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Sunday, June 18, 2023

Real-time viewing is possible on smartphones (a general term for mobile phones equipped with mobile operating systems) and tablets (information terminals that can be operated by directly touching the screen and can be carried). It is always recording in the cloud using IoT (Internet of Things; things communicate via the Internet), and it seems easy to check past images. In addition, when there is some movement, the motion detection function alerts the relevant parties. On November 18, 2022, parent company KDDI and SORACOM applied for a stock listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange by SORACOM, which provides the IoT platform.

In preparation for large-scale disasters such as huge earthquakes and typhoons, Yamanashi City signed an emergency disaster agreement with JA Fruit Yamanashi to use facilities for storing relief supplies. It seems to be the result of preparing for a large-scale disaster. On March 20, 2023, Mayor Takagi and President Nishijima attended the agreement ceremony held at Yamanashi City Hall. We are exchanging letters. The agreement stipulates that JA Fruit Yamanashi's nine common election sites in the city will be used as bases for storing large amounts of relief supplies sent in the event of a large-scale disaster and for distribution to citizens. It seems that there is  Until now, Yamanashi City had envisioned three locations as bases for storing and distributing emergency relief supplies: Yamanashi Citizen General Gymnasium, Hanakage Hall in Yamanashi City, and hot water in Mitomi Fuefuki. Strengthen measures.

