1877, “Makomanai Cattle Farm” is completed. Since then, mainly in this area, until 1882, he energetically conducted tests, research, and guidance in order to develop Hokkaido’s agricultural and livestock products as an “industry.” Agricultural technical guidance of the Pioneer-The first seven-tiered government garden

SG Holdings Group’s Sagawa Express Co., Ltd. signed an “Agreement on Acceptance and Delivery of Relief Supplies in the Event of a Disaster” with Niikappu Town, Niikappu District, Hokkaido, and held a signing ceremony at the Niikappu Town government office on April 27, 2022. It seems. Under this agreement, if it becomes difficult to receive or deliver relief supplies in Niikappu Town in the event of a large-scale disaster, the provision of warehouses owned by Sagawa Express and its affiliated companies, management of relief supplies, delivery to evacuation centers, etc. It seems that it stipulates disaster support. By doing so, I hear that in the event of an emergency, disaster support will be provided smoothly and reliably, and mutual cooperation will be strengthened during normal times to prepare for an emergency disaster. As a company responsible for social infrastructure, Sagawa Express seems to strengthen cooperation with companies and governments in order to fulfill its social responsibilities that support the lives of local residents. 1869, Ezochi was renamed Hokkaido, and 86 counties in 11 countries are located. This area is named Niikappu District, Hidaka. 1871, Abandoned feudal clan, 1877, Edwin Dun, designed and maintained Niikappu ranch. Makomanaiizumi Town, Minami Ward, Sapporo City: Mr. Dan is famous as one of the foreign leaders invited from the United States by the Hokkaido Development Commission during the Meiji era. He worked to popularize and develop the livestock industry in Hokkaido, and introduced dairy farming, dairy and meat processing techniques, and techniques for farming using large farm tools. The building was built in 1880 as the office when Dan opened the Pioneer History Ranch in Makomanai. It seems that volunteers relocated to the present location to make it a memorial hall in order to preserve the office, which was scheduled to be dismantled in 1964, and to preserve Dan’s achievements for posterity. Edwin Dun was born in 1848 in Springfield, Ohio, USA. He seems to have learned to run a farm and ranch under his father and grandfather who ran a large farm. At that time, there was a shortage of livestock and foreign agricultural engineers in Japan. There, Horace Capron（Among the foreign leaders invited by the Hokkaido Development Commission, Horace Capron was the first to come to Japan. He accepted the appeal of Kiyotaka Kuroda, who had traveled to the United States in 1871 when he was the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States Government, resigned from his current position and accepted the invitation. He made a great contribution to the development of Hokkaido. Capron makes constructive proposals in various fields such as road construction, industry, and agriculture, and these measures have taken root as the starting point for building the foundation for development in Hokkaido as well as in Sapporo today. Among them, Sapporo Agricultural College, Pioneer Brewery, etc. are one of the big businesses for Sapporo.）, the chief adviser of the Hokkaido Development Commission, instructed his son in the United States to secure livestock and scout engineers. He visited Dan Farm, bought livestock, and chose him as a pioneer agricultural technology leader. In 1873, when he was 24, he came to Japan with a cow and a sheep. Achievements: Guidance on breeding management of dairy cows, breeding horses, sheep and pigs, and breeding. Established Niikappu Ranch as a “ranch”. Since then, the Hidaka region of Hokkaido has established itself as a horse-producing region. Lecture and guidance in veterinary medicine and anatomy (was the first veterinarian in Japan). Western-style horse racing held in Hokkaido. Conducted pasture seeding test. Guidance on the production of ham and butter. Adoption of livestock farming equipment (introduction of plows, etc.). Sowing and cultivation of new varieties in Hokkaido (wheat, sugar beet, potatoes, apples, etc.). Proposing the need for crop rotation farming. Agricultural management design of Tonden Village. Pointed out the importance of clay pipe drainage in Ebetsu Tonden Village. Construction of Makomanai Aqueduct (described later). In addition, it must be remembered that he raised excellent farmers such as “Kinya Machimura” (later Uryu, the grandfather of Nobutaka Machimura, the current Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan, who was cultivated in Tokachi). It was they who supported the subsequent development of Hokkaido agriculture. In 1882, the Hokkaido Agency was established with the abolition of the Hokkaido Development Commission, and he moved to Tokyo. In 1883, he was awarded, the 勲五等旭日双光章 for his achievements in Hokkaido agriculture and livestock for 10 years. The following year, he was promoted to the second secretary of the US Embassy in Japan and to the minister of full power in 1887. During the Sino-Japanese War, he cooperated with a minister living in Beijing to negotiate peace and contribute to the early termination. After resigning as minister, he has been active in starting an oil mining business in the Joetsu region of Niigata prefecture. In 1931, he died at his home in Yoyogi, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. He is 82 years old. I still sleep in Tokyo Aoyama Cemetery. 1880, participated in Yokohama horse racing from Niikappu ranch, 1881, Kocho office in 10 villages outside Takae-mura, Niikappu-gun was set up (year of opening of Honmachi) 1885, Niikappu Elementary School (currently Niikappu Elementary School) was established. 