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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

It would not be unnatural to call the Hachimangu Shrine here as a guardian deity for the conquest of the eastern provinces. In addition, in the ninth volume of Manyoshu, there is a poem called "One song climbing Mt. Tsukuba, combined with tanka.'' In the poem, the sea of ​​Toba (including Daiho-numa) viewed from the summit of Mt. Tsukuba to the west is described. It turns out that there was. In 719, Fujiwara no Umakai (the grandson of Kamatari) was appointed as the governor of Hitachi Province, and Takahashi no Mushimaro, who was appointed as the chief accountant of the provincial government around the same time, was a provincial official (under the ritsuryō). System; esp. It is also a song that conveys the scenery of the area when Daiho Hachimangu Shrine was built. Takahashi no Mushimaro was also a poet of the Manyoshu, and participated in the compilation of Hitachi no Kuni Fudoki under Umakai. The enshrined deities are Emperor Chuai, Emperor Ojin, and Empress Jingu. It is said that Emperor Monmu changed the era name to 'Daiho'. Until then, they were called by the name of the era, or by the name of the emperor, such as Jito or Tenmu, without the name of the era, but from now on, it has become established to call them by the name of the era. The era name is pronounced Taiho, but Taiho Hachimangu Shrine is called Daiho with an accent. It is a highly visible and venerable name with a long history. Emperor Chuai is the son of Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, and Emperor Ojin is the son of Emperor Chuai and Empress Jingu, and is Yamato Takeru no Mikoto's grandson. Yamato Takeru no Mikoto (Ousu no Mikoto, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto), according to the Kojiki, is a mythical hero known for his Kumaso conquest and Togoku conquest.

Muraoka Goro Yoshifumi: Great-grandson of Emperor Kanmu, son of Prince Takamochi (Kazusa no suke). Appointed navy base (ancient/medieval Mutsu Province) shogun. TAIRA no Yoshimasa is his older brother). TAIRA no Masakado's Rebellion: TAIRA no Kunika, the slain Hitachi Daijo, was also his eldest brother. After defeating Masakado, he was given a territory (Soma County, Shimousa Province). Muraoka Castle is estimated to have been the fifth generation from him, until Kagenari Kamakura. Later, Bando Heishi (Taira clan: Yoshizumi Miura, Sanehira Doi, Shigetada Hatakeyama, Kageyoshi Oba, Kagetoki Kajiwara, Sadakage Nagao, Shigeyori Kawagoe, Shigenaga Edo, Kiyoshige Kasai)


【Product name】
winter melon
【Type】
Benincasa hispida
【Product area】
Muraoka, Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture (Producers: Kazuhide Nakazato, JA Joso Hikari)
【Origin of name】
The theory that it is harvested in autumn and can be preserved until winter, and that it is ripe at room temperature over winter is predominant. Via China, the Chinese word "winter gourd" is read aloud "Tuguwa" and the accent is "Togan". 
【Major features】
Winter melon is said to have originated in India and was brought to Japan via China. There is a description of cancer in documents from the Nara period, suggesting that it has been eaten since ancient times. Although it is a vegetable that is in season in summer, it is said to have been named "winter melon" because it has a thick and hard skin and can be stored in a cool, dark place until winter. "Wase winter melon'', a small-sized corn that has been cultivated since the Meiji period, is known as a traditional vegetable of Aichi Prefecture. In recent years, breed improvement has led to an increase in smaller varieties, but in the past, they were large, so they were often eaten during the post-war food shortages. Wase winter melon is avoided because its white powder sticks to hands, and in recent years Ryukyu winter melon is the main cultivation. In Japan, it is usually eaten during the winter melon harvest season from July to October. More than 95% of it is water, so it is great for rehydration in the summer, and it is useful in summer menus when appetite tends to decrease due to its light taste. It can be eaten cold or hot as a dispelling summer heat. It is said that it was introduced to China around the 3rd century and to Europe around the 16th century. It is not known exactly when they came to Japan, but it is said to have traveled from China to the Korean Peninsula about 800 years ago. Since it is mentioned in old Japanese books such as Honzo Wamyo (918: Kamouri) and Engishiki (928), it is believed that it has been eaten as a food since this period. Consumption declined for a while due to the westernization of food culture and the difficulty of handling large vegetables. The "Tabanka Festival" is a unique festival that can only be seen here in Japan. It is said to have originated in 1370 A.D., when a fire broke out in Kenryo-in Temple, Daiho-ji Bettobo, which was extinguished using 'Japanese straw floor covering' and 'pot lids'. Daiho, Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture: Daiho Hachimangu "Tabanka Festival" is famous as the oldest Hachimangu in the Kanto region. The Tabanka Festival, which is held here on the first Saturday of September every year, is also known as the "Winter Melon Festival," and presents winter melons to the gods. Tatami mats are arranged in a tomoe shape in front of the altar, and a kawarake (flat plate) with rice and winter melon is placed on the pot lid in the center. A young shrine parishioner dressed in white, who is in charge of the festival, throws it in front of the worship hall. It is said that those who pick up pieces of the crushed kawarake will not get sick, and worshipers compete to pick them up. Next, light two large torches (made of straw) in front of the worship hall, surround the blazing fire, and slam the Japanese straw floor covering mats and pot lids against the stone pavement with all your might. It is said that the name Tabanka originated from the banging sound emitted at this time. The official who holds the flambeau, which has received the divine fire of this big torches, in both hands runs around the precincts while brandishing it. It is said that if you are bathed in sparks, you will avoid fire disasters, and worshipers and others cheer as they bathe in the sparks. After this is over, the tatami mats and the nabebuto shogun perform the act of trying to extinguish the flames by surrounding the burning sacred fire and striking it with a banging sound. For about an hour until the torches are lit and the festival is over, the sounds of the Hachiman drums, which are traditionally passed down by the company, reverberate, adding to the spirit of the festival. Daiho Hachimangu Main Hall (National Important Cultural Property) Designation: April 14, 1906 Taiho Castle Ruins (National Important Cultural Property) Designation: May 1, 1934. At the end of the Hakuho period, in the 701st year of the reign of Emperor Monmu, when Fujiwara no Tokitada was on his way to Kawachi District, Hitachi Province, Usa Hachimangu Shrine in Tsukushi (Usa City, Oita Prefecture) was solicited (receiving a branch spirit of Shinto and Buddhism). It is said that it was founded by Hachimangu Shrine was enshrined as a guardian deity for the subjugation of Togoku. Usa Hachimangu Shrine is said to have started when Usa Moroishi, whose ancestor was Kosatsuhiko no Mikoto, entrusted Hachimanjin to the shrine in 568. Hachiman-jin is worshiped as a god of literary and military arts, with Emperor Ojin as the main seat, and is enshrined as the enshrined deity of Hachiman-gu Shrine. It is unknown where Kawachi County at that time is now, but Iemitsu's goshuin letter dated July 17, 1648 states that it was located in Daiho Village, Shimotsuma Hachimangu Shrine, Kawachi County, Hitachi Province. In other words, during the Edo period, Shimotsuma and Taiho were included in Kawachi County. Shimotsuma and Taiho districts were included in Niihari County in ancient times, and were called Kawachi County, Niihari County, Makabe County, etc. depending on the period. In the Kojiki (712), when Yamato Takeru no Mikoto marched eastward, he crossed the Ashigara Pass, went to Kai (Yamanashi Prefecture), and set up a palace at Sakaori no Miya in the east of Kofu City. singing. "Niihari, after passing Tsukuba, I will sleep for a few nights." In response to this, the old fire-burning man sang, "Kaganabe, nine nights at night, and ten days at night.'' It says. From this, it can be seen that Shinji and Tsukuba in Hitachi Province have already appeared in history books, and that subjugation rule in the eastern provinces was being carried out.  Niihari and Tsukuba are also called Niihari Township and Tsukuba Township, and refer to the northwestern area of ​​Tsukuba. Therefore, it would not be unnatural to build a Hachimangu shrine in this area as a guardian deity for conquering the eastern part of Japan. Public Relations Shimotsuma August 2016 vol.724: Promotion of industry and export promotion Top sales JA Joso Hikari and JA Joso Hikari Chiyokawa Area Melon Subcommittee to expand export sales channels for Takami melon produced in Shimotsuma in Thailand and Malaysia On July 10, 2016, Shimotsuma City is conducting top sales of Takami melons produced in Shimotsuma at mass retailers in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. In face-to-face tasting sales to local consumers by the president of the JA union and the mayor of Shimotsuma, although the taste was highly evaluated, some people said that the price was high, and they were considering cost measures. This Takami melon export business is the second year of the trial, aiming to improve the brand power and quality of Shimotsuma products, and transport 5 kg per case by sea. 30 cases to Malaysia are trial sales, 200 cases to Thailand are subjected to local quality surveys, and market research including distribution in both countries is also conducted. Takami melon producer 'Kazuhide Nakazato', who was the head of the melon section at the time, said, "I was happy when I actually tasted it and was told that it was 'delicious', but it seems that there were also good quality melons from other countries. I was convinced by increasing the product value. I would like to continue my efforts to have them purchase it," he said about his future aspirations. The JA hopes to build trust by continuing to export takami melons and pears, and to increase the number of other fruits and vegetables that can be exported. It seems that it will lead to the improvement of the production area and the activation of the production area. A decorative melon is presented to the owner of a mass retailer in Malaysia. Shimotsuma City, one of the prefecture's leading pear-producing areas, to improve the brand power of "Shimotsuma Pear", which guarantees sugar content by introducing the prefecture's first optical sensor. With the full-scale shipment of pears just around the corner, a sorting machine equipped with an optical sensor that inspects the sugar content and internal quality of pears was introduced on July 15 at the Shimotsumanashi No. 1 Joint Sorting Plant operated by JA Joso Hikari. And the completion ceremony is being held. The introduction of optical sensors into pear sorting machines is the first initiative in the prefecture. In addition to measuring the sugar content, it is now possible to automatically sort out damage to the inside of the flesh of the pears, which could not be detected without cutting the pears. Since 2016, the same JA has added quality assurance using optical sensors to the conventional three-level standard of "high quality, excellent, and good". to improve brand power. Takeo Otsuka, chairman of the Shimotsuma City Federation of Fruit Tree Associations, said, "This is the 4th generation fruit sorting machine since we introduced it in 1973. We have adopted the latest technology and strived to strengthen our brand power with safety, security, and high quality. We would like to provide consumers with a stable supply of 'Shimotsuma Pear', which is designated as a brand production area." Earl's melons from Shimotsuma City are exported to the US mainland!  First in Japan since the export ban was lifted! In late November 2022, five cases of Earl's melons cultivated by the JA Joso Hikari Chiyokawa area melon section will be exported to the mainland United States for the first time in Japan. Since the ban on exporting melons to the mainland United States was lifted on November 8, 2021, Ibaraki Prefecture has confirmed plant quarantine conditions and worked to match production areas with exporters, leading to the country's first export. In the future, we will support business negotiations with local retailers, etc. for full-scale export in 2022. “Takami Melon” : Meteorological conditions with an average temperature of 17 degrees Celsius throughout the year. It was announced in 1990 at the Horticultural Plant Breeding Research Institute (Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture). It is a green net-based greenhouse melon cultivated by crossing “Ams Melon”, “Earl's Melon”, “Rocky Ford Melon”, and varieties introduced from Taiwan. A melon that has a F1 hybrid of melons with high storability as parents, has a high fragrance and sugar content, and has a long shelf life and a long-lasting eating time. Having accumulated experience as the first cultivation area for Takami Melon, we have tried to differentiate ourselves from other production areas with our own cultivation standards and strict inspections. Regarding shipping, from the fields that have passed the sugar content test, each field is harvested while looking at the face of the melon, and carefully selected and shipped. As the stable quality was gradually recognized, I decided to brand it. Takami melon, an open-air net melon, is thick and soft, and has a very smooth mouthfeel. The sugar content is about 16 degrees, which is very high, but it is not only sweet but also rich in taste. Also, one of the attractions is that the flesh is packed up to the skin and there are many edible parts. 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年; 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. It is customary for the residence of 'Goro Muraoka' (Emperor Kanmu IV; Taira no Yoshifumi), the uncle of Taira no Masakado. The former Muraoka township district in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture is the most likely candidate site, followed by the Muraoka District (former Chiyokawa Village) in Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the Muraoka District in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture. Adamadai district (former Yoshifumi village: Yoshifumi shell mound) in the city was designated as a national historic site in 1930 and is one of the largest late Jomon period in the lower Tonegawa River basin.), it is known that there are traces of having a dwelling there. Based on various genealogies and traditions, it is estimated that he was born in 886 and died in 952. As TAIRA no Masakado's uncle, it is well known that although the emperor issued an order to hunt down and kill Masakado in the Johei-Tengyo War (Masakado's Rebellion), there is no evidence that he participated in the subjugation.