【Product name】
Hikawa Hakuho PEACH
【TYPE】
Amygdalus persica L.
【Wholesale land】
Kuwado, Kasugai Town, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture (JA Fruits Yamanashi, JA Zenno Yamanashi)
【Origin of name】
It was discovered in 1973 by Toshiyuki Tagusagawa of Itchotanaka, Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture, as a wase sporting variety of "Hakuho Peach", and was registered as a variety in 1981. The Hikawa River is a tributary of the Fuefuki River that flows down the eastern part of the Kofu Basin in Yamanashi Prefecture.
【FEATURE】
Yamanashi City (Itchotanaka), the sacred place of the developer of Hikawa Hakuho Peach, is located in the northeastern part of Yamanashi Prefecture and the eastern part of the Kofu Basin, about 100 km from Tokyo. In addition, it borders Koshu City in the east, Chichibu City in Saitama Prefecture and Kawakami Village in Nagano Prefecture in the north. In addition, Mt. Kobu Shingatake is the headwaters of the Chikuma River, Arakawa River, and Fuefuki River, and is famous as the watershed of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of ​​Japan. The Chichibu mountain range and Nishizawa Valley in the north belong to Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park and are visited by many climbers and tourists. Forests cover more than 80% of the area of ​​the city, and with the benefits of fertile land brought by the Fuefuki River and its tributaries, the Hikawa, Omogawa, Anigawa, Tsutsumigawa, and Kotogawa rivers, the area spreads over gentle slopes and flat land. The peach and grape orchards have a beautiful local landscape and boast one of the largest production volumes in the prefecture. In terms of traffic conditions, it is highly convenient, being only 90 minutes from central Tokyo on the JR Chuo Main Line and Chuo Expressway. , and Chichibu City in Saitama Prefecture via the Karisaka Tunnel. The toll road eliminates the impassable section of National Route 140 at the border between Saitama and Yamanashi prefectures. The opening of this road forms a wide-area circular network in the western Kanto region. Both Saitama and Yamanashi prefectures. Approximately 80% of the logistics volume (approximately 1 million tons per year) between the two areas is dependent on automobile transportation, but until now it had been forced to detour to the Tokyo area. However, with the opening of this toll road, transportation has decreased. It is expected that the time will be greatly shortened and that it will greatly contribute to the reduction of distribution costs, and in the future it will contribute to exchanges in various fields such as industry, culture, and economy as a gateway to the West Kanto area. It is in an important position as the northern gateway to the Kofu Basin due to its connection with the northern Kanto region. Neighboring Kofu City plans to build Yamanashi Prefectural Station on the Maglev Chuo Shinkansen, and Fuefuki City, which is adjacent to Yamanashi City, is proceeding with the construction of the New Yamanashi Ring Road (eastern section) the direction of. Further development is expected. Although it is located in a wide area of ​​Yamanashi City, it is a garden city located in the eastern part of the Kofu Basin, and is blessed with good traffic conditions, being 90 minutes from central Tokyo by JR Chuo Main Line and Chuo Expressway. The northern part belongs to Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park and is visited by many climbers and tourists, making it the gateway to the north of Yamanashi Prefecture. Features of Yamanashi City: The structure of the land with different elevations and a compact city. The topography is based on the Fuefuki River that flows through the center of the city, the northern part is a mountainous forest area with a series of 100 famous mountains in Japan, and the right bank of the Fuefuki River in the south is hilly. The ground and the left bank have a clear topographical structure consisting of flat land, and there is an elevation difference of about 2,300 m between the flat land in the south and the mountainous area in the north. Compact urban areas and settlements with certain urban functions have been formed, such as the Yamanashi region in the south, which has been opened to the lowlands by irrigation, and settlements scattered along old roads. There is Yamanashi City, the northern gateway to the Kofu Basin, is 90 minutes from central Tokyo on the JR Chuo Main Line and Chuo Expressway. It is connected to Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture via National Route 140 Karisaka Tunnel, and is located in an important position as the northern gateway to the Kofu Basin. In the future, in the vicinity of the city, the Yamanashi Prefectural Station of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen is scheduled to be established, and the development of the Chubu Odan Expressway connecting Shizuoka Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture and the New Yamanashi Ring Road (eastern section) are also underway. Further development is expected due to improved traffic conditions. Forests account for about 80% of Japan's excellent scenery and abundant tourism resources. Created by rivers such as the Fuefuki River, Omogawa River, and Hikawa River and their tributaries. Benefiting from fertile land, the gentle slopes are lined with orchards, forming a beautiful local landscape that drives the image of the Kyoutou region. In addition, the view of the Kofu Basin from the hills is superb, and the night view from Fuefukigawa Fruit Park has been selected as one of the New Three Great Night Views of Japan. In addition, the view of Mt. Fuji is also excellent, and the view of Mt. Fuji from 12 places in the city, such as Ohira Kogen, Saikai Park, Mt. In 2018, the Agency for Cultural Affairs designated the story of "Landscapes woven by vineyards ~ Kyoto region of Yamanashi Prefecture ~" as a Japan Heritage. The major features are "topographical structure with different elevations and a compact town", "north of the Kofu Basin" doorway, "excellent scenery and abundant tourism resources", "one of the leading fruit producing areas in Japan", and "distinct historical and rich historical and cultural heritage". According to Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, leprosy (alpho: from the Norwegian Dr. Gerhard Hansen (1841-1921) who discovered Mycobacterium leprae) does not appear to be a contagious disease. In handling outpatients, examinations, and hospitalizations, the same caution as HBs antigen-positive (HBe antigen-negative: HBV has strong proliferative and infectious power, suggesting the possibility of severe liver damage if hepatitis develops) is required. It seems to be enough. No need for isolation, use of private rooms, or special disinfection of equipment. However, it seems better to avoid direct contact between infants and infants with L-type leprosy patients who have not received any treatment. It appears to be a treatable disease with a good prognosis. However, there are still some social prejudices that have not been wiped out, and special attention should be paid to protecting privacy. The lesions and clinical symptoms of Hansen's disease are sometimes difficult to understand because they consist of both direct tissue destruction caused by the proliferation of M. leprae and secondary tissue destruction caused by the body's immune response to M. leprae. It seems that there is something. It shows various symptoms depending on the disease type. Type T (Tuberculoid type), in which cell-mediated immunity to Mycobacterium leprae is almost normal, occurs when the immune system is weakened for some reason and the patient becomes infected with the bacterium. Many disorders occur, and it seems that diagnosis is mostly made from clinical symptoms such as neuropathy.), a few white spots or erythema accompanied by hypoesthesia, peripheral nerve hypertrophy and paralysis, and leprosy is hardly detected. Type L (Lepromatous type, type I) in which cellular immunity against Mycobacterium leprae does not work: A yellowish-brown to reddish-brown rash and raised nodules appear symmetrically on the whole body. The most common sites are the face, hair, and eyebrows. In severe cases, facial deformation may also occur )), erythema, papules, and nodules occur frequently on the face and extremities. It seems that it can be done. As L-type progresses, glove / sock-like hypoesthesia appears. Type B (borderline type), in which cell-mediated immunity is unstable, appears to show polyneuritis accompanied by eruption. In neuropathy, the sensory nerves (ulnar, radial, sural, major auricular nerves, etc.) in low-temperature areas such as the extensor sides of the extremities and the face are damaged singly and violently (T type) or multiple times and slowly (L type). Hypersensitivity and hypoesthesia seem to occur. In type B, the symptoms of polyneuritis are often strong from the beginning. When inflammation reaches the motor nerves, motor paralysis and deformation occur in the periphery. Palpation is important because the above nerves are prone to nerve hypertrophy and tenderness. Lepromin (Mitsuda Reaction), an intradermal reaction to M. leprae antigens: Kensuke Mitsuda (1876-1964): A doctor who devoted himself to leprosy relief in Japan. After graduating from school, he studied pathology at the University of Tokyo elective course.Healthy people and neuroleptic leprosy patients show positive.The judgment method is tuberculin (substances (several kinds of proteins) separated and purified from the culture solution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis). However, since April 2005, direct BCG vaccination has been introduced and the tuberculin skin test has been omitted. When BCG vaccination is given at a medical institution as a voluntary vaccination beyond that, a tuberculin reaction test may be performed at the discretion of the doctor), and the reaction is negative for L-type. , T-type is positive, and serum anti-PGL-I antibody is high in L-type and low in T-type. It seems to be useful in classifying disease types. The WHO defines leprosy as any case that satisfies one or more of the following three criteria. Depigmentation or red rash (single or multiple) with apparent anesthesia. Peripheral nerve disorder, with obvious peripheral nerve hypertrophy with anesthesia. An acid-fast bacilli smear test from the skin was positive. Hansen's disease used to be treated in specialized medical institutions (leprosy sanatoriums, dermatology outpatient clinics at certain universities, etc.), but today, as with other common diseases, general clinics and hospitals around the world do not treat leprosy. are treated with In Japan, too, it is recommended to receive treatment at an outpatient department of dermatology or neurology at a general hospital. Partly because of the history of the disease, doctors with extensive experience with Hansen's disease tend to be unevenly distributed in a small number of medical institutions in Japan. It seems to be ideal that these doctors and the medical institution where the patient wants to receive treatment cooperate with each other. Also, from April 1996, it seems to be covered by health insurance. Treatment takes a few months at the shortest, and usually a few years, so it seems that you need to be prepared to sit down and deal with the disease without panicking. Kasugai Town is said to be the oldest capital of Kai Province. Based on the theme of "Ancient Kai no Sato," historical materials related to history and culture are exhibited, including a restored model of a three-storied pagoda, which is said to have existed at the Teramoto Abandoned Temple, which was located near the Folk Museum. In addition, special exhibitions are held two to three times a year, and the annual "Wagamachi no August 15th Exhibition" displays more than 1,000 photographs and relics of the war dead in Fuefuki City, which is highly acclaimed. Seems to be getting Also, Masako Ogawa (1902-1943: After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical College (currently Tokyo Women's Medical University), he became a medical officer at Nagashima Aiseien, a national sanatorium in Okayama Prefecture, where he treated and examined patients. Kojima no Haru(Adapted by Yasutaro Yagi and directed by Shiro Toyoda, Masako Ogawa's memoir of the same name, which records the journey of a patient with leprosy (leprosy) to a national sanatorium. The story of a female doctor who dedicated her life to treating leprosy, published in 1940.)became a bestseller and was later made into a movie and widely known. The work depicts the state of the medical examination and the scene of the patient's farewell from his family in an elegant style. In 1943, Miss died of tuberculosis in her hometown of Kasugai, Yamanashi Prefecture, at the age of 41. However, heq compassionate actions are still etched in the hearts of many people to this day. It is said that Ogawa was the impetus for him to go on the path of helping Hansen's disease patients. Once the sanatoriums were established, the demand for medical personnel to work at the sanatoriums increased rapidly, but it seems that there were not many doctors who wanted to work at such facilities. In the era when the leprosy went to war, many of our graduates, like Miss, played a major role in helping Hansen's disease patients.) The memorial hall is dedicated to Kasugai Town, who dedicated his life to helping alpho; Hansen's disease(Mycobacterium leprae is a chronic infectious disease that mainly attacks the skin and nerves, but it is a curable disease in modern times with established treatment methods. Named after the Norwegian physician Armauer Hansen, who discovered the bacterium leprae in 1873. The growth rate of M. leprae is very slow, and the incubation period is about five years, but it seems that in some cases it takes as long as 20 years to develop symptoms. The first sign is patches on the skin, accompanied by loss of sensation in the affected area. The route of transmission is still unclear, and it is believed that the virus is transmitted through droplets from the nose and mouth through frequent contact with untreated patients. It is also less contagious and most people have natural immunity. Therefore, it is said to be the least infectious disease.)patients. Established to honor the achievements of Ms. Masako Ogawa, the town's first doctor, and pass it on to future generations. On the morning of June 15, 2022, a farmer noticed that a large number of unharvested peaches had disappeared from a field in Fuefuki City, and a total of about 1,400 peaches were stolen from four adjacent fields, according to police. I know from my research. The police suspected that it was stolen from the morning of the 14th to the 15th of the same month and investigated it as a theft case. Around 7:00 am on the 15th, a farmer in Kuwado, Kasugai Town, Fuefuki City, noticed that a large number of peaches he had been growing had disappeared and reported to the police. According to police and forensic investigations, about 1,400 peaches of a cultivar called "Hikawa Hakuhou Peach", which had been cultivated in four adjacent fields and had not yet been harvested, were lost, and the damage was worth about 420,000 yen. seems to have climbed to According to the police, it was confirmed that there was no abnormality in the field when the farm work was finished around 11:00 am on the 14th, so the police said that someone invaded the field from around noon on the 14th to the morning of the 15th. It is suspected that he took it away and was investigated as a theft case. The other day, about 1,000 peaches about to be harvested were stolen from an orchard in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, and the police investigated it as a theft case. Around 5:00 am on July 11, at an orchard in Kamata, Fukushima City, about 1,000 unharvested peaches were found missing from the trees and reported to the police. According to the police, some of the large orchards near the road were targeted, and the damage amount seems to be about 160,000 yen. The police are investigating the theft as someone stole it during the 10 hours from the end of the work around 6:30 pm on the 10th to the start of the work on the 11th morning. A female parliamentarian elected from another prefecture is using SNS to post about the theft of agricultural products, which has become a serious problem in recent years. I've been receiving a lot of consultations for a long time, and I've been moving to see if I can do something about it. However, the problem is complex and no breakthrough has been found yet. For example, since the introduction of cameras to capture evidence is a particularly heavy financial burden for small-scale farmers, we are discussing whether it is possible to provide assistance that also serves as a countermeasure against wildlife damage. After being arrested for red-handed crime, we have heard from elderly farmers in rural areas that, even if they witness the scene, they cannot move because they are afraid of counterattacks if there are multiple young foreigners. There are patrols and other measures in the area, but there is a limit without manpower. We must take measures that do not increase the burden on the victim's side. When I found it, I immediately reported it, and when I actually talked to the small-scale victim, I said, Are you a technical intern trainee at some farmers? In the countryside, people understand human relationships and circumstances, so some people give up reporting and fall asleep. It seems difficult to mercilessly ask for a report. Even if you report and catch it, you will not be prosecuted, which is really frustrating and a problem for thieves. Lawmakers cannot intervene in the prosecution's decisions, but too many cases are not prosecuted. Don't you take the theft of agricultural products lightly? Even if you are on camera, you will not be prosecuted. Foreigners who have committed criminal acts should be prosecuted and brought to justice, and should be immediately deported stop selling. Large-scale thefts are stolen because they sell, so it is necessary to stop the sales route. For example, I understand that there are formal people, such as street sales where the provenance is unknown, and sales on Mercari, etc., but if they are used as a destination for handling stolen goods, it is not possible to introduce sales qualifications such as identity guarantees for agricultural product listings. It seems that I am looking for it. In my opinion, people who commit crimes are the worst and cause a lot of trouble. However, there are many fundamental problems, and they are piling up. In the first place, there are countless reasons why agriculture has not developed (Special class (treatment) of agricultural workers(The number of household members engaged in self-employed farming as a regular job among the farming population. Since 1985, the number of commercial farmers (farmers with farmland of 30 a or more or annual sales of agricultural products of 500,000 yen or more)), declining birthrate, aging population, soaring fertilizer prices, immigration policy, exclusively defense posture, japan's economic stagnation for about 30 years, etc.). I think it's still meaningful for young politicians to send out information, but the original point is what to do in order not to make more people sad. Japan's rank has fallen among the developing countries, the happiness ranking has dropped significantly, young people are worried about their future, and they are trying to break through vested interests. In Japan, where there is no leeway, the question is what to do if Japanese politicians and governments torture Japanese people any further. Without flattering authority or status, I would like you to pay attention to gradually reduce the number of people who say that if only they are good, they don't care about others. In order for children and young people with a bright future to become shameless politicians and adults, why don't the government lift its weight and release the policies that oppress the people? On August 9, 2022, a conference made up of peach-producing regions nationwide, such as Fuefuki City, will be held online. It seems that the mayors of Fuefuki, Yamanashi, Koshu, Fukushima, and Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture participated in the meeting. It has been confirmed that they will discuss the United States' request to Japan to lift the ban on imports of peaches, and cooperate with related organizations to collect information on the quality and price of American peaches. In addition, it seems that they have decided to hold a "National Peach Summit" in Yamanashi City next year in 2023, where people involved in the production areas will gather to discuss how to respond to the request to lift the ban on imports. When the six towns and villages (Isawa Town, Misaka Town, Ichinomiya Town, Yatsushiro Town, Sakaigawa Village, Kasugai Town) merged on October 12, 2004, the name of the new city was solicited. It was narrowed down to two points, “Kyoto City”, and as a result of the final vote, it was decided to be Fuefuki City. Just as the water flowing through the six merged towns and villages gathers in the Fuefuki River, a number of streams became a big flow triggered by the merger, and the name was raised to become the center of Yamanashi, and it became a big swell and the ocean. It is a name with a wish to make a leap forward (nationwide), and as the name suggests, it is widely known. In addition, on August 1, 2006, it was merged with Ashigawa Village and became the current city of Fuefuki. The city's soil is fertile and well-drained, with long daylight hours and a large temperature difference between day and night, making it an excellent location for fruit tree cultivation. According to the fruit tree production and shipment statistics of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, it is confirmed that the cultivated area, yield and shipment amount of peaches and grapes are all the highest among the municipalities in Japan. In praise of the achievements of the ancestors who have led the cultivation of historic Japanese fruit trees, we pledged to protect and further develop the wonderful fruit villages that we can be proud of throughout the country. On April 10, 2014, he declared “Japan's No. 1 Taoyuan Township”. In addition, the city has many diverse and valuable historical and cultural resources. The artifacts excavated from the Shakado and Ichinosawa sites during the Jomon period have been designated as important cultural properties, and valuable remains such as the front and rear burial mounds and stone mounds of the Kofun period remain. In the subsequent eras, Teramoto Abandoned Temple, the oldest temple in Yamanashi Prefecture during the Hakuho period, Kai Kokubunji Temple and Nanji Temple during the Nara period, and Isawa no Mikuri, the only Mikuriya(Kitchen: Jinryō, a manor of an ancient and medieval shrine)in Kai Province, were built. The city has been the center of Kai Province for about a thousand years from the establishment of ancient Kai to the relocation of Takeda's building to Kofu in 1519, and it was truly the “City of Kai Province Millennium.” Isawa hot spring Village and Kasugai hot spring Village, which are one of the best hot spring villages in Japan, welcome many tourists throughout the four seasons as tourist accommodation bases in Yamanashi Prefecture, and the city's public hot spring facilities and footbath facilities that utilize the blessed hot spring resources are It is crowded as a place of healing and charm for many people including citizens. It seems that we will continue to nurture “hospitality hot spring village” through the scenery and festivals that color the seasons. Located slightly east of the central part of the Kofu basin, this area collects water systems flowing from the mountainous hills in the northern, eastern, and southern parts of the basin, and the Fuefuki River flows southwest through the central part of the basin. Alluvial fans such as Hikawa, Kanagawa, Asakawa, and Sakaigawa and alluvial plains at the bottom of the basin spread, and agricultural land mainly composed of fruit trees is distributed from the foot of the mountain to the flat land. Behind it is the Misaka Mountains, and there are villages scattered along the Ashi River that flows from east to west in the mountains. In this way, this area is famous as an area with a relatively cohesive terrain sandwiched between north-south hills and mountainous areas, centered on the flat land that extends along the Fuefuki River. The area is 201.92 square kilometers. It is the “Japan's number one peach producing area” where 23,000 tons of peaches are harvested annually, and many peach trees are planted in the city, and they bloom all at once in the spring. The appearance is as beautiful as a pink jutan, so it is popular with many spectators from inside and outside the prefecture. A tree suitable for the symbol of Fuefuki City, which aims to become a vibrant exchange city. Kasugai Town is said to have the oldest capital in Kai Province. Yamanashi-Oka Shrine(式内論社): SHIZUME : The deities are Oyamazumi, Takaokami no kami, and Betsuraijin, one of the 20 government offices in Kai Province listed in the “Enki-shiki Shinmeicho” during the Heian period. There is a deep religious relationship with the Takeda and Tokugawa families, and there is also a “district stone” in the precincts, which is said to be the key stone of Yamanashi district. Built at the end of the Muromachi period, the style is Kasuga-zukuri with corner trees. The size is 1 girder and 1 girder, and the roof is persimmon-roofed. Nationally designated cultural property-Designated on August 28, 1890-Type: Building-Owner: Yamanashi Oka Shrine. Dai dai shinto music : It is also called “Shingen TAKEDA shinto music” and is said to have been dedicated to pray for victory. Twenty-four kinds of dances are transmitted in the Izumo 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 : KUWADO : 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. "Sachiakane Peach" : From the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries variety registration website: application number 12323, application date 2000/01/31, application publication date 2000/08/30, registration number 10886, registration date 2002/12/16, breeder Duration of right is 25 years, Date of breeder's right expiration 2017/12/19, Name and address of breeder Norio Iijima (Tsuboi, Ichinomiya Town, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture), Name of person who breeds registered variety, Norio Iijima, Akiko Iijima, Outline of the characteristics of the plant body of the registered variety This variety is a branch change of "Yamaichi white peach". In the white growing area (Ichinomiya Town, former Higashi-Yatsushiro District, Yamanashi Prefecture), it is an Okute variety that matures from late August to early September. The shape of the tree is open, and the size and vigor of the tree are medium. The thickness and internode length of the shoots are medium, and the color of the shoots is reddish brown. The shape of the leaves is extremely long, the leaf margins are slightly wavy, the leaves are large, the color is green, the gloss is medium, and the nectaries are kidney-shaped. Flower shape is normal, flower size is medium, number of petals is single, oval shape, waviness is present, size is medium, color is dark pink, health of pistil is low, presence or absence of pollen is present, The color of the inner wall of the sepal tube is salmon meat, the shape of the sepal tube is bell, and the tip of the sepal is sharp. The shape of the fruit is circular, the shape of the apex is concave, the dent is medium, the depth of the infarct is deep and wide, the suture line of the equatorial part and apex is medium depth, the size of the fruit is very large, The ground color of the pericarp is milky white, more or less colored, the density is dark, the shape is spotty to streak, and the presence or absence of bristles on the fruit surface is present. The color of the flesh immediately after cutting is white, the inside of the flesh is slightly colored, the coloring around the nucleus is high, the pulp is coarse and dense, the pulp fibers are somewhat less, the peel is easy to peel, the flesh is solute, and the juice is solute. Slightly sweet and high, low sourness, no astringency and bitterness, medium aroma. The detachment of the nucleus and pulp is sticky nucleus, the shape of the nucleus is elliptical, the size is medium, the color is brown, and the surface of the nucleus is rough and smooth. The flowering and germination periods are medium, and the maturity period (the number of days from full bloom to maturity) is 141-150 days, which is late August to early September in the growing area. Difficulty of coloring of fruit is easy, some of physiological fruit drop, some of crack of nucleus and no crack of fruit. Compared to "Yuuzora peach'', the ripening period is later and there is no physiological drop of fruit. It is said that the distinction is recognized in. It is a large fruit with a fruit weight of about 400 g, and the appearance is very impressive because it is almost entirely colored in dark red. The flesh is solute and dense, with a lot of juice and sweetness, and it keeps well.



