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Monday, December 4, 2023

In Sakata, which faces the Sea of Japan, various seafood is landed at the port every day, and fresh seafood is jostling throughout the season. In the Edo period, it prospered as a port of call for western-route shipping, and has benefited from the blessings of the sea. Surrounded by the sea, Japan seems to have been fishing and eating fish since prehistoric times. At the Koyamazaki Site (Yuza Town, Akumi District), a site from the early Jomon period, a “fishhook” made of bone was excavated. Spindles (weights attached to nets) that are thought to have been used for fishing and floating pumice stones have also been unearthed, and various types of shells have been unearthed from the Fukura site. It seems that the diet of the people at that time was rich, and many bones of animals that served as food have been excavated.

Regarding Sakata City's indoor skating rink, which will be abolished at the end of 2023, Sakata City Mayor Akiko Yaguchi announced at a press conference on December 4 that she is considering constructing a bridge facility that utilizes existing equipment. I have to. The city has decided to abolish the Sakata City Gymnasium, which is the only indoor skating rink in the prefecture, at the end of 2023 due to safety concerns and aging. As for alternative skating rinks, a council formed by local governments in the Shonai region is calling on the prefecture to construct a new skating rink near Shonai Airport, but no decision seems to have been reached yet. Even if construction were decided, it would take time to complete the project, so at a press conference on the 4th, it was revealed that they were independently considering an alternative facility that would serve as a "bridge(Tsunagi)" using the existing facilities.


【Product name】
Shonai sand dune chives
【Type】
Allium schoenoprasum var. foliosum
【Producing area

Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture (Sakata City Sodeura Agricultural Cooperative Association JA Sodeura, JA Zennoh Yamagata, Oishii Yamagata)
【Origin of name】
Cultivated in the area located in the Shonai sand dunes, it has a lighter green color than scallions such as green onions and stone-leek.
【Major features

