A nostalgic fan from my predecessor

A neighbor brought me an old fan.

I'm not sure exactly how old it is, but it's a fan from the generation before last.

The name of the previous owner, "Noba Takayoshi," is written on it.

Were they given out as prizes or promotional material?

Fans from before the 1950s

It's in very good condition,

It must have been tucked away securely in the back.

Takakaen Garden during the Hekikai County era

Looking at the address...

Not Toyota City, but Hekikai County.

This area used to be part of Hekikai County, along with Kariya City and Anjo City.

In 1965, Yoshiwara, Takaoka Town, was incorporated into Toyota City from Hekikai County.

It looks like a fan from before the 1950s.

Call Takaoka at number 14.

It's a number that's hard to imagine now.

This is a fan that makes you feel very nostalgic.

Since we had the chance, we have it on display in our store.

Please take a look if you are interested.

Notice of business hours during the year-end and New Year holidays

There is only a little time left this year.

Thanks to all of you, we were able to complete the year safely, and for that we are very grateful.

Takakaen's opening hours for the year-end and New Year holidays are as follows:

Closed only on January 1st

Open every day until December 31st. (9:00am - 8:00pm)

January 2nd and 3rd (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

4th (9:00am - 8:00pm) Regular business hours

It will be.

We look forward to your visit.

A lecture titled "Opinion Exchange Meeting between Agriforest Publicists and Tea Farmers" was held in Aichi Prefecture.

On December 6th, the Toyota Kamo Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Office of Aichi Prefecture

We held an "exchange of opinions between Agriforest publicists and tea farmers."

16 people came.

First, we visited the tea plantation.

We talked about tea cultivation.

We had them see the naturally cultivated tea plantation and the young tea plantation.

On the left is hand-picked for natural training.

The mature tree is about 30 years old.

On the right is the young tea plantation that was replanted this year.

The young tree on the right is a 50-year-old mature tree that was uprooted and replanted this year.

The tea seedlings planted this year will not be able to be harvested until five years have passed.

We went to the Takakaen store, talking about various things, including the struggles we had faced.

You can drink hand-picked matcha,

Hand-picked tea riceYou can enjoy the taste.

While talking about tea picking and sharing their thoughts,

We exchanged opinions about the future of tea.

It was a very fulfilling time.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

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This food is from the tea-producing areas of the Mikawa region, and in the past was served at gatherings.

There are many different types of chameshi all over the country, but the chameshi of this region uses tea leaves before they are ground into tencha (matcha).

We have prepared our newly replanted hand-picked matcha tea garden for winter this spring.

In the tea garden that was newly planted this spring,

We prepared for winter by laying down compost and straw.

Newly planted tea plantations preparing for winter

This is to replenish organic matter and prepare for winter to protect against the dryness and cold of winter.

This autumn, several typhoons approached Aichi Prefecture.

As a result, all 5,000 tea seedlings were tilted.

I had to manually put the seedlings back in twice.

Tea seedlings tilted by a typhoon

Repair work is done by hand, one by one

This year has been a year of severe weather changes, including droughts and typhoons.

The cold winter weather and the Ibuki oroshi, a northwesterly seasonal wind unique to this region, are coming soon.

I hope they survive the harsh winter and grow healthy.

We held a class on how to make delicious tea.

November 22nd at Toyota City Sanage Junior High School

Aimed at elementary and junior high school teachers

We held a class on how to make delicious tea.

Tea making class

Hearing stories of tea picking and the hardships faced by tea farmers,

We talked about tips to make your everyday tea taste much better.

If you would like to hold a "Tea Making Class",

Please contact us by email.

The event is also scheduled to be held at the Takakaen store after the new year.

Once the details have been decided, we will announce them on our website.

We exhibited at Meguria Waiwai Festa

It was held on Saturday, November 23rd at the Toyota Co-op Consumers' Association Hall.

We exhibited at Meguria Waiwai Festa.

Meguria Waiwai Festival

This event is held every year,

Products from the group purchase catalog are introduced,

Detailed product information and tastings are available.