Hikawa Hakuho peach has a soft texture with little fiber and is very juicy. It has a refreshing sweetness and low acidity. Peach is said to have originated in China, and in Japan, seeds have been found in ruins from the Yayoi period, and it is also mentioned in the Kojiki and Nihonshoki. In China, there is a legend that a hermit who ate a peach became immortal, so it is also called "Sengu", and it seems that the flowers, leaves, and branches have been thought to have the effect of warding off evil spirits. Even in Japan, it is said to make demons afraid, and there is a story that this led to the folk tale "Momotaro Densetsu". In the old days, it was mainly cultivated for ornamental purposes, and it was after the Meiji era that it began to spread as food. It was in 1899 that the old man Jugoro Okubo discovered the white peach, which is said to be the "originator of Japanese thighs," in what is now Shiono, Seto Town, Higashi Ward, Okayama.


Yamanashi Prefecture boasts the highest production volume of peaches in Japan, but it is known as a production area of ​​particularly high-quality peaches. Kasugai PEACH is a regional brand peach that refers to peaches produced in Kasugai Town, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The size, sweetness, shape, and color are good, and its overwhelming quality is recognized by many people, and it seems that it is shipped to department stores and high-end fruit stores in Tokyo. The place where the first provincial government was established in Kai Province. Yamanashioka Shrine, a national important cultural property, is said to be the origin of the name of the prefecture, "Yamanashi." It is also the birthplace of seedless grapes, producing various varieties such as Delaware and Koshu. In 1965, the hot springs gushed forth and the town developed as Kasugai Onsen, and the tourist industry such as inns and hotels is also thriving. Oigata roasted, which is held every spring and summer (it was discontinued from the Heian period to the early Meiji period, but was revived in 1988. A fantastic flame with a side length of about 400 m floats on Mt. Mimuro. In addition, the Daimonji roasted, which is lit every year from August 13 to 16 in the Ichinomiya district of the city, is specially lit in conjunction with this.) is one of the largest mountain bonfire events in Japan.


A high-sugar variety "Hikawa Hakuho Peach" is cultivated using advanced techniques. Harvesting and shipping are carefully selected by human eyes and hands. Popular for its sweetness, aroma, and fine, juicy flesh. Kasugai peach has a high reputation in the market for its flesh taste and quality.

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Sekijo Town was born in August 1956 through the merger of Sekimoto town (Shichirobei Nishimura Pear), Kawachi village, and Kurogo village. Named after Located in the northwestern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, west of Mt. Shiho(Tsukuba, a famous mountain with an altitude of 877 m, which consists of two peaks of Mt. Nantai and Mt. Nyotai, towering over the Kanto Plain. It has long been revered as "Fuji in the west, Tsukuba in the east" because the mountain surface changes its expression from indigo in the morning to green in the afternoon and purple in the evening.)Tsukuba, it borders Akeno Town across the Kogai River to the east, Yuki City to the west across the Kinugawa River, Shimotsuma City to the south, and Shimodate City to the north. It is located within 70 km from the capital Tokyo and 50 km from the prefectural capital Mito. In general, rural areas have a large proportion of land used for agriculture and forestry, have a low population density, and have a rich secondary natural environment through agriculture and forestry, as well as public goods such as land and water. Areas with natural resources. The characteristics of rural areas are that in order to stably maintain the basic conditions for agricultural production, priority is given to conserving local agricultural resources such as good farmland and good quality agricultural water. and rural residents use the same space multiple times, the production base and the living environment base are interrelated and function, the density of residence is lower than in the city, In addition, it can be mentioned that the land is dispersed as a unit of settlement, and that the national land is conserved and the natural environment is maintained and cultivated through appropriate agricultural and forestry activities). The Kanto Railway Joso Line runs alongside Route 294, which runs through the east of the town, and Kurogo Station is located in the Kurogo district in the east of the town. A fertile paddy field opens up in the basin of the Kogai River, which flows southward in the eastern part, and vast fields and paddy fields are formed in the basin of the Kinugawa River, which flows southward in the western part. The climate is relatively warm, and it seems to be blessed with natural conditions. According to "Chiyokawa Village Life History", Itabashi Fortress was located 900m east of the former Sekijo town hall. However, the details are unknown. There are bamboo groves around here, but it may be just a legend. The history of the lord of the castle is also unknown. Ichiban Palace (Seki palace, Sekijo town) is said to have once stood on a plateau with the Seki Palace Industrial Park, about 900 meters northwest of Seki Castle. The edge of the plateau on the west side, with left and right sides in the north and south direction, is a suitable place to run a castle. However, the details and intent are unknown. Inoue Castle (Sekijo Town Inoue) is located 900 meters northwest of kurogo station on the Kanto Railway Joso Line. If you go west from the intersection of Inoue on Prefectural Route 357, there is an Inari shrine 400 m beyond the railroad tracks. The surrounding area is farmland, but there is not much difference in height from the surrounding area, and it cannot be said that it is a castle ruins-like topography. Traces of an embankment can also be seen in the fields to the south of Inari Shrine, but it is not clear whether they are castle remains. In addition, it seems that there are some parts of the farmland that are forested.

Seki Castle was built during the period of the Northern and Southern Courts, and is counted as one of the Six Kanto Castles of the Southern Court along with Makabe Castle and Taiho Castle. Tomoyasu, the 4th son of Tomohiro Yuki, the 2nd head of the Yuki clan, built the castle under the name Seki. 1343, Morofuyu Ko of the Northern Court (Unknown-1351: In fact, Moroyuki's son and Moronao's cousin (later Moronao's adopted son (adoptive son without inheritance)). A Japanese manga of the work. Serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump" from No. 8 in 2021. The Kamakura Shogunate was destroyed by Takauji Ashikaga's rebellion, and the Hojo family's relatives were all killed. The only surviving 8-year-old A young boy, Tokiyuki HOJO, is rescued by Yorishige Suwa, a priest of Shinano province, and hides himself in the Suwa territory...), Takauji goes to war to hunt down the remnants of the Kamakura shogunate that occupied Kamakura, and the real Morofuyu is also his adoptive father. For Morofuyu, the pursuit and killing of the remnants of the Kamakura Shogunate was a memorable first battle, but during the confrontation with the remnants of the Kamakura shogunate, he had some kind of accident, partly because he did not have the qualifications to be a military commander, and was hit by a warhorse. Munesuke SEKI (unknown - 1353) and his son Munemasa, along with Chikafusa Kitabatake and others, besieged the castle, but it fell on November 11, and Munesuke and his son were killed in action. During this battle, Chikafusa is said to have sent Chikatomo Yuki (the first head of the Komine clan) of Shirakawa Castle, "Kanjosho", which was translated into "Honchotsukan" (edited by the Edo Shogunate) in the Edo period. Completed in 1670. Total of 326 volumes. The author is Razan Hayashi) and "Great Japanese history", and it is also known that it influenced the later thought of reverence for the emperor. Currently, the castle ruins are designated as a national historic site, and in addition to earthworks and moats, traces of tunnels can be seen. There is also a Hokyointo pagoda(Memorial pagoda containing Hokyo Indharani (spell)), which is said to be the grave of Sosuke and his son, and it seems that local people hold a graveyard ceremony on the day of the fall of the castle as the anniversary of his death.


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


The JA Kita-Tsukuba small ball watermelon section is working together to strengthen the brand by stabilizing production volume and improving quality. In March 2019, in recognition of his efforts and achievements so far, he was awarded a special prize in the 48th Japan Agricultural Prize for Group Organization. In addition, the 24th summer term was established as "small ball watermelon day", and on February 13, 2017, it was officially recorded by the Japan Anniversary Association. The small ball watermelons cultivated in the jurisdiction are tested by JA staff before shipment and tested for taste and sugar content in each field. Allowed to be shipped. Boasting a history of more than 50 years as a production area, it is now one of the leading production areas in Japan, thanks to the fact that the temperature difference between night and day is suitable for echo watermelon cultivation.


The JA Kita-Tsukuba small ball watermelon section won a special prize in the 48th Japan Agricultural Award for Group Organization in recognition of its contribution to the development of the local community through efforts to improve farm management and technology. The subcommittee is working together to promote stable production of Kodama watermelon and to strengthen the brand. The JA, which faces Mt. Tsukuba to the southeast and is located almost in the center of the Kanto Plain, is a vast rural area that spans the three cities of Chikusei, Sakuragawa, and Yuki in Ibaraki Prefecture, and an abundant amount of water due to the first-class river that flows through the jurisdiction. Proud of It also seems to be a region that is actively working on changing agricultural policies to support the bearers of agriculture.