Winter melon, as its name suggests, resembles a melon and is dark green with a glossy surface. Shapes range from spheres like watermelons to ellipses, and sizes vary from small balls to large balls. Winter melon itself does not have a strong taste, so it is often used as an ingredient in miso soup, in simmered dishes to absorb the flavor of dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp), or as an ingredient in starchy sauce along with other vegetables. It is characterized by a slightly crunchy texture that remains even after cooking.


Shimotsuma Monogatari: Set in Shimotsuma City, the protagonists are two high school girls with an unexpected combination of Lolita and Yankee, depicting the friendship that grows between them. Original work by Nobara Takemoto(2001 Movie: A General Store Named the End of the World). The movie was released in 2004 with the cast of Kyoko Fukada and Anna Tsuchiya. In the movie, many places in the city are actually mentioned by their real names. Jusco in Shimotsuma City, Kanto Railway Joso Line Shimotsuma Station, and so on. Even now, there are people who go on location tours. The location of Yokone's house is also along the Kokai River, but the location is Joso City. Quotations, proverbs: Man suddenly becomes timid in the face of great happiness. Winning happiness takes more courage than enduring misfortune. An experienced lady who has tasted both sweet and sour tastes is the worst! I want to fill my stomach with nothing but sweets. You can only lend me what you don't care about. That's why I don't return what I borrow.  In exchange, when you lend it out, I think you don't have to come back. Will you teach me how to live? When you come across a wonderful piece of clothing and think hard about what you should do to make it look good on you, the clothing will give you the answer. I was born alone, I think alone, and I die alone. A person cannot live alone. Then I don't have to be human. It's much more independent than a human being who can't live without a good snuggle with a water flea. It's okay if it feels good. The spirit of Rococo taught me this. what up? Why are you laughing while crying? Everyone is carrying something. It kind of hurts. So crying is nothing to be ashamed of. Women shouldn't shed tears in public. Because you will be sympathetic. When it's time to cry, cry like this in an empty place. If you cry like that, you will become stronger just by crying.


The genus winter melon is a monotypic genus consisting of one species of Togan, and is a climbing annual that is distributed in tropical Asia. It is a vegetable that is in season from late summer to early autumn. It is said to have been introduced to Japan around the 10th century when it appeared in "Hozo wamyo" (918), and since then it has been popular as a summer vegetable. The herbal medicine "Capsicum annuum'' is the seed of this species, and trigonelline (particularly abundant in green coffee beans. It contains ingredients such as low-molecular-weight compounds that contain nitrogen), and is said to have anti-edema effects. In addition to the seeds, the stems, leaves, and pericarp are also used as folk medicine, making it an excellent product with almost no waste. It has yellow flowers that resemble pumpkins. There are varieties that blow white powder on the skin and varieties that do not. There are velvety seeds and smooth seeds in the herbal medicine "Togashi'', but it is said that there is no difference in their medicinal effects.

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Can you recognize the delicious and sweet taste and the art of the beautifully shaped fruit? When you see a Japanese melon for the first time, you will be very surprised at its price and beauty. However, even in Southeast Asia, melons are treated as a luxury fruit, and since the sunshine conditions and temperatures match those of melons, it seems that there are many areas where melons are already being cultivated. About two years ago, in 2021, after 10 years of experimentation, three Malaysian farmers announced that they had cracked the code to grow premium Japanese muskmelons in the country. Muskmelon, one of the world's most expensive fruits, grows well in temperate climates like Japan. To overcome the challenges of cultivating in Malaysia's tropical climate, farmers traveled to Japan, where they learned cultivation methods and replicated them in their home countries. After trial and error, I heard that the farmers finally came up with the technique of cultivating the precious fruit in 🇲🇾: massaging melons and playing classical music.

Art Encouragement Newcomer Award (an award established since the 18th Art Encouragement Award (1968). 1985 announcement / February 26, 1986, certificate + prize money of 300,000 yen. Award-winning director: Tomio Kuriyama "We're going to Tokyo", August 1985, Shochiku. "Congratulatory address", December 1985, Shochiku. A painful comedy. Masakuni Takahashi is writing the script, and Kosuke Yasuda is the cinematographer. One day, Ryosuke Saotome, the manager of a major company, is asked by her managing director to give a congratulatory address at her son's wedding. On this once-in-a-lifetime stage, Ryosuke continues to worry about what to say, even though she reads speech books and videos. Ryosuke has a disinheritance son, Sohachiro, who is obsessed with acting, but in fact he also decided to get married. Her wife, Kinuyo, finds it difficult to tell the stubborn Ryosuke about her son's marriage. The manuscript of the congratulatory address was successfully completed, and the day of the wedding reception finally arrived. In addition, he worked on a total of 11 works in the first half of the "Tsuribaka Nisshi" series. In the first work, Densuke Hamasaki (actor: Toshiyuki Nishida), who loves fishing to the fullest, is a fishing idiot who works at the Takamatsu sales office of the Shikoku branch office of Suzuki Construction. He bought a detached house on Megi Island (Takamatsu City) as his final residence, and spent his days fishing. However, due to an input error in the computer of the head office personnel department, he is assigned to the Tokyo head office, sales department, sales section 3. Before long, Densuke and Ichinosuke Suzuki (Rentaro Mikuni), the founder and president of Suzuki Construction, met by chance and began a secret relationship through fishing. A memorable first work released as a New Year's movie in 1988. Toshiyuki Nishida, who had already built a brilliant career, became a representative work by playing an office worker who lives only for his hobbies and family lively. The deceased Rentaro Mikuni was also a veteran actor representing Japan, but this unique casting has become a big topic. The secret relationship between Hama-chan and Sue-san is the driving force behind the laughter of the early works. Regulars such as the deceased Kei Tani's manager Sasaki and Ken Nakamoto's Hachiro Ota also appeared in this work. Guests include the deceased Nekohachi Edoya (III), the deceased Akira Nagoya, the deceased Hiromitsu Suzuki, location Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, staff, Director: Tomio Kuriyama Screenplay: Yoji Yamada, Akira Momoi Original work: Written / Illustrated by Juzo Yamasaki / Kenichi Kitami Photography: Kosuke Yasuda Music: Bingo Miki Art direction: Shigemori Shigeta.