Sakata City Regional Abandoned Cultivation Land Countermeasures Council, Farmland Refresh Communication (No. 39) (2012.10.5) P01, implementation period: June 28, 2011 to April 10, 2012, Target area: 1.7 ha (field), work content: removal of obstacles, plowing, land leveling, soil improvement, summary of efforts: summarize the results of this effort, and create a model of agricultural management and production methods for the region. Community farming group By showing it in the weave, etc., we aimed to prevent and eliminate the occurrence of abandoned farmland and foster the bearers. Effort main body: Sakata City Sodeura Agricultural Cooperative (cultivated crops: chives) JA’s case of reusing abandoned farmland Coordination process: Under the cooperation of JA and the regional council, JA staff visited land owners directly and conducted land use coordination. As an overview of JA’s efforts, the number of abandoned farmlands is increasing due to labor shortages due to the aging population and concerns about capital investment due to sluggish agricultural product prices. In March 2009, we started regenerating the farmland to prevent the adverse impact on the surrounding environment caused by turning the farmland into a wilderness. We are working on new production methods and efficient farm management models, and donate some of the harvested vegetables to local elementary schools as school lunch materials. JA, which had been searching for a solution to the increase in abandoned farmland, took this opportunity to strengthen its efforts. As a result, abandoned farmland was selected, an outline of the project was explained to the landowner, and the initiative seems to have materialized. The Sodeura area of Sakata City, located in the Shonai Sand Dunes, is the most popular area for growing Chives in the Shonai region. It seems that the producers in this area have inherited the bulbs of this excellent agricultural product from generation to generation in their own homes, and have grown and shipped them as an important source of income in the winter. Recently, with the aim of further expanding consumption, we have brought Chives to the Tokyo Central Wholesale Market and held tasting parties for those involved in the market. It seems to be highly rated for its spiciness and crisp texture. Chives, which are popular as a winter delicacy in Shonai, are one of the valuable native crops that remain in this region. It is originally a perennial plant of the genus Allium of the Liliaceae family that grows naturally in various parts of Japan. It is a plant with a strong vitality, and since it is a bulb, it is difficult to crossbreed, and it seems to prefer a sunny and moderately well-watered land. Since ancient times in Shonai, people dug up the underground parts of Chives that seemed to have died completely during the harsh winter when the snow blew, and picked and ate the yellow sprouts inside as a valuable source of vitamins. It seems that a lot of the grown ones are being shipped. The bulbs are dug up in June, dried in the shade, and replanted around August. The bulbs split during autumn, and the leaves wither in winter, but the new shoots seem to grow little by little without dormancy. Carefully dig up the roots, place them in a flat box with the roots facing down, and place them in a plastic greenhouse at a temperature of about 18°C for a week to 10 days. It seems to remove old leaves. After being washed thoroughly with cold water to remove sand, they are shipped mainly to markets in Tokyo and its suburbs from December to March every year. I also heard that the name comes from the fact that it is used when the leaves are still lightly colored, before the leaves turn green. There is also a theory that it is less spicy (lighter) than garlic (hirutsuki: Japanese-made thing made by crushing garlic). In the Shonai area, it is also called “Kimoto”. It grows naturally in Hokkaido and the Tohoku region, which I longed for, and around Sakata City, it seems that they have selected relatively thick and delicious ones and cultivated them in sandy soil for food. Cultivation seems to take time and effort, such as planting the bulbs in August, digging up the grown stocks in the winter, and warming them in a greenhouse for about a week to 10 days so that new shoots will sprout. It is often used as a condiment, but in Yamagata Prefecture, it seems that it is standard to boil it and eat it with vinegared miso to take advantage of the bitterness and spiciness that you can feel in the unique sweetness of the sprouts, and the crunchy texture and fragrant flavor. Among them, the Jurizuka area, which utilizes sand dunes for cultivation, is a large production area. It is also said that when you enter the village, you can smell the green onions. For those who like it, it will be unbearable. Green leaves appear in autumn and wither in winter. Harvest the shoots in the ground. The dug out Chives are arranged in flat boxes and transferred to the greenhouse. It seems to be watered every day, allowed to grow for about a week, washed with water, cut off the hair roots, peeled and shipped. Chives may be thought to be expensive, but they seem to be an agricultural product that takes a lot of work and cannot be produced with ordinary effort. It seems that it was after 1955 that the government’s administrative intervention in the regional economic structure of the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture began in earnest after the war, with regard to the wide-area distribution of fruits and vegetables and the distribution system. Especially after 1960, when the rapid economic growth started, the price of perishable food rose significantly and became a social problem because agricultural production did not keep up with demand, even though demand increased greatly. It seems. With this as an opportunity, the reason why production did not expand was that production was not stable due to price instability, and that the development of distribution channels was delayed. There seems to be a strong demand for it. In response to this situation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry implemented a fruit and vegetable price stabilization project in June 1962, and in 1963 started a designated production area project in an attempt to stabilize supply and demand by linking large-scale production areas and large-scale markets. It seems that this was later codified as a designated production area business. Furthermore, in July 1963, the Cabinet of Hayato Ikeda (1899-1965: born in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 59th Prime Minister) issued the “Guidelines for Improving the Distribution of Perishable Foods” As materials, we will newly investigate the distribution structure, distribution volume, price, distribution loss amount, distribution costs, etc. of perishable foods at each transaction stage from the shipping stage to the retail stage, and improve the distribution statistics of perishable foods. In July 1966, the “Vegetable Production and Shipment Stabilization Law” was enacted. This is to promote the modernization of the production and shipping of designated vegetables in certain production areas in a planned manner. This law was enacted with the aim of contributing to the sound development of vegetable agriculture and the stability of the consumer lifestyle of the people. During the decade from 1960 to 1970, the urbanization of Tokyo and its surroundings progressed, and vegetables had to be supplied from remote areas. As a result, the situation of vegetable distribution changed completely to the modern long-distance transportation distribution of vegetables. A new distribution structure he called the wide-area distribution market system was established mainly in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. Developed mainly in the central wholesale markets of the three major cities of Furthermore, after the enactment of the Wholesale Market Law in 1971 (recently, the Wholesale Market Law and the Food Distribution Structure Improvement Promotion Law were partially amended), during the next ten years until the country entered a period of low economic growth, the central governments of provincial cities With the rapid increase in the wholesale market, the expansion of designated consumption areas, the expansion of designated production areas, the progress of agricultural co-operative sales, and the rapid expansion of mass retailers in the retail sector, the wide-area mass distribution system has grown. It seems to have expanded nationwide. On November 30, 2022, the prefecture and five cities and towns in the Shonai region held the first meeting to exchange opinions on the publicization of Tohoku University of Public Service and Arts, and agreed to aim for early realization. The first meeting to exchange opinions was attended by the Vice Governor of Yamagata Prefecture and the chiefs of five Shonai municipalities. The public interest university in Sakata City was established in 2001 as a “publicly established and privately run” university funded by the prefecture and local governments in the Shonai region and operated by a private school corporation. The city of Sakata and the university have asked the prefecture to “make it a public institution”, saying that it is necessary to stabilize management in anticipation of the declining birthrate in the future. Oga Shrine and Harunire Tree (Hirooka Shinden): The enshrined deity is the Uganome no Okami. On November 25, 1922, seven years after the death of Takizo Sato in Sakanobe Shinden, Sodeura Village (now Sakata City), a ceremony was held at the Sato family centered on Mr. Kyuzo, the then head of the Sato family. At the meeting, Choryo Sakai (1848-1926), who devoted himself to the development of agriculture and was also famous for the cultivation and spread of Shonai persimmons, seems to have dedicated the following rites in recognition of his achievements. (Omitted) Sakanobe Shinden reconciled the turmoil between the public and private sectors with the unendurable power of the old man, and the traditional Kaen Hundred-odd Town Walks show steady progress year by year, among which persimmons. We have 10,000 trees and 20,000 or 30,000 peach trees. As seen in the Choryo ritual, it is said that Takizo’s old man’s efforts contributed to the widespread cultivation of fruit trees in this area and the increase in profits from persimmons, peaches, and apples. They are descendants of Taroemon Sato, who made great achievements in planting and developing the sand dunes of Shonaigawa Minami, and founded Hirooka Shinden (now Sakata City) and Sakanobe Shinden. Born in the family of New rice field head, he seems to have inherited his ancestor’s will and became “Kyodentsuu-Shokutsuki-Goyominarai” in 1859. In 1863, he was dispatched by the Shonai clan to guard the coast against foreign ships. He also worked on construction of 30 houses for the clansmen, how to handle rice for the clansmen, monitoring of gunpowder storehouses, and investigation of new rice field development. There is Apart from the migration of Shonai feudal retainers to this area, it seems that his efforts also played a major role in the development of Koya-Yachi and the opening of Iimoriyama Village by immigrants from Sakanobe Shinden. One of his achievements is the government-owned forest refund campaign. With the 9-year land tax reform every hour, the privately-owned forests in this area were incorporated into the government-owned forests. In 1890, each village in Sodeura launched a campaign to sell government-owned forests free of charge. Hirooka Shinden and Monzo Kubo, Jurizuka and Tamizo Takahashi, Kuromori and Tamizo Sato, and Sakanobe Shinden’s Takizo are said to have played a central role. In 1904, when the sale of the government-owned forest was rejected, in 1905 Keigo Kiyoura (1850-1942: born in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture. 23rd Prime Minister of the Empire of Japan.) filed an administrative lawsuit against Minister of Agriculture and Commerce. Waking up Takizo, Tamizo, and others traveled to Tokyo several times as part of their campaigns, and apparently held oral arguments