By setting up a production technology committee within the subcommittee, repeating tests, and sharing information on successful cases, it seems that the quality of the subcommittee as a whole is improving. Regarding the cultivation of new varieties with successful examples, the entire subcommittee worked together to strengthen the production area brand. Every year around the end of December, the soil temperature in the greenhouse is measured, and when the soil temperature exceeds 17 degrees, the Kodama watermelon is planted. The subcommittee promotes non-heated cultivation and believes that the sweetness can be enhanced by using the natural temperature difference, so we pay close attention to the outside air, the room temperature inside the greenhouse, and the soil temperature.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

An enduring masterpiece of peasant literature. The poverty of tenant farmers and the greed, cunning, and selfishness that come from it, the natural features that surround them, and the annual events are depicted in detail with surprising realistic brushwork. Tokyo Asahi Shimbun, Ikebe Sanzan, Sohei Morita, miscellaneous poems during illness, Poetry Collection "Like Acupuncture", Its name is Takashi NAGATSUKA (1879-1915), Rape blossoms are scarce and spring is still faint, and still remains in the soil, Eastern Kanto Plain. The Kinugawa River that flows through the river. Poet, novelist. He was born into a wealthy farmer's family in Yuki District, Ibaraki Prefecture, and legend has it that he was already able to recite Hyakunin Isshu(poem card game)at the age of three. He became a disciple of Shiki Masaoka when he grew up, and published many tanka poems in "Andromeda" and "Araragi". His novel "Soil", which was serialized in the Tokyo Asahi Shimbun in the early 1930s, is said to be the work that established Japanese farmer literature. He died at the young age of 37 from tuberculosis. Writing material He devoted himself to collecting funds, and also engaged in the family business of agriculture. It can be seen that the deceased had worked hard in everything he did.

The most rewarding aspect of agriculture, which supports the foundations of people and connects life and death together, is to grow crops from scratch with your own hands and watch them grow. Also, it is the original practice that consumers can enjoy what they have grown, and they can also feel the joy of living with nature. It goes without saying that it was common knowledge that agriculture in Japan began in the Yayoi period. However, the subsequent development of archaeology has revealed that agriculture was already practiced in the Jomon period. Among the ruins, the ruins of paddy fields remain, but the traces of farmland cannot be detected, and it is difficult to confirm the seeds with the naked eye.  However, since the researcher's eyes were not directed to the cultivation of crops other than rice, the idea that the first agriculture was rice cultivation is dominant. The origin of Japanese rice is said to be Chinese Fujian rice. If Japanese rice is left without fertilizer, it will turn red for a little longer. It is believed that primitive rice was probably red rice. Akacho Rice (that is, Fujian rice) was first cultivated in Japan during the Jomon period, about 3,000 years ago. At least, we know that it was cultivated in present-day Fukui Prefecture. There is a theory that it was transmitted directly to Kyushu from the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and the lower reaches of the Yangtze River from China's Jun Jiang zone, or that it was transmitted to Japan via the Korean Peninsula. There are various theories that it was.