【Product name】
Muskmelon
【Type】
Cucumis melo L.
【Product area】
Asahi District, Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture (JA Ibaraki Asahimura)
【Origin of name】
Andesu melon comes from "Anshin desu melon" (a safe melon) that you can produce safely, sell safely, buy safely.
【Feature】
JA Ibaraki Asahimura appreciation sale was held on May 28, 2023 at 'Sungreen Asahi', a farmer's market in Momiyama, Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Is visiting I heard that my friend also lined up with his family. At the same JA, red meat Quincy melon and green meat Andes melon are the main products. It seems that the optical sensor sorting system measures the sugar content and ripeness one by one. The sale lasted for two days, and I heard that more than 300 people lined up before the store opened at 9:00 a.m. to sell the rare "Premium Kiwami(極)" with a sugar content of 18 degrees or more at a discounted price. According to Ibaraki Prefecture, melons are mainly produced in the Rokko area such as Hokota City, the western area such as Yachiyo Town in Yuki District, the central area such as Ibaraki Town, and the southern area of ​​the prefecture. Within Ibaraki Prefecture, Ibaraki Town, Higashiibaraki County, began shipping spring melons on March 27, and is expected to reach its peak in late May. In Yachiyo Town, shipments are expected to begin in early May. "Andes melon(muskmelon)", ‘Cossack melon x Rio Gold melon’ × “EARL'S FAVOURITE melon” × ‘Honey Dew melon’ - Was raised by mating. In 1977, the Sakata Seedlings, now known as Sakata Seeds (Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama City) announced a new variety. It is known as a representative of melons with a mesh pattern. It can be made earlier than “Prince Melon”. Since it is a slightly large ball, it seems that the cultivated area has expanded rapidly. Flesh is yellowish green and has a slightly firm impression. Evidence of ripeness at the time of eating : Grip lightly with both hands and feel moist in the palm of your hand. Making Andes(muskmelon): It seems to start in the cold winter months. Sowing begins in December in winter - Melons are cultivated in multiple layers of vinyl houses. Adjusted the number of fruits per share to four, By doing fruit thinning, everything is hand labor. SAKATA SEED CORPORATION : Japan's representative net melon “Andes(muskmelon)” series new variety for the first time in 38 years -Developed “Red Andes(muskmelon)”. Distribution of cantaloupe(Red meat type)began in early May 2015, mainly in Tokyo. The biggest feature of the developed "Red Andes(muskmelon)" is the bright orange color of Flesh. The taste seems to have a sugar content of about 16 degrees. The period during which the taste and meat quality do not deteriorate Conventionally, it is about 7 to 10 days. It is a traditional variety, store at room temperature. Red Andes has been evolving for as long as 10 to 14 days. Postharvest, the meat quality is just right from the very beginning to just before it ripens. The taste is also hard to change, and the so-called ready to eat state continues for a long time. It is also suitable for gifts and cut sales demand for one person. Nobuyuki Kawasumi, the producer, was the chairman of the JA Ibaraki Asahimura Youth Group. Ibaraki's Asahimura Agricultural Cooperative's melons are the best in Japan in terms of quality. It seems that today is the result of the tireless efforts of pioneers. In 2022, both the unit price per box and the return per box were the highest ever. In the past, this region along the Pacific coast used to be the main crop, mainly kansho for starch, and upland rice, peanuts, leaf tobacco, and barley were common crops. In 1964, the Oya Agricultural Cooperative and the Suwa Agricultural Cooperative merged, and shortly after the Asahimura Agricultural Cooperative was born, the exemplary farmer under its jurisdiction began growing Prince melons. Word spread that it was better than other crops, and in 1966, the Prince Melon Section was formed in the agricultural cooperative, and joint sales of the agricultural cooperative began. I heard that Masao Asada, who was in charge of farming at the Agricultural Cooperative from the beginning, is the only way to learn about the history of melons in Asahi Village. After graduating from Koibuch Academy in Hara Town, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, he became a farming instructor at Oya Agricultural Cooperative through prefectural mediation. Not only did he inspect the shipped melons, but he also improved cultivation techniques, supervised subcommittees, and developed specialized fertilizers. Today, he is known as a meritorious contributor to Asahimura's melon production. On busy days, as many as 70,000 boxes were shipped in one day, and it seems that the inspection took until morning. There are many types of melons, from Prince to Elizabeth, Cossack, Shirayuki, Andes, Papaya, Quincy, and Earl's. In 1970, greenhouse cultivation was introduced. The melon cultivation area under the jurisdiction of the agricultural cooperative started from 5 hectares of Prince melon cultivation area, and the area has progressed steadily since then, with shipment volume reaching 1 million cases in 1975, sales of 1 billion yen the following year, and 3.2 billion yen in 1990. break through. At its peak, there were 454 growers (1986), a cultivation area of ​​350 ha (1985), and 2.3 million boxes shipped (2000, 2001). The fruits and vegetables management center was completed in 2003, and from the following year, they started sorting fruits based on sugar content, maturity, shape, etc. using optical sensors. With this introduction, work at the shipping site has been greatly reduced. In 1971, lettuce was introduced as a successor to melon, and then vegetables such as kidney beans, restrained tomatoes, broccoli, type of rape, mizuna greens, and spinach are said to have been planted. In parallel, melon plantings continued to decline, and now growers and acreage are about one-third of their peak. However, since the unit price per box is high, sales in the spring of 2021 will be about 71% of the peak. Leafy plants such as type of rape turn quickly and require less labor than melons. Sales of fruits and vegetables exceeded 10 billion yen for the eighth consecutive year. Sales of agricultural products in fiscal 2021 are 12.47 billion yen (an average of 6.51 million yen per union member). Fruits and vegetables have exceeded 10 billion yen for seven consecutive years. Fruits and vegetables have already exceeded 10 billion yen as of the end of October 2022 due to the rise in melon prices. A rare yellow melon with yellow skin and white flesh. His nostalgic melon that appeared in 1968 in the midst of the popular melon boom. It was bred and born in Nara prefecture. A hybrid of yellow melon and Spanish melon, it is a no-net melon with a smooth surface without mesh on the skin. Named after the hanging bell of an old temple in Nara Prefecture. It is characterized by its bright yellow skin, mild melon scent, and crispy texture, as well as its juicy, clean and refined sweetness. As the development of high-sugar, net-type melon varieties such as Ams and Andes progresses, the recognition of non-net, yellow-skinned Kinsho is gradually declining, and the number of producers seems to be decreasing. On April 5, 2023, shipping of the spring melon "Otome Melon" began at JA Ibaraki Asahi Village in Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, one of Japan's leading melon production areas. About 6,000 cases were sent to nine markets nationwide, including the Tokyo metropolitan area. This year, the weather was fine and the temperature was high, so the melons grew faster than usual. After confirming shipping standards such as size and mesh, the members of the same JA melon department inspected the sugar content with an optical sensor, and it seems that they were boxed by grade. Otome melon has green flesh and a refreshing sweetness. The same JA also handles Andes and Quincy, and expects to ship about 1 million cases by July. Now, it is a dish that you can hardly see. Hokota City, where JA Ibaraki Asahimura is located, has a total area of about 208.18 km2, facing Kashima Nada in the east and Hinuma in the north, and is a region blessed with nature. The area inside the jurisdiction is located on a small flat land in the Kanto Plain, which is characterized by a warm climate, well-drained, oxygen-rich soil, and is located along the sea, so there is a temperature difference between day and night. It seems that the land conditions are suitable for growing large, fruits and vegetables such as v spinach and mizuna green. In addition, because it is adjacent to the metropolitan area, which is a large consumption area, it is an important food supply base and can supply fresh agricultural products at low distribution costs, which is a favorable condition for agricultural products. Melon, which was the center of the main crop, is cultivated in a pipe house and was also the first brand production area in Ibaraki prefecture. It seems that the number of crops has been decreasing year by year since around 2004 due to the growing problems of aging. In response to the decrease in melon planting, while searching for items that could replace melons, we made the best use of the fact that the pipe house can be used as it is and the irrigation facilities are in place, and as a conversion from melons to vegetables, we will cultivate multiple items. It seems that they have been working on it. Until then, vegetables were also cultivated for the purpose of supplementing melon, which is the center of the core crop, but it seems that they did not sell aggressively due to the unstable shipment. However, as the cultivation of excellent vegetables has been expanded as a key crop to replace melons, Road JA established the "Japanese mustard spinach subcommittee" in 2005 and embarked on full-scale sales enhancement to support Japanese agriculture. It is in. At the beginning of the establishment, it was composed of three parts, "mizuna greens subcommittee", "spinach subcommittee" and "parsley subcommittee", and others, and it seems that the type of rape part was not established. The "Paprika subcommittee" was created, and then in 2010, a new subcommittee was created due to the expansion of production of the type of rape. I hear that soil preparation is important for establishing a stable shipping system for the year. The type of rape subcommittee and JA set the basics of healthy soil in the fields of physical, chemical and biological, with the goal of producing healthy crops that are resistant to diseases, and conduct soil diagnosis at least once a year in all fields. It seems that the above is being carried out. In addition, regarding continuous cropping fields, it seems that they are working on cultivation while instructing and cooperating in field patrols, etc. to perform precise soil analysis, which is a diagnostic menu that is more than standard soil diagnosis. As a field of healthy soil making, in terms of physics, it seems that ripe compost is added to soften the soil and make it an oxygen-rich field. In terms of chemistry, soil diagnosis seems to give due consideration to fertilizer application and fertilizer management, which emphasizes fertilizer balance and trace elements, and enhances the resistance of plants to self-defense against pathogens. In terms of biological properties, continuous cropping disorders, soil imbalance, etc. are factors that promote pests, so effective microbial bacteria are used to reduce continuous cropping disorders, and the balance is adjusted. It seems that they are making every effort to maintain good soil condition by plowing into the field. On May 24, 2021, JA Ibaraki Asahimura and JA Hokota in Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, which boasts the highest calculated amount of melons by municipality in Japan, are exporting melons cultivated lovingly to Hong Kong. It seems that last year was the first time that both JAs jointly exported melons. It must have been a collaborative project combined with a pandemic. It is sold at the Japan Fair in Aeon Hong Kong, which has 12 stores through the mediation of JA ZenNoh Ibaraki. At the JA Hokota Farming Information Center in Tokushuku, Hokota City, 600 cases are being shipped this time, including the boxed green meat "Ibaraki King Melon" and