Received an award from the Governor of Aichi Prefecture

December 13, 2018, at the Aichi Prefectural Government Office

The award ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Iitomo Aichi was held.

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Iitomo Aichi Movement,

Awards were given to outstanding organizations that are promoting the movement.

A total of 30 individuals (organizations) from Aichi Prefecture were recognized, including producers, distributors, consumer groups, and others.

I am also grateful to Takakaen.

Governor's Letter of Appreciation

Received an award from Aichi Prefecture Governor Omura

20th Anniversary Awards Ceremony for the Promotion of the Iitomo Aichi Movement

We will continue to cultivate even more delicious Japanese tea,

I would like to carry out educational activities.

Lectured in a tea ceremony course for foreigners titled "Learn about Japanese tea"

February 17, 2019

Held at Toyota City Cultural Center,

I was a lecturer at a tea ceremony course for foreigners called "Learn about Japanese Tea."

Tea Ceremony for Foreigners "Learn about Japanese Tea"

Everyone enjoyed themselves with smiles on their faces.

Thank you to everyone who participated

Thank you to everyone who cooperated and worked hard

thank you very much.

Served as a lecturer at the "Toyota Traditional Tea Ceremony"

January 11, 2019 Hosted by Aichi Prefecture

I served as a lecturer at the "Toyota Traditional Tea Appreciation Gathering."

A gathering to enjoy traditional Toyota tea

We learned tea trivia, how to brew tea, and did a taste comparison.

Guests also enjoyed hand-picked matcha and baked sweets made with hand-picked matcha.

To everyone who came,

Thank you to everyone who cooperated.

I was invited to Wakazono Elementary School's "Thank You Party"

January 15, 2019

Held by 5th graders from Wakazono Elementary School, a local elementary school

I was invited to a thanksgiving party.

As part of the general class, we are having a tea picking experience.

They held a "Thank You Party" as a way of expressing their gratitude.

Thank you party: Hand-picked tea rice

We were given some brown rice balls made by the children.

The ingredients in the rice balls vary depending on the class.

The children came up with this idea in each class.

Other than chameshi,

There were rice balls made with potatoes, mountain burdock, and Asuke salt.

Everything was very delicious.

At the Toyota City Wakazono Elementary School Appreciation Party

To all 5th graders

Teachers,

To everyone who was involved,

thank you very much.

I was very happy to be invited.

We had a heartwarming time.

We will be holding a class to enjoy tea and Japanese sweets.

You can deepen your knowledge of tea and learn tips to make your everyday tea taste even better.

Date and time: Saturday, February 23, 2019, 13:30-15:00

Lecturer

Japanese Tea: Yoshitaka Noba, Owner of Takakaen Garden

Winner of the 68th Kyoto Prefecture Tea Judging Skills Competition

Japanese Tea Instructor

Tea Examination Skills 6th Grade

Japanese sweets: Omiya, a long-established Japanese sweets shop run by the fourth generation owner, Noba Kosuke

Contents Learn how to make delicious tea and other tea trivia.

You will experience making Japanese sweets related to Hinamatsuri.

After making it, enjoy it with tea.

This is a luxurious course where you can enjoyably experience Japanese culture from two Japanese artisans.

Location: Takakaen (67 Yashikihata, Yoshiwara-cho, Toyota City)

Fee: 2000 yen (please pay on the day at Takakoen)

Capacity 10-15 people, only a few spots left.

How to apply: Call Takakoen or

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Please note that coupons are limited.

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The 30th "Ofukuichi" Morning Market will be held

The 30th "Ofukuichi" morning market will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

Providing food and other items based on the idea that "food is medicine"

Based on this philosophy, we named the market "Ofukuichi" so that everyone can enjoy delicious food and abundant happiness.

Date and time: Wednesday, November 28, 2018

10:00-12:30

Location: Hidamari (next to Takakaen)

15 minutes walk south from Meitetsu Wakabayashi Station

64 Yashikihata, Yoshiwara-cho, Toyota City

For inquiries, please contact Takakoen at 0565-52-3810.

Person in charge: Yukiko Noba

Parking: Hidamari Parking Lot South side of Hidamari, North side of Hidamari,

Temporary parking lot Wakazono Sports Ground

Takakoen Parking Lot The parking lot on the east side of Takakoen where the Takakoen flag is standing

*There is not much parking available, so if you can come on foot, please do so.

*Please refrain from parking anywhere other than designated areas.