【Product name】
Zucchini
【Type】
Cucurbita pepo var. melopepo
【Producing area】
Joso City, Shimotsuma City, and Yachiyo Town, Yuki District, Ibaraki Prefecture (JA Joso Hikari, JA Group Ibaraki)
【Derived from the name】
Italian “zucca (pumpkin)” “zucchini” from a small squash.
【Major features】
In June 2023, JA Joso Hikari donated 570 copies of "Agriculture and Our Lives" to Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture, as supplementary teaching materials for upper grade elementary school students. Issued by JA Bank Agri Eco Support Fund. Zucchini cultivation began in the ISHIGE district of Joso City in 2001. Established in 2004, the JA Joso Hikari Zucchini Production Subcommittee was established in 2013 as the Ibaraki Prefecture Fruits and Vegetables Brand Promoting Production Area (the system was introduced in 1982, and amid intensifying competition among production areas, high-quality, reliable, and safe products are sold in the market). , and was designated as a fruit and vegetable production area representative of the prefecture that can respond to diversifying needs. At first, Mr. Katakura, who was the head of the division, started cultivation by himself. After 2 years of repeated trial and error, such as the use of fertilizers and pesticides, water management, etc., the current cultivation method was established. In addition, it is larger than other production areas, and strict standards are set, and each producer selects with strict eyes. The straight appearance with beautiful color and luster is also attractive. Kazuo Katakura is the founder who started zucchini production for the first time in this area, and has been the chairman of JA Joso Hikari's zucchini production group for 13 years from the start of production to the present. Originally a cucumber farmer, he decided to start making zucchini after seeing a lively zucchini grower in Nagano on TV. However, at that time, the vegetable called "zucchini" was not well known, and when he started growing it, he was the only one. He seems to have had a lot of trouble. First of all, when producing agricultural products, the type and amount of fertilizers and pesticides to be shipped are stipulated by the country, but when I started growing zucchini, I had such a manual, or rather, a fertilizer for zucchini. And the type and quantity of pesticides had not been decided. Therefore, I was fumbling about what kind of fertilizer would be good, and as for pesticides, I couldn't use them without permission even though the government hadn't decided on them. I didn't. There are dozens of varieties of zucchini that are said to be selected, as well as insects and diseases. The JA Zucchini Production Committee ships zucchini from early April to late June in forced cultivation, and from mid-September to late December in controlled cultivation. Because it is hand-breeding, it has a larger shape than other production areas, and it is selected under strict standards and has received high praise from the market. This excellent produce is a fresh, supple vegetable with a unique texture. It has no peculiar taste and can be stir-fried, deep-fried, stewed, or even raw. In the area, the volcanic ash soil of the Kanto loam layer(In spite of its remarkably high natural water content, it has strong structural strength and high soil bearing capacity, strength, and corrosion resistance. However, once the structure is broken, the strength drops dramatically, and it seems that it becomes easy to disperse in water. The compaction effect of crushed soil during embankment seems to be small.), which has high soil fertility, and the warm climate compared to other production areas are used to grow zucchini twice. It is a large production area that accounts for about 70% of the shipment volume in the prefecture. Sengoku cucumbers have a soft, juicy skin and a pleasant texture. To produce high-quality cucumbers, the producers are meticulous about soil preparation and cultivation techniques, and they meticulously record cultivation histories. In addition, it seems that producers and related parties gather regularly to check quality and confirm standards so that standards and quality are unified throughout the production area. Harvesting is carried out early in the morning every day, after which each fruit is strictly sorted, sorted, and boxed by the hands of each producer. In addition, it seems that they are careful to handle it carefully so as not to lose its freshness. When it is packed in a box and brought to JA's collection point, it undergoes a strict quality check by JA again and is shipped on the same day, so the quality is unified and it is very fresh, which pleases us. In 1982, Ibaraki Prefecture started the "Fruit Brand Producing Area Designation System'', and designates production areas that meet strict requirements such as sales amount and market price as "brand producing areas.'' So far, 60 production areas have been designated throughout the prefecture. In the future, in cooperation with JA, municipalities, Zen-noh Ibaraki and other related organizations, we will promote production areas (quantity and quality) that can better meet consumer needs, maintain and develop brand production areas, etc. It seems that we will carry out cultivation designated as a production area aiming for. Joso Regional Agricultural Promotion Councils, etc.: Regional agricultural revitalization councils are established based on municipal areas to promote rice production in response to local demand. The aim is to contribute to the promotion of structural reforms in paddy field agriculture and the creation of crop production areas that make use of paddy fields. There are 44 regional agricultural revitalization councils in the prefecture. Agricultural Promotion Areas: Based on the Law Concerning the Development of Agricultural Promotion Areas, agricultural land areas (agricultural land areas within agricultural promotion areas) are established in order to conserve and effectively utilize superior farmland. As a general rule, farmland is not allowed to be converted into agricultural land, so if it is unavoidable to use the land for purposes other than agriculture, it is necessary to apply for exclusion from the agricultural land area in advance and obtain permission. From 2022 to 2025, Basic Policy for Promoting Agriculture in the West of the Prefecture - Realization of Strong Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - June 2022: From the Ibaraki Prefecture West Agriculture and Forestry Office. In terms of natural and social conditions, the Western Prefecture Agricultural and Forestry Office jurisdiction consists of 10 municipalities: Koga City, Yuki City, Shimotsuma City, Joso City, Chikusei City, Bando City, Sakuragawa City, Yachiyo Town, Goka Town, and Sakai Town. With an area of 1,031 km2 and a population of 532,000, it is less than 20% of the prefecture, and is dotted with historical small and medium-sized cities. Located within 40 to 80 km from the Tokyo metropolitan area, the JR Mito Line and National Route 50 run in the northern part of the jurisdiction, and in parallel, National Routes 125 and 354 run east-west in the south. In the north-south direction, Kanto in the east. The railway Joso Line, National Route 294, and National Route 4 run to the west, and prefectural roads and municipal roads connecting these major arterial roads are also maintained. Furthermore, in recent years, such as the Kita Kanto Expressway and the Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway. A wide-area transportation network has been developed. Due to its proximity to central Tokyo and its proximity to Tsukuba Science City across the Kogai River, industrial parks and other secondary and tertiary industries have been located within its jurisdiction and urbanization has progressed. Prefectural area 6,097 km2, prefectural population approximately 2,845,000 people (Source: Ibaraki Prefecture population and household (estimate) monthly report as of February 1, 2021) Overview of agriculture in the jurisdiction, production status With the average annual temperature of about 14°C, annual rainfall of about 1,200 mm, and annual sunshine hours of about 1,900 hours, the area is suitable for agriculture. The plateau is a dry-field farming area representative of the prefecture where lettuce, green onion, Chinese cabbage, cabbage, etc. are produced, and large-scale open-field vegetable management utilizing employment is being carried out. In addition, the production of small watermelons, tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, zucchini, bitter melons, and other fruit vegetables such as pears, which boasts the largest shipping volume in Japan, is also thriving, forming one of the nation's leading horticultural production areas. More than half of the regional agricultural output occupies. In addition, the Tonegawa River flows in the southwest of the jurisdiction, and the Kinugawa River and Kogai River flow through it, and fertile paddy fields spread in the river basin. In addition to paddy rice, wheat, soybeans, and buckwheat account for 60 to 70% of the planted area in this prefecture. Production of and progress in land-use agriculture. In terms of livestock, producers of "Hitachi Beef" account for 25% of the entire prefecture, and designated producers of the prefecture's brand pork "Rose Pork" account for 80%. A producer in Bando City serves as the chairman of the promotion council, and beef cattle and pig farming are thriving in this area. The total number of farm households in the western part of the prefecture has decreased by more than 50% to 20,182 over the 25 years from 1995 to 2020. In particular, the number of commercial farm households has decreased from 31,605 in 1995 to 10,472 in 2020, one-third. Decreased to In addition, among commercial farmers, the percentage of full-time farmers whose household income is based on farm income is 26.4% (2020), and this percentage has remained the same since 2000. Decreased by 54% from 6,417 units to 2,926 units. The jurisdiction seems to be proud of its mission to stably supply safe, secure and high-quality Chinese cabbage, which is required as a production area boasting the largest production volume in Japan. In addition, it seems that they are working to establish a position as a production center that will serve as a supply base for Chinese cabbage. In recent years, while problems such as residual pesticides on agricultural products have emerged, JA Group Ibaraki publishes its production history on its website so that it can provide safe and secure agricultural products to consumers. Furthermore, in order to strengthen the traceability system of fruits and vegetables, it seems that they regularly hold seminars on bookkeeping of production history to promote safe and secure Chinese cabbage. The shipping destinations are mainly wholesale companies in the Keihin area, and it seems that they are also widely shipped to Tohoku, Keihanshin, Hokkaido, etc. As an initiative in recent years, in cooperation with Zen-Noh Ibaraki Prefecture Headquarters West VF Station, contract transactions have been carried out mainly for processing work such as pickles traders, and it seems that they have been working since 1996 in the old days. It seems that it is working closely with JA's designated wholesale company and VF station to secure customers and promote contract transactions to expand sales. The green ball cabbage introduced this time is a ball type and weighs about 1 kg. The season is from April to May, and it seems that it is cultivated mainly in Ibaraki and Nagano prefectures in Japan. Since it is vulnerable to the cold, it tends to rarely appear in winter. The feature is that the leaves are firmly rolled up to the inside, and the inside is green and glossy. Also, it is soft for its thickness. In a small form, it is the brand name of cabbage. Nutrients are the same as ordinary cabbage, but carotene seems to contain twice as much as ordinary cabbage and about 1.2 times as much potassium. Ibaraki Prefecture is the fourth largest cabbage producing area in Japan, and most of it seems to be concentrated in the western part of the prefecture where JA is located. In order to promote advantageous sales of cabbage produced in Ibaraki Prefecture, the "Ibaraki Prefecture West Area Agricultural Promotion Council" was organized at 4JA (Kita Tsukuba, Joso Hikari, Iwai and Ibaraki Mutsumi) in the west area of the prefecture, and every year in June and November. It seems that they are holding tasting events twice at Daejeon Market. First ceremonial offering of rice by newly-enthroned Emperor (court rituals held to pray for the well-being of the country and the people and bumper crops: A series of ceremonies will be held on May 8, 2019, three of the Imperial Palace. At the Palace Sanctuaries, His Majesty the Emperor tells the ancestors and gods of the imperial family about the date of the coronation and the central ritual. Probably because of the prestigious connection between the production area and the producer. The Joso Hikari Agricultural Cooperative (JA Joso Hikari) supports the farming and living of its members in two cities and one town, Joso City, Shimotsuma City, and Yachiyo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. In the jurisdiction, the production of fruits and vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, pears, and watermelons and pig farming are flourishing, centering on the production of rice. In particular, pear production in Shimotsuma City has formed a major market-shipping production area that makes use of the organizational strength to ship almost all of it to the market. In Ibaraki Prefecture, which is the second largest producer of pears in Japan, Shimotsuma City is famous as one of the largest pear producing areas in the prefecture. However, in recent years, the consumption of pears has decreased due to consumers' departure from fruits, and the market price has been sluggish. Shimotsuma City is not an attractive production area for young producers because the name of “Shimotsuma Pear” is low in the market, and there are problems such as the aging of producers due to lack of successors and the decrease in yield due to aging trees. It seems. We aim to raise the name of Shimotsuma Pear and make it a pear that can be selected by the market. With that in mind, young producers and JA Joso Hikari first changed the soil preparation, such as using high-quality organic materials (horse manure) in a unified manner, and used eco-friendly pheromone agents as a way to prevent pests. Worked on. In 2008, a volunteer young producer formed the “Shimotsuma Pear PR Project Team”. We launched “Shimotsuma Kanjuku Pear”, which is particular about the texture and the original flavor of the pear. It is said that the producers themselves negotiated the transaction price directly with the domestic mass retailer buyers and put effort into the production area PR such as tasting PR at the store and holding a pear hunting event. The popularity of Shimotsuma Pear has risen, and the market price has gradually increased. Producers said around June 2018 that they were able to revitalize the production area. On the other hand, in anticipation of a decrease in domestic consumption in the future, it seems necessary to consider exports and decided to aim to develop overseas sales channels. Participated in the trade fair “SME Thailand Expo” held in Thailand in September 2013. We investigated taste preferences and suggested purchase prices using a tasting questionnaire. In October of the same year, 660 kg was exported to Singapore and a tasting PR was conducted locally, but the transaction ended in a single year. In July 2014, we visited Japanese restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand and held business talks. However, the amount of pears that could be exported remained small at 130 kg. It is said that the turning point came when “Jetro” Ibaraki opened in June 2014 while exports were sluggish. I was introduced to the “JETRO” business meeting in Malaysia held in September of the same year and entered immediately. Participated in advance business negotiation skill seminars and learned how to present prices and transaction conditions to overseas buyers. At the business meeting, I was able to meet Japanese company buyers who are interested in Japanese pears. In October of the same year, he also participated in the “JETRO” business meeting in Thailand. I got a good feeling that any business talk would lead to a transaction, but after returning to Japan, I did not receive a reply even if I sent an e-mail