From the old residence of Emishi, Japanese rule extended from the first half of the first half of the 8th century to the latter half of the 9th century, and it was transferred to Dewa Province. Akita Castle was built in 733. Dominates the SENBOKU area, after Gosannen War: Oshu Fujiwara dominates the whole circle-1871 (abolition of the han system), 8 counties territorial integration-Akita Prefecture

栗将軍

【種類】

Cucurbita maxima

【生産地】

秋田県南秋田郡五城目町馬場目沢杉沢上台（農事組合法人 杉沢ファーミング）南秋田郡井川町宇治木字（農事組合法人 つかまファーム）（JA全農あきた）

【名前の由来】

A Japanese variety of western pumpkin, with a rich and sweet flavor and a chewy texture like chestnuts. A general is to “Generalize the Army”, and it was first used as the official name of the commander who commands the army. Wasn’t it?

【主な特徴】

The production area of the agricultural products introduced this time is JA Akita Koto. This place is located on the north side of Akita City, the capital of Akita Prefecture, and is located on the east side of Lake Hachiro, which once boasted the second largest area in Japan. Gojome Town, Ikawa Town, Hachirogata Town) is the jurisdiction, and it is a wide area JA merged with the former 5JA. It seems that it is “Akita Koto” because it faces the east of Hachirogata Remaining Lake. The main agricultural product in the jurisdiction is “rice”, which is a paddy rice area as far as the eye can see because it is an area adjacent to Ogata Village, which was cultivated as a food base in Japan. In response to the “New Soybean Policy Charter” formulated in 1998, systematic group cropping utilizing the soybean infrastructure development field has started. An organization for cultivating converted soybeans by block rotation was established, and the area was rapidly expanded. The soybean production area expanded to a maximum of 850 hectares, and it seems that the introduction and maintenance of production machines have progressed throughout the jurisdiction. Under such circumstances, as rice prices fluctuate, green soybeans, which utilize soybean production machines, have begun to be cultivated as a new cultivation item using complex crops for the purpose of improving agricultural income. Improving agricultural income through complex crops has long been proposed by JA as an eternal theme for rice farmers, but it seems that they had not yet formed a production area at that time. This green soybeans initiative adopted a form in which JA undertakes the most labor-intensive sorting and adjustment work, and JA also started as a main crop in the jurisdiction to support the formation of production areas more than ever. Within the Zen-Noh Akita jurisdiction, Shiitake mushrooms produced in Akita Prefecture ranked first in the shipment volume, sales amount, and sales unit price to the Keihin district central wholesale market in the second year of Reiwa, achieving the “Triple Crown” for the second consecutive year. The shipment volume to the Keihin district central wholesale market in the 2nd year of Reiwa was 2315 tons (+74 tons compared to the previous year), the sales amount was 2,771 million yen (+134 million yen), and the sales unit price per kg was 1197 yen. (Same as +20 yen). On April 1, 2021, the Tokyo office (horticulture section) in the Ota market in Tokyo and the rice grain sales section located outside the prefecture in Tokyo and Osaka were consolidated into one location for the purpose of strengthening the sales business. A new “consumer area sales office” was established in Tokyo. Carrying the thoughts of JAs and producers in the prefecture, the sales offices in the consumption areas will work together to strengthen sales of agricultural and livestock products produced in Akita Prefecture. Let’s take a quick look at the two agricultural cooperative corporations and their production areas and cultures. Gojome Town, Minamiakita District, Akita Prefecture is located 30 km north of Akita City, 30 km south of Noshiro City, and east of Ogata Village due to reclamation, and is about 40 minutes away from the capital city of Akita Prefecture. Along with a variety of agricultural and forestry farming villages from steep mountainous areas to fertile paddy fields, the open-air morning market, which boasts a tradition of about 500 years, flourishes in the center, and sawmills, furniture, fittings, cutlery, and brewing. Business and shopping districts have developed, forming a commercial and industrial city in the eastern part of the lake. On January 18, 1896, Gojome Village became “Gojome Town”. Read “Gojomemachi”. It is said that he adopted the cool notation of the Edo period when