Our Guest Enjoyed a Relaxing Tea Time on the Engawa
Relaxing with a cup of tea on a traditional Japanese engawa. Our tour guests enjoyed the calm atmosphere and left with smiles.
Category: Green Tourism
Toshikoshi Soba
New Year’s Eve in Japan.On this day, we eat Toshikoshi Soba to let go of the past year’s hardshipsand to wish for a long, peaceful life in the year ahead. Today, I prepared handmade soba to welcome the New Year.In Japan, this quiet moment at the end of the year is a time to reflect,to […]
Frosty Mornings
Winter mornings are tough for digging wild yams… The field turns white with frost, and my hands go numb in no time.Still, this is the best season for harvesting.Time to push through and give it my all
Harvested Treasures of the Earth
After months of careful cultivation, our Japanese yams (Jinenjo) are finally unearthed and laid out across the field.Each one carries the weight of the seasons—spring’s first warmth, summer’s long sunlight, and autumn’s cool air.Digging them out is a demanding task, but seeing these beautifully shaped yams lined up makes every moment worthwhile.This is the pure […]
Digging Up Nature’s Treasures
The season for harvesting Jinenjo (Japanese wild yam) has finally arrived!After months of care and patience, we’re carefully digging up each precious gift from nature.It’s hard and demanding work, but this is the moment we look forward to the most.
Wild Yam Season Begins!
Cutting the vines before digging up the wild yam!The harvest season is just around the cornerCan’t wait to see how big they’ve grown!
A Traveling Butterfly
An Asagimadara butterfly stopped to rest on Fujibakama flowers.It is on its way to the south for the winter.This small traveler makes a long journey across Japan.
Yam Harvest Is Coming!
Our yam field is now covered with lush green leaves! The harvest season has finally arrivedWe’re so excited to start digging up the wild yams that have been growing slowly and steadily underground.
The Perfect Beer Snack Is Ready!
When it comes to beer snacks, you know what tops the list!Yes — we just harvested a big bunch of edamame!These plump little pods seem to be saying, “Boil us already!”
Harvested peanuts today!
Freshly dug peanuts are so sweet and full of flavor.In Japan, we often boil them with salt — it’s the taste of autumn!
Freshly Picked Daikon Leaves from the Field
Fresh daikon leaves just harvested from the field — a basket full of green goodness!At this time of year, the leaves are tender and wonderfully fragrant.Locals enjoy them chopped and mixed with rice or added to miso soup.It’s a simple yet heartwarming taste of Japan’s seasonal food culture.
Tired of Wild Animals!
Deer and wild boars keep bothering our field, so we set up poles and a net to protect our veggies — peppers, eggplants, and more.Fingers crossed they leave our crops alone this time!
Harvesting Shiso Leaves
Today we picked fresh shiso leaves. These leaves are often used when making umeboshi (pickled plums) to add nice flavor and red color. Shiso also has natural power to keep food fresh, so it’s often served with sashimi. It’s a small leaf with a big role in Japanese food!
Installing Electric Fences to Deter Wild Boars
Recently, we’ve faced challenges with wild boars damaging our fields, so we’ve taken steps to protect our crops. We installed electric fences to create a barrier that keeps these animals away from our harvest. This decision has helped us safeguard our hard work and maintain a healthy crop yield.In fact, one wild boar was recently […]
Our Farm’s Water Supply System
We use a pump to draw water from a well and supply it to the entire field through a network of water pipes.
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