Fifth grade students from Wakazono Elementary School came to experience tea picking. It was broadcast on CBC TV.

On April 28, 2015, 132 fifth grade students from Wakazono Elementary School

During comprehensive learning time

They came to pick tea leaves

First, we talked about the history of tea,

The story of the tea tree

We explain how to pick them,

Now, let's experience it.

This time, we had them pick the simple one-stem, two-leaf variety.

CBC TV also came to cover the event.

Today at 15:18 on Gogosuma,

Featured on Ippou at 6:53pm.

The picked tea leaves are

Fun to do when you get home.

Please enjoy with your family.

The children who came

To all the parents who helped,

Teachers,

thank you very much.

We will be holding a tea picking experience event, "Enjoying New Tea."

It was well received last year

Orange Mama and Takakaen collaboration

We will be holding the "New Tea Appreciation Party" again this year.

Tea picking last year.

Explanation about tea.

Many questions were asked.

Last year

Tea-filled lunch

Freshly picked sprouts are deep-fried,

Tencha tea rice,

Matcha sweets, etc.

It's all about tea.

Date and time: May 7, 2015 (Thursday) 10:30-13:00

Location: Hidamari meeting point (next to Takakaen)

Number of participants: First 30 people

Participation fee: 1,000 yen (includes tea picking experience and tea-filled lunch)

*Kids lunch available for 300 yen

The event will proceed rain or shine. In the event of rain, there will be a tea ceremony and lunch instead.

The tea picking at the "New Tea Enjoyment Party" is simple.

Instead of being hand-picked as is done naturally, the tea leaves are picked at one stem and two leaves from machine-harvested tea fields.

Even small children around 3 years old can walk there (about 200m).

You will walk to the tea plantation and have a simple experience.

Come experience seeing, touching and picking the tender new shoots in early May.

For applications, please contact Hidamari at 080-5156-7989

The Ofuku Market was a huge success during spring break.

The 9th Ofukuichi Market will be held at

Since it was spring break, we also had a trial lesson.

Many people came from the start,

Wheelchair experience,

Think about the physically disabled,

Soybean Family Quiz

Use your brain,

Made from Toyota wood

Playing the cajon, a percussion instrument originating from Peru

Enjoy the soothing sounds

Stone milling experience

They tasted the matcha they had ground themselves.

At Dashenka Sai, we tasted a secret yeast made only from strawberries.

First-time exhibitor at the antenna shop Kirari

Join,

It became a lively market.

Many cute children, neighbors, customers,

Thanks to all the exhibitors

It was a fun morning market called "Ofukuichi."

Thank you to everyone who came.

The next session will be held on the fourth Wednesday, April 22nd.

The next morning market had a wide variety of items, including okara cookies, chaberin dango, and natural yeast bagels.

Stay tuned.

This is Yuki from the secretariat.

The 9th "Ofukuichi" morning market will be held on March 25th.

The 9th "Ofukuichi" morning market will be held.

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, March 25, 2015

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.

The 9th event will be held on March 25th.,

Since it's spring break, there will also be some experiences.

Experience 1☆"Let's try using a wheelchair" Limited to 18 people Free

Organizer: Toiro Independence Center

Time ① 10:15-10:45 ② 11:00-11:30 ③ 11:45-12:15 6 people each

Children in the third grade or above can participate alone.

Children in the second grade and below can participate if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

This time, the theme is focused on people with physical disabilities who have difficulty moving around, and you can experience using a wheelchair.

I'm embarrassed to say this, but during the meeting I realized how naive my understanding was.

By experiencing and seeing things, you can think about what you can do and what you can do.

Please try it out first.

A mini experience

Experience 2☆"Bread is Alive" Free Organizer: Dashenka Na

You can taste natural yeast and watch the bread fermentation.

It seems they even let you touch the bread while it's still fermenting.

It's rare to get the chance to taste natural yeast.

Fermenting bread may also be the first step in sparking interest in summer vacation independent research.

Experience 3☆"Soybean Family Quiz" Free Organizer: Okui Farm

What family does the soybean belong to? Feel free to take the quiz.

Experience 4☆"Stone mill grinding experience" Grind with a stone mill and make matcha. Organizer: Koukaen

You can grind the powder in a stone mill and make matcha.

You can make matcha or green tea using ground matcha.