dozens of times. On July 10, 1912, he finally won the lawsuit against private land being pulled back from public land. The black pine forests of the Shonai Sand Dunes are one of the largest in Japan, with a total length of about 33 km and an area of about 2,500 ha, from Fukura in Yusa Town to Yunohama in Tsuruoka City. This Pinus thunbergii Parl forest has a history of about 300 years and is a great heritage inherited from our predecessors. Currently, desertification due to deforestation is progressing on a global scale, but in the Shonai region, the forest disappeared and desertified during the Warring States period about 500 years ago. For this reason, it is exposed to the ferocity of flying sand, and damage such as flooding due to the burial of farmland and the burial of rivers occurs frequently. Afforestation of the Shonai Sand Dunes began with the conclusion that the only way to prevent these damages was to restore the forest to the sand dunes. , regenerating lush forests into barren dunes. Afforestation on sand dunes began in earnest in the 18th century, and since Mitsuoka Honma (1733-1801: wealthy farmer and great merchant capitalist in the late Edo period) is especially famous, there is a misconception that all of the afforestation was done by the Honma family. Although it is sometimes done, the planting of vast sand dunes seems to have been achieved through the efforts of many pioneers and people. And most of the black pine forests we see today are from the feudal era, and most of them seem to have been planted after World War II through the efforts of the government and local communities. The history of the black pine forests of the Shonai Sand Dunes is not a tale of the past, but rather a 300-year history of steady public interest that has continued uninterrupted to the present day. The road is not smooth, and there seems to be a repeated history of failure and rebirth, destruction and reflection. During the feudal era, the forests were planted by the domain and pioneers, and in modern times, by the government. Currently, not only administrative agencies, but also local residents, students, and other volunteers work together to protect and nurture the black pine forests, and engage in forest environmental education in the field of black pine forests. It seems that Disappearance of Natural Forests and Desertification: The Shonai Sand Dunes were covered with natural forests, mainly broad-leaved trees, until the Middle Ages. , in the barren sands It is said that As fuel for salt production was exhausted, firewood called shiogi (fuel used to boil seawater in salt pans) was transported by boat from the forests upstream using rivers. Barren sand dunes are blown up by the wind and become terrifying “moving sand dunes”, burying river mouths with sand and causing frequent floods. Due to the loss of forests, people suffered from the double affliction of “sand blowing” and “flooding.” Afforestation on sand dunes: Initially, various tree species were planted, but only a limited number of tree species could grow on the harsh coastal sand dunes. It was not until the middle of the 18th century that trees were planted. After dividing the area produced many leaders called predecessors. Struggle with sand after World War II: Sabo forests, which had been created through the efforts of our predecessors, declined due to the chaos during and after the war. In the villages by the sea, sand blew into the houses, and people used to eat under umbrellas. Also, when the house was filled with sand, all the villagers dug the sand, packed it in a “sand box”, and carried it on their backs to throw it out to the sea. This lifestyle seems to have continued until the late 1955s. Kobo Abe’s (1924-1993) novel “The Woman in the Sand”, published in 1962, seems to have been inspired by life in the Shonai sand dunes. Large post-war erosion control afforestation project: In the local area, which suffered from blown sand, privately owned forests on the front of the sand dunes were donated to national forests Start. Many local people were employed in the work, and by using local materials such as straw, bamboo, and reeds for planting trees, they played a major role in post-war reconstruction. Fuel revolution, changes in lifestyles, changes in forests In the 1960s, there was a rapid shift from forest-dependent fuels such as firewood and charcoal to fossil fuels such as gas and oil. The relationship between forests and people rapidly faded away, and devastation due to lack of maintenance of forests and damage by pests such as pine weevils (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) spread. Passing on a Great Heritage to the Future: The black pine forests of the Shonai Sand Dunes are a heritage inherited from our predecessors and are an indispensable treasure for the region. Now, we will reconsider its history and functions, and protect and nurture it without destroying it in our generation. It seems that activities to connect to the future are being actively carried out. On the way to the melon production area of Shonai Sand Dunes, there are many large sake breweries. The famous Hamanaka district of Sakata City and the Oyama district of Tsuruoka City. There is good quality underground water in this area, which is said to be the source of high-quality sake. And melons are grown in the adjacent sand dunes. Well-drained sand dunes are favorable for melons. If there is a lot of moisture, the melon will absorb it and the sugar content will not increase. And the strong sunshine during the day, the coolness at night, and the best groundwater. It seems that many conditions are met. On the sand dunes protected by pine forests that block the sea breeze, melon fields spread out like an oasis in the desert and soothe us. During the midsummer daytime, the temperature is high enough to burn the soles of the feet (inflammation), while at night the wind from the sea makes it very cold. This temperature difference produces a rich sweetness, and the Shonai Sand Dunes Melon is a specialty product that boasts an overwhelming shipment volume as a melon that reaches its season in summer. Taroemon Sato, who was introduced earlier, is one of the people who has made great achievements in planting and developing the Shonai sand dunes. In 1706, Taroemon’s grandfather, Zengoro, developed 309 koku of rice in Hirooka Shinden Village (now Sakata City). His father, Taroemon, moved to Hirookashinden with the villagers of Nishichihara and Ibarashinden (present-day Tsuruoka City) the following year, and formed a village of 16 households, serving as a steward. As with Kawakita, the sand dunes in Kawaminami were also badly damaged by flying sand, and Hamanaka Village (currently Sakata City) began planting trees in the middle of the Genna era, but it took a long time to see success. It seems In 1707, the teenage Taroemon was appointed Gorin no Kami along with Yoroku and Kiemon of Hamanaka Village. In 1728, Gorin no Kami, such as Taroemon, issued a petition to monitor illegal cutting of sand protection forests and to control Gorin, thus protecting the forests. Even though it was developed, Hirooka Shinden Village at that time was suffering from heavy sand and poor drainage, and the villagers were having a hard time. So he bought the saplings himself and planted them in the field, and when they grew, he consulted with his younger brother Kyutaro. In 1732, he dug a new river to Shimotori Karasumakibuchi in Kuromori Village (present-day Sakata City) in order to save the villages in this area from flood damage. As a result, the yield has increased, and it seems that all the borrowed rice can be paid on top. They planted millet and oak, and also purchased seeds of Yoshino cedar, Akita Noshiro cedar, Kiso cypress, and Noto pine at their own expense, and planted them in the villages of Hamadori, Mt. In 1745, he became a planter of Kyodentsuu, and in the same year he created a bamboo grove of 25 square meters in Hirooka Shinta village and provided bamboo for construction. In 1749, he began planting pine trees on Mt. Iimori, and from Mt. It seems that it has come to do. Taroemon further planned to plant trees on the entire sandy land up to Miyanoura Village (present-day Sakata City), and particularly on Mt. Sakanobe, where the wind was incomparably stronger than in Hirooka, and it was too far to commute from Hirooka. , Sakanobe’s valley and fields were entrusted to him, and he requested that he build a house here, create a village, and plant plants there. Permission was granted in 1762, and Taroemon himself moved to this area and opened Sakanobe Shinden Village (now Sakata City). He also planted more than 1.81,818 km from Mt. Saigogumi Komayama to Mt. Hashiki, but the planting continued after that, and by 1800 in the generation of his grandson Yuiemon, the number of trees planted was 850,000. I have reached the limit. The main character of imoni, a famous Yamagata dish. In Japan, it is said that taro, which has been cultivated since the Jomon period and was a staple food before rice cultivation, is said to have been named taro because it is cultivated in villages, as opposed to yam that grows naturally in the mountains. Imoni party(People in northeastern Japan hold a Imoni party at a riverside and they eat Imoni and drink alcohol together), one of the representative local dishes of Yamagata Prefecture, is originally suitable for cultivation in soil with abundant moisture, but we have established a cultivation method that improves the taste and quality even in sandy soil with relatively low water retention capacity. Did It came from the fact that “Wase Yamato Taro” is suitable for cultivation in sand dunes in the prefectural test research. Due to the difference in soil, it has a smooth and soft texture compared to taro produced in fields in inland regions with high moisture content. Since it is grown on sandy soil, it is easy to remove dirt and moisture from the surface, and there is little risk of post-harvest rotting and the hassle of removing mud. Influence of Settlement Time on Early Digging Cultivation of Taro in Shonai Sand Dunes : Yamagata Prefectural Shonai Comprehensive Branch Office Production Area Laboratory, Yamagata Prefectural University of Agriculture and Forestry) , In the sand dunes in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, irrigation facilities have been developed, and melons and Facility cultivation such as cherry tomatoes The cultivation of open-air vegetables such as open-air tunnel melons, Japanese white radish, and red turnips is popular. However, in recent years, due to the effects of labor shortages due to the aging of farmers, outdoor vegetable cultivation The area is decreasing, and idle farmland seems to be increasing. For this reason, the introduction of new land-use crops that require relatively little cultivation management effort has become an urgent issue. By the way, taro, which is a land-use product, is in high demand in Yamagata Prefecture as a main ingredient in imoni, a local dish. There is not enough, and the situation is responding to outside the prefecture. On the other hand, the production of taro is low nationwide in August, and the market price is relatively high, so labor productivity is expected to be secured. Regarding his August / September shipment of this excellent produce, he seemed to indicate that in the Murayama area of Yamagata Prefecture, he could plant in early to mid-May and harvest in mid-September. To speed up the harvest, plant It seems that it is important to speed up the timing. One of the characteristics of the Shonai sand dunes is that the snow melts quickly, making it possible to prepare the fields quickly, and the ground temperature rises quickly in early spring. The possibility of securing a yield of 1,000 kg or more per I seem to have shown. Therefore, we examined the suitable planting time for his early digging cultivation in the Shonai sand dunes in late August. Wild Chives can be seen widely in the Tohoku region and Hokkaido, but especially around Sakata City, we select those with good shape and taste. I love the history of cultivation in the sand dunes and the love of our predecessors.