1889, Shizunai, Niikappu District Kocho Office will be set up in the lower part. 1907, Kocho government office is separated from Shizunai again and 10 villages outside Takae Village, Niikappu District are located. 1922, Prince visits. 1923, renamed Niikappu-mura. 1926, Hidaka Takushoku Railway Co., Ltd. Both Takae and Seppu stations are set up. 1929, Niikappu, the first electric light in the city of Seppu. 1939, Niikappu’s first milk collection station is set up in Tomarizu. 1941, Pacific War begins. 1945, 2nd The end of World War II. 1947, Niikappu ranch was transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and renamed Niikappu Species Ranch (currently Niikappu Ranch (New Hidaka Town) Niikappu Village is completely open and settlement begins. Niikappu Agricultural Cooperative Union establishes Niikappu Fisheries Cooperative. 1948, Niikappu Village Light Horse Production Promotion Association established. 1952, Mud volcano was born due to the Tokachi-oki earthquake. Niikappu Village Forestry Association was established. Extermination of Eumetopias jubatus, burned down government office building, completed Iwashimizu power plant. 1961, Town system is enforced. 1969, Niikappu power plant completed. 1974, Niikappu power plant completed with a rock-fill dam with a maximum output of 200,000 kW in Hokkaido. Became a stallion. In 1975, “Haiseiko”, who made horse racing fans all over the country, returned home and became a stallion. 1981, 100 years since the opening of Niikappu Town. 1983, held the 1st Judges’ Festival. 1989, Mayor Hiroshi Oka was appointed by the mayoral election. 1990, The 1st overseas dispatch training project for townspeople is held. 1991, Niikappu International Record Forum is held. 1994, “Narita Brian” becomes the first triple-crowned horse in Niikappu. 1996, Hot spring springs for the first time in Hidaka jurisdiction. 1997, Record Plaza, Roadside station “Sarabret Road Niikappu” opens. 1998, Niikappu Onsen Niikappu hot spring opens. 1999, New government office building completed. Melody Ohashi Watahashi ceremony. Niikappu elderly people joint facility opened “Aiai 荘” opened. 2000, Haiseiko completes its natural life. 2001, 120 years in Niikappu Town. Held an international symposium on horses and music that connects the world. Signed an international exchange project confirmation with Nalaikh City, Mongolia. Haiseiko horse statue erected. 2002, Mongolian Youth International Exchange Team departs for Nalaikh, Mongolia. 2003, August 9 Typhoon No. 10 causes great damage to the Atsube River basin. Recorded a seismic intensity of 6 lower and damaged houses and roads. 2004, Installed 45 “Mongolia of Yushun” in the image of a record board at the roadside station “Sarabretto Road Niikappu”. Niikappu Junior High School Baseball Club participated in the 1st Hokkaido Junior High School Baseball Championship for the first time in 38 years, conquering all roads 2005, computerization of family register office work started. 13 Mongolian children came to town. 2006 Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress came to the town for a long time. 2007, A new cityscape is formed in Record Forest New Town. Record Plaza celebrates its 10th anniversary. 2008, 9 municipal elementary schools are integrated into 2 schools. 2009, Use starts after closing. 2010, Bell pepper sales exceed 300 million yen for 5 consecutive years. Sales of Japanese Black beef exceed 500 million yen for the first time. 2011, Certified Children’s Garden de Re Mi opens. 130 years of opening of town and 50 years of enforcement of town administration. 2012, Core of production and management of Japanese Black beef The Niikappu Wagyu Center is opened. The second evacuation route in Higashimachi, which connects the city area to the Tomarizu hill, is established. 2013, Niikappu hot spring Record-no-Yu. Over 3 million users. 2014, Okaribe Life Center opened, and functions as an evacuation facility in the town as well as local activities. One And Only won the Japan Derby. Niikappu horse won the championship for the third consecutive year. Three athletes from Niikappu Town won the Nagasaki National Athletic Meet Boys’ Group Equestrian Competition. 2015, Niikappu Town Asahi Elementary School 100th Anniversary. The place name is derived from the Ainu word “Nikapu” (meaning bark). It is said that the Ainu clothing in this area was made from the bark of halibut (elm), which is brownish and different from the others. It is said that the town’s origins began when it was cultivated as a fishing ground by the Matsumae Domain around 380 years ago during the Keicho era. In 1868, the Ezo area was changed to Hokkaido, and Hokkaido was divided into 86 counties in 11 countries. Niikappu bell peppers, a special product of Niikappu, a town in southern Hokkaido. Its sweet and fresh taste is very popular when it is delicious even when eaten raw. With the conversion of paddy rice, the production that started in 1980 has increased year by year, and now it has become the number one producer in Hokkaido and a specialty that represents the town in both name and reality. After cultivating the variety “Miogi” in a greenhouse, the fruits are sorted by a shape sorter, and high-quality peppers with unified standards are stably shipped mainly to the Kanto / Kansai market and supermarkets. It is also a big feature that it can be done. It is said that the town is aiming to establish a regional brand that makes the best use of the deliciousness of “Nikappu bell peppers” together with growers who have been certified as “eco-farmers”. Farmers certified by the prefectural governor based on the Sustainable Agriculture Law, which is a law concerning the introduction of highly sustainable agricultural production methods, are