Summer vacation special project: Trial class (workshop) will be held *Added

Ofukuichi will be holding a "Summer Vacation Special Project: Experiential Learning (Workshop)."

Date and time: July 21st (Monday/holiday)

10:00 to 12:00 (partly from 9:00)

Participants: Preschool to elementary school age (basically, but not necessarily)

The conditions vary depending on the course.

Please see the course content and details.

Location: Hidamari (next to Takakaen)

64 Yashikihata, Yoshiwara-cho, Toyota City

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

Person in charge: Yukiko Noba

Parking: Hidamari Parking Lot, Hidamari South Side/Hidamari North Side

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.

Experiential learning (work) content:

・Tea brewing class Instructor: Yoshitaka Noba - Owner of Takakoen (Japanese tea instructor)

Aichi Prefecture's highest-ranking tea judging skill 6th dan

Content: Learn how to make tea using a tea kettle. (Learn and serve it to your family.)

Start times: 10:00/10:30/11:00/11:30, 20-minute hands-on lessons each

Capacity: 5 people each (20 people total)

Participation fee: 200 yen

Application: Reservations can also be made by phone (from July 7th to Takakoen 0565-52-3810)

If there is availability on the day, you can apply.

・Making musical instruments from Toyota wood Lecturer: Masaaki Higuchi - Mori no Hiroba (wood coordinator)

Content: We will make a "cajon," a percussion instrument that originated in Peru, using Toyota wood.

Work hours: 9:00-12:00

8 participants (elementary school students and above. Lower elementary students must be accompanied by an adult. Special slots available for Wakazono elementary school students)

Participation fee: 5,000 yen (including materials)

Applications open from 10am on Wednesday, June 18th

For applications and inquiries, please contact Mori no Hiroba (Higuchi) at 090-3560-1879.

・Log-grown Shiitake Mushroom Experience Lecturer: Keita Kondo - Kondo Shiitake Farm (log-grown Shiitake Mushroom Farm)

Content: Harvest shiitake mushrooms from logs and learn about shiitake cultivation.

Start time: 10:00~ Others to be determined

Application: Applications can be made as soon as the store opens on the day.

*As this is a very difficult and first-time undertaking, applications and details will be available on the day.

・Making your own original furikake (seasoning) Instructor: Yamada Kurumi - Kurumi School Cafeteria

Contents: Make your own original furikake by grinding various ingredients in a mortar and pestle and combining them.

(You can bottle it and take it home.)

Start time 10:00/10:30/11:00/11:30

Capacity: 5 people each (20 people total)

Participation fee: 300 yen

Applications: On the day of opening, on a first-come, first-served basis.

・Simple crafts Instructor: Sanagedai Toy Library

(This is a group that loves children. Twice a month, we make simple toys and play with them.

I enjoy making it with my children and mothers. Let's all make it together!

Content: We will be making simple toys, such as balloon art and spinning tops.

Start time: 10:00~ at any time

Participation fee: Free

Applications: Accepted at any time upon opening on the day

・Granola making Instructor: koha*Added

Starting time: 10:00, reservations accepted at any time

You may also be able to do a little shopping at each booth.

There is also a trial massage corner for moms (and dads and grandparents).

This experiential learning experience is being carried out with the goodwill of the instructors.

In addition, the profits from the past Ofukuichi will be used to cover venue fees, etc.

Thank you for coming to the 4th morning market "Ofukuichi" despite the heat.

The 4th Ofukuichi was held on Wednesday, June 25th.

In the heat, many people have been waiting since 9:15.

I'm grateful that so many people came.

This time too

I've heard some testimonials from customers.

Italian cuisine

Dolce Vita

...The roasted green tea blancmange was delicious.

Chitty Chitty Bagel

...It's very filling when you eat it.

...The chicken bagel sandwich is delicious.

Kondo Shiitake Garden

...Even though it's made from logs, it's a great value.

Dashenka Na

...I wanted to buy it. I'm glad I was able to buy it.

Okui Farm

...Natto is delicious and children eat it.

Walnut School Cafeteria

...Homemade furikake is fun.

Yutari-san

...Stylish.

Yuyu Kobo

...Wooden cars are nice.

Takakoen

...You can make it with cold water. It's delicious.

Takakoen

Local cafes

...Matcha au lait, it has the taste and aroma of matcha and is delicious.

Plum blossoms are a local delicacy.

···happy.

Fishmonger

It was delicious last time.

Forest Square

I want a café.

We received a variety of comments, such as:

Raw shiitake mushrooms, roasted green tea blancmange, chicken bagel sandwiches, various breads, matcha sets with chaberin dango, etc. were all sold out.