he started the town system. After that, on March 31, 1955, five towns and villages, Gojome Town, Babame Village, Futsunai Village, Uchikawa Village, and Okawa Village, merged, and the name of the new town is said to be “Gojome Town”. In the dictionary “Wamyo Ruijusho” edited by Minamoto no Shitagou in the middle of the Heian period (around 930), “Isaura Township” is the northernmost village. There is a name of “Isoura or Isaura township”. Isaurago seems to be near the current Gojome. The place name “Isonome”, which seems to be based on the name “Isoura”, seems to have been used since the end of the Kamakura period. The name of the owner of Gojome / Sunasawa Castle, which is said to have been built around 1590, is Fujiwara no Naiki-Ko, but it is customary at that time to give the name of the land where the castle is located. It seems that it is written. It seems almost certain that the place name at that time was “fifty eyes”, but it is not clear whether the reading was “gojunome” or “isonome”. Gojome Shintosha (The 96th Emperor Go-Daigo’s Midai Gentoku Shugendo was founded by Izumizoin Pillaryama, and it is said that the shrine was rebuilt in the Eternal period of Izumizoin in the Shohei era. It was rebuilt on March 21, 1809 in the era of the 23rd Mr. Hiroaki（Kanmei）of the same hospital. Currently, the building tag remains in the shrine building. Amaterasu Okami, Omononushi no Kami, Ukemochi no Kami, Tajikarao no Mikoto, Oyama Kuinushi no Mikoto, Homusubi no Kami. Nearest: Hachirogata Station) has a history of being enshrined during the Gentoku year of Emperor Go-Daigo. At this long shrine, the annual Gojome Shinmeisha Festival is held every May. Among them, the Daimyō procession that parades through the town is the main event of this festival. A procession of more than 100 people parades through the town, led by “Sarutahiko” wearing high clogs that are 20 cm or more in height, like a tengu. At the Kamihiguchi Yamadasawa Cultural Center, in addition to exhibits of everyday items and ornaments excavated from the Nakayama site (Jomon period), Nakayachi site, and Iwanoyama ancient burial mounds (Nara / Heian period), the lifestyle of the time Seems to be reproduced in the diorama. In addition, it is said that the relics (replicas) excavated under the research agreement between the town and the Faculty of Humanities of Hirosaki University in 2012 are on display. In Akita Prefecture, we support the efforts of agricultural organizations and distributors to create branded products that can be used nationwide for items such as edamame and Akita beef that are being focused on localization and regional special products with rare value. We are implementing the “Japan Brand Development Support Project from Akita”. It is said that “Raspberry”, which is working on special products in the town, has been certified as “Akita’s gem”. This is certified for things that have clarified cultivation standards, are working on high-quality production, are promoting integrated production in the region, and can be a brand unique to this prefecture. A special logo mark is used for certified products. Fresh raspberries are said to start harvesting in early July. Kozo Ishikawa（Communist Party affiliation）, who serves as an officer of the agricultural cooperative corporation Sugisawa farming, is the chairman of the Gojome Town Assembly (term: March 31, 2nd year of Reiwa to March 30th, 6th year of Reiwa, 4th seat, 9th elected.) Ikawa Town is located in the center of Akita Prefecture, and is cultivated along the Ikawa (total length 11.6 km) that originates in the Dewa Hills and flows into the remaining lake of Hachirogata. It is long and narrow with 14 km east-west and 4 km north-south, with a total area of 47.95 square kilometers. The eastern part forms wavy terraces, and the western part forms a flat and wide paddy field. The center of the town is located at 140 degrees 5 minutes 4 seconds east longitude and 39 degrees 54 minutes 43 seconds north latitude, and is about 25 km from the prefecture’s capital, Akita City. JR “Ikawasakura Station” was opened in December 1995, and the use rate from inside and outside the town is increasing due to the adoption of the park-and-ride system. The cardiovascular medical examinations that have been conducted since 1963 have been effective in preventing adult diseases, and promoted the networking of welfare activities in response to aging based on health promotion centers and welfare centers for the elderly, and residents. We are developing town-building people with the aim of “a beautiful town, a fun