The coastal area centered on the Shonai Plain has the characteristics of an oceanic climate, with heavy rain and high humidity. In winter, the amount of snowfall is small, but the northwest monsoon is strong and sometimes snowstorms occur. It is famous as a granary of mild climate from spring to autumn. In the Shonai region, it seems that people have dug up the underground parts of Chives during the harsh winter when snow blew since the Edo period, and picked and ate the yellow sprouts as a valuable source of vitamins. In recent years, it has also been shipped to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

The Shonai Sand Dunes are elongated sand dunes that stretch about 34 km from north to south and are four times larger than the Tottori Sand Dunes. Shonai’s sandy beach was created by the action of rivers and wind. The earth and sand carried by the Mogami River, the Gekko River, and the Hyuga River to the sea are blown back to the beach by strong seasonal winds, forming high sand dunes. Western sand dunes from the sea side, The dunes are divided into three rows, the central sand dunes and the eastern sand dunes, and are higher in this order. Western sand dunes are divided into artificial sand dunes and Meiji sand dunes. The artificial sand dune is the newest, and it seems that it was built by the government after 1945 to prevent damage from flying sand. The Meiji sand dunes were formed by the construction of erosion control fences, planting trees, and other erosion control projects during the Meiji period to protect farmlands. The altitude of this dune is around 20 m.

Chives is a plant of the Allium genus that originally grows naturally from Hokkaido to Honshu and Shikoku. Although it is used as a wild vegetable nationwide, it has been cultivated for a long time in Shonai. It has been cultivated with great care as a valuable raw vegetable from winter to early spring when there are few vegetables. In addition, it has a long history and has been used since the Heian period, and it seems that it was also cultivated in the Edo period.

Preventing the damage of prejudice and discrimination against the patient’s family: Mycobacterial infection, which mainly affects the skin and peripheral nerves, currently has a certain number of patients mainly in developing countries, but in Japan, several new patients are diagnosed every year. Mycobacterium leprae (Mycobacterium genus, same as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mycobacteria contain mycolic acid (wax component: about 60 to 90 carbon atoms (C60H122 to C90H182)). It is covered with a characteristic membrane structure and is highly resistant to alkalis and acids), and it prefers to attack the skin because the optimal temperature for growth is around 31°C.

Characteristic investigation of new peach varieties - Part 1 - Mr. Hagiwara, Hirohiko Ikeda, Akira Tomita, Katsuhiro Shintani, Michiko Yamashita, Yamanashi Prefecture Nakakita Agricultural Office Variety, growth characteristics, fruit quality, peach production in Yamanashi Prefecture Ranked 1st in terms of cultivation. The area is 3,410 ha, which is used for grapes in fruit cultivation in the prefecture. It has the second largest area and is one of the main fruit trees in Yamanashi Prefecture. The optimum harvest period for each type of peach is short, and the fruit does not last long, so the harvest times are different at production sites. We are extending the shipping period by combining a large number of products. According to the 2015 survey on the dynamics of specialty fruit trees, There are 18 varieties that have a cultivation area of 10 ha or more. It can be seen that many varieties are cultivated. However, among the varieties currently cultivated, wase varieties generally have small balls, low sugar content, and often suffer from core cracking. In addition, although mid-late varieties have excellent fruit quality, there are many varieties that lack pollen and require artificial pollination, and varieties that have difficulty cultivating, such as conspicuous cracking and fruit drop. In addition, the appearance of major varieties. Following varieties that complement the period of low stock and late maturing varieties. There is also a need for an abundance of very late-maturing varieties that can be harvested quickly. For this reason, there is a need for new superior varieties that can replace or complement existing varieties, and new varieties are being actively cultivated both in the public and private sectors. However, for the varieties bred in recent years, detailed characteristics and suitability for cultivation in Yamanashi Prefecture have not been fully clarified. This is a barrier to introducing new varieties. Therefore, in this test, we will focus on the Research on the characteristics of cultivated varieties and their suitability for cultivation within the prefecture Implemented. In the 2006-2010 characteristic survey, we focused on the wase variety, which is expected to be of good quality, the extremely wase variety, which is harvested after late August, and the yellow-fleshed variety, whose cultivation has increased in recent years. In addition, in the 2011-2015 characteristic survey, we focused on early maturing varieties that mature at the same time as 'Hikawa Hakuho' and mid-maturing varieties that are expected to have excellent cultivability. We will report on the characteristics of the variety.