the red meat "Quincy Melon" from JA Ibaraki Asahimura. It was shipped by air from Narita Airport and arrived in Hong Kong, where it was sold one by one. It seems that 600 cases each, a total of 1800 cases, were shipped on May 31st and June 8th. The Japan Agricultural Cooperative Association (Tokai, Ota Ward, Tokyo) received a request from Aeon Hong Kong and asked JA Zenoh Ibaraki to export melons from Ibaraki prefecture. It seems that it was exported. Exporting excellent agricultural products is now desperate. Due to the tapering of domestic demand, it would be good if exports could be expanded overseas not only to Hong Kong but also to various regions. Spring melon seems to have tended to be a large ball like never before. “Nagaimo” is edible in Japan, “Natural yam” that grows naturally in the mountains, and “Large Yam” that is cultivated in small quantities in Kyushu and other areas. There are two types of “Nagaimo”, “Ginkgoimo”, and “Tsukuneimo”. The long potatoes are straight and long, and have a lot of water. The latter two types are different in shape from the long potatoes and have strong stickiness. In Honshu, Aomori prefecture, “Ibaraki prefecture”, Tottori prefecture, etc. are the main production areas, and Hokkaido is also a famous production area. The cultivation period of long potatoes is about half a year. It is a rhizome plant that grows up to about 1 m in deep ground. Therefore, it takes a lot of time and effort for both planting and harvesting. At the time of planting, a large machine called a trencher (grooving machine) digs about 140 cm and mixes the red soil on the surface with the black soil in the heart soil to make the soil fine and well-drained. After that, a basket full of seed potatoes is placed on a seedling planting trolley with an engine, and one plant is planted sideways between 23 cm plants suitable for cultivation. At the earliest, planting of one field is completed in one day. Then, mulch for heat retention is put on the embankment, and 3 m columns are buried in the ground at regular intervals to complete. At the time of harvesting, after removing the pipes, mulch, and vines on the ground, the sides of the ridges are dug at least 1 m with Yumbo, and the potatoes in the soil are harvested one by one by hand. After that, the harvested dioscorea opposita is covered with a sheet to prevent the soil from drying, and it is washed, cut, and vacuum packed for 2 days. At the beginning of digging, potatoes(tuber)with a length of nearly 1 m are cut into pieces of about 20 cm each, considering the time and effort of cooking at home. “Each one is perfect in thickness and length, but if you can get 3 to 4 packs, it will be good.” Nagaimo has an appropriate thickness and length, and there is a high demand for those with smooth and beautiful skin. In soil preparation, a crop rotation system that grows multiple crops in one field is recommended as a countermeasure against continuous cropping obstacles, and it is said that sorghum, a green manure crop, will be used to restore soil fertility when the fields are vacant. In addition, it seems that the direction of the ridges will be remade vertically, horizontally and diagonally each time it is planted. I heard that as a result of intentionally leaving the hard soil and guiding the roots toward the soft soil, straight Japanese yam with beautiful skin grow. JA Ibaraki Asahimura is located in the southeastern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, and the former Asahi Village area is within the jurisdiction of Hokota City, which was created by the merger of Asahi Village, Hokota Town and Taiyo Village in October 2005. Hokota City, where JA is located, has a total area of 208.18 km2, facing Kashima Nada in the east and Hinuma in the north, and is a region blessed with nature. The climate is that the average annual temperature is 13.8 degrees Celsius and the average annual rainfall is 1,575 mm. The area inside the jurisdiction is located on a small flat land in the Kanto Plain, which is characterized by a warm climate, well-drained, oxygen-rich soil, and is located along the sea, so there is a temperature difference between day and night. The land conditions are large and suitable for growing fruits and vegetables (in JA, it refers to vegetables centered on spinach and water). In addition, because it is adjacent to the metropolitan area, which is a large consumption area, it is an area with favorable conditions as an agricultural product production area, as it can supply fresh agricultural products at low distribution costs as an important food supply base. Producing farmers are suburban agricultural areas centered on upland farming, and are roughly divided into institutional horticultural farmers centered on melons and soybeans, which are the main crops, and land-use farms centered on sweet potato. Established vegetable department: Melon, which was the center of the main crop, is cultivated in a pipe house and was the first brand producing area in Ibaraki prefecture. Due to changes in needs and problems of aging, planting has been decreasing year by year since about 10 years ago. In response to the decrease in melon planting, while searching for items that could replace melons, we have been working on the cultivation of multiple items as a conversion from melons to soybeans, taking advantage of the fact that the pipe house can be used as it is and the watering equipment is in place rice field. Until then, soybeans were also cultivated for the purpose of supplementing melon, which is the center of the main crop, but the soybeans were not actively sold due to the unstable shipment. However, as the planting of soybeans has been expanded as a key crop to replace melons, JA established the “Oriculture Subcommittee” in 2005 and started to strengthen sales in earnest. At the time of its establishment, it consisted of three parts, “Mizuna greens Department”, “Spinach Department” and "Parsley Department", and others, and Komatsuna Department was not established. The “Paprika Club” was created in 2008, and then in 2010, a new “Type of rape Club” was created due to the expansion of Komatsuna production. At the time of the establishment of the vegetable subcommittee, Mizuna greens and spinach, which enable stable production by year-round cultivation, were quickly introduced and expanded. In particular, the easy-to-eat Mizuna has expanded its cultivated area due to the rapid increase in consumption, and stable sales have come to be carried out. Currently, the shipment volume is 2,500 tons and the sales amount is about 900 million yen, which is the center of the vegetable subcommittee. On the other hand, spinach production could not be established easily. The reason for this is that due to the abnormal weather in recent years, fertilizer management is difficult, especially due to the intense heat in summer, and year-round cultivation is not possible. And so on. However, due to the promotion of planting by the subcommittee and JA, active production is currently being carried out. Chijimi Komatsuna (grown from 2007 to 2008) is a special seed that is different from the existing komatsuna, and the seed season is limited according to the harvest season. By growing it in the midwinter, the sugar content Is a komatsuna with a strong sweetness of 7 degrees or more. Currently, it is cultivated for a limited time (4 months from December to March), and it is growing as a production area that can stably respond to the demand from the market. Due to its high evaluation, ordinary komatsuna was also evaluated by the market as “JA Ibaraki Asahimura is a production area where komatsuna is cultivated year-round and a stable supply is possible annually.” From 2009, when the cultivation of small Japanese mustard spinach started to take off, the production of ordinary Japanese mustard spinach will be gradually expanded, and in 2010, the above-mentioned type of rape subcommittee will aim to provide guidance on increasing production and strengthen sales. established. Regarding the increase in the production area and sales of type of rape, in addition to the increase in market evaluation, it became difficult to cultivate spinach due to the intense heat in summer, and the production shift to type of rape due to the occurrence of continuous cropping failure of Mizuna greens. Can be given. In addition, the development of varieties that are strong even in the summer has helped the subcommittee and JA to optimize the selection of varieties. The number of growers has increased. Soil preparation is important for establishing a stable shipping system for the whole year. Type of rape Department and JA set the three fields of physical, chemical and biological as the basis of "healthy soil" and set the goal of “creating healthy crops resistant to diseases”, and the minimum annual soil diagnosis in all fields. It has been carried out at least once. In addition, regarding continuous cropping fields, it is said that they are instructing field patrols to perform precise soil analysis, which is a diagnostic menu that is more than standard soil diagnosis. As for the three fields of healthy soil preparation, in terms of physics, I heard that ripe compost is added to soften the soil and make it a field rich in oxygen. In terms of chemistry, it seems that soil diagnosis emphasizes fertilizer balance and trace elements, and strives for fertilizer application and fertilizer management that enhances the resistance of plants to self-defense against pathogens. In terms of biological properties, continuous cropping disorders and imbalance of soil are factors that promote pests. Therefore, effective microbial bacteria are used to reduce continuous cropping disorders, and the balance is adjusted. Producers seem to be trying to keep the soil in good condition at all times by plowing it into the field. Regarding post-harvest adjustment and shipping, as a quality maintenance measure during distribution, a freshness-preserving film material is placed in the upper part of the box to prevent the product from being directly exposed to the wind, and measures such as wilting are taken. In addition, guidance is given at the meeting to prevent the evaporation of water from the products, and each producer is thoroughly implementing these measures. Since it is expected that the production of vegetables will continue to expand in the future, the number of vacuum precoolers will be increased from the conventional two to four, and the fruit sorting plant itself will be a cold chain as part of the establishment of the JA acceptance system during FY2013. It seems that quality control will be thoroughly implemented from the receiving stage. In particular, further facility development has become an important issue because quality improvement in the summer leads to advantageous sales. As a result, we can further differentiate ourselves from other production areas in terms of quality, and we are not content with the current evaluation, and we are always aiming to create a production area that is more reliable and to provide a stable supply of quality. The Asahi area of Hokota City is an area where upland farming is the main focus and greenhouse gardening is popular. In addition, the climate is warm, the soil is in the Kanto loam layer, and the drainage is good, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so melons and tomatoes are cultivated actively. We are striving to introduce highly marketable crops and improve cultivation techniques, and there are many successors, and the motivation for cultivation is very high. Among them, melon is one of the leading production areas in Japan, and is the number one production area of melon in Ibaraki prefecture. Three items, spring melon, Earl's melon, and tomato, have been designated as Ibaraki Prefecture's fruit and vegetable brand production areas. The history of melons began around 1963 when several farmers started cultivating prince melons. Until then, wheat, sweet potatoes for processing, peanuts, etc. were cultivated, but in 1966, the Prince Melon Subcommittee was formed, and many melons such as Prince, Cossack, Shirayuki, and Elizabeth began to be cultivated. After that, the trial production of net-based melons began with the rise of high-class consciousness, and the Andean melon subcommittee was formed in 1978, and it seems that the cultivation of net-based melons has increased every