Ofukuichi's Promise

1. Provide products that show the producers and processors of food and ingredients.

1. Avoid using additives as much as possible.

1. Cherish the warmth of handmade items.

Exhibitors on November 28th

Nijimachi-san... "Golden Red Tomato" Cultivation Farm

We grow "Golden Red Tomatoes" in Tokoname City.

No chemical fertilizers are used,

We use organic fertilizer rich in lactic acid bacteria and amino acids and cultivate our crops with minimal watering.

It's a tomato with concentrated flavor.

The "Golden Red Tomatoes" are so tasty that children crave them as a snack.

Please give it a try.

Kondo Shiitake Garden Shimoyama Shiitake Farm is a traditional mushroom farm that grows shiitake mushrooms on logs.

Shiitake mushrooms grown on logs are a must-try in autumn.

Shiitake mushrooms grown on logs are delicious, as expected.

We also recommend the large nametake mushrooms, which sold out quickly last time.

I wonder if I can buy it this time.

Macchupan: A bakery that uses domestic wheat and natural yeast

A bakery in Okazaki City that uses homemade yeast made from local fruits and domestically grown wheat.

This talented bakery won first place in the Bread Marche Contest held in Nagoya in 2016.

This time, you might be able to get your hands on some meal-type bread that you can't usually find in stores.

There may also be some items exclusive to Ofukuichi.

Get it before it sells out.

I'm looking forward to it.

Kokui FarmMr./Ms.... We strive every day to produce safe, high-quality crops, and are particular about "delicious" food.

Healthy crops grown like our own children are unique.

Domestically produced soybeans are a precious crop, accounting for less than 5% of the total.

What's more, we offer tofu, natto, miso, soy milk, and more made exclusively with soybeans grown in Okui!

They will sell it to you.

We have many repeat customers for our miso.

NPO Utopia Wakamiya We handle products made at a welfare facility in Toyota City that caters to people with disabilities.

It all started with "It would be nice if it existed!"

A variety of handmade foods, sweets, and miscellaneous goods made with quality ingredients and with love.

Among them, a large selection will be gathered.

We will also be selling honey from Toyota, which has been requested.

FishmongerThey bring you fresh fish.

In fact, it can be quite difficult to buy fish at Takakaen.

Even if the owner buys products labeled as wild, they won't eat them because "they smell like farmed feed."

When I was worried because I couldn't tell just by looking at it, a neighbor introduced me to

This fish shop.

My neighbors came from Sendai and had a hard time trying the fish here.

Apparently they met and were introduced to this fishmonger.

Since then, it has become easier for me to choose fish.

It is sold by a slightly shy person.

Tickets will be sold in the parking lot on the south side of Hidamari.

Cedar tree　San...A reflexology massage shop in the Yoshiwara area.

You enter through the garden and receive a massage in a slightly secluded space.

A trial price only available at Ofukuichi.

The massage is gentle so that your screams don't reach Ofukuichi.

Please give it a try.

andTakakoen ... All types of tea, including hand-picked matcha and hand-picked deep-steamed tea

In pursuit of delicious tea, we are particular about soil preparation using organic fertilizer.

We only sell tea that the owner is satisfied with.

Of course, we also have baked sweets made with hand-picked matcha.

The cafe menu also includes a set that is only available on the day.

We also have hand-picked matcha and chaberin dango.

Stay tuned.

Yoshitaka Noba, Representative of "Ofukuichi"

Secretariat yuki

You can try it at Korankei's limited edition shop "coto・no・ha"

At Korankei, a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves in Asuke, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
The Korankei Maple Festival is held for one month from November 1st.
A limited-time cafe called "coto・no・ha" has opened at Kunputei, located at Sanshu Asuke Yashiki.

Korankei "coto・no・ha" Matcha Latte

Here you can enjoy Takakoen's hand-picked matcha, roasted green tea lattes, and more.

Enjoy it with the sweets of the day.

You can also enjoy local alcohol.

On some days you can enjoy "hand-picked matcha baked sweets" as part of the daily specials.

Korankei "coto・no・ha" Cafe

Enjoy the autumn leaves and the sound of the river flowing

You can also have it outside.

"coto・no・ha"
Opening hours: November 1st to December 2nd
Business hours: 9:30am - 4:00pm (last order)

Korankei "coto・no・ha" Cafe

Inside the store, you can also purchase a variety of items carefully crafted by artisans, including Takakaen tea.

When you go to Korankei,

Please stop by.

Korankei and Asuke Yashiki Fun Map

The 29th morning market "Ofukuichi" will be held

The 29th "Ofukuichi" morning market will be held on Wednesday, October 24th, 2018.

This time, we will be serving sweet red bean soup.

We bought some red beans and Fuku-chan made some homemade sweet red bean soup.