【Product name】
Sachiakane
【Type】
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch
【Producing area】
Kasugai Town, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture (JA Fruits Yamanashi Kasugai Branch, JA Zen-Noh Yamanashi)
【Origin of name】
This excellent produce may have been named for its happy madder root-dyed color, the slightly yellowish, sunken madder red Okute peach.
【Major features】
According to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, leprosy (alpho: from the Norwegian Dr. Gerhard Hansen (1841-1921) who discovered Mycobacterium leprae) does not appear to be a contagious disease. In handling outpatients, examinations, and hospitalizations, the same caution as HBs antigen-positive (HBe antigen-negative: HBV has strong proliferative and infectious power, suggesting the possibility of severe liver damage if hepatitis develops) is required. It seems to be enough. No need for isolation, use of private rooms, or special disinfection of equipment. However, it seems better to avoid direct contact between infants and infants with L-type leprosy patients who have not received any treatment. It appears to be a treatable disease with a good prognosis. However, there are still some social prejudices that have not been wiped out, and special attention should be paid to protecting privacy. The lesions and clinical symptoms of Hansen’s disease are sometimes difficult to understand because they consist of both direct tissue destruction caused by the proliferation of M. leprae and secondary tissue destruction caused by the body’s immune response to M. leprae. It seems that there is something. It shows various symptoms depending on the disease type. Type T (Tuberculoid type), in which cell-mediated immunity to Mycobacterium leprae is almost normal, occurs when the immune system is weakened for some reason and the patient becomes infected with the bacterium. Many disorders occur, and it seems that diagnosis is mostly made from clinical symptoms such as neuropathy.), a few white spots or erythema accompanied by hypoesthesia, peripheral nerve hypertrophy and paralysis, and leprosy is hardly detected. Type L (Lepromatous type, type I) in which cellular immunity against Mycobacterium leprae does not work: A yellowish-brown to reddish-brown rash and raised nodules appear symmetrically on the whole body. The most common sites are the face, hair, and eyebrows. In severe cases, facial deformation may also occur )), erythema, papules, and nodules occur frequently on the face and extremities. It seems that it can be done. As L-type progresses, glove / sock-like hypoesthesia appears. Type B (borderline type), in which cell-mediated immunity is unstable, appears to show polyneuritis accompanied by eruption. In neuropathy, the sensory nerves (ulnar, radial, sural, major auricular nerves, etc.) in low-temperature areas such as the extensor sides of the extremities and the face are damaged singly and violently (T type) or multiple times and slowly (L type). Hypersensitivity and hypoesthesia seem to occur. In type B, the symptoms of polyneuritis are often strong from the beginning. When inflammation reaches the motor nerves, motor paralysis and deformation occur in the periphery. Palpation is important because the above nerves are prone to nerve hypertrophy and tenderness. Lepromin (Mitsuda Reaction), an intradermal reaction to M. leprae antigens: Kensuke Mitsuda (1876-1964): A doctor who devoted himself to leprosy relief in Japan. After graduating from school, he studied pathology at the University of Tokyo elective course.Healthy people and neuroleptic leprosy patients show positive.The judgment method is tuberculin (substances (several kinds of proteins) separated and purified from the culture solution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis). However, since April 2005, direct BCG vaccination has been introduced and the tuberculin skin test has been omitted. When BCG vaccination is given at a medical institution as a voluntary vaccination beyond that, a tuberculin reaction test may be performed at the discretion of the doctor), and the reaction is negative for L-type. , T-type is positive, and serum anti-PGL-I antibody is high in L-type and low in T-type. It seems to be useful in classifying disease types. The WHO defines leprosy as any case that satisfies one or more of the following three criteria. Depigmentation or red rash (single or multiple) with apparent anesthesia. Peripheral nerve disorder, with obvious peripheral nerve hypertrophy with anesthesia. An acid-fast bacilli smear test from the skin was positive. Hansen’s disease used to be treated in specialized medical institutions (leprosy sanatoriums, dermatology outpatient clinics at certain universities, etc.), but today, as with other common diseases, general clinics and hospitals around the world do not treat leprosy. are treated with In Japan, too, it is recommended to receive treatment at an outpatient department of dermatology or neurology at a general hospital. Partly because of the history of the disease, doctors with extensive experience with Hansen’s disease tend to be unevenly distributed in a small number of medical institutions in Japan. It seems to be ideal that these doctors and the medical institution where the patient wants to receive treatment cooperate with each other. Also, from April 1996, it seems to be covered by health insurance. Treatment takes a few months at the shortest, and usually a few years, so it seems that you need to be prepared to sit down and deal with the disease without panicking. Kasugai Town is said to be the oldest capital of Kai Province. Based on the theme of “Ancient Kai no Sato,” historical materials related to history and culture are exhibited, including a restored model of a three-storied pagoda, which is said to have existed at the Teramoto Abandoned Temple, which was located near the Folk Museum. In addition, special exhibitions are held two to three times a year, and the annual “Wagamachi no August 15th Exhibition” displays more than 1,000 photographs and relics of the war dead in Fuefuki City, which is highly acclaimed. Seems to be getting Also, Masako Ogawa (1902-1943: After graduating from Tokyo Women’s Medical College (currently Tokyo Women’s Medical University), he became a medical officer at Nagashima Aiseien, a national sanatorium in Okayama Prefecture, where he treated and examined patients. Kojima no Haru(Adapted by Yasutaro Yagi and directed by Shiro Toyoda, Masako Ogawa’s memoir of the same name, which records the journey of a patient with leprosy (leprosy) to a national sanatorium. The story of a female doctor who dedicated her life to treating leprosy, published in 1940.)became a bestseller and was later made into a movie and widely known. The work depicts the state of the medical examination and the scene of the patient’s farewell from his family in an elegant style. In 1943, Miss died of tuberculosis in her hometown of Kasugai, Yamanashi Prefecture, at the age of 41. However, heq compassionate actions are still etched in the hearts of many people to this day. It is said that Ogawa was the impetus for him to go on the path of helping Hansen’s disease patients. Once the sanatoriums were established, the demand for medical personnel to work at the sanatoriums increased rapidly, but it seems that there were not many doctors who wanted to work at such facilities. In the era when the leprosy went to war, many of our graduates, like Miss, played a major role in helping Hansen’s disease patients.) The memorial hall is dedicated to Kasugai Town, who dedicated his life to helping alpho; Hansen’s disease(Mycobacterium leprae is a chronic infectious disease that mainly attacks the skin and nerves, but it is a curable disease in modern times with established treatment methods. Named after the Norwegian physician Armauer Hansen, who discovered the bacterium leprae in 1873. The growth rate of M. leprae is very slow, and the incubation period is about five years, but it seems that in some cases it takes as long as 20 years to develop symptoms. The first sign is patches on the skin, accompanied by loss of sensation in the affected area. The route of transmission is still unclear, and it is believed that the virus is transmitted through droplets from the nose and mouth through frequent contact with untreated patients. It is also less contagious and most people have natural immunity. Therefore, it is said to be the least infectious disease.)patients. Established to honor the achievements of Ms. Masako Ogawa, the town’s first doctor, and pass it on to future generations. On the morning of June 15, 2022, a farmer noticed that a large number of unharvested peaches had disappeared from a field in Fuefuki City, and a total of about 1,400 peaches were stolen from four adjacent fields, according to police. I know from my research. The police suspected that it was stolen from the morning of the 14th to the 15th of the same month and investigated it as a theft case. Around 7:00 am on the 15th, a farmer in Kuwado, Kasugai Town, Fuefuki City, noticed that a large number of peaches he had been growing had disappeared and reported to the police. According to police and forensic investigations, about 1,400 peaches of a cultivar called “Hikawa Hakuhou Peach”, which had been cultivated in four adjacent fields and had not yet been harvested, were lost, and the damage was worth about 420,000 yen. seems to have climbed to According to the police, it was confirmed that there was no abnormality in the field when the farm work was finished around 11:00 am on the 14th, so the police said that someone invaded the field from around noon on the 14th to the morning of the 15th. It is suspected that he took it away and was investigated as a theft case. The other day, about 1,000 peaches about to be harvested were stolen from an orchard in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, and the police investigated it as a theft case. Around 5:00 am on July 11, at an orchard in Kamata, Fukushima City, about 1,000 unharvested peaches were found missing from the trees and reported to the police. According to the police, some of the large orchards near the road were targeted, and the damage amount seems to be about 160,000 yen. The police are investigating the theft as someone stole it during the 10 hours from the end of the work around 6:30 pm on the 10th to the start of the work on the 11th morning. A female parliamentarian elected from another prefecture is using SNS to post about the theft of agricultural products, which has become a serious problem in recent years. I’ve been receiving a lot of consultations for a long time, and I’ve been moving to see if I can do something about it. However, the problem is complex and no breakthrough has been found yet. For example, since the introduction of cameras to capture evidence is a particularly heavy financial burden for small-scale farmers, we are discussing whether it is possible to provide assistance that also serves as a countermeasure against wildlife damage. After being arrested for red-handed crime, we have heard from elderly farmers in rural areas that, even if they witness the scene, they cannot move because they are afraid of counterattacks if there are multiple young foreigners. There are patrols and other measures in the area, but there is a limit without manpower. We must take measures that do not increase the burden on the victim’s side. When I found it, I immediately reported it, and when I actually talked to the small-scale victim, I said, Are you a technical intern trainee at some farmers? In the countryside, people understand human relationships and circumstances, so some people give up reporting and fall asleep. It seems difficult to mercilessly ask for a report. Even if you report and catch it, you will not be prosecuted, which is really frustrating and a problem for thieves. Lawmakers cannot intervene in the prosecution’s decisions, but too many cases are not prosecuted. Don’t you take the theft of agricultural products lightly? Even if you are on camera, you will not be prosecuted. Foreigners who have committed criminal acts should be prosecuted and brought to justice, and should be immediately deported stop selling. Large-scale thefts are stolen because they sell, so it is necessary to stop the sales route. For example, I understand that there are formal people, such as street sales where the provenance is unknown, and sales on Mercari, etc., but if they are used as a destination for handling stolen goods, it is not possible to introduce sales qualifications such as identity guarantees for agricultural product listings. It seems that I am looking for it. In my opinion, people who commit crimes are the worst and cause a lot of trouble. However, there are many fundamental problems, and they are piling up. In the first place, there are countless reasons why agriculture has not developed (Special class (treatment) of agricultural workers(The number of household members engaged in self-employed farming as a regular job among the farming population. Since 1985, the number of commercial farmers (farmers with farmland of 30 a or more or annual sales of agricultural products of 500,000 yen or more)), declining birthrate, aging population, soaring fertilizer prices, immigration policy, exclusively defense posture, japan’s economic stagnation for about 30 years, etc.). I think it’s still meaningful for young politicians to send out information, but the original point is what to do in order not to make more people sad. Japan’s rank has fallen among the developing countries, the happiness ranking has dropped significantly, young people are worried about their future, and they are trying to break through vested interests. In Japan, where there is no leeway, the question is what to do if Japanese politicians and governments torture Japanese people any further. Without flattering authority or status, I would like you to pay attention to gradually reduce the number of people who say that if only they are good, they don’t care about others. In order for children and young people with a bright future to become shameless politicians and adults, why don’t the government lift its weight and release the policies that oppress the people? On August 9, 2022, a conference made up of peach-producing