The participation fee is 100 yen.

This year's exhibitors are:

Antenna Shop Kirari ...at a welfare facility in Toyota City for people with disabilities.

We handle manufactured products.

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

Among them, a large selection will be gathered.

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.

Last time, there was a flat rate and some great value bread.

This time, a mini experience will also be held.

Kokui Farm　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, and other items made exclusively with soybeans grown in Okui!

They will sell it to you.

A quiz will also be held.

Tokuhachi Farm Mr./Ms.... He grows vegetables in the Asuke area.

Vegetables grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

They bring you fresh seasonal vegetables.

Forest SquareMr./Ms....is working to spread awareness of the importance of forest creation in Toyota City.

Mori no Hiroba is playing a major role in the Cafon Project.

This time, we will be holding Toyota wood that has been processed in various ways.

These pieces have the scent of wood that makes you feel gentle.

...I'm looking forward to it.

Handmade goods "Maruru"San...a shop selling handmade fabric accessories

They sell school lunch sets needed for kindergartens and elementary schools, as well as cloth accessories such as masks.

She is a mother who lives in the Wakazono area, so you can buy things after consulting with her.

mar (circle)San... Hand massage.

A young mother living in Toyota City.

The gentle massage is soothing.

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 one-coin trial price only available at Ofukuichi.

Please give it a try.

Ishinomaki Heiwa Project: Supporting the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake

We will be selling friendship bracelets and other items made in Ishinomaki.

A mother from Miyagi Prefecture who lives in Toyota City shares her thoughts.

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.

Enjoy the deep flavor of hand-picked tea, made with meticulous attention to detail.

In April, the event will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month, April 22nd (Wednesday).

Yoshitaka Noba, Representative of "Ofukuichi"

Secretariat: Yukiko Noba

Supporters: Tomoyo Ishikawa and Satomi Shirai

Organized by Takakaen

I hope that this morning market will become one that local people can enjoy.

This is Yuki from the secretariat.

The first anniversary morning market, "Ofukuichi," was a huge success. (This was broadcast on local media.)

On Wednesday, February 25th, 2015, the 8th annual Ofukuichi was held.

This marks the first anniversary. The year has flown by so quickly.

With gratitude

I behaved.

A sweet soup made from simmered red beans.

The dumplings inside are made by Mineasahi in Inabu.

Handmade by "Fuku-chan (Takakoen's mother)".

There are also pickles shared with us by our neighbors.

It becomes a bustling morning market,

Okui Farm's

Natto is also sold out

Dolce Vita's

Pudding and blancmange too

sold out

Acorn Village Inabu's

Chaberin Dango is also sold out

Dashenka Na also

sold out,

Chiki Chiki Bagel too

The bread is sold out.

Takakoen

For the local people

In the cafe space,

full.

Please enjoy the limited edition drinks this time,

At mar (maru), who is exhibiting for the first time,

Warm hand massage.

Soothing winter hand care

Outside, a special experience

Experience inoculating shiitake mushrooms on logs. The children listened intently as they struggled with the wood.

Thanks to all of you, we have reached one year.

thank you.

To everyone who came,

Dear Exhibitors,

To everyone involved

Thank you very much.

This time, immediately after opening,

A customer said, "Congratulations on your first anniversary."

I received a bouquet of flowers.

It's only been a year, but I'm glad I did it.

It was a moment when I thought that.

thank you.

We will continue to hold the morning market "Ofukuichi" for everyone to enjoy.

Good things that are made with care.

Heartfelt products that you can't buy anywhere else.

With the creator's feelings

I would be happy to deliver it to you.

Thank you for your continued support.

This time,

Local media Himawari Network

It will be broadcast on "Yo-i Don" from 9:00 on March 10th.

The next morning market, "Ofukuichi," will be held on Wednesday, March 25th from 10am.

For spring break, we're offering a different experience than usual.

※The planned log-grown shiitake mushroom cultivation has become difficult due to the current situation.

This was the only time this event was held, and the next one has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Look forward to the next one on Wednesday, March 25th

Yuki from the secretariat

Featured in Chunichi Shimbun and Home News

(Continuing with a look back at this year.)

Featured in Toyota Miyoshi Home News on August 16, 2014.

