We were invited to the Wakazono Elementary School Festival.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Fifth grade students at Toyota City Wakazono Elementary School

I was invited to the festival.

Fifth graders pick tea leaves in May.

Next, we experienced rice planting and harvesting.

The activity is intended to express gratitude and also serve as a way to present what they have learned.

For this festival,

The fifth grade elementary school students put a lot of thought into creating and preparing the presentation.

Among the various events, they held a tea quiz,

They have fun and come up with creative ideas,

It was an impressive and happy time.

In addition, elementary school students grew and cooked rice.

We were also treated to the traditional dish "hand-picked tea rice."

It made me feel happy and it was delicious.

I was very happy to be invited to such a wonderful event.

It was a very valuable and fulfilling time.

Starting with the principal, teachers,

To all 5th grade students.

thank you very much.

Appearing on FM radio

December 14th, in Tsurumai, Nagoya

Recorded on FM radio.

I was interviewed for the purpose of "rediscovering the region."

Host: Saori Kanda, Transformer vocalist: JUN

He appeared as a guest on the show.

The broadcast will start at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2015.

The 14th "Ofukuichi" morning market will be held.

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

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 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: East side of Takakoen, Parking lot with Takakoen sign

*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 14th event will be held on November 25th.,

Dolce Vita San...An Italian restaurant in Toyota City.

They sell pudding made with specially selected eggs, roasted green tea blancmange, and more.

In addition to using locally produced ingredients, the food is handmade using a wide range of carefully selected ingredients.

A dessert that brings out the flavor of the ingredients.

He said, "I want my customers to be happy." I agree.

There are already pre-orders available.

Get it before it sells out.

Kokui FarmWe strive every day to produce safe, high-quality produce, and are particular about "delicious."

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.

You can also find new products such as bean snacks.

Stay tuned.

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.

I'm looking forward to seeing a different selection than last month.

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.

Kokui FarmWe strive every day to produce safe, high-quality produce, and are particular about "delicious."

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.

You can also find new products such as bean snacks.

Stay tuned.

Dashenka NaSan...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.

Every time, there are special deals on bread that you can't miss out on.

What's today's recommended bread? Just ask.

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

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.

There are vegetables that you won't find in supermarkets,

It's fun to watch.

mar (circle)- A mother from Toyota City

Relax with a hand massage.

Mar has customers lining up without a break.

This time, the customers are eagerly awaiting a hand massage.

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.

If I screamed, "Ahhh, it hurts!", the peaceful atmosphere would be ruined.

At Ofukuichi, they give you a massage that is fairly relaxed.

However, depending on the area you stimulate, it may still hurt.

If you don't like extreme pain, try this out.

Fishmonger・They 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.

The current person in charge is a shy guy.

Please talk to me.

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.

It's the season when we start to miss hot tea,

You can relax and enjoy some hot tea.

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

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

There will be a limited-time cafe menu available on the day.

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.

Morning market "Ofukuichi" will be held on October 28th

The 13th "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, October 28, 2015

10:00-12:30

Location: Hidamari (next to Takakaen)

15 minutes walk south from Meitetsu Wakabayashi Station

☆ Fuku-chan will be serving sweet red bean soup from 11am.

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: East side of Takakoen, Parking lot with Takakoen sign

*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 13th event will be held on October 28th.,

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.

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 are delicious, whether fried or boiled.

Many customers look forward to receiving the logs of shiitake mushrooms.

Fresh shiitake mushrooms are delicious in autumn. There may also be nameko mushrooms. I'm looking forward to it.

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.

The new product, pure rice vinegar, will also be available for the first time.

Stay tuned.

Dashenka NaSan...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.

Every time, there are special deals on bread that you can't miss out on.

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

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.

There are vegetables that you won't find in supermarkets,

It's fun to watch.

mar (circle)- A mother from Toyota City

Relax with a hand massage.

Last time, Mar had to be suddenly hospitalized and was on leave.

This time, we have a customer waiting to receive a hand massage.

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.

Please give it a try.

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.

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.

It's the season when we start to miss hot tea,

You can relax and enjoy some hot tea.

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

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

Local contributions, cafe menu, etc.

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.