to an overseas buyer, so I was consulted by the director of JETRO Ibaraki. He immediately made an international call to the buyer to confirm his intention to trade, and as a result, he was able to export 260 kg of pears to Malaysia. However, he was still worried that the transaction would end in a single year. In April 2015, JETRO Ibaraki conducted a project to invite overseas buyers from Malaysia and Thailand. It seems that they realized the high quality by having them inspect the production site as well as the business negotiations. In addition, he thought that it was important to increase opportunities to actually meet with overseas buyers in order to continue transactions, and he said that he decided to go abroad directly when deciding price negotiations and export schedules. As a result, it was able to increase exports to 6.7 tons to Malaysia and 1.3 tons to Thailand. When I felt the need to develop a new export partner country in order to realize a further increase in exports, I was informed that the import of Japanese pears would be lifted in Vietnam. Aiming at January 2017, when the import ban will be lifted, the garden registration will be carried out ahead of the rest of the country. It seems that a trial export was carried out in March of the same year. In July of the same year, he participated in a business meeting hosted by JETRO in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and was promoted to many local retailer buyers for tasting. In Vietnam, we challenged to deal with local buyers and expanded to export 105 tons(105000 kgs)in the first year. Regarding local sales promotion, it is said that local consumers have received a great deal of interest by utilizing the “Japan Fair 2017 Ibaraki Prefecture Pear Promotion Event” held by JETRO in Ho Chi Minh City in September of the same year. Until now, we have been focusing on local sales promotion, increasing pear fans by picking pears for inbound tourists, and aiming for a production area selected from overseas. Business: Collection and shipment of fruits (pears, grapes, etc.) and vegetables, sales, market development, etc. Purpose: Export, Target countries / regions: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Canada, Indonesia. “Long, slender eggplant club” : JA Joso Hikari: Agricultural production is broadly divided into rice-growing areas in the east and upland-growing areas in the western Sarushima plateau. In the past, paddy rice, wheat, upland rice, and Pear were actively produced. Since the period of high economic growth, vegetable production has increased as a suburban production area in response to the increase in urban population. The main production of Chinese cabbage was planted shortly after the war, and the production center was formed in earnest with the establishment of the vegetable price stabilization system in 1966. Currently, in addition to Chinese cabbage, horticultural crops such as lettuce, cabbage, and melon are actively produced, and vegetables account for nearly 60% of the sales of agricultural and livestock products, rice field. In addition, since the 1965's, there was a period when contract cultivation of leaf tobacco and tomatoes for processing was actively carried out in the jurisdiction, and since there are many production area markets and purchasers, it can be said that it is a production area familiar to contract transactions. Eggplants are rotated with other vegetables to avoid continuous cropping, and are also produced in combination with winter vegetables (Chinese cabbage, lettuce, cabbage, etc.). Considering that the market price continues to be sluggish and the price is not reflected even if differentiation is attempted, the ratio of contract transactions to the total shipment volume of long, slender eggplant is reduced to about 30% in order to diversify the risk of farm management. I want to. The association at the time of 2008 was composed of six producers as a subcommittee that responded to processing and commercial demand. At the “3rd Domestic Vegetable Production and Utilization Expansion Excellent Business Award” held on March 23, 2010, contract transactions were carried out for 7 years through strong cooperation between the three parties; long, slender eggplant club, National Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives Ibaraki Prefecture Headquarters Horticultural Department VF (Vegetable Fruit) Station (hereinafter, “Zen-Noh Ibaraki Prefecture Headquarters VFS”), Maruhachi Co., Ltd., in order to reduce distribution costs. Introduced a shipping form suitable for processing and commercial use, introduced cultivation technology that enables stable shipping for a long period of time, established a system for stable supply throughout the year in cooperation with production areas in other prefectures, and labor effort by simplifying standards. In recognition of its mitigation, it has been awarded the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Production Bureau Director's Award. It originated in India today and is cultivated in China around the 5th and 6th centuries. It was introduced to Japan around the 8th century. It was introduced to Europe in the 13th century and in North America in the 16th century, and it seems that it was not as important as other vegetables. Is it from a beautiful outline? In the Edo period, the technology to make the first eggplant in a little bit started. It seems that the shogunate issued a ban because it was bought and sold at such a high price. When it was introduced to Japan, it was called Kunlun Purple Gourd (Indian Purple Gourd). Cultivation begins under the name “Rangoku Eggplant” in the Shosoin document of the Nara period. It seems that it has reached the present with a semi-forced pry that it is converted from good taste in summer to “make” and “live” and is auspicious. The harvest time and season are from July to October. The decisive difference from the eggplants on the market is the green stems and calyx. It is a place where there are few seeds, the flesh is tight, and it does not easily crumble. It seems that there are 180 varieties of eggplant in Japan, probably because it has been cultivated in Japan for a long time. By the way, it is said that there are more than 1000 varieties in the world. “Slender eggplant”, A variety that is vertically longer than the ‘Senryo eggplant’. Since there is no bulge that protrudes long under the calyx (the part of the neck without seeds), it is possible to take a large number of the same size when sliced into round slices. Since the waistline is short, it does not easily collapse and looks good. Although it varies slightly depending on the place of origin, it gives the impression that the skin is relatively thinner than ordinary eggplants. “Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture”, Located in the southwestern part of the prefecture, within 55 km from the city center. Tsukuba City / Tsukubamirai City is adjacent to the east, and Bando City is adjacent to the west. The north borders Yachiyo Town and Shimotsuma City, respectively. It extends about 20 km from north to south and about 10 km from east to west. I heard that the area is 123.64 km2. The altitude is about 5 to 24 m, and it has a Pacific climate. In addition, it is a calm and comfortable environment to live in throughout the four seasons. The Kinugawa River, a first-class river, runs almost in the center of the city. The lowlands in the east are vast paddy fields and the west is hiliy areas. Villages and fields, flatland forests spread out. Residential parks, industrial parks, golf courses, etc. have also been created. Urban functions are being strengthened as a suburban maintenance zone. Road system ; National highway 294 is maintained north and south of the city, and national highway 354 is maintained east and west. There are also major local roads and general prefectural roads that connect with surrounding municipalities. In addition, the KENOH EXPRESSWAY has opened in the central part of the city. The development of a wide-area road network is underway. Railroad ; The north-south Kanto Railway Joso Line runs. Toride and Shimotsuma / Chikusei-Connect with Tsukuba Express in Moriya. The commuting area is expanding due to the shortening of the time required to reach central Tokyo. City trees, flowers, birds : Quercus glauca, Laurel forest, which has grown a lot as a virgin forest since ancient times. It is an evergreen, beautiful and powerful foliage, and is deeply rooted in the region. It is also planted as a hedge for wind and fire protection. Even, hard and sticky materials are often used for materials such as agricultural equipment. Since ancient times, he has been closely associated with daily life and has supported everyone. Cerasus Mill., It is a representative of Japanese flowers and is popular because of the beauty of the flowers. In particular, Cerasus jamasakura, which grows naturally on the plateau, is regarded as a symbol of agriculture. Since ancient times, it has been cherished with a deep connection to the lives of farmers. Cherry tree of Hachimanbori (Prunus yedoensis) : Sakura, which was familiar to the citizens, has disappeared, and there are many voices of its resurrection. We hope that the city will become a famous place for Cherry Blossoms again. Horornis diphone, A beautiful cry that conveys early spring. It is a familiar bird that has been called poetry since ancient times.The natural environment is good, and it seems that the cry is often heard even in urban areas. It is suitable for a city aiming for a natural city that is in harmony with such a beautiful environment. Joso Kinugawa River Fireworks Festival : It has been popular with the citizens for many years as a summer tradition. Since 2008, the name has been changed to the current name and the event has been held. The ten thousand fireworks are a masterpiece, and I have visited them several times. Toyoda Castle(region exchange center): The Mr. Kanmu-Heishi(Taira clan)who ruled the region from the end of the Heian period to the Sengoku period. Mr. Toyoda, It is named after the historical fact that the castle was built on the banks of the Kokai River that flows to the east. 寿亀山天樹院弘経寺(Mt. Jugizan-Tenjuin Gugyoji-Temple ; Pure Land sect (of Buddhism)): It prospered as a central temple(Jodo sect)in the Kanto region during the Muromachi period. Founded in 1414 by Tanyo Richo-saint. The Princess Sen(Ieyasu's Tokugawa granddaughter): There is a tomb containing sacred bones. Many beloved items, including the portal, are carefully preserved in the temple. A famous place for Sakura and Lycoris radiata. Every April, the “Tenju Festival" is held on the same day as the “Mitsukaido Princess Sen Festival.” A Sutra-copying party is also held on the 4th Saturday of every month. Concerts that match the flowering time of cluster amaryllis have also been well received. Mitsukaido Climate Museum / Sakano Family Residence, Main house and Front gate (Yakui-mon) are designated as national important cultural properties. The drawing room(Gepparou), which was built as a detachment, is valuable as a modern japanese architecture of Taisho era. It seems that it has been open to the public since 2001. Birthplace of Takashi Nagatsuka, A representative poet of the Araragi school, a student of Mr. SHIKI Masaoka. The author of the immortal work novel “Bauernliteratur ; soil, 1910.” Related to Mr. Soseki Natsume and Asahi Shimbun. It is designated as a historic site in the prefecture, and only the drawing room can be visited. Local brew, At that time, there were three ‘sake breweries.’ YAMANAKA Sake Brewery has been in business for over 200 years. Sake name “Only daughter” ; Sake made with sincerity to raise an important only daughter. NOMURA Brewery was founded in 1897. “Tsumugi beauty”, A gem that maximizes the taste of rice without additives. In addition, it brings out a rich and rich taste. TAKEMURA Sake Brewery is a long-established store for about 260 years. Brews and sells sake “Kyo no Yume, Fujiryu, and Ruri.” Rice crackers, : There are many rice cracker shops, so it's fun.The SAKURAI rice cracker shop carefully bake sun-dried dough. It is a simple dish with an irresistible aroma of soy sauce. MOTOHASHI rice crackers are a long- established store that has been dedicated to senbei for 80 years. We carry out everything from rice purchase to flour milling, dough making, and baking. Carefully bake one by one at the storefront over charcoal. The taste is different depending on the shop, so immerse yourself in the afterglow from each taste. 常総市教育委員会 2007 菅生城址(水海道栄町)常総市埋蔵文化財発掘調査報告 : 県営畑地帯総合整備事業(担い手支援型)菅生地区に伴う埋蔵文化財発掘調査報告書巻次, 集落, 城館, 平安, 竪穴建物2, 土師器, 灰釉陶器, 鉄滓, Investigation of the ruins of a castle in the 16th century, which is said to be the residence of Mr. Soma / Mr. Yokose. 主郭部を除いてほぼ全面調査を行い, 船着場の可能性がある深掘と後北条氏の影響下で増強された畝堀, 角馬出, 横矢掛けの虎口等が検出. 集落, 城館, 中世(細分不明)時代, 堀8, 土塁3, 地下式壙2, 井戸5, 土坑(木橋基礎)3, 土坑(土坑列含む)15, 掘立柱建物2, 竪穴1, かわらけ小皿, 内耳鍋, 擂鉢, 瀬戸美濃, 常滑, 銭貨, 鉄砲玉, 鉄滓, 石臼, 茶臼, 硯, 砥石. Designated cultural property : 建造物国, 坂野家住宅(主家 / 表門), 大生郷町, 昭和43年4月25日, 絵画県 : 絹本着色御廟天神画, 大生郷町, 大生郷天満宮, 昭和35年12月21日, 絵画県 : 絹本着色神酒天神画, 大生郷町, 大生郷天満宮, 昭和35年12月21日, 絵画県 : 紙本着色北野天神縁起絵巻, 大生郷町, 大生郷天満宮, 昭和35年12月21日, 絵画県 : 紙本着色三十六歌仙絵, 大生郷町, 大生郷天満宮, 昭和35年12月21日, 工芸品県 : 阿弥陀如来懸仏, 水海道諏訪町, 個人, 昭和35年12月21日, 史跡県 : 長塚節生家, 国生, 個人, 昭和30年6月25日, 彫刻県 : 木造如意輪観音坐像附紙本墨書書状2通, 豊岡町乙, 法性寺, 平成7年1月23日, 彫刻県 : 木造聖徳太子立像, 附修理銘札3枚, 彩色奉加帳2冊, 菅生町, 無量寺, 平成19年11月16日, 無形民俗文化財県 : 大塚戸の綱火, 大塚戸町, 大塚戸芸能保存会, 平成11年11月25日, 絵画市 : 千姫姿絵, 豊岡町甲, 弘経寺, 昭和56年12月10日, 絵画市 : 絹本著色十一面観音像, 大生郷町, 大生郷天満宮, 昭和59年3月15日, 絵画市 : 絹本著色了誉聖冏像, 豊岡町乙, 法性寺, 昭和62年10月1日, 絵画市 : 渡辺備前守元義肖像画, 古間木, 個人, 平成2年1月8日, 絵画市 : 菅公天神縁起絵巻, 馬場, 天満社, 平成2年1月8日, 絵画市 : 絹本著色嘆誉良肇上人像, 豊岡町乙, 安養寺, 平成25年 2月21日. 建造物市 : 弘経寺鐘楼, 豊岡町甲, 弘経寺, 昭和58年 3月1日, 建造物市 : 弘経寺経蔵(八角輪蔵), 豊岡町甲, 弘経寺, 昭和58年3月1日, 建造物市 : 一言主神社本殿, 大塚戸町, 一言主神社, 昭和59年3月15日, 建造物市 : 八幡神社本殿, 水海道橋本町, 八幡神社, 昭和59年3月15日, 建造物市 : 水海道天神社本殿, 水海道天満町, 水海道天神社, 昭和59年3月15日, 建造物市 : 日枝神社本殿, 菅生町, 氏子総代会長, 昭和63年9月19日, 建造物市 : 別雷神社本殿, 菅生町, 氏子総代会長, 昭和63年9月19日, 建造物市 : 高札台 鴻野山, 個人, 平成2年1月8日, 建造物市 : 高札台 崎房, 個人, 平成2年1月8日, 建造物市 : 旧報徳銀行, 水海道支店水海道, 宝町, 常総市, 平成18年12月22日, 建造物市 : 坂野家住宅書院, 大生郷町, 常総市, 平成18年12月22日, 工芸品市 : 紫龍石の硯, 豊岡町甲, 弘経寺, 昭和56年12月10日, 工芸品市 : 弘経寺 扁額, 豊岡町甲, 弘経寺, 昭和56年12月10日, 工芸品市 : 鉄切付盛上黒塗碁石頭縹糸素掛威(二枚胴具足(てつきりつけもりあげくろうるしごいしがしらはなだいとすがけおどし), 豊岡町甲, 弘経寺, 昭和56年12月10日, 考古資料市 : のろ流出孔栓, 内守谷町, 個人, 昭和58年 3月1日, 考古資料市 : 羽口, 内守谷町, 個人, 昭和58年 3月1日, 考古資料市 : 金剛界大日三尊像板碑, 中妻町, 個人, 昭和58年 3月1日, 考古資料市 : 蔵持建長銘板碑, 蔵持, 蔵持自治会, 平成17年12月22日, 考古資料市 : 西福寺の建長銘板碑, 新石下, 西福寺, 平成17年12月22日, 史跡市 : 千姫の墓, 豊岡町甲, 弘経寺, 昭和56年12月10日, 史跡市 : 累の墓, 羽生町, 法蔵寺, 昭和59年 3月15日, 史跡市 : 六所塚, 蔵持, 香取神社, 平成2年1月8日, 史跡市 : 菅生城址, 菅生町, 常総市ほか, 個人3名, 平成21年10月23日, 書籍市 : 紺紙金泥阿弥陀経, 豊岡町甲, 弘経寺, 昭和56年12月10日, 彫刻市 : 金銅阿弥陀如来立像, 豊岡町甲, 弘経寺, 昭和56年12月10日, 彫刻市 : 木造如来立像, 曲田, 曲田公民館, 平成13年12月1日, 彫刻市 : 木造如来立像及び二脇侍立像, 豊田, 宗心院, 平成13年12月1日, 彫刻市 : 木造正観音菩薩立像, 豊田, 長楽寺, 平成13年12月1日, 彫刻市 : 木造阿弥陀如来坐像, 本石下, 川端自治会, 平成13年12月1日, 彫刻市 : 木造薬師如来坐像, 大房, 東弘寺, 平成13年12月1日, 天然記念物市 : 弘経寺のスギ (来迎杉), 豊岡町甲, 弘経寺, 昭和56年12月10日, 天然記念物市 : 大塚戸のムクノキ, 大塚戸町, 一言主神社, 昭和56年12月10日, 天然記念物市 : 鹿小路のタブノキ, 内守谷町, 個人, 昭和62年10月1日, 天然記念物市 : 諏訪神社のケヤキ, 水海道諏訪町, 諏訪町町内会, 平成14年4月1日, 天然記念物市 : 大日塚大ケヤキ, 鴻野山, 香取神社, 平成2年1月4日, 天然記念物市 : 峯薬師様大椎, 篠山, 峯薬師堂, 平成2年1月8日, 天然 記念物市 : 稲荷神社大ケヤキ, 新石下, 稲荷神社, 平成2年1月8日, 天然記念物市 : 菅生沼タチスミレ群落, 菅生町, 常総市, 平成28年12月23日, 工芸技術市 : 石下結城紬, 工芸技術, 新石下, いしげ結城紬工芸技術保存会, 昭和56年12月7日, 工芸技術市 : 木版画, 新石下, 個人, 平成17年 3月1日, 工芸技術市 : 木版画, 本石下, 個人, 平成17年 3月1日, 無形民俗文化財市 : 内守谷本郷馬鹿囃子, 内守谷町, 内守谷本郷芸能保存会, 昭和59年 3月15日, 無形民俗文化財市 : 長ノ入の獅子舞 (馬鹿囃子), 内守谷町, 長ノ入鬼怒囃子保存会, 平成元年12月10日, 無形民俗文化財市 : 水海道神楽, 水海道栄町, 水海道神楽保存会, 楽々会, 平成11年4月14日, 無形民俗文化財市 : 石下天神ばやし, 原宿, 石下天神ばやし保存会, 平成2年1月8日, 無形民俗文化財市 : 石下飴屋踊り, 本石下, 石下郷土芸能保存会, 平成17年 3月1日, 無形民俗文化財市 : とんだやばやし (神田囃子) , 新石下, とんだやばやし保存会, 平成21年10月23日. “Shimotsuma City”, On June 1, 1954, Shimotsuma Town, Kamitsuma Village, Fusakami Village, Toyokami Village, and Takasai Village merged to form the city. Prior to this, Shimotsuma Town, Taiho Village, and Tobanoe Village were merged on April 1, effectively merging one town and six villages. Then, on January 1, 2006, it merged with Chiyokawa Village, Yuki District and continues to the present day. In addition, the history of this region is old, and it is said that people have lived there for about 10,000 years, but the place name of “Shimotsuma” first appeared in the literature in 935, “Wamyo Ruijusho.” Furthermore, it was not until the Kamakura Period that the word SHIMOTSUMA was written, and from that time to the present, it occupies an important position as the center of the west of the prefecture and has contributed to the region. Located in the southwestern part of the prefecture, about 60 km from Tokyo. It borders Chikusei