmers, and the aroma and beauty of the flesh is outstanding.


【Product name】

ODAWARA red
【Type】
Allium cepa ‘early red’
【Producing area】
Shimonaka district, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture (JA Kanagawa Seisho, JA Zen-Noh Kanagawa)
【Origin of name】
The Latin word “union” is the English name for onions. The English name Early Red seems to be derived from the red onion that will be shipped from around March in early spring.
【Major features】
Hakone Kowakien Motoyu Mori-no-Yu is one of the largest full-scale day-trip hot springs in Hakone. It is an international goal for a sustainable and better world by 2030, as described in the 2030 Agenda for Possible Development. It consists of 17 goals and 169 targets, and is “leave no one behind” on the earth. It is a universal thing that not only developing countries but also developed countries themselves are working on, and Japan is also actively working on it. Poverty, conflict, climate change, infectious diseases. Mankind faces a number of challenges that have never been seen before. It is feared that humankind will not be able to continue living in this world in a stable manner. From such a sense of crisis, various positions around the world People discuss, organize issues, think about solutions, and set specific goals to be achieved by 2030). Seems to be doing. With the cooperation of JA Kanagawa Seisho, “Soga’s japanese apricot hot water” using Soga’s japanese apricot in western Kanagawa Prefecture will be held from June 1st. In addition, in commemoration of the event, it seems that they are trying to revitalize the local area by conducting a mutual use campaign with Odawara Bokujo Ice Studio. In this japanese apricot hot spring, Ome, a famous place in Odawara, which is one of the three major Japanese apricot forests in the Kanto region, is in the peak season, and it is on the market because of scratches and color spots during harvesting. It seems to use japanese apricot called “for processing” which is not on the market. It seems that there are two types of excellent agricultural products, “Juro Ume”, which is a variety born in Odawara and is famous as the best varieties of dried plums, and “Shirakaga Ume”, which is mainly for plum wine. The scent rising from the hot water is gentle and gorgeous, and it seems that the ingredients of japanese apricot can be expected to have a fatigue recovery effect and an antioxidant effect. The doll drama, which has its roots in Awajishima Island, spread all over the country due to its entertainment, and it seems that it has become established in various places in rural areas, mainly as an entertainment for the traces of farmers. There were 15 puppet dramas in Kanagawa prefecture, but there are many similarities such as the structure of the puppet’s Kashira and the operation method of the puppets, and these puppet shows are collectively called Sagami puppet theaters. It seems that the five seats of Atsugi’s Hayashi-za, Hase-za, Odawara’s Shimonaka-za, Hiratsuka’s Maedoriza, and Minamiashigara’s Ashigara-za, which were reconstructed in the 1955s, are still being demonstrated. Odawara’s puppet theater seems to have been supported by the rich agricultural economy brought about by the Sakawa River and the distribution economy of Hakone and Oyamado. The puppet theater named Yurakuren, which was established in Tajima, was abandoned at the end of the Meiji era, but Kotake’s puppet theater has a history of nearly 300 years and seems to have been protected by young people in the village for generations. Odawara City’s onions boast the highest production volume in the prefecture, and Kanagawa Prefecture’s Kanagawa brand (based on a systematic production system, aiming to improve and stabilize quality, production volume and supply system) and its processing It is a product. As of May 2022, there are 71 items and 124 registered products in the Kanagawa brand.) What is “Shimonaka Onion”? In the Shimonaka district, located in the eastern part of Odawara City, it has been a long-standing onion producing area. In addition to the warm climate near Sagami Bay, it uses plenty of cow dung compost from cattle raised by local livestock farmers, and the soil that contains plenty of organic matter seems to produce sweet and delicious onions. It is famous as a very rare onion that is not available in the general market because its production is very small and most of it is used locally. It is a popular new onion that is difficult to obtain even in such a local area. The difference is obvious just by looking at the cut section, the onion layer is tightly packed and the juice overflows. The low spiciness is a big attraction, and it also has a sugar content. Early red onions are selected from 1961 by Uhei Suzuki of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, which is made by naturally crossing “Shonan red onions” with “yellow onions”, “Gifu red onions” and “Shojoaka onions”. Twenty years later, the breeding was completed in 1981, and an application for variety registration was filed. It was registered as “Early Red Suzuhira Onion” in 1985. Amaryllidaceae Allium genus Allium is a perennial plant with a characteristic red bulb. The stem is green and resembles a green onion, and the bulbous part is purplish red. The impression is that it has less spiciness and odor peculiar to onions and is rich in water. Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture : Developed as a “castle town” of Mr. Go-Hojo(Soun Hojo is the ancestor)during the Warring States period. During the Edo period, it prospered as one of the best “Post Towns” on the Tokaido. Political and business people and cultural people : Center City in the western region, which has been loved as a villa, a place of residence-Meiji Period. Green mountains, clear rivers, magnificent seas, fertile plains. And the warm climate is wonderful. The long history, traditions and culture built by many ancestors. It is also blessed with a warm and mild climate and abundant water. Agriculture is rice cultivation in the paddy fields that spread over the Sakawa River basin that runs through the center of the city : A longevity village that boasts greenery and historical heritage and looks up at Mt. Fuji : It is roughly divided into fruit trees mainly composed of Citrus in the orchard found in the Soga hills in the east.It grows at the foot of Mt. Hakone, which extends from the south to the west. In addition, livestock farming is flourishing in the eastern and Shimonaka(Onion : Climatic conditions such as the temperature difference between day and night and the sea breeze blowing from Sagami Bay. Suitable for growing sweet and delicious onions. It uses abundant cow dung compost grown by local livestock farmers and contains organic substances-Soil)districts. Major agricultural and livestock products : The number one agricultural output is mandarin oranges with a cultivated area of 546 ha. In recent years, mandarin orange production has been on a downward trend due to price instability. In addition, the conversion of paddy fields and the accompanying decrease in agricultural workers. Rice is decreasing year by year due to demand adjustment by Japan’s measures. For orange gardens, go to kiwifruit and plum trees, and for paddy fields, vegetables, strawberries, flowers, etc. conversion. Therefore, the number of farmers aiming for independent management through intensive cultivation is increasing. In 1872, the Odawara region became Odawara prefecture due to the abolition of the feudal clan, and in the same year, it became Ashigara prefecture. In 1877, Ashigara Prefecture was abolished and became the jurisdiction of Kanagawa Prefecture, and a branch office of the prefectural office was established. It seems that the Odawara region became 14 villages per town in 1899 due to the enforcement of the town and village system. In this year, the Tokaido Main Line was fully opened, avoiding Mt. Hakone and passing from Kouzu to Gotemba, and Odawara as a post town was temporarily weakened. Therefore, it seems that he has found a way to live as a resort and tourist destination by taking advantage of the scenic environment. From the late Meiji era to the early Taisho era, the horsecar railway between Kouzu and Hakone Yumoto, the human-car railway between Odawara and Atami, and the light railroad, and the Atami line between Kouzu and Atami as a branch line of the Tokaido main line opened in 1920, showing signs of development. However, it was devastated by the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. In the early Showa period, reconstruction after the earthquake occurred, and in 1934, the Tanna tunnel was opened, and the Atami line became the Tokaido main line, and it seems that it was once again in the limelight as a transportation hub. After that, the momentum for the enforcement of the city system increased, and on December 20, 1940, parts of Odawara Town, Ashigara Town, Okubo Village, Hayakara Village, and Sakawa Village merged, with an area of 57.54 square kilometers, a population of 54,699, and 10,749 households. The city system was enforced in Japan, and Odawara City was born. Merged Shimofunaka Village in 1948 and Sakurai Village in 1950. In 1954, based on the Municipal Merger Promotion Law, Toyokawa Village, Sakawa Town, Kozu Town, Kamifunaka Village, Shimosoga Village, and Kataura Village were merged. And expand the city. In November 2000, it moved to a special city established with the revision of the Local Autonomy Law. Currently, Odawara City seems to continue to develop as a core city in western Kanagawa Prefecture. And Odawara is a town blessed with a warm climate and abundant nature with the sea, mountains and rivers. It is a castle town with a history of 500 years, and as one of the best post towns on the Tokaido, many people have come and gone since ancient times, and it seems that various cultural exchanges have taken place. In its history, making the best use of the blessings and culture of nature, specialty products such as Odawara fish cake, Odawara string, and Japanese sweets, and traditional crafts such as Odawara lacquerware, Hakone parquet, Odawara lanterns, and Odawara castings have been produced. It seems that tradition and craftsmanship are still being passed down to the present day.

