Summer vacation special event "Ofukuichi" hands-on learning (workshop)

The 18th Ofukuichi Market

Since it's July, we will be holding a special summer vacation event and hands-on workshops.

Date and time: Saturday, July 16, 2016

Time: 10:00-12:00 (excluding bread-making classes)

Location: Multi-generational Salon Hidamari (next to Takakoen)

The courses you can try out are

Part 1

Nori-making experience and nori-tasting　　Lecturer: Hiroshi Sakai (Sakai Nori Shop)

You will make nori seaweed, a process that people used to do by hand in the past.

We will make nori using fresh nori from Aichi and dry it in the sun. We will also compare the taste of nori harvested in various regions.

Comes with a souvenir of seaweed

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

Capacity: 5 people each (20 people in total)

Participation fee: 200 yen (includes nori-suki experience, taste comparison, and instructor fee)

No application required: Registration opens on the day

Part 2

Let's knead and make your own bread Instructor: Mikako Fujii(Machupan Owner)

Knead the dough and make your favorite shape of bread. After making it, you can eat it or take it home.

The instructor, Mr. Fujii, was the first manager of the Toyota store of Dashenka Na. He is a professional who has been teaching bread at various Dashenka stores for many years. He is currently the owner of the new store, "Machupan."

Start time: 9:30 to 13:00

Capacity: 8 people. Participation requirements: None, but younger children may be accompanied by a parent (nursery school children must be consulted).

Participation fee: 1,500 yen (including materials and instructor fees)

To apply, please call Takakoen from 9am on July 2nd → 0565-52-3810 (contact: Yukiko Noba) on a first-come, first-served basis.

What to bring: Apron, bandana, towel (for drying hands), take-out boxes or bags (makes about 6)

Part 3

Wood strap making instructor: Donguri Kobo (Inabu)

Draw your favorite picture on scraps of wood from Inabu, Toyota, and connect the wood beads to make your own original strap.

Of course, you can take home the original strap you made.

Start time: 10:00

Participation fee: 300 yen (including materials and instructor fee)

No application required: Registration opens on the day

Part 4

Tea Kabuki Instructor Yoshitaka Noba(Takakoen Garden Owner)

Guess the type of tea by tasting it. Winner of the Kyoto Prefecture Tea Judging Skills Competition (Tea Kabuki is one of the events in the Judging Skills Competition).

Learn from the owner of Takakaen, the highest-ranking tea judging technique in Aichi Prefecture.

There will also be prizes.

Start time: 10:00

Capacity: 5 people per shift (total 20-35 people)

Participation fee: 200 yen (including materials and instructor fees)

No application required: Registration opens on the day

Part 5

To the parents waiting...

☆Healing space☆Lymphatic massage&Beautiful Skin Therapist: Kyoko Kato

A full body massage from the soles of the feet to the shoulders without using herbal tea oil, with clothes on.

Start time: 10:00 Participation fee: 15-minute course 500 yen 30-minute course 1000 yen (includes original herbal tea)

Application: Advance reservations accepted or reservations accepted on the day of opening

There are many rare hands-on courses available, so please come and join us!

(The photo below is from a past summer special experience, Ofukuichi.)

This experience is being held thanks to the kindness of all the instructors. In addition, the profits from the Ofukuichi fairs up until now have been used to cover venue fees, etc.

Thank you for your support.

The 17th Ofukuichi Market was held

The 17th Ofukuichi Market was held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016.

It looked like it was going to rain,

The weather remained cloudy throughout the Ofukuichi market.

Kondo Shiitake Garden's log-grown shiitake mushrooms,

Chiki Chiki Bagel's Teriyaki Chicken Bagel

At the local cafe in Takakaen

Today only: Rich matcha latte and Quatre Saisons pudding.

There was a variety of activities, and it was very lively.

Amid concerns about the weather,

I was very happy that so many people came.

thank you very much.

Our next special summer experience will be held on Saturday, July 16th.

More details will be posted on the blog tomorrow.

This is Yuki from the secretariat.

After the Ofukuichi market ended,

I had a matcha latte with my kids using soy milk from Okui Farm.

I tried making a raw pumpkin salad using Tokuhachi Farm's "Delicious Raw Pumpkin."

The raw pumpkin salad had an interesting texture and was a big hit with the kids.

The next day, I had Darshenka's bread for breakfast.

I also thoroughly enjoyed Ofukuichi.

I was a lecturer on "Discovering Delicious Food Made in Toyota."

"Discover delicious things made in Toyota"

As this was a beverage specialist course, I was the instructor for the tea section.

June 8th,

The location is Takahashi Community Center in Toyota City.

The class lasted for an hour and a half from 7pm to 8:30pm.

They had the opportunity to try hand-picked matcha, hand-picked new tea, roasted green tea, and more.

To everyone who participated,

Actively participate in the experience,

thank you very much.