It will be served from 10:30.

Please come and visit us.

Providing food and other items based on the idea that "food is medicine"

Based on this philosophy, we named the market "Ofukuichi" so that everyone can enjoy delicious food and abundant happiness.

Date and time: Wednesday, October 24, 2018

10:00-12:30

Location: Hidamari (next to Takakaen)

15 minutes walk south from Meitetsu Wakabayashi Station

64 Yashikihata, Yoshiwara-cho, Toyota City

For inquiries, please contact Takakoen at 0565-52-3810.

Person in charge: Yukiko Noba

Parking: Hidamari Parking Lot South side of Hidamari, North side of Hidamari,

Temporary parking lot Wakazono Sports Ground

Takakoen Parking Lot The parking lot on the east side of Takakoen where the Takakoen flag is standing

*There is not much parking available, so if you can come on foot, please do so.

*Please refrain from parking anywhere other than designated areas.

Ofukuichi's Promise

1. Provide products that show the producers and processors of food and ingredients.

1. Avoid using additives as much as possible.

1. Cherish the warmth of handmade items.

Exhibitors on October 24th

Canon Coffee...a coffee shop in Miyoshi City.

A coffee shop in Miyoshi City.

Made with ginger grown in Toyota City

They are making "Ultra Ginger Powder."

Chopped ginger, a by-product of homemade ginger ale, is also convenient and recommended.

It's easy to add to a variety of dishes.

My child doesn't like ginger, but he'll eat it if I add it to food.

This time they will also be selling apple pie made with ginger.

Kondo Shiitake Garden Shimoyama Shiitake Farm is a traditional mushroom farm that grows shiitake mushrooms on logs.

Shiitake mushrooms grown on logs are a must-try in autumn.

Shiitake mushrooms grown on logs are delicious, as expected.

If you have it, I also recommend large nametake mushrooms.

Macchupan: A bakery that uses domestic wheat and natural yeast

A bakery in Okazaki City that uses homemade yeast made from local fruits and domestically grown wheat.

This talented bakery won first place in the Bread Marche Contest held in Nagoya in 2016.

This time, you might be able to get your hands on some meal-type bread that you can't usually find in stores.

They also have special apple pie and chestnut pie on sale.

Get it before it sells out.

I'm looking forward to it.

Kokui FarmMr./Ms.... We strive every day to produce safe, high-quality crops, and are particular about "delicious" food.

Healthy crops grown like our own children are unique.

Domestically produced soybeans are a precious crop, accounting for less than 5% of the total.

What's more, we offer tofu, natto, miso, soy milk, and more made exclusively with soybeans grown in Okui!

They will sell it to you.

We have many repeat customers for our miso.

NPO Utopia Wakamiya We handle products made at a welfare facility in Toyota City that caters to people with disabilities.

It all started with "It would be nice if it existed!"

A variety of handmade foods, sweets, and miscellaneous goods made with quality ingredients and with love.

Among them, a large selection will be gathered.

We will also be selling honey from Toyota, which has been requested.

FishmongerThey bring you fresh fish.

In fact, it can be quite difficult to buy fish at Takakaen.

Even if the owner buys products labeled as wild, they won't eat them because "they smell like farmed feed."

When I was worried because I couldn't tell just by looking at it, a neighbor introduced me to

This fish shop.

My neighbors came from Sendai and had a hard time trying the fish here.

Apparently they met and were introduced to this fishmonger.

Since then, it has become easier for me to choose fish.

It is sold by a slightly shy person.

Tickets will be sold in the parking lot on the south side of Hidamari.

Cedar tree　San...A reflexology massage shop in the Yoshiwara area.

You enter through the garden and receive a massage in a slightly secluded space.

A trial price only available at Ofukuichi.

The massage is gentle so that your screams don't reach Ofukuichi.

Please give it a try.

andTakakoen ... All types of tea, including hand-picked matcha and hand-picked deep-steamed tea

In pursuit of delicious tea, we are particular about soil preparation using organic fertilizer.

We only sell tea that the owner is satisfied with.

This time

You will enjoy "Brown rice tea with matcha."

Of course, we also have baked sweets made with hand-picked matcha.

The cafe menu also includes a set that is only available on the day.

This time's limited edition sweet is...Machupan's "Apple Pie".

In the Ofukuichi version

It was specially made for me.

····thank you.

That's what I wanted to eat...

We also have hand-picked matcha and chaberin dango.

Stay tuned.