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Ordinary onions have a strong pungency, so if you don’t soak them in water for a long time after slicing, they won’t taste very good when eaten raw. Odawara red onions can be eaten raw just by slicing them and you can enjoy the texture. In addition, the rich flavor of onions has a sweet taste, and the aftertaste is refreshing and refreshing, and you can enjoy the aftertaste. Versatile, good for onion slicing but also fun to sauté. All you have to do is cut it into round slices and fry it in a lightly oiled frying pan. Sprinkle lightly with salt to enhance the flavor. The deliciousness of this excellent produce is undeniable. When you bite into it, the sweetness and rich flavor make our hearts dance.

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Only the surface of the scaly leaf is reddish purple, and the other parts are white like common onions. Because of its appearance, it is also known as red onion or purple onion. The main component of reddish purple is anthocyanin, which is the same component contained in eggplant, purple potato, red cabbage (purple cabbage), etc. This dye changes color depending on acidity or alkalinity. Also, the state of the first purple is neutral. Add baking soda to make it alkaline. Also, when citric acid is added, it becomes acidic.

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In the Shimonaka district in the eastern part of Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, there is the “Kanagawa Brand” certified “Shimonaka Onion”, which has a deep knowledge on a nationwide scale. In this area, nutrient-rich soil containing clay and organic matter seems to be suitable for onion cultivation. Dairy farming is also a thriving area, and the use of high-quality, fully-ripened cow dung compost from local livestock farmers seems to be the reason why delicious agricultural products are produced. Wase onions are especially soft and less spicy, so they are recommended to be eaten raw. Also, even when heated, the sweetness becomes even more attractive and captivates us.