October has arrived, but the hot days continue. We recently harvested Uonuma Koshihikari rice and are now drying and husking it.Husking is a process involves removing the husks and turning into brown rice. After drying and husking the rice through… Read More »During the lingering summer heat, preparing for rice shipment
Do you know that there is an archaeological site in Tokamachi, where a national treasure, flame pod from the Jomon Period, was excavated? The national treasure, flame pad, refers to Jomon earthenware with a distinctive flame-like decoration, well-known from Japanese… Read More »Sasayama site where a national treasure, flame pod, was excavated
Now that rice planting is finished, I washed the seedling trays! Here’s a picture of the rice field today. Sharing Tokamachi’s rich nature and traditions with the world through Uonuma Koshihikari rice. We, Tokamachi Gonbe, love the nature and traditions… Read More »When peonies bloom, wash the seedling trays
The temperature has been rising, but there is still snow in the mountains. It’s that time of the year when the snow is gradually melting. Today, I planted seedlings in the rice field. We use a machine for rice planting.… Read More »When the snow melts, plant rice seedlings
Tokamachi is one of Japan’s leading producers of kimonos. 👘Tokamachi is famous for its Akashi Chijimi, Tokamachi Yuzen, Tokamachi Tsumugi, Kuroe Baori, and Majorika Omeshi. If you’re a Kimono enthusiast, you would have come across these names at least once,… Read More »Tokamachi Kimono Festival 2023
The clear sky makes for a pleasant day. Wisteria is in full bloom all around Tokamachi. Today, we are plowing the rice fields. We are preparing the seedlings to be planted in the rice fields at the same time. I… Read More »When wisteria blooms, plow the rice fields
In Tokamachi, a snowy town, cherry blossoms typically reach full bloom in early May. Recently, the cherry blossoms have started to bloom, and I can feel the arrival of spring. 🌸 Today, we planted the seeds for Uonuma Koshihikari rice!… Read More »When cherry blossoms bloom, plant the seeds of rice