called environmentally friendly farmer (as recognized by law). The certification stipulates that “compost application technology,” “chemical fertilizer reduction technology,” and “chemical pesticide reduction technology be integrated, and it is necessary to work on one or more of the three specific technologies. As you can see from the fact that there is a street called “Thoroughbred Ginza” where horse farmers are lined up in Niikappu Town, the production center of light horses, it seems that living coexisting with horses has taken root. Crops are cultivated in organic soil with horse manure compost and play a part in sustainable agriculture. There is a trader in the town that sells soil made from horse manure, and it is said that fermented soil can be purchased. However, fermentation is not yet sufficient at the purchase stage, so it can be further fermented by letting it sit for a year or plow it into the field. It takes about two years to fully ripen, but if it is not fully ripened, the roots will be damaged by gas damage, so it seems that it is decided to use only fully ripened. It has been cultivated in the same field for 20 years thanks to the good soil, but it seems that it is possible to harvest high quality peppers every year without any obstacles to continuous cropping. By unifying it to “Miogi green pepper” and tailoring it from 1 to 4, the green peppers are beautiful with enough sunlight. The cultivated area is 15 hectares of house cultivation, which is one of the leading production areas in Hokkaido. Since 1999, we have introduced the only shape sorter in Hokkaido, and peppers with a uniform shape have been shipped. Trademark Registration No. 6257301: Nikappu Peppers, Trademark; Nikappu peppers, Right holder: Niikappu Town Agricultural Cooperative (Honcho, Niikappu Town, Niikappu District, Hokkaido). Designated goods or designated services: Bell peppers produced in Niikappu Town, Niikappu District, Hokkaido and its neighboring areas and sorted and shipped by the Niikappu Town Agricultural Cooperative. We focused on making soil using high-quality organic compost, and the peppers grown from that soil are sweet, fresh, and delicious even when eaten raw. Since the varieties are unified with “Miogi green pepper” and all are cultivated in greenhouses, it is possible to provide a stable supply of high-quality products with little influence from the weather. Each agricultural cooperative in Hidaka jurisdiction grows private brand (PB) rice by taking advantage of the characteristics of the region. JA Nikappu’s PB rice is “Judge’s Legend; 判官伝説.” Even in Hokkaido, there is little snowfall, and Niikappu, which has a warm climate, is suitable for rice cultivation, and it seems that the temperature difference between day and night grows good quality rice. The eccentric naming is named after the legend that about 800 years ago, he escaped from the persecution of his brother Yoritomo-Ko and fled to the land of Ezo and built a “judgment hall” on the rock wall towering at the mouth of the Niikappu River. There seems to be. The town where the snow melts quickly in spring is a suitable area for growing green asparagus. Taking advantage of the characteristics of the horse-producing region that has raised many famous horses, “organic horse manure compost” using horse manure and low pesticides create good soil, and the flesh is dense and sweet, and fresh “green asparagus” is cultivated. Asparagus is said to be the sweetest and tastiest in the early morning and is shipped from mid-March to late September after the producers harvest it at dawn. “Spinach”: In March 2002, the “Hidaka Chubu Spinach Production Association” was established with producers in Shinhidaka Town Shizunai District, Mitsuishi District and Niikappu Town in order to improve profitability and achieve stable yields. It is said that it is shipping to Sapporo and the local market under the brand of “Hidaka Chubu Spinach” by reducing production costs, standardizing planted varieties, and unifying materials. Pumpkin: In the Hidaka area, “Miyako pumpkin”, which has a sweet taste and is ideal for simmered dishes, and “Bochan pumpkin”, which is a Kodama pumpkin variety, are cultivated. Among them, “Bochan Pumpkin” is also popular as a processed agricultural product, and it is well known that “Niikappu Bochan Pumpkin Gratin” is sold at department stores, Hokkaido product stores, and events nationwide. In addition, “Bafun Manju” containing locally produced pumpkin bean paste can be purchased at “Road Station” Sarabread Road Niikappu. Melon: “Niikappu melon” grown in Niikappu, which has a large temperature difference between day and night, is known for being sweeter and juicy than other production areas. The elegantly sweet variety “Rupia Red Melon” has a soft flesh and a texture that melts in the mouth. The peak season is from the end of July to the beginning of August. By aging at room temperature, the aroma rises, and when the buttocks become soft, it is ready to eat. If it is overcooled, it will spoil the flavor, so it is recommended to cool it in the refrigerator for about 2 hours before eating.

There is a trader in Niikappu that sells soil made from horse manure, and it seems that you can buy fermented soil. However, fermentation is not enough at the purchase stage, so it seems that fermentation will be further promoted and the value will be increased by letting it sit for a year or putting it in the field. It takes about two years to fully ripen, but if it is not ripe, the roots will be damaged by gas damage, so it seems that it is decided to use only ripe. Thanks to the good quality soil, it has been cultivated in the same field for 20 years, but there is no obstacle to continuous cropping, and it seems that high quality peppers can be harvested every year.