year. As a result, around 1989, about 80% of the production was made up of net-based melons. When the cultivation started, it was mainly made of small tunnels (made of bamboo), but the pipe house was introduced around 1972, and the shipping time has been advanced year by year, and now it is shipped from the middle of April. More than 300 producers belong to the melon subcommittee, and they are working together to make delicious melons. The average area per household is 80 a, and it is customary to cultivate several varieties of each household. Soil preparation is the basis of melon cultivation, and JA conducts soil diagnosis and works on soil preparation by instructing combinations of organic fertilizer, ripe compost, crop rotation, green manure, etc. In addition, since sowing and maintenance work is carried out in the cold season, it is necessary to take measures such as temperature control, ventilation in the morning and evening, management work according to the daytime weather, and heat retention at night. This work is very important and hard work, and I can't feel free to open a greenhouse. Harvest 3 to 4 plants from one plant by counting the number of days (integrated temperature) after fruiting. Currently, Otome Andes, Quincy, Rupiah, 'Kinsho Melon', and Takami are the mainstream of cultivation. The shipping time starts from mid-April and ends in mid-July, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, from Tohoku to Kanto. The peak shipping period is from late May to mid-June. A state-of-the-art system that enables individual quality control has been introduced in the fruit sorting plant equipped with a centralized collection and shipping system by the Fruit and Vegetable Management Center, a large-scale pre-cooling facility, a farming information support center and the latest equipment. We have built our own production control system, and in order to provide consumers with “food safety and security”, we are obliged to record production history and disclose information. In addition, pesticide residue inspections are conducted on a regular basis to confirm safety. For quality control, fruits are selected using a non-destructive inspection (optical sensor) machine, etc., and a sticker is attached to each ball, and the cultivation history, control history, sugar content, etc. are disclosed via the Internet or mobile phones. This information is displayed when you enter the sticker number. In particular, melons are difficult to eat, so we guarantee the sugar content with an optical sensor so that no matter what you eat, you will not miss it. The sugar content is shipped from those with a sugar content of 12 degrees or higher, and it is subdivided into about 6 ranks up to 18 degrees or higher, depending on the variety, and thanks to this, it is highly evaluated by the market. Village area: On April 1, 1889, due to the enforcement of the town and village system, Katsushita Village, Katsushita Nitta Village, Kashiyama Village, Takihama Village, Kashiwakuma Shinden, Kashiwakuma Village, and Abo Village merged to form Suwa Village, Kashima District. On March 3, 1955, Asahi Village was established by merging with 'Oya Village' and Natsumi Village. 'Suwa village' was abolished on the same day. In August, a part of the old village area (a part of Kashiwakuma and Awa) was transferred to Hokota Town. Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Located in the Rokko region in the southeastern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, it is one of the leading agricultural areas in Japan, blessed with a vast Pacific Ocean and abundant green land. Agriculture, which takes advantage of the flat terrain and mild climate, is a key industry and a food supply area for the entire metropolitan area. Not only fruits such as melons and strawberries, which are famous nationwide. Japanese mustard spinach, Spinach, Mizuna greens, Tomato, Carrot and other vegetables, which are known all over the country for many items. 大戸; Oodo's Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn(Indian soapberry): City natural monument. The light candy-colored fruit is impressive.When peeled, a black seed appears from inside. The seeds are used for the black balls on the wings of the New Year play battledore and shuttlecock. The real skin was used as a detergent in the past. That's because when you rub it in water, bubbles form and it's suitable for removing dirt. Minowa: Tokushuku Castle: Designated as a city historic site, Built by Mr. Tokushuku's first Chikamoto at the end of the Heian period. He had been Shimotsuke no jo (local official for the Shimotsuke Province) before, but, by his merit of hunting down TAIRA no Masakado, he was promoted to Jushiinoge (Junior Forth Rank, Lower Grade) and appointed to the post of kokushi (provincial governors) for the Shimotsuke and Musashi Provisions as well as Chinju-fu shogun (Commander-in-Chief of the Defense of the North) and increased his power. After passing through the castle monument, climb the stairs at the entrance, and you will see a waist from the southwest to the south on your right. When you climb the stairs, you will find the main shrine, the Inari Shrine, the stone monument of “Tokushuku monument to the memorial service”, and the Hokyointo. etc. Father Narimoto Kashima is the 7th generation from Taira no Kunika(Takamochi did not return to Kyoto after he served out his term, and his sons Kunika filled the post of Hitachi no daijo (Senior Secretary of Hitachi Province) and Yoshimasa of Chinju-fu shogun (Commander-in-Chief of the Defense of the North)), who follows the tradition of Emperor Kanmu, and governs Kashima District at the will of the Hitachi Daijo clan. Tokushuku's second generation(The ancestor of Mr. Anbo. Based in Kamata(烟田)Castle Ruins)Mr. Hidemoto's eldest son, Toshimoto, transferred the area including Awa and Hokota. In February 1336, he proceeded into the Urizura Castle, and fought against Sadayoshi SATAKE and others of the Northern Court side, in cooperation of the Naka-Kawanobe family group lead by Haruhisa ODA, Michitoki NAKA, the Daijo family group lead by Tsuneyasu HIROHASHI, Takamoto DAIJO, and Nobumasa NAGAOKA, and the Chiba family group lead by Tanehira SOMA, among others.In 1486, when Tokushuku was the 9th Michimoto, he was attacked by Mr. Edo(Shigemichi fiercely attacked the Daijo clan who had their base in Fuchu), who is based in Mito Castle. etc. 歴史 / 伝統文化,『鉾神社夏祭り大祭』は, およそ400年以上の歴史をもつ鉾田最大の祭礼で, 8月の最終の金, 土, 日に行われる. 勇壮な神輿とともに, 山車や獅子舞が市内を巡行し, 街は, お囃子の音に包まれる.『厳島神社(Itsukushima (Miyajima): Island centering on Itsukushima-jinja Shrine existing in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture.)』は, 子生の弁天様の名で親しまれている神社で, 1078年(承暦2年), 安芸宮島の厳島神社より分霊を迎えられたのが始まりと言われている. 貴重な建築物で, 県指定の文化財となっている.『無量寿寺』は, 806年(大同元年), 平城天皇(When Emperor Heizei had a conflict with his brother, Emperor Saga, and tried to move the capital in Heian kyo back to Heijokyo, Emperor Saga petitioned the deity that he would dedicate his daughter to Kamo no Okami (a guardian god of the capital) as 'Areotome' (a woman to join in the ceremony held at the Kamo Shrine for welcoming gods) if he had a chance of winning.)の勅願所として建立された. 1221年(承久3年)から3年間, 親鸞和尚(Selected and described by Shinran, the founder of the sect)が, この寺で教えを広めたと言われる.『大儀寺』は, 684年(貞享元年)仏頂禅師が, 廃庵となっていた, 大儀庵を復興させ改められた. 禅師は, Basyo Matsuo(Mr. Kigin KITAMURA's one's Student)It is told that there was a friendship with. “Shaka Nyorai Statue” is valuable as a nationally designated important cultural property of “Okura Fukusenji Temple”. It is made of cypress parquet and the statue height is 165.5 cm. Twelve Buddha statues are also embossed in the backlit part. , Created at the end of the Kamakura period. Developed during the Edo period as a key point for land and water transportation connecting Edo with the Tohoku and Hitachi regions. The traffic of humans and horses and the distribution of goods centered on marine products became popular, and agricultural products were also shipped to the Edo area. Minowa; 箕輪(Former Asahi Village), It is right next to the producer's field. Mizu shrine and Yagami shrine: It's small, quietly blended into the area, and has an old-fashioned atmosphere like “the god of the village Guardian”. When you go up the old stone stairs, there is a stone monument next to the shrine, and the origin of the shrine is engraved. Yamato takeru no mikoto is eastern expedition-Take a boat from Kashima City Tsunoori (formerly Ono Village) and land near Kamigama, Hokota City. After that, I went inland and took a rest for a while on the south bank of Hinuma(Brackish water lake of Nakagawa water system). Then, when he departed, he gave the villagers a Crossbow (a stone bow that shoots an arrow). It is said that this shrine was dedicated to the villagers and built a small shrine. Nihonshoki(Chronicles of Japan); Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, Kojiki(Records of Ancient Matters); 倭建命, Hitachi Fudoki (description of the culture, climate, etc. of Hitachi province; approx. 720 CE); 倭武天皇. Various names and notations are confirmed in these documents. Legend has it that he wore one of the three sacred treasures, the Nagi-sword, and worked hard to settle the nations. The route and place of stay of Tosei are different between Kojiki and Nihonshoki. There are various theories about this, but there was also a legend that stopped by this place near Hinuma. Tsukuriya; 造谷 - Itsukushima main shrine : Konaji Ground -Worshipped deity ; 市杵島姫命(A pillar of the Three Goddesses of Munakata, the god of water.)- It is said that the company welcomed the spirit from Itsukushima in Aki on New Year's Day in 1265. Inferred from the fact that it is closely related to the HITACHI Mr. Hei clan. Naturally, it can be considered from the former Asahi village area. 御累書年代記写, 1809 : 承暦二年(Joryaku,1078年)子生山弁才天之此訳造谷村龍蔵院硯録に在之由也 - Benzaiten(Also wealth and water)was enshrined in the land of Tsukuriya. However, Nakajima and Yatsuda(Reservoir)theory are influential. Transferred to a Konaji - In August 1672, everything from the Shrine building to the trees in the precincts was burnt down. Therefore, there are no records related to shrines. The main shrine was designated as a prefectural cultural property in March 1968. The hall of worship was designated as a village cultural property in September 1973. Pent roof built atop the stairs of a shrine or temple : The dragon sculpture is made of one piece of wood - Middle Edo. 樅山神社, 愛宕神社大権現 : Founded in 807 - A copy of the building tag of 853 remains. 吉田(大掾; 鹿嶋)成幹の子,(Eldest son)徳宿親幹(Kunika style)Later, Disappeared in the 1486 Momiyamagahara battle.It was erected and restored in 1600, and was fully repaired in 1983-City designated cultural property. “Hokomaru” from Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, was born from the desire to make everyone's hearts round. Hokota's “Ho” character is the motif of the mascot character. It was born in 2008 and has gained popularity through open recruitment. Designated tangible cultural property : 県, 厳島神社 本殿, 子生,県, 無量寿寺 本堂, 鳥栖, 県, 無量寿寺 鐘楼, 鳥栖, 県, 無量寿寺 山門, 鳥栖, 市, 主石神社 本殿, 大和田, 市, 厳島神社 拝殿, 子生, 市, 樅山神社 本殿, 樅山, 市, 玉沢稲荷神社 本殿 / 拝殿, 冷水, 市, 八幡神社 本殿, 飯島, 市, 息栖神社 本殿, 二重作, 市, 永福寺薬師堂, 上幡木, 市, 鉾山神社 本殿, 上幡木, 市, 近津神社 本殿, 大蔵, 市, 光福寺 楼門, 梶山, 市, 八幡神社 拝殿, 飯島, 絵画 : 国, 紙本著色拾遺古徳伝, 鳥栖, 県, 紙本墨画維摩居士像 附 徳川光圀 書状4通, 松平頼救 跋1枚, 大蔵, 工芸品 : 市, 石祠 祭神市杵島姫命, 鹿田, 彫刻 : 国, 木造 釈迦如来立像, 大蔵, 県, 木造 如意輪観世音坐像, 汲上, 県, 銅造 薬師如来立像, 梶山, 市, “金銅大仏坐像”, 借宿, 市, 銅像 三体仏, 安房, 市, 石造 諏訪青山の地蔵菩薩, 柏熊, 市, 木造 薬師如来坐像, 柏熊, 市, 木造 如意輪観世音坐像, 安房, 市, 木造 千手観世音立像, 烟田, 市, 木造 両脇侍立像, 烟田, 市, 木造 宝冠釈迦如来坐像, 青柳, 市, 木造 十一面観音坐像下, 冨田, 市, 木造 薬師瑠璃光如来座像, 阿玉, 市, 木造 十一面観音立像, 札, 書跡 : 無量寿寺御文書, 鳥栖, 市, 医書(瘍医大全), 徳宿, 考古資料 : 市, 弥生式ツボ, 徳宿, 市, 烟田氏の墓碑, 烟田, 市, 縄文, 注口土器, 塔ケ崎, 市, 梶山古墳群4号墳出土遺物, 汲上, 記念物 : 史跡 : 市, 三階城跡, 安房, 市, 徳宿城跡, 徳宿, 市, 中居城跡, 中居, 市, 白鳥の里, 中居, 市, 大峰山古墳群, 中居, 名勝 : 市, 大儀寺境内全域, 阿玉, 天然記念物 : 県, 無量寿寺のボダイジュ, 鳥栖, 県, お葉つきイチョウ, 中居, 市, 沼尾神社の欅, 徳宿, 市, 諏訪神社樹叢, 安房, 市, 安祥寺の榧並木, 安房, 市, 谷越神社樹叢, 飯名, 市, 無量寿寺樹叢, 鳥栖, 市, かたくり群生地, 青柳, 市, 無量寿寺の斑入銀杏, 鳥栖, 市, 無量寿寺の焼榧, 鳥栖, 市, 三渡神社の御神木, 秋山, 市, 大戸のムクロジ, 大戸, 市, 秋山の榊, 秋山, 市, 野友の椎, 野友, 市, 青柳のもち, 青柳, 市, 国都神神社御神木「椎」, 上太田, 市, 飯田「もち」, 鹿田, 市, 勝下 「イスノキ」, 勝下, 市, 樅山 「ヒサカキ」, 樅山, 市, 八幡神社樹叢, 飯島. Kashima Rinkai Railway Co., Ltd .: Kashima Asahi Station, Nearest: 1375-103 Tsukuriya, Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture-Unmanned Station, JR Mito Station takes about 30 minutes. It takes about 50 minutes to reach JR Kashima Jingu Station.