City in the north, Joso City in the south, Tsukuba Science City and Chikusei City in the east, and Yachiyo Town in Yuki District in the west. Located at 139 degrees 58 minutes east longitude and 36 degrees 11 minutes north latitude, at an altitude of 23.40 m, it is famous as a garden city blessed with greenery and water. With a total area of 80.88 km2, it has a rectangular shape close to a square, most of which is formed of relatively fertile land, with a sand swamp in the center, the Kokai River in the east, and the Kinugawa River in the west, with abundant water resources. The average temperature in summer is 24 ℃, the average temperature in winter is 4 ℃, and the average precipitation is 175 mm in summer and 40 mm in winter. Mild climate. Mainly complex management that combines fruit trees (pears, etc.), vegetables (watermelon, Chinese cabbage, etc.) and livestock (pig farming, beef cattle, etc.) with paddy rice as the axis. Ibaraki Prefecture is one of the most popular pig farming areas in Japan, and Shimotsuma is especially famous as a famous production area. Since the pig farming industry has been active for a long time, there are many butcher shops in the city, focusing not only on meat but also on processing, and each shop is competing for taste. Pears, which represent the taste of autumn, are a specialty of the producers, and their main varieties are red pears, such as Kosui with plenty of sweetness, Hosui Pears with a slight acidity, and Niitaka Pears with large and soft fruits. Among them, “Shimotsuma Sweet and ripe Pear”, which is a limited-time shipment of Kosui Pears fully ripe on the tree, is a gem. After two years of trial production, "Pear Liqueur" that makes the most of the delicate scent of Kosui Pear is also recommended for consumers. Blessed with water, land and climate, it is valuable as one of the leading rice fields in the prefecture. “Koshihikari rice” produced in the city is well-received by consumers as delicious and decorates the table. “Milky Queen rice”, which is now widely produced and has a pleasant texture, is said to have originated in Shimotsuma and is famous as a representative variety. In addition, while working on the development of processed agricultural products such as local beer, natto, ham, and sausage using locally produced agricultural products, we will also ship to the agricultural products direct sales offices of “Roadside Station” and “Yasuragi no Sato” Producing area consumption is being promoted. “Tabanka Festival” : It is a strange festival where you can get rid of disasters by bathing in sparks that can only be seen here in Japan. It is said that its origin is a drama of the fact that when the Daihoji-Temple Bettobo Kenryoin broke out in 1370 (Oan 3), the fire was extinguished using “Tatami; Japanese straw floor covering” and “Nabebuta; Pot lid”. It is said to be a drama of the story. Daiho Hachimangu(大宝; 主祭神: 誉田別命; 応神天皇; 足仲彦命; 仲哀天皇; 気長足姫命; 神功皇后) is famous as the oldest Hachimangu in the Kanto region. This Tabanka Festival, which is held here on September 12th and 14th every year, is also known as the “Wax Gourd Festival” and presents the wax gourd to the shrine. On the tatami mats arranged in a tomoe shape in front of the shrine and the pot lid in the center, “Kawarake (flat plate)” with rice and winter gourd is placed. It is said that a young man in white costume, who is the role of the festival, throws it in front of the hall of worship. It is said that the person who picks up the crushed Kawarake fragments at this time does not get sick, and the worshipers compete to pick them up. It is said that the name came from the banging sound that was emitted at this time. Next, the role holding Torch, who received the torch fire of Great Taimatsu, runs around the precincts while swinging around. It is said that if you are exposed to the sparks of fire, you will be spared the disaster of fire, and worshipers and others will be bathed in cheers. 国登録有形文化財 : 建造物 : 二水会館(旧水海道町役場), 水海道天満町, 常総市, 平成9年12月12日. 五木宗レンガ蔵, 水海道元町, 個人, 平成12年 4月28日, 建造物 : 武道館(旧水海道小学校雨天体操場兼講堂), 水海道栄町, 常総市, 平成15年 7月1日. 下妻市教育委員会 2017 “市内遺跡7” 下妻市埋蔵文化財調査報告書13 : 千草B古墳群第3次; 高道祖字千草, 工業団地造成, 古墳, 古墳時代, 古墳6, 溝状遺構10, 土坑14, 性格不明遺構12, 縄文土器, 土師器, 埴輪, 土師質土器, 磁器. 山神西遺跡; 皆葉字柴野, 個人住宅建築, 集落, 奈良 / 平安時代, 溝状跡1, 土師器, 須恵器, 土師質土器. 柴崎遺跡第3次; 村岡字柴崎, 個人住宅建築, 集落, 縄文, 古墳時代, 溝状遺構1, 土坑2, ピット状遺構3, 縄文土器, 土師器, 磁器. Historic site cultural property : 建造物国 : 大宝八幡宮本殿, 大宝, 大宝八幡宮, M39.04.14, 史跡国 : 大宝城跡, 大宝, S09.05.01, 史跡県 : 駒城跡, 黒駒, S10.11.26, 彫刻県 : 金銅阿弥陀如来三尊像, 高道祖, 常願寺, S37.02.26, 彫刻県 : 木造聖徳太子立像, 下妻乙(栗山), 光明寺, S59.03.08, 彫刻県 : 木造観世音菩薩立像, 肘谷, 肘谷地区, S59.03.08, 彫刻県 : 木造十一面千手観音座像, 下妻乙(小野子), 小野子自治区, H11.1.25, 工芸品県 : 瑞花雙鳥八稜鏡, 大宝, 大宝八幡宮, S40.02.24, 工芸品県 : 銅鐘大宝, 大宝八幡宮, S59.03.08, 考古資料県 : 丸木舟, 大宝, 大宝八幡宮, S59.03.08, 史跡市 : 横瀬夜雨の生家, 横根, 個人管理, S52.03.22, 史跡市, 多賀谷城本丸跡(旧名下妻城), 本城町, S52.03.22, 史跡市 : 浅間塚古墳, 黒駒, 個人管理, S52.03.22, 史跡市 : 小島草庵跡, 小島, S52.03.22, 絵画市 : 絹本著色愛染明王像, 下妻丙(大町), 円福寺, H08.12.26, 彫刻市 : 木造釈迦涅槃像(寝釈迦像), 下妻丙(大町), 金林寺, S61.03.31, 彫刻市 : 木造阿弥陀如来立像, 下妻戊(田町), 雲充寺, H08.12.26, 建造物市 : 石造五輪塔, 黒駒, 個人管理, S54.11.05, 建造物市 : 今泉不動堂, 今泉, 今泉不動尊, 氏子総代, H08.12.26, 古文書市 : 多貿谷氏発給文書, 下妻乙(栗山), 光明寺, H08.12.26, 古文書市 : 親鸞伝絵, 下妻乙(栗山), 光明寺, H08.12.26, 古文書県 : 親鸞門侶交名, 下妻乙(栗山), 光明寺, H19.11.16, 古文書市 : 吉澤家文書, 長塚ふるさと博物館, H08.12.26, 天然記念物市 : 親鸞御手植の菩提樹, 下妻乙(栗山), 光明寺, S52.03.22, 天然記念物市 : 明空御手植の柊, 下妻乙(栗山), 光明寺, S52.03.22, 天然記念物市 : 下妻神社の大欅, 下妻乙(西町), 下妻神社, 氏子総代, S52.03.22, 無形民俗市 : 大宝八幡宮十二座神楽, 大宝十二座神楽保存会, S57.01.08, 無形民俗市 : 大町はやし, 下妻丙(大町), 大町はやし保存会, S54.11.05, 無形民俗市 : 平方はやし, 平方, 平方はやし保存会, S54.11.05, 彫刻県 : 銅造薬師如来立像, 皆葉, 無量院, H7.1.23, 古文書市 : 宗任神社領朱印状, 本宗道, 宗任神社社家, H元.3.17, 古文書市 : 覚幸嶋十二郷豊田三十三郷惣高, 本宗道, 宗任神社社家, H元.3.17, 考古資料市 : 法光寺の板碑, 下栗, 法光寺, H元.3.17, 絵画市 : 絹本著色東方朔図(円山応挙), 大園木, 個人管理, H2.3.17, 考古資料市 : 石造五輪塔, 下栗, 法光寺, H2.3.17, 考古資料市 : 薬王寺の板碑, 宗道, 薬王寺, H2.3.17, 天然記念物市 : 無量院の大ケヤキ, 皆葉, 無量院, H2.3.17, 史跡市 : 村岡柴崎古墳1号, 村岡, 個人管理, H2.10.8, 史跡市 : 村岡柴崎古墳2号, 村岡, 個人管理, H2.10.8, 無形民俗市 : 村岡の高灯籠, 村岡, 満徳寺檀徒衆, H5.2.25, 絵画市 : 明治諸家画帖全19図, 大園木, 個人管理, H5.2.25, 彫刻市 : 石造十三仏伊古立, 伊古立地区, H8.1.18, 歴史資料市 : 青龍権現老樹碑鎌庭, 鎌庭, 香取神社氏子, H14.11.18. “Yachiyo Town, Yuki District”, Jomon pottery, stone tools, and dwelling traces have been found in archaeological sites such as Kuriyama, Ozaki, and Niedo. During the Nara Period, the Kinugawa River, which had been winding around the west side of the Kawanishi District, was renovated to form the current Kinugawa River. In the Heian Period, iron making was carried out at Ozaki Maeyama, farm tools and weapons were made, and a samurai corps was formed. It was around this time that the Taira no Masakado turmoil occurred, and even in Yachiyo Town, Kuriyama, Ashigaya, Hiratsuka, etc. are treated as battlefields. At the end of the Warring States period, the eastern half of the town, including Sugenoya, Waka, and Ozaki, was under the control of Mr. Tagaya, and from the north to the west was under the control of Mr. Yuki. In the Edo Period, due to the change of lords, the Yachiyo area came to have a complicated control of Mibu territory, Koga territory, imperial fief, Hatamoto domain and so on. In the Kyoho period(1716-1736)in the middle of the Edo Period, Iinuma and Yamakawa Swamp will be reclaimed and Yoshida irrigation will be completed. After the abolition of the feudal clan after the Meiji Restoration, the municipality system was enforced in 1889, and the old villages of Anjo, Shimoyuki, Nakayuki, Nishitoyoda, and Kawanishi were born, establishing the foundation of the autonomy system. After that, with the aim of expanding the transportation economic zone and strengthening local administration and finance with the rapid growth after the war, in 1955, the former five villages and Sanwa village Narita merged to form Yachiyo village. With the enforcement of the town system in 1972, it became Yachiyo Town. It is located in the center of the Kanto Plain, southwest of Ibaraki Prefecture, about 60 km to the capital Tokyo, about 70 km to the capital city of Mito, and about 20 km to Tsukuba, a city where science and technology are concentrated. It is adjacent to Shimotsuma City across the Kinugawa River in the east, Koga City in the west, Yuki City in the north, Joso City and Bando City in the south, and National Highway No. 125 runs east to west in the center of the town. The terrain is 7.7 km east-west, 12.4 km north-south, and the total area is 58.99 km2. The terrain is generally flat, with paddy fields open in the eastern part and upland fields in the western part, with the mountain river flowing through the central part of the town as the boundary, and a small amount of flatland forest remains. Wide area above sea level (eastern end) 139 ° 51' (West end) 139 ° 57'(South end) 36 ° 07' (North end) 36 ° 14'58.99 km2 (East and West) 7.7 km (North and South) 12.4 km (Maximum) 29.8 m (Minimum) 18.7 m. Regarding the weather, the average annual temperature is around 14 ℃, and the annual rainfall is around 1,250 mm. In winter, the northwest monsoon blows, but the amount of snowfall is extremely small and the climate is warm. Taking advantage of the flat and fertile land, warm climate, and location conditions near the capital, agriculture is regarded as the core industry, and mainly vegetables, rice cultivation, fruit trees, livestock, and other suburban agriculture are being developed, and the main areas of the metropolitan area. Famous as a food production base. In addition, it is one of the leading horticultural production areas in the prefecture, and among them, Chinese cabbage boasts the largest production volume in Japan, and net-based melons are also cultivated, and pears have been designated as a brand production area(1992; Akuto Pear))in the prefecture. The town boasts one of the largest melon production in the country, and when the time comes, the scent of sweet melon overflows throughout the town. In recent years, in addition to outdoor cultivation, we have also adopted house cultivation to make sweet and delicious melons. From May to June, many varieties such as Prince, Kinsho, Homerun, Takami, and Quincy are cultivated as spring melons. Among them, Takami Melon, which is the most produced in the town, is a large ball, juicy and has a high sugar content, has a long-lasting meat quality, and is often used as a souvenir and is appreciated. From September to October, Earl's melon is cultivated as an autumn-suppressing melon. Earl's melon is cultivated with strict control of temperature, humidity, water, etc., and only one fruit is produced per plant, giving it a rare and luxurious texture with a smooth texture. As the name Akuto Pear suggests, it grew up in the sober land of the Kinugawa River, bathed in the pure sunlight. Kosui is cultivated in August, Hosui in September, Akizuki in October, and Niitaka. Yachiyo Chinese cabbage is a hot pot dish that is often eaten in the cold season, and is a supporting role of the hot pot. The town boasts the highest production in Japan, producing autumn-winter Chinese cabbage and spring Chinese cabbage, and harvesting and shipping peaks from late October to mid-June. Autumn-winter Chinese cabbage has a softer fiber when exposed to frost, and the sugar content of the leaves increases, so the sweetness also increases. Spring Chinese cabbage is characterized by its freshness and fluffiness. Vitamin C is not lost even when salted, and good intestinal bacteria such as lactic acid bacteria are produced, so there are great expectations for an intestinal regulation effect. In addition to melons, pears and Chinese cabbage, the town produces a lot of delicious vegetables throughout the four seasons. In addition, because it is flat and has good water access, rice cultivation is also popular, and the far-reaching golden countryside occupies about 40% of the total crop harvest area. Chinese cabbage pickled in kimchi, which uses the highest production of Chinese cabbage in Japan, countryside miso, which uses locally produced soybeans, and rich, handmade natural brewed soy sauce that takes advantage of the blessed climate and water quality, have gained popularity for consumption. In addition, there are many flavors of hometown such as handmade dried natto and chewy udon, which gives a simple taste. 県指定建造物 : 佛性寺観音堂 / 仁王門(附観音堂宮殿1基 / 棟札1枚), 2棟, 栗山, 佛性寺, 平29.12.25, 県指定彫刻 : 木心乾漆如来形坐像(付乾漆断片64片), 1躯, 栗山, 仏性寺, 昭57.3.4, 県指定彫刻 : 木造十一面観音立像, 1躯, 大字八町, 新長谷寺. 八千代町教育委員会, 株式会社地域文化財コンサルタント 2009 “菱毛道西遺跡(大字平塚)” 八千代町埋蔵文化財調査報告書13 : 株式会社エフピコ工場建設に伴う遺跡の発掘調査, 工場建設, 集落, 古墳時代, 竪穴住居跡, 土師器: 坏, 甕他, 須恵器: 坏, 甕他, 石製品: 紡錘車他, 土製品: 土玉, 土錘他, 集落, 平安時代, 竪穴住居跡, 土師器: 坏, 甕他, 須恵器: 坏, 甕他, 灰釉陶器: 高台坏埦, 鉄製品: 釘他, 瓦片, 羽口. The Ishige district of Joso City (former Ishishita Town) is a large rice paddy area with the Kinu River in the center, the Kokai River in the east, and the Iinuma River in the west. On the other hand, utilizing this rich land, vegetable management is also actively carried out, and various high-quality vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, lettuce, and zucchini are produced. In particular, the cucumbers produced in the Ishige area have been popular with consumers for nearly 60 years under the brand name of "Sengoku Cucumber", one of the prefecture's leading long-established production areas. "Sengoku cucumber" is cultivated in the adjacent former Chiyogawa village (now Shimotsuma city) and the former Ishishita town. It was named after 1000 koku of rice harvesting and 10000 koku of rice harvesting. The production area has a long history, starting with open-field net cultivation in the 1955s, shifting to greenhouse cultivation in steel-framed greenhouses in the late 1955s, overcoming the oil crisis and two floods in the Showa and Heisei eras, and in 2019, 21 households was working on cultivation of 28 ha. In the production area, in order to stably deliver delicious cucumbers to consumers, we combine a warm cropping type (harvest period: January to June) and a controlled cropping type (harvest period: September to November) and ship them every year. Combining cultivation techniques cultivated over many years of experience with soil preparation that actively uses organic materials, this excellent agricultural product has received high praise from actual consumers, including the market, for its taste and quality. In the production area, it seems that they are working on contract cultivation of cucumbers that are harvested in the morning, in order to make the taste of "Sengoku cucumber" even more prominent and to let consumers enjoy the rich aroma and taste. Each farmer puts the cucumbers harvested in the early morning into containers, collects and ships them, and arranges them in supermarkets in Tokyo on the same day to deliver them to the dining table is increasing. Cucumbers are said to be difficult to differentiate from other products, but the tireless efforts of producers have led to the production of high value-added cucumbers. Like other production areas, this production area seems to be facing the issue of having to take measures such as cultivation area and revitalization due to the aging of producers. As part of this countermeasure, a study group called "Green Mates" has been organized within the subcommittee, centered on the young producer Shichinohe, and is working hard on research and technical study on a daily basis. In recent years, in particular, efforts such as environmental control such as the application of carbon dioxide gas and trial cultivation using "Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot." Adults are 0.3 mm long and pale yellow in color. Eggs are about 0.15 mm in size, milky white, and prefer to lay eggs on the tips of hairs on the underside of plant leaves. It often preys on eggs and larvae of whiteflies and 1st instar larvae of thrips (it cannot prey on 2nd instar larvae and adults of thrips that are larger than itself). It prefers high temperatures and humidity, and its optimum temperature for activity is 28°C. It can survive by eating plant pollen even when there are no pests to feed on, so it goes well with green peppers, which have a lot of pollen. On the other hand, in tomatoes, tomatine (C50H83NO21: an alkaloid glycoside with a structure similar to that of solanine contained in the sprouts of potato tubers during storage.Then, it is toxic to humans, but it has recently been found that tomatine is an ingredient that insects dislike, and it seems that it is difficult to use it because plants dislike the substance secreted by synthesizing tomatine to prevent insects from eating it. Is expected to spread and revitalize the entire production area. Nurtured by continuous high technology and rich land, it will continue to be popular with consumers as a delicious cucumber that represents Ibaraki.