Summer vacation hands-on learning event "Ofukuichi" will be held

July 18, 2015 (Sat) 10:00-12:00

Borrowing a sunny spot next to Takakaen

Special summer vacation project: Experiential learning.

Experience 1

Make chopsticks using Toyota's cypress

Lecturer: Masaaki Higuchi (Representative of Mori no Hiroba)

Contents: Make your own chopsticks out of hinoki cypress. After making them, join in the Nagashi Somen (flowing noodles) experience.

Eat some somen noodles and enjoy freshly made hashi.

Start time: 10:00~ / 11:00~ 1 hour each

Capacity: 5 people each (10 people total) Participation requirements: 1st grade or above

Participation fee: 500 yen (includes materials and Nagashi Somen participation fee)

Applications: From July 10th, telephone reservations → 090-3560-1879 (contact person: Higuchi)

Experience 2

Original tea making

Lecturer: Yoshitaka Noba (Owner of Takakaen)

Contents: Grind your own powder using a stone mill and make matcha.

You can make your own original tea using the matcha you make and take it home with you.

Start time: 10:00 - Participate at any time

Participation fee: 100 yen

No application required: Registration opens on the day

Experience 3

Learn about Nori (seaweed)

Lecturer: Hiroshi Sakai (Sakai Nori Shop)

Contents: Are there actually many different types of nori? Learn how nori is made, compare different types of Mikawa nori, and try grilling nori.

After your nori grilling experience, you can eat it right away, or pour it over somen noodles.

Start time: 10:00 - Participate at any time

Participation fee: 100 yen (including ingredients for the nori grilling experience)Comes with a souvenir of chopped seaweed)

No application required: Registration opens on the day

Experience 4

Toy crafts

Lecturer: Sanagedai Toy Library

Contents: A simple toy craft. Make and play with a "surprise balloon."

Start time: 10:00

Participation fee: Free

No application required: Registration opens on the day

Experience 5

Make your own original postcards with eraser stamps

Lecturer: Tsumugi (Community Activity Support Center)

Contents: Make your own original postcard using an eraser stamp.

We have handmade postcards made from kenaf (a plant) available.

You can stamp it however you like and make a summer greeting card or your own favorite postcard.

Start time: 10:00

Participation fee: 50 yen (including materials and handmade postcards)

No application required: Registration opens on the day

and,

Those who have experienced it can participate

It's a bamboo flow somen noodle dish..

Although it is called Nagashi Somen, what flows down the street is

Homemade chilled noodles from Heartpia Toyota no Mori.

and,

Seasonal local vegetables,

cheese,

There are plenty of other fun things to do.

The flowing somen noodles were played on a bamboo slide (?) made by Mori no Hiroba in Toyoda.

So, let's do it.

Participation fee: 100 yen

Number of people limited: 5 people per time slot

Time: Starts at 10:30

(held every 15 minutes)

Those who take the chopstick lesson will also receive Nagashi Somen noodles.

This summer's experience of the Ofuku Market is

This is done purely through the kindness of the instructor.

In addition, we use the profits from the Ofukuichi fairs to cover the rent for the venue.

Dear past exhibitors,

We would also like to thank everyone who came to Ofukuichi.

thank you.

If you have any questions, please contact Yukiko Noba, Takakaen/Ofukuichi representative and secretariat.

The 11th "Ofukuichi" morning market will be held

The 11th "Ofukuichi" morning market will be held on June 24th.

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 24, 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 11th event will be held on June 24th.,

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 Mr. Miss....Shimoyama Shiitake Farm, which cultivates shiitake mushrooms using the traditional method of growing them on logs.

Shiitake mushrooms are delicious, whether fried or boiled.

Many customers look forward to receiving the logs of shiitake mushrooms.

Kokui FarmWe strive every day to produce safe, high-quality produce, and are particular about "delicious."

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.

The season for chilled tofu is almost here.

Enjoy it for lunch.

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.

Every time, there are special deals on bread that you can't miss out on.

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

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.

There are vegetables that you won't find in supermarkets,

It's fun to watch.

Blue　San... cloth napkin store

A shop that sells cloth napkins made from organic cotton and gauze.

They will give advice to girls about their problems.

In addition to cloth napkins, we also have bras and loose-fitting underwear.