Yoshitaka Noba, Representative of "Ofukuichi"

Secretariat yuki

The 27th morning market "Ofukuichi" will be held

The 27th "Ofukuichi" morning market will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

Providing food and other items based on the idea that "food is medicine"

Based on this philosophy, we named the market "Ofukuichi" so that everyone can enjoy delicious food and abundant happiness.

Date and time: Wednesday, June 27, 2018

10:00-12:30

Location: Hidamari (next to Takakaen)

15 minutes walk south from Meitetsu Wakabayashi Station

64 Yashikihata, Yoshiwara-cho, Toyota City

For inquiries, please contact Takakoen at 0565-52-3810.

Person in charge: Yukiko Noba

Parking: Hidamari Parking Lot South side of Hidamari, North side of Hidamari,

Temporary parking lot Wakazono Sports Ground

Takakoen Parking Lot The parking lot on the east side of Takakoen where the Takakoen flag is standing

*There is not much parking available, so if you can come on foot, please do so.

*Please refrain from parking anywhere other than designated areas.

Ofukuichi's Promise

1. Provide products that show the producers and processors of food and ingredients.

1. Avoid using additives as much as possible.

1. Cherish the warmth of handmade items.

Exhibitors on June 27th

Chitty Chitty Bagel...A bagel specialty store made with domestic wheat and homemade yeast

A bakery in Anjo that specializes in bagels.

Chewy bagels with chicken, kinpira, etc.

It goes perfectly with a bagel sandwich.

It's more filling than it looks, so it's recommended for lunch.

Get it before it sells out.

Kondo Shiitake Garden Shimoyama Shiitake Farm is a traditional mushroom farm that grows shiitake mushrooms on logs.

Shiitake mushrooms grown on logs are a must-try in autumn.

Shiitake mushrooms grown on logs are delicious, as expected.

If you have it, I also recommend large nametake mushrooms.

Dashenka Na　San...a shop that sells handmade bread made with natural yeast and baked in a stone oven

Dashenka brings a variety of different items every time.

Ofukuichi is a hidden gem, with exclusive breads and new products available.

There are also some reasonably priced breads.

Every time, we introduce special bread deals that you can't miss out on.

I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of bread will be available this time.

Kokui FarmMr./Ms.... We strive every day to produce safe, high-quality crops, and are particular about "delicious" food.

Healthy crops grown like our own children are unique.

Domestically produced soybeans are a precious crop, accounting for less than 5% of the total.

What's more, we offer tofu, natto, miso, soy milk, and more made exclusively with soybeans grown in Okui!

They will sell it to you.

We have many repeat customers for our miso.

NPO Utopia Wakamiya We handle products made at a welfare facility in Toyota City that caters to people with disabilities.

It all started with "It would be nice if it existed!"

A variety of handmade foods, sweets, and miscellaneous goods made with quality ingredients and with love.

Among them, a large selection will be gathered.

FishmongerThey bring you fresh fish.

In fact, it can be quite difficult to buy fish at Takakaen.

Even if the owner buys products labeled as wild, they won't eat them because "they smell like farmed feed."

When I was worried because I couldn't tell just by looking at it, a neighbor introduced me to

This fish shop.

My neighbors came from Sendai and had a hard time trying the fish here.

Apparently they met and were introduced to this fishmonger.

Since then, it has become easier for me to choose fish.

It is sold by a slightly shy person.

Tickets will be sold in the parking lot on the south side of Hidamari.

Cedar tree　San...A reflexology massage shop in the Yoshiwara area.

You enter through the garden and receive a massage in a slightly secluded space.

A trial price only available at Ofukuichi.

The massage is gentle so that your screams don't reach Ofukuichi.

Please give it a try.

andTakakoen ... All types of tea, including hand-picked matcha and hand-picked deep-steamed tea

In pursuit of delicious tea, we are particular about soil preparation using organic fertilizer.

We only sell tea that the owner is satisfied with.

This time

Introducing cold brew tea, perfect for summer.

You will enjoy cold-brewed "deep-steamed tea with matcha."

Of course, we also have baked sweets made with hand-picked matcha.

The cafe menu also includes a set that is only available on the day.

This time's limited edition sweet is... Omiya's "Matcha Seasonal Cream."

Actually, we don't sell seasonal cream in June.

It was specially made for me.

····thank you.

You can also enjoy hand-picked matcha and baked sweets made with hand-picked matcha.

Stay tuned.

Yoshitaka Noba, Representative of "Ofukuichi"

Secretariat: Yukiko Noba

At Jiyuan, Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store

2018 Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Jiyuan

At Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store

We exhibited for one week from May 16, 2018.

During the event, the works were also exhibited at Jiyuan.

It was on display even after the exhibition ended.