Ofukuichi Market on July 21st

"Summer Holiday Special Project: Experiential Learning (Workshop)"

and,

Went there on July 27th

"Chaberin Dango 1st Anniversary Event"

This is about.

The Chaberin Dango 1st anniversary event held at Acorn Village Inabu was

It was also featured in the Chunichi Shimbun.

Wakazono Junior High School students came to our company for work experience

There is only a little time left this year.

Looking back on the past year, here are some events that I haven't written about on my blog.

It's late, but I'd like to write something.

In the heat of August

A second-year male student at Wakazono Junior High School

Through comprehensive learning, "put all your effort into your dreams"

He came to me for work experience learning.

August 4th, 5th, and 7th

It was a hot midsummer day,

You can experience farming by going out to the tea fields with the owner.

I had the opportunity to experience working at a tea shop.

Farming is a job that requires patience.

Maybe it's because I belong to a sports club,

Personality or

To the point where adults can't put them to shame

Even in the heat,

Carefully

Steadily,

He did the job.

Thank you for coming despite the heat.

I would be happy if I could be of some help to you in the future.

Please come visit us again.

thank you very much.

Tea factory under construction

The tea factory was newly established in 1969.

We are currently under construction.

More eco-friendly

Higher quality,

To make more delicious tea,

The good points of the past remain the same,

There are a lot of renovations.

Completion is scheduled for next spring.

In May, when the new tea leaves are picked,

It is scheduled to be completed.

Next year's tea picking experience and factory tour will

The renovated factory will be open for tours.

I was invited to give a lecture on Japanese food culture for foreigners.

Saturday, November 29, 2014

At Toyota City Industrial Culture Center

Japanese food culture course for foreigners,

The event included an experience of grinding matcha in a stone mill and making tea rice balls.

From the recruitment, the number of applicants quickly reached capacity,

Many participants came from outside the city.

I was very happy that not a single person was absent and everyone participated seriously.

Through various experiences and lectures on Japanese tea,

We had a wonderful time that we don't normally get to experience.

Thank you to all the participants.

Thank you for coming.

The 5th Summer Vacation Special "Ofuku Market" offered a variety of experiences.

Monday, July 21, 2014

We held a special summer vacation event called "Ofukuichi."

First, we started making cajons at 9am.

Making cafés in the forest

The lecturer is a wood coordinator.

Mr. Higuchi from Mori no Hiroba.

Cajon, a Peruvian instrument

Made from Toyota wood.

Other experiential learning (workshops) will begin at 10:00.

Tea making class.

Takakoen Children's Tea Ceremony Class

The instructor is a tea instructor.

Tea judging skills 6th grade,

Takakoen Garden Owner Yoshitaka Noba

The children listen to the story

Seriously, I make tea.

Tea brewing experience

With very elegant hands,

It was carefully placed.

I was amazed at how focused everyone was.

Making your own original furikake.

The lecturer will be Kurumi School Cafeteria.

Mix and make your favorite ingredients.

Finished.

I immediately had it for breakfast the next day.

Making granola.

The instructor is Koha.

Mix the ingredients,

Original granola.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow's snack.

Easy toy crafts.

The lecturers are from the Sanagedai Toy Library.

What small children are engrossed in making is,

Making tops.

Made from a milk carton

A frame that I colored myself.

Even for children in the 3rd year...

It turned out very well.

The kids were full of confidence. ...Good for them.

Balloon art

We also got a dog.

Learning about shiitake mushroom logs.

Contrary to my expectations, the shiitake mushrooms did not grow.

I learned a lot from listening to the talk.

Growing shiitake mushrooms on logs takes time,

Raising children is hard work, says a fifth-grade elementary school girl.

Outside, a session began with the completed cajon.

The beautiful sound draws attention.

There was also a relaxing massage and fruit smoothie.

At home, even after the class is over, they are still engrossed in making their own spinning tops.

I hope that everyone will have some fun afterglow.

Thank you to everyone who came.

In addition, volunteers helped with reception and parking lot guidance.

Thank you to everyone in the community for coming out in the heat.

Thank you to all the instructors for your cooperation.

This time, the profits from the previous "Ofukuichi" events will be used to cover venue fees, etc.

We are grateful for everyone's cooperation in making this possible.

Yukiko Noba, Takakaen and Ofuku City Secretariat.