regions nationwide, such as Fuefuki City, will be held online. It seems that the mayors of Fuefuki, Yamanashi, Koshu, Fukushima, and Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture participated in the meeting. It has been confirmed that they will discuss the United States’ request to Japan to lift the ban on imports of peaches, and cooperate with related organizations to collect information on the quality and price of American peaches. In addition, it seems that they have decided to hold a “National Peach Summit” in Yamanashi City next year in 2023, where people involved in the production areas will gather to discuss how to respond to the request to lift the ban on imports. When the six towns and villages (Isawa Town, Misaka Town, Ichinomiya Town, Yatsushiro Town, Sakaigawa Village, Kasugai Town) merged on October 12, 2004, the name of the new city was solicited. It was narrowed down to two points, “Kyoto City”, and as a result of the final vote, it was decided to be Fuefuki City. Just as the water flowing through the six merged towns and villages gathers in the Fuefuki River, a number of streams became a big flow triggered by the merger, and the name was raised to become the center of Yamanashi, and it became a big swell and the ocean. It is a name with a wish to make a leap forward (nationwide), and as the name suggests, it is widely known. In addition, on August 1, 2006, it was merged with Ashigawa Village and became the current city of Fuefuki. The city’s soil is fertile and well-drained, with long daylight hours and a large temperature difference between day and night, making it an excellent location for fruit tree cultivation. According to the fruit tree production and shipment statistics of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, it is confirmed that the cultivated area, yield and shipment amount of peaches and grapes are all the highest among the municipalities in Japan. In praise of the achievements of the ancestors who have led the cultivation of historic Japanese fruit trees, we pledged to protect and further develop the wonderful fruit villages that we can be proud of throughout the country. On April 10, 2014, he declared “Japan’s No. 1 Taoyuan Township”. In addition, the city has many diverse and valuable historical and cultural resources. The artifacts excavated from the Shakado and Ichinosawa sites during the Jomon period have been designated as important cultural properties, and valuable remains such as the front and rear burial mounds and stone mounds of the Kofun period remain. In the subsequent eras, Teramoto Abandoned Temple, the oldest temple in Yamanashi Prefecture during the Hakuho period, Kai Kokubunji Temple and Nanji Temple during the Nara period, and Isawa no Mikuri, the only Mikuriya(Kitchen: Jinryō, a manor of an ancient and medieval shrine)in Kai Province, were built. The city has been the center of Kai Province for about a thousand years from the establishment of ancient Kai to the relocation of Takeda’s building to Kofu in 1519, and it was truly the “City of Kai Province Millennium.” Isawa hot spring Village and Kasugai hot spring Village, which are one of the best hot spring villages in Japan, welcome many tourists throughout the four seasons as tourist accommodation bases in Yamanashi Prefecture, and the city’s public hot spring facilities and footbath facilities that utilize the blessed hot spring resources are It is crowded as a place of healing and charm for many people including citizens. It seems that we will continue to nurture “hospitality hot spring village” through the scenery and festivals that color the seasons. Located slightly east of the central part of the Kofu basin, this area collects water systems flowing from the mountainous hills in the northern, eastern, and southern parts of the basin, and the Fuefuki River flows southwest through the central part of the basin. Alluvial fans such as Hikawa, Kanagawa, Asakawa, and Sakaigawa and alluvial plains at the bottom of the basin spread, and agricultural land mainly composed of fruit trees is distributed from the foot of the mountain to the flat land. Behind it is the Misaka Mountains, and there are villages scattered along the Ashi River that flows from east to west in the mountains. In this way, this area is famous as an area with a relatively cohesive terrain sandwiched between north-south hills and mountainous areas, centered on the flat land that extends along the Fuefuki River. The area is 201.92 square kilometers. It is the “Japan’s number one peach producing area” where 23,000 tons of peaches are harvested annually, and many peach trees are planted in the city, and they bloom all at once in the spring. The appearance is as beautiful as a pink jutan, so it is popular with many spectators from inside and outside the prefecture. A tree suitable for the symbol of Fuefuki City, which aims to become a vibrant exchange city. Kasugai Town is said to have the oldest capital in Kai Province. Yamanashi-Oka Shrine(式内論社): SHIZUME : The deities are Oyamazumi, Takaokami no kami, and Betsuraijin, one of the 20 government offices in Kai Province listed in the “Enki-shiki Shinmeicho” during the Heian period. There is a deep religious relationship with the Takeda and Tokugawa families, and there is also a “district stone” in the precincts, which is said to be the key stone of Yamanashi district. Built at the end of the Muromachi period, the style is Kasuga-zukuri with corner trees. The size is 1 girder and 1 girder, and the roof is persimmon-roofed. Nationally designated cultural property-Designated on August 28, 1890-Type: Building-Owner: Yamanashi Oka Shrine. Dai dai shinto music : It is also called “Shingen TAKEDA shinto music” and is said to have been dedicated to pray for victory. Twenty-four kinds of dances are transmitted in the Izumo Kagura system, and the 20th “Kume dance” is also called “Four sword dances”, and four people dance bravely with a sword in one hand. Dedicated at the Yamanashi Oka Shrine Spring Festival (April 4th and 5th). Prefecture-designated intangible folk cultural property-Designated on August 7, 1967-Type: Intangible folklore-Owner: Yamanashi Oka Shrine Maiko. 木造五大明王像 : KUWADO : It was located at “Jizo-in” in Kuwato, Kasugai Town, Fuefuki City, but in 1586 it was moved to the front northeastern (unlucky) direction person or thing to be avoided in Kuwado Village and celebrated. All five were made of cypress wood in the latter half of the Heian period (late 12th century), and the restoration project started in 2001. Prefectural designated cultural property-Designated on June 12, 1997-Type: Engraving-Owner: Kuwato Ward. 木造立川不動明王坐像 : 熊野堂 : It is made of cypress wood and has a total height of 255 cm. With his eyes fluttering, he holds a sword in his left hand and a sword in his right hand. It is unknown when the festival is held here, and the festival is held on February 28th every year. Prefectural designated cultural property-Designated on December 9, 2002-Type: Engraving-Owner : Kumanodo shimo Ward. 寺本廃寺跡 : 寺本字道万町 : Teramoto Abandoned Temple is located in the very center of Kasugai Town, in the very highlands created by the Otoriyama River and Nishikawa. “Kokushi Kai”, compiled in 1814, first appears in the literature. “寺本村, 法華寺の塔ノ心礎一基存在セリ, 村名ノ起ル所是ナリ村民篁ノ中ニ在ル磐石ヲ国分尼寺ノ心礎ナリト云” – It seems that it is written in it. In 1948, Masayuki Nakashima and Gison Shiota discovered the remains of a Kawada tile kiln that burned the tiles of the abandoned Teramoto temple. In 1950, Buddhist archaeological authority Mosaku Ishida first excavated the cornerstone of the tower and its surroundings. After that, excavation surveys were conducted three times from 1981, and as a result, it was confirmed that the abandoned temple of Teramoto is a temple with a Hokiji style cathedral arrangement with a temple area of 130 m square. In addition, characteristic relics such as roof tiles, ink-painted pottery, statues of Buddha statues, and screw hair were discovered during the investigation. It is believed that it was built in the Hakuho period in the latter half of the 7th century from the tile pattern used. In addition, it is believed that the oldest government office in Kai Province was built in the provincial office (under the ritsuryo system); provincial capital / Shizume district, and it is said that there are traces of grid-shaped land plots. Prefectural designated cultural property – Designated on May 21, 2009-Type: Historic Site-Owner: Fuefuki City / Individual. The originator of Japanese peaches is “white peach” in Okayama prefecture, and it is said that “Asama Hakuto peach” was born by improving this white peach. As a sport of “KOYO HAKUTO Peach(A peach found in a white peach sapling in the former Akaiwa District of Okayama Prefecture, it has a heavy weight.)”, it is the main variety of white peach, following “Hakuho”. Special product of Kasugai Town, Yamanashi Prefecture: Hohgakohtoh. Introduce soil preparation with a production method using chemical fertilizers and reduced pesticides, and harvest after raising the maturity until it is fully ripe. “Environmentally friendly farmer (as recognized by law)” is “Act on Promotion of Introduction of Sustainable Agricultural Production Method”, and(July 28, 1999 Law No. 110) Sustainable Agriculture It was enacted in the Law and came into effect on October 25, the same year. It is a farmer who has been certified by the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture for the introduction plan of the agricultural production method by integrally making soil with compost and reducing chemical fertilizers and synthetic pesticides. “Technology certification required to become an eco-farmer” “Technology related to soil preparation” (application of compost, cultivation of green manure crops, etc.) “Chemical fertilizer reduction technology” (use of organic fertilizer, local fertilizer application, etc.) “Chemical pesticide reduction technology” (Use of biological pesticides, mechanical weeding, etc.) It is necessary to introduce (or more) technologies that fall under the following three categories one by one. The ultimate is the rigor of post-harvest sorting, size, color, shape, and sugar content conditions. It is also known for having a higher pass line than any other fruit sorting facility. A very high selection of “Kasugai peaches” was selected using a state-of-the-art sugar content sensor to select high-quality and high-concentration peaches. It has a very sweet taste and a mellow aroma. The products introduced this time are worthwhile in a short period from mid-July to late July, and have a sugar content of 13.5 degrees or higher. Farmers say that this variety is very difficult to cultivate and requires a high level of technical skill. Furthermore, even if it is cultivated with great effort and time, it is rarely found in retail stores under the name of “Asama Hakuto Peach”, and it seems that it is not distinguished from other peaches. In other words, it is a variety that does not reward the hardships of farmers no matter how much they try to make it delicious. “Sachiakane Peach” : From the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries variety registration website: application number 12323, application date 2000/01/31, application publication date 2000/08/30, registration number 10886, registration date 2002/12/16, breeder Duration of right is 25 years, Date of breeder’s right expiration 2017/12/19, Name and address of breeder Norio Iijima (Tsuboi, Ichinomiya Town, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture), Name of person who breeds registered variety, Norio Iijima, Akiko Iijima, Outline of the characteristics of the plant body of the registered variety This variety is a branch change of “Yamaichi white peach”. In the white growing area (Ichinomiya Town, former Higashi-Yatsushiro District, Yamanashi Prefecture), it is an Okute variety that matures from late August to early September. The shape of the tree is open, and the size and vigor of the tree are medium. The thickness and internode length of the shoots are medium, and the color of the shoots is reddish brown. The shape of the leaves is extremely long, the leaf margins are slightly wavy, the leaves are large, the color is green, the gloss is medium, and the nectaries are kidney-shaped. Flower shape is normal, flower size is medium, number of petals is single, oval shape, waviness is present, size is medium, color is dark pink, health of pistil is low, presence or absence of pollen is present, The color of the inner wall of the sepal tube is salmon meat, the shape of the sepal tube is bell, and the tip of the sepal is sharp. The shape of the fruit is circular, the shape of the apex is concave, the dent is medium, the depth of the infarct is deep and wide, the suture line of the equatorial part and apex is medium depth, the size of the fruit is very large, The ground color of the pericarp is milky white, more or less colored, the density is dark, the shape is spotty to streak, and the presence or absence of bristles on the fruit surface is present. The color of the flesh immediately after cutting is white, the inside of the flesh is slightly colored, the coloring around the nucleus is high, the pulp is coarse and dense, the pulp fibers are somewhat less, the peel is easy to peel, the flesh is solute, and the juice is solute. Slightly sweet and high, low sourness, no astringency and bitterness, medium aroma. The detachment of the nucleus and pulp is sticky nucleus, the shape of the nucleus is elliptical, the size is medium, the color is brown, and the surface of the nucleus is rough and smooth. The flowering and germination periods are medium, and the maturity period (the number of days from full bloom to maturity) is 141-150 days, which is late August to early September in the growing area. Difficulty of coloring of fruit is easy, some of physiological fruit drop, some of crack of nucleus and no crack of fruit. Compared to “Yuuzora peach”, the ripening period is later and there is no physiological drop of fruit. It is said that the distinction is recognized in. It is a large fruit with a fruit weight of about 400 g, and the appearance is very impressive because it is almost entirely colored in dark red. The flesh is solute and dense, with a lot of juice and sweetness, and it keeps well.