JA Ibaraki Asahimura's melons are grown in nutrient-rich fields in the warm climate of the Pacific Ocean, so they have just the right amount of moisture and are rich in flavor, juicy, and sweet. We ship safe, secure, and high-quality melons in the blessed natural environment of JA Ibaraki Asahimura. Andean melons are shipped from mid-May to late June. The rich taste and aroma will satisfy melon lovers.


Minerals from the sea and lakes, and dark brown volcanic ash soil: Ibaraki Asahimura grows a variety of seasonal crops in its flat terrain, mild climate, and well-drained volcanic ash soil. It is well-known to us as a land suitable for growing melons, with a large temperature difference between day and night. The sugar content and maturity of melons are measured using transmitted light from a digital sugar content measurement with an optical sensor, so only melons suitable for eating are selected. In addition to the appearance such as size, shape, net condition and color, the state-of-the-art optical sensor sorter selects and ships excellent melons that are safe, secure, and delicious.

As a large-scale facility development that made stable supply possible, JA Ibaraki Asahimura's fruit and vegetable management center seems to be a facility for collecting, shipping and temporarily storing products within its jurisdiction. It seems that the cultivation management ledger, pest control diary, and inspection data submitted by the producer are collectively managed. I hear that the establishment of this center has enabled producers to reduce the labor involved in fruit sorting and packing, allowing them to concentrate on cultivation management. Detailed information is disclosed for each melon. If you read the QR code on the seal attached to the excellent melons with your mobile phone, you can see the variety, grade, inspection date, sugar content, and production such as who (producer name) and how (pesticide spraying, fertilization information, etc.). History can be browsed. In addition, traceability is implemented for each melon, not for each box.

Friday, June 23, 2023

Mansho ITO was founded around 1569 in Tonokoori County, Hyuga Province (present-day Saito City, Miyazaki Prefecture). He was a relative of the Kudo clan, who prospered in the Izu and Ito eras, and was born to the daughter (Machinoue) of a prestigious family whose territory was Ito. In 1582, when Manchot was only 13 years old, he became the first representative of Japan's Tensho Mission to Europe and went to Rome. Three years after leaving Japan, when he arrived in Italy, he received an enthusiastic welcome from the citizens of Rome and was succeeded by Pope Gregory XIII (1502-1585: Reigned 1572-1585. He was born in Bologna, Italy. His real name was His name was Ugo Buoncompagni, and he served as a professor of law there, after which he served as a papal envoy to Spain before becoming a cardinal and becoming pope in 1572. During his reign, he worked to complete the Edict of the Council of Trent, and in 1582 He revised the Julian calendar, enacted the so-called Gregorian calendar, and revised the Gregorian chant collection. In addition, he strongly promoted educational projects for the training of priests and established many seminaries in Europe, the center of which was in Rome. In 1585, at the age of 83, he spent three years traveling from Japan, which was thought to be the end of the earth, to the Tensho Mission. The European envoys arrived in Rome. It is said that their hospitality and affection towards them was extraordinary. This book mentions this boy envoy, and Julien Nakaura, who was granted a special audience ahead of others due to illness. Mancho, Miguel Chijiiwa, and Martino Hara, excluding the Pope, kneel at the Pope's feet and kiss him.)The pure and splendid appearance of the Mansho, who wore beautiful costumes, swords of various sizes on their waists, and hats with tassels, and their dignified behavior left a good impression on people from all over the world. During his one-year and four-month stay, he learned about the splendor of European society and Christianity, and returned to Nagasaki with European culture, printing presses, musical instruments, observation instruments, nautical charts, and other items. He devoted his life to promoting Christianity and globalization, and for the welfare of the people. Tensho Mission to Europe: In 1582 Christian daimyo Sumitada Omura, Yoshishige Otomo, and Harunobu Arima dispatched a boy mission to Pope Gregory XIII and King Philip II of Spain on the recommendation of the missionary Valignano.

Since it is located in a remote location from a large consumption area, we will improve the distribution infrastructure, establish a transportation system that corresponds to the advanced high-speed transportation network, etc., and diversify the sales system such as mass retailers and direct marketing IT. Aiming to expand the scale of management centered on cultivated seeds, intensive management development through greenhouse horticulture, provision of labor, farmland leasing, etc. Agricultural development. Forming hills on both the east, west and south sides, the Hitotsuse River and its tributaries, the Minou River and the Sanzai River, flow through the area.