Despite the heat, the morning market was bustling with people and was a fun experience.

Many people came slowly after 10:30,

There was a wait for parking,

There was no major confusion and the morning market was bustling.

Thank you to everyone who came and to all the exhibitors,

Thank you for coming despite the heat.

The next Ofuku Market will be held on Monday, July 21st (national holiday), and will feature a special summer vacation event and hands-on workshops.

The next morning market, "Ofukuichi," will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd.

Stay tuned.

Yuki from the secretariat

The 4th Ofukuichi Market will be held

4th Morning MarketOfukuichi" will be held.

* Based on the idea that "food is medicine," we provide food and other items.

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

Date and time: Wednesday, June 25th

10:00-12:30

Location: Hidamari (next to Takakaen)

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, and the vacant lot of the former A-Co-op Yoshinaka branch

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 fourth event will be held on June 25th.

Chitty Chitty BagelMr. Miss···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.

My lunch is... exciting.

Dolce VitaMr. Miss....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.

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

Shiitake mushrooms are delicious, whether fried or boiled.

Carrying logs is hard work, and many people quit.

I'm glad to see young people taking on this challenge. Thank you and keep up the great work.

Dashenka NaMr. Miss···A shop selling handmade bread made with natural yeast and baked in a stone oven

Dashenka is extremely busy after opening a new store at JR Takashimaya

Thanks to the TV broadcast, each store is still bustling with activity.

Ofukuichi may be a hidden gem. (There were a lot of people there last time too.)

I wonder if there will be any limited edition bread at Ofukuichi this time too... I'm excited!

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 sell it. My child also loves tofu and natto.

Yuyu Kobo...A woodworking workshop in Toyota City.

Wooden toys and other wooden crafts will be on sale.

A workshop that values the warmth of wood.

Safety is also taken into consideration, and children's toys are also made.

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

You can paint on the cedar trees of Toyota. Amazing.

Draw your thoughts on this board, which has a gentle wood scent that will make you feel at ease.

Crayons will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Both children and adults are welcome to participate. You can also make a sign. Once you've finished drawing, you can take home your masterpiece.

You can also experience the Peruvian instrument "Cajon" made from Toyota wood.

Summer vacation special project, hands-on workshop

Applications for crafts and cafons made from Toyota wood will begin on June 18th.

Learn more →click

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.

"Please give us safe, wild-caught fish that haven't been fed farmed feed."

I always request this.

RelaxationSan...Antique and household goods store

Yutari is a shop in Toyota City that sells a variety of small items.

The space is a perfect fit for Ofukuichi.

Please take your time to watch.

Sugino-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 relieve your daily fatigue.

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.

Local vegetablesWe also have:Fish will be sold at the parking lot on the south side of Hidamari..

We are currently considering a one-day limited offer.

Yoshitaka Noba, Representative of "Ofukuichi"

Secretariat: Yukiko Noba

Supporters: Tomoyo Ishikawa and Satomi Shirai

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

This is Yuki from the secretariat.

Ofukuichi Summer Vacation Experience Class

The morning market "Ofukuichi" will be held on Wednesday, June 25th.

Here is a sneak peek at some of our special summer vacation plans.

Monday, July 21st

Ofukuichi will be holding a "Summer Vacation Special Project: Experiential Learning (Workshop)."

・Tea brewing class

・Homemade furikake

・Cooking class

・Craft

・Log-grown Shiitake Mushroom Experience

・Musical instrument crafts made from Toyoda wood

(The contents may be subject to change.)

The details have not yet been decided,

One step ahead

This is an announcement about applications for the "Cajon," an instrument made from Toyota wood.

The cajon is a percussion instrument that originated in Peru.

This instrument is made from Toyota wood.

Date and time: Monday, July 21st, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Hidamari (next to Takakaen)

8 participants (Elementary school students and above. Lower elementary students must be accompanied by an adult. Adults can also participate alone.)

Participation fee: 5,000 yen (including materials)

Applications open from 10am on Wednesday, June 18th

For applications and inquiries, please contact Mori no Hiroba (Higuchi) at 090-3560-1879.

Forest Square

We look forward to your application.

Other details will be announced once they have been decided.

During the summer vacation, why not try some hands-on learning that you wouldn't normally be able to do?

We were interviewed by local media. It will be broadcast on the 6th.

The tea picking for deep-steamed tea has begun.

Even today, despite the heat, the tea pickers are picking the tea by hand.

Because it is naturally trained and picked,

I also picked off the new shoots at the bottom.

Meanwhile,

Himawari Network came to interview us.

The garden owner was also interviewed.

The program is broadcast by the local media Himawari Network.