town, and a healthy town” while enhancing information provision such as the development of participating governments and public hearings. Nihon Kokkaen, a 40 ha cherry blossom village that collects 200 species and 2,000 flowers from all over Japan, has a putter golf course, tennis courts, a children’s playground, a rose garden, etc., and flowers bloom every season, so you can enjoy it whenever you visit. It’s a park. In addition, the roadside trees of Lagerstroemia indica L., which stretches 2.8 km from the entrance of Nihon Kokkaen on the Akita Resort Line (National Highway 285) to the boundary of Gojome Town, bloom dark pink flowers under the summer sun and are new to the town. It is becoming a famous place. History and Folklore Museum (Kitakawa Siri Ebisawa Toyonokuchi): Suzaki Ruins (Hmaikawa Nawashirozeki), When a field improvement project was planned in the Hamaikawa district of Ikawa Town in 1998 as part of agricultural infrastructure development, the prefectural board of education preceded it. It is said that the excavation and investigation of the Suzaki site in the maintenance area was carried out. As a result, it seems that a mermaid memorial card printed in ink on a cedar board was excavated along with a large amount of excavated items. It is a valuable historical material and seems to be attracting attention as a painting material in the Tohoku region. The actual product is in the center for research, and the material report and related articles at the time of the survey are currently on display at the museum. Minato Sakamoto castle: Sakamoto character Yamazaki, Ikawa-cho, Type building site Current status Residential land Land owner Publicly owned, privately owned remains / relics Empty moat, earthen base, well trace, earthenware, Sue instrument, sword, Kiseto piece, wooden bowl Collection Remarks Rikinosuke Ishikawa “Old Remains of Appropriate Production” 1896, “Shimoigawa Village Journal” 1899, Shigeharu Kurita “History of Minami Akita County” 1951, Masato Ono “Between Kaga and Dewa” “Akita Archeology” No. 31 1973, “Medieval Castle in Akita Prefecture” Akita Prefectural Board of Education 1981, “History of Ikawa Town” Ikawa Town 1986. In Akita Prefecture, in order to pass on the multifaceted functions of agricultural land in rural areas to the next generation as a property shared by the citizens of the prefecture, in addition to the residents taking the initiative in maintaining and managing the excellent landscape, nature, culture, and From the start of 2015 to the end of 2nd year of Reiwa, the area that utilizes various local resources such as history and people and is also engaged in environmental conservation and exchange activities is designated as “Akita no mountain villages and neighbouring agricultural,forest,etc. areas（Located between the pristine nature and the city, it is an area composed of villages, secondary forests surrounding them, agricultural land mixed with them, ponds, and grasslands. The environment has been formed and maintained through the efforts of various human beings involved in agriculture and forestry. It is also an important area as a habitat and habitat for unique organisms, as well as from the perspective of supplying natural resources such as food and wood, good landscapes, and cultural transmission. However, in many cases, due to the declining population, aging population, and changes in the industrial structure, the circulation of natural resources through the use of satoyama forests and wild grasslands has decreased, resulting in major environmental changes, and mountain villages and neighbouring agricultural. Biodiversity in, forest, etc. areas is concerned about deterioration in terms of both quality and quantity.）50”. 51 areas are certified in the prefecture. In the prefecture, we will introduce the activities undertaken in the certified area as good examples, disseminate and enlighten them, and widely disseminate the charm of the area to expand exchanges through owner system, farm work experience, etc. It is said that it will support efforts and activities carried out in collaboration with local residents and organizations working on regional revitalization. Tsunagisawa Area: It is located in a small hill in the Terazawa area in the eastern part of Ikawa Town, and local farmers cooperate to conserve the farmland. In addition to contributing to the production of local specialties, the region is also engaged in unique agriculture and activities, such as interacting with children who will lead the future through agricultural experiences. Agricultural land