【Product name】
Oh! Miyazaki Yellow Zucchini
【Type】
Cucurbita pepo L. 'Melopepo'
【Product area】
Saito, Miyazaki Prefecture, Nishimera Village, Koyu District (JA Saito, JA Miyazaki Prefectural Economic Federation)
【Origin of name】
Italian "zucca" "zucchini" from a small Miyazaki Pumpkin.
【Major features】
JA Saito and Saito City Horticulture Promotion Council (Saito City Greenhouse Horticulture Promotion Project (April 28, 2022)): In order to promote greenhouse horticulture in Saito City, introduce or reinforce facilities for greenhouse horticulture. On March 23, 2022, Saito-grown vegetables are being provided for elementary school lunches in the city.  It was also delivered to a junior high school in the city, providing a total of about 200 kilograms. On this day, we offer pork curry and salad using special products such as zucchini, eggplant, and colored peppers. In addition, we distribute flyers introducing the history of cultivation and nutrients, and convey the charm of vegetables produced in the city. In May 2023, seedlings of bell peppers, which are actively produced locally, are being donated to elementary schools in Saito so that they can learn about the importance of agriculture and local production for local consumption. The vegetable seedlings were donated by JA. 'Agriseed, a seedling company' located in Mochida, Takanabe Town, Koyu County. 10 million Sales of products seeds and materials business, sales of Miyazaki Prefecture Biotech Center seeds and seedlings, seeds of other brands, etc., and from 2021, we will start an initiative to donate vegetable seedlings to elementary schools in nearby towns. This year, for the first time, seedlings will be donated to an elementary school in Saito, and a presentation ceremony was held at Miyako County Elementary School on the 24th. Mr. Toshiro Ogata, the president of the company and the president of JA Saito, said that Miyazaki Prefecture is the fourth largest prefecture in Japan in terms of agriculture. He said, "I would like you to deepen your understanding of agriculture by growing delicious vegetables by yourself." Then, representatives of the second and fourth grade students were handed 86 seedlings of five different types of vegetables, including cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, in addition to green peppers, which are popular in Saito. On the other hand, the 4th grade children will be carefully brought up on behalf of the children. I am looking forward to seeing it grow and thank you. The donated seedlings will be replanted in elementary school vegetable gardens, where the children will water them and grow them. JA Saito's main product, ripe mangoes, began shipping, and on April 13, 2023, the Miyazaki Central Wholesale Market held the first auction of the Miyazaki brand "Taiyo no Tamago", a Miyazaki brand certified by Miyazaki Prefecture. On this day, at the venue, 4L2 mangoes (about 1 kg) from Saito were sold at 600,000 yen, the highest price in Japan. This year's crop is relatively blessed with good weather and shipments are progressing smoothly, and the growth itself is good. It has a high sugar content, and it seems that many candidates for “Taiyo no Tamago” are also seen. Zucchini is a relative of pumpkin. Within JA Saito's jurisdiction, the number of farmers growing both in greenhouses and outdoors is increasing year by year. The shipping period is from September to June of the following year. "Zucchini" is said to have originated from Mexican squash and was brought to Europe around the 16th century. It's been quite some time. In the latter half of the 19th century, it was improved in Italy, and around 1980, it was popularized and cultivated in Japan. The immature fruits are eaten 5 to 7 days after flowering. The main varieties are A beautiful dark green background with marbling spots on the skin 'Diner Zucchini', Green Tosca Zucchini, Aurum Zucchini, Goldie Zucchini and Aladdin Zucchini. Yellow has a lighter skin than green and has a light taste. Unlike other pumpkins, the main stem and branches do not grow, and flowers come from the roots and eventually become fruits. The original taste is exhibited when harvested at 20 cm or less that does not grow too large. It may be the secret of deliciousness not to make it too big. In South Africa, zucchini is called baby marrow. Larger ones often have hollow insides, so it's better to choose a small one with a uniform thickness and good balance. Zucchini is a low-calorie, healthy vegetable that can be used for a wide variety of dishes. “Ideal for health consciousness”. On May 20, 2022, Miyazaki Prefecture was closed to traffic on the national highway in Nakao, a western city where the slope (the slope where the soil was scraped off and the slope where the soil was piled up. The slope on the side of the embankment) collapsed. The regulation of No. 219 (the total distance is 170.5 km, which is a general national road from Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture to Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture) has been lifted. It seems that it will take several weeks to fully recover, but it seems that a certain level of safety has been ensured. The national highway is the main route connecting Saito City and Nishimera Village, and it seems that local medical and tourism officials have expressed relief. Saito Agricultural Cooperative is located in the center of Miyazaki prefecture, and has jurisdiction over Saito City and Nishimera Village. In Saito, which is blessed with abundant water and soil and a warm climate, the plains spread out in the basins of the Hitotsuse, Sanzai, and Mino rivers, and vegetables, fruit trees, and livestock are flourishing. In fruit trees, it is a production center of ripe mangoes known by the brand name of "Taiyo no Tamago". Livestock is also flourishing, and at the National Wagyu Ability Co-Promotion Society held in 2012, the producers in the jurisdiction were born in Saito and shined at the top of the honor award for beef raised in Saito, greatly contributing to the second consecutive victory of Miyazaki Japanese beef Cow in Japan. Miyachiku Co., Ltd. (Omuta, Takasaki Town, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki), which sells Miyazaki beef, has been certified as "Halal" (Nonprofit organization Japan Halal) in accordance with Islamic rules in order to expand exports of beef produced in Miyazaki Prefecture. When exporting as a halal certified product to legally operated countries by the association (Karita, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture), it is issued by a domestic certification body officially approved by the halal certification body of the exporting country. Halal certification is required. Others are not recognized as halal certification products. The association's halal certification is mutually approved by the halal certification bodies of Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Gulf countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, etc.). Halal certification audits conducted by the Association are conducted in accordance with the standards set by each institution. Therefore, it is effective when exporting as Halal certified products to those countries. Other non-Islamic and Islamic areas It seems that the halal certification system is not legally operated and it is basically unnecessary for the state to approve the certification body. It is necessary to obtain GSO2055-2 certification from the Gulf Countries Certification Body (GAC) and audit for GSO. UAE Approval Body (ESMA) Halal Certification Body Accreditation, GSO Audit Required. Malaysian Government Halal Certification Body (JAKIM) Mutual Approval. Indonesia Indonesia Urama Council (MUI) Mutual Approval. Singapore Islamic Council (MUIS) Obtained mutual approval. Obtained mutual approval from the Central Islamic Organization of Thailand (CICOT). Obtained mutual approval from the Taiwan Seishin Industrial Quality Assurance Association (THIDA). Obtained mutual approval. It seems that it will be built in April 2024. Miyachiku Co., Ltd. also invests and accepts a wide range of prefectural beef. It seems that it aims to reduce costs and improve quality by expanding sales channels to Muslims in Japan and abroad, which were almost undeveloped, and performing everything from production to processing within the prefecture. In addition, the view of the Japan Halal Business Association is that when looking at exports from Japan, the cost is high and attractive to the partner market, considering the halal certification cost at the time of manufacturing, HACCP compliance, labor costs, transportation costs, etc. can not see. Many companies tend to think about sales channels after making products, and mismatches in the halal business market occur and end up halfway. Although there are Japanese original products and raw materials, it is difficult to expand the scale. Logistics costs will be high and exports in small lots will be less competitive. In Japan's food industry, the domestic market is maturing and the market size will shrink in the future. For food and raw material manufacturers and food service companies, developing the Asian market is the key to growth. As for vegetables, winter and spring peppers are one of the leading production areas in Japan, and Saito peppers are mainly cultivated in a greenhouse forcibly molded, and the main shipping time is from October to June of the following year. In addition, it seems that facility horticulture such as green pepper, which is a medium-sized color with vivid red, yellow, and orange, and outdoor vegetables such as bitter melon are being actively produced. In addition, sweet corn has the largest acreage in Miyazaki prefecture, and seems to be positioned as one of the leading early production areas not only in the prefecture but also in the whole country. Within the JA jurisdiction, complex management such as early paddy rice, institutional horticulture, open-field vegetables, and livestock is being carried out, but it seems that it occupies one of them. I heard that sweet corn cultivation in the JA jurisdiction began in 1963 when Mr. Tahara, a producer in the Tonokoori Nagasono district, worked on open-field cultivation in a field of 5 ares. At that time, its sweetness was well received, and it seems that it was sold at a high price of 10 yen per bottle at the producer's take-home price. Since then, several producers have expanded the planted area mainly in the Nagasono area and have been cultivated in paddy fields, so it is considered to be a promising crop for conversion, and both the producer and the planted area seem to have increased sharply. In 1972, the JA Saito Sweet Corn Subcommittee, a producer subcommittee under the JA jurisdiction, was established. Since the establishment of the subcommittee, the number of members and acreage has increased, and it seems that the price has continued to be sluggish due to the rapid increase in shipment volume due to the concentration of harvest time. Therefore, as countermeasures against these, cherry tomatoes are to be tackled for early evolution cultivation that makes use of the warm and sunny winter and spring weather conditions peculiar to the southwestern warm regions, and to equalize the harvest time, early evolution and disperse the labor force. It seems that they have actively promoted cultivation and tunnel cultivation, established cultivation techniques for each type of crop, and built an advanced and exemplary production area system while applying diligent application. Now, by making full use of green house cultivation, mini greenhouse cultivation, tunnel (large and small), and open field cultivation, the seeding period is staggered, and the shipping period is from May to June, especially the peak is May. It seems to be from the middle to the beginning of June. The main shipping destinations are Tokyo, followed by Nagoya and Osaka, and it seems that they are widely shipped to Tohoku and Hokuriku. It seems that they are also working to expand consumption in the region, such as holding sales promotion events at the JA's direct sales office and providing school meals at local elementary schools. In addition, in order to understand consumer needs, an exhibition field was set up by the Saito Sweet Corn Subcommittee, and each year, various tests were conducted according to demand, information was collected, production area inspections and sales promotion activities were conducted for sales promotion, and cultivation techniques were acquired. It seems that they are continuing to focus on sales, such as developing new markets. At the start of shipment every year, we hold a meeting to unify the standards among producers, and producers go around the fields every day to ship high-quality and timeless sweet corn. It seems. The quality of sweet corn deteriorates quickly, so it seems that they are especially careful to maintain freshness. Producers are highly conscious of consumer needs, and in order to meet demand inside and outside the prefecture, producers harvest from around 1 to 2 am, sort and box the fruits, and in the morning of the day. It seems that they are working in the busy busyness of shipping. Also, in recent years, it seems that they are trying to reduce material costs by using returnable containers that can be used repeatedly for shipping and transportation. In addition, although mulch is cultivated, the use of biodegradable mulch that can be reduced to soil is expanding from polyethylene mulch, and it seems that they are constantly striving to save labor and create an environment-friendly production area. On the other hand, at the cultivation site, in addition to the outbreak of difficult-to-control pests of aphids and corn, damage to birds and beasts such as crows, corn, and raccoon dogs, there are many problems of meteorological disasters such as frost damage in winter and gusts in early spring. Regarding, it seems that the Miyazaki Agricultural Mutual Aid Association is trying to maintain the production area by joining the sweet corn agricultural mutual aid. In 2022, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the JA Saito Sweet Corn Subcommittee will be celebrated, so it seems that a total of 300 people, including related organizations, are planning to hold a celebration. Saito City is about 40 minutes by car from downtown Miyazaki and about 50 minutes from Miyazaki Airport. Once prospered as the capital of ancient Hinata, many folklore sites appearing in "Kojiki" and "Nihonshoki" remain in the city, and the Saitobaru Burial Mounds, a national special historic site where more than 300 ancient burial mounds, which are the largest in Japan, are gathered. It is a town full of historical romance. In addition, the Saitobaru Plateau is famous as one of the leading tourist destinations in the prefecture, with 2,000 cherry blossoms and about 300,000 rape blossoms in spring and about 3 million cosmos in autumn. Nishimera Village, Koyu District is the smallest municipality in Miyazaki prefecture. 96% of the area is a mountainous area of forest, facing the 1,000-meter-class Mt. Ichifusa, Mt. Ishidou, and Mt. Tenho(Merasanzan) . The great municipal mergers of the Heisei era; series of large-scale municipal mergers carried out between 1995 and 2010 under the temporary Special Mergers Law "Meeting" was established. However, when the village conducted a merger intention questionnaire to the villagers, it seems that it is better not to merge, but it has reached about 80%. In response to this, the village seems to have decided to go on the path of independence. On February 9, 2021, the JA Saito Zucchini Subcommittee received the Governor's Award and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Kyushu Regional Agricultural Administration Bureau Award at the "2020 Miyazaki Prefecture Agricultural and Horticultural Special Products Comprehensive Award". An award ceremony is held in Miyazaki City every year, but a certificate of commendation is given at the house of Chairman Miura of the subcommittee to prevent new coronavirus infections. In 2014, the Zucchini Study Group was established, and the following year, in 2015, the group was established. At the beginning of cultivation around 1982, it was cultivated by the ground crawling method, but there are problems such as scratches on the fruits, so it seems that it has been carried out by the lifting method since around 1989. Then, the coloring improved, and it seems that it led to the improvement of quality and the increase of yield. Compared to other crops, zucchini has a lower cost and is easier to cultivate, so the number of members has increased year by year, and it seems that 110 producers belonged to the group by last year. In addition, it seems that the subcommittee has been cooperating with vegetable sommeliers for several years to carry out PR activities through food education activities for elementary and junior high schools in the city, sales promotion outside the prefecture, and fairs. It seems that the award was given in recognition of its active efforts to create production areas in such areas. Chairman Miurabe has strongly stated that he would like to continue to actively introduce new dishes and promote sales in order to raise the name of Zucchini. We are also looking forward to it, and we are full of feelings of fighting spirit. By March 18, 2022, the JA will be grateful to healthcare professionals who are responding to the spread of the new coronavirus while in a pandemic. 700 curry lunches using locally produced ingredients are distributed to 20 facilities. Is it because of gratitude and respect for the workers who value the connection and devote themselves to community medicine? It's a great initiative and we can sympathize with it. In addition, the Miyazaki Prefecture Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Expansion Promotion Council aims to promote the production and distribution of fruits and vegetables in the prefecture. Since the inauguration of the consultation in 1979, he has been engaged in various enlightenment projects. It seems that the labor shortage due to the decrease in the number of vegetable sales farmers and the aging of the farmers, the interruption of the inheritance of exemplary farmer techniques, and the increase in costs due to the soaring material prices will continue in the future. In the horticultural sector, the share of agricultural output is gradually declining, which seems to be one of the issues of Miyazaki Prefecture agriculture. In recent years, the total number of farmers and the working population of agriculture seem to be decreasing due to the influence of the declining birth rate and aging population. In addition, the retirement of elderly farmers has led to a decline in agricultural productivity, an increase in the rate of abandoned cultivated land, and a loss of agricultural technology by skilled farmers, leading to weakening and decline of production areas. How to solve the overall decline in vegetable supply is one of the major issues related to vegetable production, processing, and distribution. There seems to be room for full-scale discussion on how effective the introduction of smart agriculture is as one of the solutions. Looking at vegetables in Miyazaki Prefecture, we have established a year-round supply system for fruit vegetables such as cucumbers, green peppers, and tomatoes by promoting production that makes the best use of regional characteristics such as mountainous areas, hilltop fields, and flat coastal areas. , Root vegetables such as burdock, leaf vegetables such as chinase chive and spinach, etc., have been formed throughout the prefecture by taking advantage of conditions such as warm climate, altitude difference, and garlic chives, making it one of the leading vegetable producing areas in Japan. Smart agriculture can be unmanned, labor-saving, scale-up, and productivity-enhancing by introducing cutting-edge technologies such as information and communication technology and robots into the agricultural field, helping to solve the agricultural labor shortage, and using AI. It is said that the skills of skilled farmers may be handed down. On the other hand, smart agriculture has problems such as unfinished machinery and technology and uncertainties about the cost-effectiveness of introduction. The decrease in the number of contractors and the aging of the population are accompanied by the loss of agricultural technology and knowledge, and there is a great concern that the agricultural productivity will decline. However, in order to introduce the latest technology to the production site, it seems that there are many issues such as the guidance system and financial measures, in addition to the preparation status such as the preliminary knowledge and utilization ability of the equipment on the receiving side. The JA established the Zucchini Study Group in 2014, and the subcommittee was established in 2015 the following year. At the beginning of cultivation around 1982, it was cultivated by the ground crawling method, but there are problems such as scratches on the fruits, so it seems that it has been carried out by the lifting method since around 1989. Then, the coloring improved, and it seems that it led to the improvement of quality and the increase of yield. Also, compared to other crops, zucchini is cheaper and easier to cultivate, so it seems that the number of members is increasing year by year. Received the Governor's Award and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Kyushu Regional Agricultural Administration Bureau Award at the "Miyazaki Prefecture Agricultural and Horticultural Special Products Comprehensive Award" on February 9, 2021. It is a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, and the immature fruits that have just bloomed are edible. Similar to cucumbers and white melons, but with a light taste and can be used for a variety of dishes. Small young fruits can also be used as flower zucchini. Since it can be produced in a short period of time, it seems to be incorporated into the crop rotation system of fruits and vegetables cultivated in greenhouse. Also, unlike other pumpkins, neither the main stem nor the branches grow, and the flowers arrive from the root of the plant and eventually become fruits. In zucchini, male flowers bloom first, and then female flowers bloom, but it seems that male flowers may bloom well after that depending on the variety. Generally, the size on the market is about 15 to 20 cm, and it seems that it actually grows up to about 1 m. You can also eat large-grown ones, and if you slice them into slices and sauté them, the sweetness will increase and they will be very delicious. However, this is not suitable for raw food because it has a lot of fiber and is hard. And although it has a short history in Japan and began to spread around 1980, it is bustling as one of the fashionable and popular vegetables in the vegetable garden.