We are looking forward to seeing you again.

The 17th morning market "Ofukuichi" will be held

The 17th "Ofukuichi" morning market will be held on June 22nd.

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 22, 2016

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.

June 22nd Exhibitors,

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 delicious, as expected.

During the winter, logs of shiitake mushrooms are not available.

Many customers are looking forward to it.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

There will be a cafe menu that is only available on the day, and of course, you can also taste hand-picked matcha.

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.

In July, on Saturday the 16th, we will be holding a special summer vacation event called ``Experiential Learning.''

There will be a bread-making class by former Dashenka instructor "Machupan",

You can experience things like sukiyaki seaweed.

We are currently discussing the details.

We will announce it on our blog as soon as it is decided.

This is Yuki from the secretariat.

The Wakazono Community Center "Tea Range Team" held a tea picking experience.

Sunday, May 8, 2016

We had a tea picking experience with the "Tea Range Team" at Toyota City Wakazono Community Center.

This is an event hosted by the Wakazono Community Center in the area.

Every other year, we hold a tea picking experience at Takakaen's tea fields.

This time it was full in 10 minutes.

The tea leaves in early May are soft,

Unique to this time of year

We had the opportunity to experience picking the delicate new tea buds.

"It was fun," we received voices of joy and gratitude.

I'm happy.

Please come visit us again.

thank you very much.

Tea picking experience for foreigners

May 15, 2016 (Sun) 13:00

We held a tea picking experience for foreigners.

Tea picking experience for foreigners Tea girl costume

Tea picking experience hosted by TIA

Not just cars,

They came by train from Meitetsu Wakabayashi Station,

17 people participated, some of whom came by bicycle.

In a traditional natural tea garden

You can try hand-picking,

Factory tours and

You can also try tea rice and cold-brewed deep-steamed tea with matcha.

I'm glad that all the participants enjoyed themselves.

Some people even say they want to try picking tea leaves in earnest.

Thank you for participating despite the heat.

Please come visit us again.

Nagoya University students participated in a tea picking experience.

May 14, 2016 (Sat) 10:00~

Promoting lifelong learning

Students from Nagoya University came to pick tea leaves.

Experience tea picking in the season of fresh greenery ~Learn about tea from the highest ranking tea farmer in Aichi Prefecture~

So,

This time, we picked tea leaves in a naturally cultivated tea plantation.

The subtitle says "Let's learn about tea."

The owner's explanation is very enthusiastic.

Even though it was hot, everyone listened attentively.

thank you.

Takakoen Natural Tea Farm Hand-picking Experience

In a traditional, naturally-trained tea plantation,

You can experience the picking method, "squeezing picking."

Takakoen Tea Picking Experience

Since I had the chance,

Wearing a kasuri kimono,

Commemorative photo.

It was also worn by men.

There was also a tour and lecture at the factory.

Please listen carefully,

It was a happy time.

Dear members of Greater Nagoya University,

Thank you for coming.

Please come visit us again.

Wakazono Elementary School held a tea picking experience.

Local elementary school

144 fifth graders from Wakazono Elementary School came to experience tea picking.

As part of learning about the traditional tea industry in the region

As part of our comprehensive learning, we had the experience of picking tea leaves.

The fifth graders listened to what I had to say seriously.

This time, it's Isshin Niyo (one core, two leaves)

Pick it up with.

The children carefully pick the fruit.

···thank you.

Did you pick it?

The tea leaves are taken home,

You can make new tea or black tea at home.

You can enjoy it by making it into tempura.

Thank you to all the fifth graders for coming.

The accompanying teachers, volunteer mothers and fathers,

Thank you for coming despite the heat.

Please come visit us again.

Tea picking experience and tea-filled lunch

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

In collaboration with Hidamari-kai,

A very popular experience event every year

We held a "Tea Picking Experience & Tea Lunch".

Tea picking is done in a machine-harvested field.

How to pick two leaves and one stem

It's a simple experience.

Wearing a kasuri kimono

Commemorative photo.

After the experience, you will enjoy a tea-themed lunch, including tempura made with the tea leaves you picked.

It was a packed event.

To everyone who participated,

To everyone who cooperated,

Hidamari-kai,

Orange Mama,

thank you very much.

Tea picking began on April 26th.

This year has been warm and growing well.

Tea picking began on April 26th.

Takakoen offers Sencha tea leaves and

Matcha tea leaves are hand picked.

Takakoen Deep-steamed, hand-picked tea garden

First, we start by hand-picking the tea leaves from the Sencha and Fukamushicha tea fields.

When you enter the tea plantation, you will be greeted by the refreshing aroma of new tea.

Tender new shoots

Tea pickers put their heart into it

They pick it by hand.

Picked only once a year

Naturally hand-picked tea leaves.

The aroma from the tea plantations suggests the arrival of delicious new tea.