Zucchini is Italian for "little pumpkin". It is one of the all-purpose vegetables whose demand has increased due to its ease of use. It is slightly sweet, has a unique texture, and looks like a cucumber. In addition, it is a kind of pumpkin, and the immature fruit is eaten 3 to 4 days after the flower blooms. In addition, it is popular as a healthy food because it contains less sugar and starch, and has less calories.



On May 22, 2023, a spring zucchini mezorousai and an interim results review meeting were held at JA Joso Hikari ISHIGE Vegetable Collection and Shipping Center, with 30 producers participating. The market manager seems to have reiterated the need to maintain quality and adhere to standards. In addition, the JA staff reports on the sales situation so far, and the promotion center provides information on pest control measures. It was the first time in three years since the epidemic that all the members of the department met. There is Zucchini in this area will continue to be sold until November, combining facilities and open fields and changing cropping patterns.


Former Ishige Town is a town that once existed in Yuki District, Ibaraki Prefecture. It was merged into Mitsukaido City on January 1, 2006, and Mitsukaido City changed its name to Joso City at the same time. The area is about 43.84 km2. Former Ishige Town was established on October 1, 1954. This area used to be called Ishige, but it was changed to Ishige, and then to Ishige at the time of the Ina land survey in 1629. It is said. Also, the name of Ishige pongee, which was a special product, seems to have been known as far as the Keihan region since the Genroku era. The name of the new town is Ishige, which has history and tradition. In other words, Ishige, known for Ishige Tsumugi, was used as the name of the new town. Related towns and villages are rich in products such as rice, horticulture, greens, cocoons, etc. In the past, goods were collected and distributed mainly in Ishige Town by the Joso-Tsukuba Railway or trucks along the Kinugawa River. In particular, the textile industry, which is a special product of the former Ishishitamachi and former Tamamura, experienced a period of prosperity. As mentioned above, the related towns and villages share not only industry and transportation, but also humanity, customs, and customs, and are closely and inseparably related. It seems to be. The former Tama Village is long in the north-south direction, bordering the former Ishige Town in the south and the former Sodo Village in the north. As it progressed, it became clear that the intentions of the villagers were divided between those who wanted the southern part and those who wanted the northern part, so the villages were divided and incorporated into the former Ishige town and the former Sodo village, respectively rice field. In mid-April 2022, the van-dwelling facility "Huge Village RV Park" with a dog run opened in Joso City. The Japan RV Association (JRVA: Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) has set up a van-dwelling facility "RV Park" in 2012 as a "place where you can stay comfortably and comfortably in the car" at hot springs, inns, and roadside stations nationwide. It is being promoted at stations, amusement parks, etc., and this "Huge Village RV Park" is the 253rd place. The Hugge Village RV Park has three dog runs divided into large dogs and small and medium-sized dogs on the site of 4000 units of land measurement (about 13223.14 m2). Besides, it seems that it is a space where you can spend time with your dog without hesitation, such as a dog cafe, a dessert shop, a succulent plant / miscellaneous goods store, a day trip BBQ, a trimming salon, a dog goods shop, etc.


In terms of agriculture, urban and suburban farming is thriving, where vegetables such as rice, Chinese cabbage, watermelons, melons, spinach, and green onions are shipped to large consumption areas, taking advantage of flat and spacious farmland. In 1987, the cucumbers grown in the Ishige area were designated as a brand production area by the prefecture, under the brand name of "Sengoku cucumbers." Megumi-chan Rice : Thanks to the fertile soil of the Kogai River and the preparation of the soil, it marks a high taste value every year. Careful water management and weeding work. Succeeded in reducing the amount of pesticides through cultivation management that makes use of many years of experience. 2005 It has been certified by the prefecture's special cultivation certification system since the fiscal year, and seems to be gaining popularity as a local original rice.