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.

The 16th Ofukuichi was held.

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

The 16th "Ofukuichi" was held.

This time it's spring break,

We had a mini experience together with the morning market.

OLIVE OLIVE-san,

They let me try my hand at Saori weaving.

Saori "Quick Weaving" experience.

I'm obsessed with quaint, colorful yarns.

Have you created a piece that you like?

There were also many other mini-experiences.

"When are you going to do it again?"

It was great to hear the children's happy voices.

Next up, we will be holding a special experience called "Ofukuichi" in the summer on Saturday, July 16th.

Thank you for coming.

Please come visit us again.

This is Yuki from the secretariat.

Landscapes we want to preserve for the future

It's a landscape we want to preserve for the future.

In May of last year, he came to Takakaen, a naturally grown, hand-picked tea plantation, to paint a landscape painting.

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art

At the "Toyota Landscapes to Preserve for the Future" exhibition

It was exhibited.

The 15th "Ofukuichi" morning market was held.

The website was under construction,

I'll let you know what's been happening so far, albeit a little late.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

The 15th morning market, "Ofukuichi," was held.

Thanks to all of you, we have reached our 2nd anniversary.

First time exhibiting. Macchupan.

Moreover, they were a valuable exhibitor before the opening.

Made with homemade natural yeast made from local fruits and domestic wheat

A bakery in Okazaki City.

The store will open at the end of April.

First store: Sakai Nori Store.

A seaweed specialty store in Nagoya City.

Freshly baked seaweed from Aichi Prefecture

He brought it to me.

In addition, Mr. Inabu of Acorn Village,

Chiki Chiki Bagel

Okui Farm

Foot Reflexology Massage by Sugino

Takakaen exhibited.

In appreciation of the 2nd anniversary of Ofukuichi,

Fuku-chan handmade

We served sweet sake.

Made with glutinous rice from Okui Farm and rice koji

Amazake from Aichi Prefecture.

It was sugar-free,

It was a delicious amazake with a natural sweetness.

This was Machupan's first time exhibiting.

There was a long line when the store opened on April 30th, and it has been so popular since then that bread has sold out every day by 12 o'clock.

Those who were able to get an early taste at Ofukuichi were lucky.

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.

We will hold a Japanese food culture lecture for foreigners titled "Stone-ground Matcha and Tea Tasting"

Sunday, November 29, 2015, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Japanese Food Culture Lecture for Foreigners

"Compare stone-ground matcha and tea tasting"

The event will be held in the cooking practice room on the 2nd floor of the Toyota Industrial Culture Center.

There are lessons on how to make tea, experiences of grinding matcha with a stone mill, experiences of making and tasting hand-picked matcha,

Make matcha ice cream, try traditional Mikawa hand-picked tea rice, and more.

This is a packed course where you can enjoy tea with all five senses.

Limited to the first 20 people (ages 6 and over)

The cost is 500 yen

Explanations will be given in both Japanese and English.

Participants are foreign residents of Toyota City and the surrounding area, along with their accompanying Japanese companions.

For more details and to apply, please see the materials.

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.

WE LOVE Toyota gift certificates can be used

"WE LOVE Toyota Gift Certificate"

All-store common tickets and regional promotion tickets

Both can be used.

The period of use is from Sunday, July 12th, 2015 to Thursday, December 31st, 2015.

Please come and visit us.