Takakaen held a seminar for members in May.

New tea hand-picking experienceIntroduction of

We sampled the teas that were purchased through a joint purchase.

Tea picking experience and tea tasting

The tea you drink can also be purchased at Meguria Wakazono store.

Brown rice tea with matchaIt was.

Genmaicha with plenty of our own matcha

I also met people who came to experience tea picking.

I also got to talk to a lot of different people.

We were able to promote Toyota tea,

It was a very meaningful time.

Thank you very much to everyone who attended.

A large collection of Aichi Prefecture's specialties. We exhibited at the "Aichi Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Fair" at Maruei Department Store.

It was held at Maruei Department Store in Nagoya from Sunday, November 17th to Tuesday, November 19th.

We exhibited at the Aichi Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Fair.

It was a product exhibition that brought together a large selection of Aichi Prefecture's specialty products.

Maruei Department Store "Aichi Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Fair" advertisement

It was also featured in Maruei's flyer.

November 13th Chunichi Shimbun insert

We had various customers try our hand-picked deep-steamed tea and hand-picked matcha,

It was a fulfilling three days.

Thank you to everyone who visited our store.

I went to Inabu with the tea pickers from Takakaen to see the autumn leaves

On Wednesday, November 13th, the tea pickers from Takakoen came to work in the fields.

We went to Inabu with 36 local residents and held a day trip exchange event at Takakaen.

Autumn leaves in Inabu

We left at 9am and arrived at Oihira Park around 10:30am.

The autumn leaves were magnificent. It was the best time to see them.

Autumn leaves at Oihira Park

View from the bridge.

Suspension bridge at Oihira Park

After enjoying the autumn leaves,

Enjoy a bath at Acorn Hot Springs.

To the banquet hall.

Group photo with the tea pickers at Takakaen

The banquet hall is Okadaya.

A commemorative photo in front of the entrance.

They even made a big sign for us.

Lunch at Okadaya

This time's dish.

The carp wash was delicious.

Enjoy the food, drinks and karaoke.

The tea pickers are as energetic as you'd expect.

At the end, we all danced together.

Tea berin dango

On the way back, we did some shopping at Inabu, the acorn village.

I brought back some chaberin dango as a souvenir.

Some people bought more than 20 pieces.

Korankei

On the way back, we took a break at Korankei.

The leaves are starting to turn color,

It looks like the best time to see the autumn leaves at Korankei will be a little while away.

We got back after 5 o'clock.

I'm glad that you all enjoyed it.

I would like to thank Okadaya for giving me a safe and enjoyable ride.

Aichi Food Artisan Corner now open at Nagoya City Agricultural Center

November 2nd to 4th at Nagoya City Agricultural Center

The Aichi Food Artisans Corner is being held at Nagoka Market.

Takakaen tea is also sold here.

We also had a stall on November 2nd.

At the Milk Factory located inside the Nagoya City Agricultural Center,

You can also enjoy gelato made with Takakaen matcha.

Made with Nagoyaka Farm milk and Takakoen matcha

The Matcha Latte Mountain is also recommended.

Matcha Latte Mountain

Dashenka Koda Main Store will be participating in the "2nd Handmade Market"

Dashenka Koda Main StoreTakakaen will also be setting up a stall at the 2nd Handmade Market, which will be held at

Date and time: Thursday, October 31st, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Dashenka Koda Main Store

Inquiries: (0564)63-3273 Dashenka Koda Main Store

Takakaen will be running an adult cafe in the location of the cake class (at the very back).

The cafe menu includes Dashenka's limited edition bread and hand-picked matcha tea.

Or a matcha soy latte set.

The soy milk used in our Matcha Soy Latte is made from soybeans grown exclusively in Okazaki, squeezed fresh that morning, and is additive-free and unadjusted.

Please come visit us at Dashenka Koda Main Store on October 31st.

To those who tell the owner of the garden that they saw the Takakaen blog,

We will give you a special gift.

We look forward to seeing you.