It is especially recommended for summer as it is comfortable and keeps you dry on the skin.

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.

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.

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 we will be enjoying cold-brewed "Fukamushicha" tea, perfect for summer.

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

Hand massager Maru was scheduled to exhibit this time, but was forced to cancel due to hospitalization.

I'm sorry.

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

Cafe menus and more available only on the day.

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.

We held a tea picking experience for foreigners.

May 18, 2015 (Monday)

We held a tea picking experience for foreigners.

16 people from the Nagoya area

Foreigners also participated.

Tea picking experience for foreigners

What I experienced was,

Become matcha

A naturally cultivated tea plantation.

There are several hand-picked tea fields scattered across the country.

Today, here is 80aWe had you enter the tea garden where the tea is hand-picked,

Experience tea picking at Takakaen Tea Farm

Traditional picking method

We had them experience the "Shigoki Tsumi" technique.

Tea girls participating in the tea picking experience

Old work clothes

Wear a "kasuri"

Becoming a Tea Girl

Commemorative photo.

Everyone is cute.

We also had a tour of the factory.

Takakaen's factory is

While cherishing the good things of the past,

The latest technology is mixed

It's a factory.

After the experience and tour,

break.

While enjoying the traditional "hand-picked tea rice,"

Drinking tea

Take a break.

Thank you to everyone who came.

Thanks for coming.

Please come visit us again.

Please come and spend time here again.

Tea pickers and hand-picked tea rice

The hand-picking of matcha tea is finally coming to an end.

This year, many tea pickers came,

About 70 people helped out every day.

There are several hand-picked tea fields scattered across the country.

Today, here is 80aA field full of hand-picked tea leaves.

Sunday, May 17, 2015

A pleasant sunny day in May.

Perhaps the athletic meet also had an impact.

This year, the number is slightly lower at 50.

Hand-picked tea rice

To the tea pickers who came,

With gratitude

Traditional food unique to a tea region,

We served tea rice.

Last year, the tea was hand-picked by a tea picker.

This is tea rice made with matcha tea leaves, tencha.

Thank you again this year.

Every year, tea rice is served without any prior notice.

Some people said they were glad they were able to eat it this year.

April 30th ~

We start picking the new sprouts of Sencha tea to be used for Fukamushi tea.

Currently, the new matcha buds are being picked by hand.

Only a few left.

Thank you very much.

A university training group came to take part in a "tea training" session, which included tea picking.

On Saturday, May 16, 2015, Nagoya Women's University and Nagoya Women's Junior College

It looked like a tea ceremony training session.

At the factory

Tea description.

For processing into matcha

Entering the Tencha factory,

visit.

Matcha tea fields

We move to a naturally hand-picked tea plantation,

The traditional picking method, "Shigoki-tsumi"

convey,

They had the opportunity to try it out.

Commemorative photos are also available.

The outfit I wore was,

Old work clothes called "kasuri."

I had the opportunity to try it on.

Finally,

While enjoying the traditional dish "hand-picked tea rice"

We will explain the tea and answer any questions you may have.

The students who came,

The teacher who led us,

The bus drivers who took everyone to and from the venue while being mindful of road safety

thank you very much.

Please come visit us again.

We will be holding a Japanese food culture course for foreigners, "Tea Hand-picking Experience." Experience hand-picking green tea leaves

We offer tea picking experiences for foreign visitors.

Japanese culture for Foreign Residents

Date and time: May 24, 2015 (Sunday) 13:00-15:00

Sunday,May 24th 2015 ,13:00-15:00

Contents: Experience hand-picking the finest tea leaves at a naturally cultivated tea plantation.

Take a commemorative photo wearing an authentic old-fashioned kasuri kimono and dressing up as a tea ceremony girl

Tour of a matcha tea leaf processing factory and a tencha tea factory

Tea rice tasting

Tea tasting

Matcha and matcha sweets tasting

And there's plenty to see.

Foreign residents of Toyota City and the surrounding area and their accompanying Japanese

You can participate.

Please apply to TIA

For more information, please refer to the flyer below.

●English version

Experience hand-picking green tea leaves

●Japanese version

Takakoen Tea Hand-Picking Experience