It will be broadcast on the program "Yoi Don" from 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6th.

For Himawari Network,

In June of last year, a program called "Ganbaru Company"

Introducing the shining companies in Toyota, Miyoshi, and Nagakute,

It was aired for a month,

Introduction of "Chaberin Dango" on a city government program

I was introduced to many of them.

thank you.

Mayor Ota of Toyota City came to experience tea picking.

Friday, May 2nd: Visit Takakoen's naturally-steamed tea garden

The mayor of Toyota City came to visit us.

With the tea pickers

The cherry blossoms were hand-picked using the "shigoki-tsumi" method.

He said, "Picking the fruit with force is hard work."

Our commitment to cultivation and hand-picking,

The difficulty of securing tea pickers and their valuable skills

We asked him about his thoughts on various natural and hand-picked cultivation methods.

after that,

Tencha farm of "Asatsuyu", also known as the legendary natural gyokuro

(Tea plantations where tea leaves are grown to make matcha)

It was visited.

I'm glad that the tea pickers were so proud of us.

We would like to continue to preserve the tradition of natural and hand-picked techniques.

Thank you for taking the time to come.

Takakoen was featured on Chukyo TV's "NNN Straight News"

Program starting May 2nd at 11:30

Takakoen was featured on Chukyo TV's "NNN Straight News."

It is also the 88th night,

In the morning, Chukyo TV came to cover the event.

It is Japanese tea

Naturally prepared deep-steamed tea

Where they are hand-picked,

An interview with the owner of Takakaen Garden.

The interview lasted about an hour.

The hand-picked tea leaves are steamed and then steamed.

On May 5th, it will be on sale at Takakaen in Toyota City.

From now on, we will be hand-picking for about a month (throughout May).

As of 10am today, there were 40 people picking tea, but by the evening, about 60 people had come to pick tea.

On average, about 50 to 60 tea pickers come each day, and the total number of people picking tea is between 1,200 and 1,500.

Takakaen does not have any tea fields for tea competitions.

All of this is tea that we deliver to our customers.

Therefore, we ask you to pick all of the greens using the traditional "shigoki-tsumi" method.

Wages are calculated based on the amount of work harvested, not by the hour.

Despite this, the tea pickers still come and enjoy themselves.

....Thank you very much.

Thank you for the 3rd Morning Market "Ofukuichi".

The 3rd Ofukuichi was held on Wednesday, April 16th.

We are grateful that so many people came this time as well.

This time, I had to take photos of the exhibitors' products before they were all gone...

First, start shooting before opening

First time exhibiting

Kondo Shiitake Garden

The dry weather continued and we couldn't harvest fresh shiitake mushrooms.

He brought us some dried shiitake mushrooms harvested in the spring.

This time, as a muffin shop

Exhibitor Koha

There's also quiche, which is different from usual.

Product lineup

Okui Farm

Preparing for opening

Yutari-san

Beautifully decorated

All set

Takakoen

This time, a younger tea girl than usual

The atmosphere is perfect

Attori

A wide variety of sweets

Looks delicious.

I went outside to see what was going on...

Ofukuichi Market Procession

Even before it opens,

They were lined up.

The fishmonger

Everything is ready.

very soon

10 o'clock

I hurried inside the room.

Representative of Ofuku City

Takakaen Garden Owner Noba Yoshitaka

I was giving a speech before the opening.

When you open it,

Very crowded

Dashenka Na-san too

Takakaen cafe space

Many people

It overflowed.

Inabu-san from Acorn Village

Chaberin dango,

New products unveiled at Ofukuichi Market

Maruru-san is

In the garden on a mild autumn day

Spend time talking with customers

Charlie's Garden

A garden surrounded by flowers

moreover

In a wonderful space

Local vegetables too

Under the blue sky

Lively sales

Sugino-san,

You enter the room from the courtyard.

A bit of a private room.

It's a healing space.

This time too, many people came,

It was well received.

Muffins, matcha, various dried shiitake mushrooms, bread, tea dumplings, silken tofu, chiffon cake with fresh cream, etc.

They sold out one after another.

Ofukuichi staff, exhibitors, and Orange Mama

Thank you to everyone who came.

The morning market "Ofukuichi" is closed in May.

May 7th (Wednesday) In collaboration with Orange Mama,

We will hold a tea picking experience and a gathering to enjoy new tea.

The next Ofukuichi will be held on Wednesday, June 25th.

This is Yuki from the secretariat.

We are looking for tea pickers

The new tea season is approaching again this year.

At Takakoen, we hand-pick our Sencha (Fukamushicha) and Matcha.

