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.
Category: Green Tourism
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.
Surprise Visitor at Work
Found a stag beetle while working today!Can’t believe they’re already flying around the forest—it’s only June!
Here They Come!
The vines have finally started to sprout and climb. A small but exciting beginning!
Keeping Weeds Away
We covered the soil with plastic mulch (a special sheet) to stop weeds from growing and to keep the soil warm and moist.
Building a Home for Yam Vines
Building arches with netting to support the wild yam vines as they grow.Soon, the field will be covered in a beautiful green canopy!
Create Ridges3
The rest of the process is done by hand using a tool called a dragonfly to give it a nice finish.
Create Ridges2
This is how we make the ridges in the field.
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