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Yellow zucchini is harvested earlier than green zucchini, so it has softer skin and less odor. It has a good color, so if you use it in cooking, it will look great in appetizing and colorful dishes. Yellow is defined as "bright yellow" in the JIS color standard.  Sunlight, sunflowers, etc. are imaged. In general, it is almost the same color as yellow in Japanese. It is one of the oldest color names after black, white and red. Yellow is an expansion color, so it looks bigger than it actually is. In addition, it is a highly eye-catching color that attracts attention even from a distance. In Japan, it is caution if it is represented by a traffic light.


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Blessed with abundant water and soil, as well as a warm climate, agriculture in Saito City, with its plains spread out along the river basin, produces bell peppers that once boasted the highest production volume in Japan, as well as cucumbers, colored bell peppers, chives, and more. Zucchini and mangoes are mainly produced in greenhouses, and are one of the leading production areas in the prefecture, supporting Japanese dining tables. In addition, various vegetables such as sweet corn, cabbage, sweet potato, and okra are cultivated in outdoor crops, and beef cattle are also popular. Saito is also close to the coast of Hyuga-nada, and recently there seems to be an increase in lifestyles that combine farming and hobbies, such as enjoying surfing between farming. He argues that it is very important to secure new leaders in supporting agriculture, which is a key industry. In the city, the JA, the prefecture, and the city are working together to create an organization to support farmers. We are doing various follow-ups related to agriculture, not limited to the process from farming consultation to farming. Also, the real thrill of agriculture is that there is no limit to income. It seems that they will make it a reality to earn money from agriculture while improving their skills and steadily expanding their scale. It is a well-balanced program that minimizes risks for those who aim to become farmers, such as "technology", "funds", and "farmland", and provides general support and follow-up support.