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.

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.

Tea picking experience and new tea tasting event

This year too,

We will hold a simple tea picking event and an event where you can enjoy the tea leaves.

Date and time: May 7th (Wednesday) 10:30-13:00

Contents Hidamari gathering (next to Takakaen)

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A simple tea picking experience at Takakaen Tea Field

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Return to Hidamari and enjoy a tea-filled lunch

Last year's tea picking experience and lunch was

We had a light meal at the stylish Cocone Cafe.

Takakoen Tea Picking Experience & Cocona Cafe Light Meal

This year, we are collaborating with Orange Mama, a group of local mothers.

Ofukuichi was featured in the Mainichi Shimbun and Chunichi Shimbun.

Ofukuichi was featured in the Mainichi Shimbun (Aichi Prefecture edition) and the Chunichi Shimbun (Mikawa edition).

Ofukuichi Market Chunichi Shimbun

Ofukuichi Mainichi Shimbun

The first and second Ofukuichi events were a huge success.

2 days ago

In the July discussion on the "Ofukuichi Summer Vacation Special Project Workshop (Participatory Classroom)"

In the afternoon and evening, I had a meeting with Kurumi and Koha.

We had a meeting with Mori no Hiroba from the evening until late at night.

They are truly wonderful members, and I am deeply impressed by each and every one of their thoughts and ideas.

I am once again grateful to have met you all.

Local residents, customers, and exhibitors alike,

I once again thought that I hope this morning market will be enjoyable for everyone.

Secretariat yuki

Matsuzakaya Toyota store's "Local Flavors, Take a Break Gourmet Fair" is on until tomorrow.

We have been exhibiting at the Matsuzakaya Toyota store since January 8th,

Tomorrow the 14th will be the last day.

"Local flavors, a relaxing gourmet fair"

Shops from all over Aichi Prefecture are gathered here.

Nagoya Osu

Imai Sohonke

(Taken from the website)

Nagoya City Kakuozan

Mommy's Uncool

Higashi Ward, Nagoya

Ajisho Kusumura

Anjo City

Isoya Confectionery Shop

Toyota City

Takakoen

Many stores will be exhibiting.

Please make sure you don't forget anything when you purchase it.

A lecture titled "Opinion Exchange Meeting between Agriforest Publicists and Tea Farmers" was held in Aichi Prefecture.

On December 6th, the Toyota Kamo Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Office of Aichi Prefecture

We held an "exchange of opinions between Agriforest publicists and tea farmers."

16 people came.

First, we visited the tea plantation.

We talked about tea cultivation.

We had them see the naturally cultivated tea plantation and the young tea plantation.

On the left is hand-picked for natural training.

The mature tree is about 30 years old.

On the right is the young tea plantation that was replanted this year.

The young tree on the right is a 50-year-old mature tree that was uprooted and replanted this year.

The tea seedlings planted this year will not be able to be harvested until five years have passed.

We went to the Takakaen store, talking about various things, including the struggles we had faced.

You can drink hand-picked matcha,

Hand-picked tea riceYou can enjoy the taste.

While talking about tea picking and sharing their thoughts,

We exchanged opinions about the future of tea.

It was a very fulfilling time.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

*Tea riceWhat is that?click

This food is from the tea-producing areas of the Mikawa region, and in the past was served at gatherings.

There are many different types of chameshi all over the country, but the chameshi of this region uses tea leaves before they are ground into tencha (matcha).

"Chaberin Dango" was featured in the Japan Agricultural Newspaper.

On September 18th, 2013, an article about "Chaberin Dango" was published in the Nihon Nogyo Shimbun.

Posted on September 18, 2013

We hope that it will become a specialty product of Toyota City and Aichi Prefecture as well.

I want to make something better.

"Chaberin Dango" was developed with the aim of becoming a beloved specialty of Toyota City.

An article about Chaberin Dango was published in the morning edition (Toyota edition) of the Chunichi Shimbun today (June 20, 2013). The name "Chaberin" comes from the Mikawa dialect words "taberin" and "shaberin." The name was chosen with the hope that people would enjoy the dango with Japanese tea and have lively conversations.