Monthly Archives for April 2013
Potato Planting - continued
To plant potatoes are used a seed potato (bady potatoes). Here is the method of planting potatoes. 1) Dig a hall in the field like picture 2) Place the seed potato there 3) Give poultry manures and composts as a … Continue reading
Potato Planting
In Japan, now is a time to plant potatoes. Some people do not wonder about potatoes’ origin, they were introduced from china more than 400 years ago and become a very popular crop in Japan now.
1,000 Cherry Blossoms Festival – last
The cherry blossoms here are Someiyoshino which are the most common type of cherry trees in Japan. They account for 70 to 80% of the total number. Bloom gloriously with Someiyoshino in spring, and they produce masses of whitish-pink flowers. … Continue reading
1,000 Cherry Blossoms Festival – continued 3
When you head a little farther on, you see a place where was used to be a castle keep. It is only a wilderness now, but a main large hall which was for a lord to live was located here. … Continue reading
1,000 Cherry Blossoms Festival – continued 2
After these stalls, you will see a turret and gate. These were just restored. The turret is from Edo Period which is the period between 1603 and 1868 in Japanese history. After the gate, you’ll see Sanada Jinja (shrine). It … Continue reading