Takakoen Naturally grown tea plantation, hand-picked

Application period: Anytime

Hand-picking period: Approximately 1 month (30 days)

What to bring: Chair, hat

Location: Takaokaen's naturally grown, hand-picked tea farm (Takaoka area)

How to apply/inquire: Please contact Noba Fumiko at Takakoen (0565-52-3810) by phone.

Start date: Late April or early May (depending on weather and growing conditions, this will become clear just before picking)

At Takakaen, there are no tea fields for tea competitions,

Because all the tea is sold to customers,

All of the picking is done using the traditional method of "shikoki-tsumi" and the price is based on the amount of picking.

"Shigoki-tsumi" traditional tea picking technique by Takakoen's tea pickers

Even if you are a first-timer, it's okay.

Anyone who has picked a cherry blossom at least once as a child is welcome.

Why not pick some tea leaves amidst the fresh greenery?

If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.

For reference, last year's tea picking was

There were over 120 registered tea pickers, with 50 to 60 people coming every day.

A total of about 1,500 people will be picking tea leaves.

There are many new recruits as well as veterans, and you can see mothers being picked up on the way to pick up and drop off their children at nursery school or kindergarten.

Someone who picks while talking.

The one who picks them busily.

Someone who picks while listening to the conversations of those around them.

Picking with friends.

Each way of enjoying it,

At Takakaen, tea is picked by hand at each individual's own pace.

The 3rd Ofuku Market will be held on Wednesday, April 16th. *Added

3rd Morning MarketOfukuichi" will be held.

* Based on the idea that "food is medicine," we provide food and other items.

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

Date and time: Wednesday, April 16th

10:00-12:30

Location: Hidamari (next to Takakaen)

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, and the vacant lot of the former A-Co-op Yoshinaka branch

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 third event will be held on April 16th.

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

Shiitake mushrooms are delicious, whether fried or boiled.

Carrying logs is hard work, and many people quit.

I'm glad to see young people taking on this challenge. Thank you and keep up the great work.

Dashenka NaMr. Miss···A shop selling handmade bread made with natural yeast and baked in a stone oven

Dashenka is extremely busy after opening a new store at JR Takashimaya

Due to the TV broadcast, it seems that bread is running out one after another at each store.

Ofukuichi may be a hidden gem. (There were a lot of people there last time too.)

I wonder if there will be any limited edition bread at Ofukuichi this time too... I'm excited!

Attori...A chiffon cake shop made with 100% local rice flour.

We use local ingredients as much as possible to make our rice flour chiffon cakes and soy pulp cookies.

The simple taste of okara cookies is something I would like to give to my children,

Once I buy it, I can't stop eating it.

koha　...A shop that sells bread made with homemade yeast and healthy sweets.

This time, we will be exhibiting as a muffin shop.

The sense of how to combine ingredients is amazing.

I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of muffins they make this time.

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 sell it. My child also loves tofu and natto.

Acorn Village InabuSan... Inanabu roadside station.

Mineasahi rice is said to be a mythical variety. Mineasahi rice and its rice flour are only available in Inabu, the birthplace of Mineasahi.

They also sell chaberin dango (sweet rice dumplings) at the request of local residents.

Actually, Mr. Inabu from Acorn Village,

In order to protect the rice landscape of Inabu, we are working hard to take on Inabu's Mineasahi rice from farmers.

As abandoned farmland became a problem, we wanted to do something to help, and that's why we created Chaberin Dango.

Tea dumplings made with Inabu Mineasahi and Takakoen teas and natural water pumped up from underground.

Don't miss this opportunity. ...It will be sold in a special version only at Ofukuichi.

(The exhibit will represent Inabu's feelings for the farmland.)

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.

"Please give us safe, wild-caught fish that haven't been fed farmed feed."

I always request this.

RelaxationSan...Antique and household goods store

Yutari is a shop in Toyota City that sells a variety of small items.

The space is a perfect fit for Ofukuichi.

Please take your time to watch.

Inabu Agri Renaissance...Volunteers who handle agricultural products and agricultural processing in Inabu,

This time, Charlie's Garden will be there, bringing flowers they have grown in Inabu.

*Added

MaruruSan... Cloth accessories

Your child will be moving up to the next grade or higher, so have you forgotten to buy anything?

They sell small items such as cloth masks and placemats.

You can purchase items while consulting with local mom Maruru about any questions you may have.

...I have to buy masks for my elementary school kids.

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.

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

We are currently considering a set that will only be available on the day.

Yoshitaka Noba, Representative of "Ofukuichi"

Secretariat: Yukiko Noba

Supporters: Tomoyo Ishikawa and Satomi Shirai

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

This is Yuki from the secretariat.