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Yamanashi Prefecture is one of the top producers of peach, which is the season word for autumn in Haiku poetry. In particular, the peaches from Kasugai Unification Kyosenjo, which is famous for its high quality, are exceptional. We are committed to uncompromising peach production in all production areas, and as a result, we have become a top brand in Japan that is recognized by both ourselves and others. Kasugai’s peaches are evolving every year in order to meet the expectations of peach lovers, who are particular about quality and size. Okute peaches and Sachiakane have a different taste than Wase peaches (such as Hakuho Peach). Freshly harvested peaches have a firm flesh, so you can enjoy a deep apple-like texture. In addition, if you store it in a cool and dark place for several days, the flesh will soften a little and you will be able to enjoy the chewy flesh.

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A long time ago, the former Kasugai Village was also known for its thriving sericulture industry. The area of Kasugai area is small, and the farmland is smaller than other areas. Through trial and error, he thought about fruit tree cultivation, which would be more profitable than sericulture, and arrived at peach cultivation after considering the soil and climate. It dates back to the Taisho period. Before World War II, peach cultivation flourished, but during the war, peach trees were felled due to planting control orders, and they disappeared once. It gradually revived around 1950, and in 1961, it gained the trust of the market with the introduction of hand-packed box sorting, which can be called craftsmanship. It sounds like you had a lot of trouble when you started. In an era when there were few cars without refrigeration technology, the current Kasugai Town Station on the Chuo Line was built as a freight train station in order to quickly transport peaches to Tokyo Tsukiji-Toyosu Market Station. Confidence seems to have improved.

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Fundamental goal of JA Fruits Yamanashi: Aiming to develop a diverse and dream-inspiring agriculture that responds to globalization. We aim to establish a JA organization open to the community and contribute to the local community. We aim to strengthen business activities that are closely related to union members and local residents. We aim to establish a stable and dynamic agricultural management, and to be a JA that lives up to trust and expectations. As a large fruit production area, we aim to be a unique JA that actively and strongly engages in production and sales.

Saturday, December 2, 2023

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

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


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

On the morning of June 15, 2022, a farmer noticed that a large number of unharvested peaches had disappeared from a field in Fuefuki City, and a total of about 1,400 peaches were stolen from four adjacent fields, according to police. I know from my research. The police suspected that it was stolen from the morning of the 14th to the 15th of the same month and investigated it as a theft case. Around 7:00 am on the 15th, a farmer in Kuwado, Kasugai Town, Fuefuki City, noticed that a large number of peaches he had been growing had disappeared and reported to the police. According to police and forensic investigations, about 1,400 peaches of a cultivar called “Hikawa Hakuhou Peach”, which had been cultivated in four adjacent fields and had not yet been harvested, were lost, and the damage was worth about 420,000 yen. seems to have climbed to According to the police, it was confirmed that there was no abnormality in the field when the farm work was finished around 11:00 am on the 14th, so the police said that someone invaded the field from around noon on the 14th to the morning of the 15th. It is suspected that he took it away and was investigated as a theft case. The other day, about 1,000 peaches about to be harvested were stolen from an orchard in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, and the police investigated it as a theft case. Around 5:00 am on July 11, at an orchard in Kamata, Fukushima City, about 1,000 unharvested peaches were found missing from the trees and reported to the police. According to the police, some of the large orchards near the road were targeted, and the damage amount seems to be about 160,000 yen. The police are investigating the theft as someone stole it during the 10 hours from the end of the work around 6:30 pm on the 10th to the start of the work on the 11th morning. A female parliamentarian elected from another prefecture is using SNS to post about the theft of agricultural products, which has become a serious problem in recent years. I’ve been receiving a lot of consultations for a long time, and I’ve been moving to see if I can do something about it. However, the problem is complex and no breakthrough has been found yet. For example, since the introduction of cameras to capture evidence is a particularly heavy financial burden for small-scale farmers, we are discussing whether it is possible to provide assistance that also serves as a countermeasure against wildlife damage. After being arrested for red-handed crime, we have heard from elderly farmers in rural areas that, even if they witness the scene, they cannot move because they are afraid of counterattacks if there are multiple young foreigners. There are patrols and other measures in the area, but there is a limit without manpower. We must take measures that do not increase the burden on the victim’s side. When I found it, I immediately reported it, and when I actually talked to the small-scale victim, I said, Are you a technical intern trainee at some farmers? In the countryside, people understand human relationships and circumstances, so some people give up reporting and fall asleep. It seems difficult to mercilessly ask for a report. Even if you report and catch it, you will not be prosecuted, which is really frustrating and a problem for thieves. Lawmakers cannot intervene in the prosecution’s decisions, but too many cases are not prosecuted. Don’t you take the theft of agricultural products lightly? Even if you are on camera, you will not be prosecuted. Foreigners who have committed criminal acts should be prosecuted and brought to justice, and should be immediately deported stop selling. Large-scale thefts are stolen because they sell, so it is necessary to stop the sales route. For example, I understand that there are formal people, such as street sales where the provenance is unknown, and sales on Mercari, etc., but if they are used as a destination for handling stolen goods, it is not possible to introduce sales qualifications such as identity guarantees for agricultural product listings. It seems that I am looking for it. In my opinion, people who commit crimes are the worst and cause a lot of trouble. However, there are many fundamental problems, and they are piling up. In the first place, there are countless reasons why agriculture has not developed (Special class (treatment) of agricultural workers(The number of household members engaged in self-employed farming as a regular job among the farming population. Since 1985, the number of commercial farmers (farmers with farmland of 30 a or more or annual sales of agricultural products of 500,000 yen or more)), declining birthrate, aging population, soaring fertilizer prices, immigration policy, exclusively defense posture, japan’s economic stagnation for about 30 years, etc.). I think it’s still meaningful for young politicians to send out information, but the original point is what to do in order not to make more people sad. Japan’s rank has fallen among the developing countries, the happiness ranking has dropped significantly, young people are worried about their future, and they are trying to break through vested interests. In Japan, where there is no leeway, the question is what to do if Japanese politicians and governments torture Japanese people any further. Without flattering authority or status, I would like you to pay attention to gradually reduce the number of people who say that if only they are good, they don’t care about others. In order for children and young people with a bright future to become shameless politicians and adults, why don’t the government lift its weight and release the policies that oppress the people? On August 9, 2022, a conference made up of peach-producing regions nationwide, such as Fuefuki City, will be held online. It seems that the mayors of Fuefuki, Yamanashi, Koshu, Fukushima, and Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture participated in the meeting. It has been confirmed that they will discuss the United States’ request to Japan to lift the ban on imports of peaches, and cooperate with related organizations to collect information on the quality and price of American peaches. In addition, it seems that they have decided to hold a “National Peach Summit” in Yamanashi City next year in 2023, where people involved in the production areas will gather to discuss how to respond to the request to lift the ban on imports. When the six towns and villages (Isawa Town, Misaka Town, Ichinomiya Town, Yatsushiro Town, Sakaigawa Village, Kasugai Town) merged on October 12, 2004, the name of the new city was solicited. It was narrowed down to two points, “Kyoto City”, and as a result of the final vote, it was decided to be Fuefuki City. Just as the water flowing through the six merged towns and villages gathers in the Fuefuki River, a number of streams became a big flow triggered by the merger, and the name was raised to become the center of Yamanashi, and it became a big swell and the ocean. It is a name with a wish to make a leap forward (nationwide), and as the name suggests, it is widely known. In addition, on August 1, 2006, it was merged with Ashigawa Village and became the current city of Fuefuki. The city’s soil is fertile and well-drained, with long daylight hours and a large temperature difference between day and night, making it an excellent location for fruit tree cultivation. According to the fruit tree production and shipment statistics of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, it is confirmed that the cultivated area, yield and shipment amount of peaches and grapes are all the highest among the municipalities in Japan. In praise of the achievements of the ancestors who have led the cultivation of historic Japanese fruit trees, we pledged to protect and further develop the wonderful fruit villages that we can be proud of throughout the country. On April 10, 2014, he declared “Japan’s No. 1 Taoyuan Township”. In addition, the city has many diverse and valuable historical and cultural resources. The artifacts excavated from the Shakado and Ichinosawa sites during the Jomon period have been designated as important cultural properties, and valuable remains such as the front and rear burial mounds and stone mounds of the Kofun period remain. In the subsequent eras, Teramoto Abandoned Temple, the oldest temple in Yamanashi Prefecture during the Hakuho period, Kai Kokubunji Temple and Nanji Temple during the Nara period, and Isawa no Mikuri, the only Mikuriya(Kitchen: Jinryō, a manor of an ancient and medieval shrine)in Kai Province, were built. The city has been the center of Kai Province for about a thousand years from the establishment of ancient Kai to the relocation of Takeda’s building to Kofu in 1519, and it was truly the “City of Kai Province Millennium.” Isawa hot spring Village and Kasugai hot spring Village, which are one of the best hot spring villages in Japan, welcome many tourists throughout the four seasons as tourist accommodation bases in Yamanashi Prefecture, and the city’s public hot spring facilities and footbath facilities that utilize the blessed hot spring resources are It is crowded as a place of healing and charm for many people including citizens. It seems that we will continue to nurture “hospitality hot spring village” through the scenery and festivals that color the seasons. Located slightly east of the central part of the Kofu basin, this area collects water systems flowing from the mountainous hills in the northern, eastern, and southern parts of the basin, and the Fuefuki River flows southwest through the central part of the basin. Alluvial fans such as Hikawa, Kanagawa, Asakawa, and Sakaigawa and alluvial plains at the bottom of the basin spread, and agricultural land mainly composed of fruit trees is distributed from the foot of the mountain to the flat land. Behind it is the Misaka Mountains, and there are villages scattered along the Ashi River that flows from east to west in the mountains. In this way, this area is famous as an area with a relatively cohesive terrain sandwiched between north-south hills and mountainous areas, centered on the flat land that extends along the Fuefuki River. The area is 201.92 square kilometers. It is the “Japan’s number one peach producing area” where 23,000 tons of peaches are harvested annually, and many peach trees are planted in the city, and they bloom all at once in the spring. The appearance is as beautiful as a pink jutan, so it is popular with many spectators from inside and outside the prefecture. A tree suitable for the symbol of Fuefuki City, which aims to become a vibrant exchange city. Kasugai Town is said to have the oldest capital in Kai Province. Yamanashi-Oka Shrine(式内論社): SHIZUME : The deities are Oyamazumi, Takaokami no kami, and Betsuraijin, one of the 20 government offices in Kai Province listed in the “Enki-shiki Shinmeicho” during the Heian period. There is a deep religious relationship with the Takeda and Tokugawa families, and there is also a “district stone” in the precincts, which is said to be the key stone of Yamanashi district. Built at the end of the Muromachi period, the style is Kasuga-zukuri with corner trees. The size is 1 girder and 1 girder, and the roof is persimmon-roofed. Nationally designated cultural property-Designated on August 28, 1890-Type: Building-Owner: Yamanashi Oka Shrine. Dai dai shinto music : It is also called “Shingen TAKEDA Kagura” and is said to have been dedicated to pray for victory. Twenty-four kinds of dances are transmitted in the Izumo Kagura system, and the 20th “Kume dance” is also called “Four sword dances”, and four people dance bravely with a sword in one hand. Dedicated at the Yamanashi Oka Shrine Spring Festival (April 4th and 5th). Prefecture-designated intangible folk cultural property-Designated on August 7, 1967-Type: Intangible folklore-Owner: Yamanashi Oka Shrine Maiko. 木造五大明王像 : 桑戸 : It was located at “Jizo-in” in Kuwato, Kasugai Town, Fuefuki City, but in 1586 it was moved to the front northeastern (unlucky) direction person or thing to be avoided in Kuwado Village and celebrated. All five were made of cypress wood in the latter half of the Heian period (late 12th century), and the restoration project started in 2001. Prefectural designated cultural property-Designated on June 12, 1997-Type: Engraving-Owner: Kuwato Ward. 木造立川不動明王坐像 : 熊野堂 : It is made of cypress wood and has a total height of 255 cm. With his eyes fluttering, he holds a sword in his left hand and a sword in his right hand. It is unknown when the festival is held here, and the festival is held on February 28th every year. Prefectural designated cultural property-Designated on December 9, 2002-Type: Engraving-Owner : Kumanodo shimo Ward. 寺本廃寺跡 : 寺本字道万町 : Teramoto Abandoned Temple is located in the very center of Kasugai Town, in the very highlands created by the Otoriyama River and Nishikawa. “Kokushi Kai”, compiled in 1814, first appears in the literature. “寺本村, 法華寺の塔ノ心礎一基存在セリ, 村名ノ起ル所是ナリ村民篁ノ中ニ在ル磐石ヲ国分尼寺ノ心礎ナリト云” – It seems that it is written in it. In 1948, Masayuki Nakashima and Gison Shiota discovered the remains of a Kawada tile kiln that burned the tiles of the abandoned Teramoto temple. In 1950, Buddhist archaeological authority Mosaku Ishida first excavated the cornerstone of the tower and its surroundings. After that, excavation surveys were conducted three times from 1981, and as a result, it was confirmed that the abandoned temple of Teramoto is a temple with a Hokiji style cathedral arrangement with a temple area of 130 m square. In addition, characteristic relics such as roof tiles, ink-painted pottery, statues of Buddha statues, and screw hair were discovered during the investigation. It is believed that it was built in the Hakuho period in the latter half of the 7th century from the tile pattern used. In addition, it is believed that the oldest government office in Kai Province was built in the provincial office (under the ritsuryo system); provincial capital / Shizume district, and it is said that there are traces of grid-shaped land plots. Prefectural designated cultural property – Designated on May 21, 2009-Type: Historic Site-Owner: Fuefuki City / Individual. The originator of Japanese peaches is “white peach” in Okayama prefecture, and it is said that “Asama Hakuto peach” was born by improving this white peach. As a sport of “KOYO HAKUTO Peach(A peach found in a white peach sapling in the former Akaiwa District of Okayama Prefecture, it has a heavy weight.)”, it is the main variety of white peach, following “Hakuho”. Special product of Kasugai Town, Yamanashi Prefecture: Hohgakohtoh. Introduce soil preparation with a production method using chemical fertilizers and reduced pesticides, and harvest after raising the maturity until it is fully ripe. “Environmentally friendly farmer (as recognized by law)” is “Act on Promotion of Introduction of Sustainable Agricultural Production Method”, and(July 28, 1999 Law No. 110) Sustainable Agriculture It was enacted in the Law and came into effect on October 25, the same year. It is a farmer who has been certified by the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture for the introduction plan of the agricultural production method by integrally making soil with compost and reducing chemical fertilizers and synthetic pesticides. “Technology certification required to become an eco-farmer” “Technology related to soil preparation” (application of compost, cultivation of green manure crops, etc.) “Chemical fertilizer reduction technology” (use of organic fertilizer, local fertilizer application, etc.) “Chemical pesticide reduction technology” (Use of biological pesticides, mechanical weeding, etc.) It is necessary to introduce (or more) technologies that fall under the following three categories one by one. The ultimate is the rigor of post-harvest sorting, size, color, shape, and sugar content conditions. It is also known for having a higher pass line than any other fruit sorting facility. A very high selection of “Kasugai peaches” was selected using a state-of-the-art sugar content sensor to select high-quality and high-concentration peaches. It has a very sweet taste and a mellow aroma. The products introduced this time are worthwhile in a short period from mid-July to late July, and have a sugar content of 13.5 degrees or higher. Farmers say that this variety is very difficult to cultivate and requires a high level of technical skill. Furthermore, even if it is cultivated with great effort and time, it is rarely found in retail stores under the name of “Asama Hakuto Peach”, and it seems that it is not distinguished from other peaches. In other words, it is a variety that does not reward the hardships of farmers no matter how much they try to make it delicious. The “golden peach” introduced this time is famous as a yellow species cultivated from the accidental seedlings of Ikeda’s “Kawanakajima Hakuto Peach”. It is also called “Mango Peach” because of its tropical taste. “Golden peaches” and yellow peaches have yellow skin and flesh, and they look very similar. The taste is sweet and juicy with golden peaches, while yellow peaches are hard and less sweet.

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

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

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