conditions and main constituents of conservation activities: Area: 2.3 ha, Inclination: 1/20, Elevation: 32-44 m, Main crops: blueberries, blackberries, kohaze, pumpkin. Main conservation activity organizations: Kotobuki Berry Garden (related farmers: 3 people), 1 other farmer. The area is centered on upland farming, and is developing distinctive agriculture such as cultivating summer pumpkins, blueberries, blackberries, and kohaze. “Kotobuki Berry Garden”, which grows blueberries, is also working on the sixth industrialization of processing and sales, and seems to be developing original products. In the area, we plant and pick saplings such as blueberries every year with local children, and we are also trying to interact with them. Agricultural cooperative corporation Tsukama Farm: 2016 Furusato Akita Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, Leader Category: General Manager of Management Department-Items: Paddy rice, Green soybeans, Squash, etc. the eastern part of Ikawa Town, a corporation was established by three volunteers in 2007, taking the opportunity of the field maintenance business, and from the beginning, it has been actively engaged in complex management such as green soybeans and has expanded its area year by year. In addition to establishing two crops a year technology for planting commercial cabbage as a successor to Wase green soybeans, it has been working on direct sowing cultivation of paddy rice since its establishment, and has been practicing labor saving. In 2010, an underground irrigation system was introduced to improve the quality and yield of horticultural crops. In 2013, five corporations established the “Koto District Agricultural Association Corporation Council”, and as its representative, strive to raise the level of regional agriculture by sharing information among corporations, and with agricultural corporations centered on young people in the neighborhood. It is said that it is also a model of corporate form, such as providing opportunities to acquire skills through collaborative work. “Kuri Shogun” : It is a fast-growing, high-yielding variety that can harvest large fruits with a fruit weight of around 2 kg within 50 to 55 days after fruit set, even for the second and third fruits. The grooves on the fruit surface are inconspicuous and glossy. The flesh is powdery and has an excellent taste, and the cut surface of the fruit does not easily turn brown due to the uniform thickness, and the processing suitability is high. Even immediately after harvesting, it has a sugar content of about 10 degrees and can be processed without ripening. In addition, the powder is maintained even after one month or more after harvesting, and the storability is high. The petioles are thick, the grass is strong, and the fruit set seems to be stable. Even if the fruits are continuously set, they can be harvested in the same size and have a high yield. Since the fruit pattern is long, the balls are not easily damaged and harvesting work is easy. The point to note in tunnel cultivation in the early stages of planting is that the parent vines should be pinched when they have grown about 10 cm. As the vine grows, the tunnel is peeled off to prevent leaf burning. Fruits are set on the nodes after the diameter of the leaves of the vines is about 30 cm. The guideline is around 6 to 10 sections, and it is better to move it back and forth depending on the tree vigor. Residual fertilizer can be effectively used, but fertilizer is added as appropriate after the first fruit set, depending on the tree vigor. With the above management, it is said that the growth of the first fruit will be promoted and the number of fruits set after the second fruit will increase, resulting in higher yield. Nakagawa, Minuma Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture: From Tokita Seedling Co., Ltd. The amount of fertilizer applied varies depending on the field conditions and the previous crop, but 10 to 20 kg per 10 a is applied in terms of nitrogen. The ratio of the original fertilizer and the top fertilizer is 70% as the original fertilizer and 30% as the top fertilizer. (For one-shot fertilizer application, use a 60-day slow-release fertilizer and set the ratio of immediate-acting components to 50% or more. When using long fertilizer, it is necessary to fully understand the properties of the fertilizer used. If 50% of the fertilizer used for the main fertilizer does not contain fast-acting nitrate / ammonia fertilizer, the initial growth will be slow and good results will not be obtained. It is extremely difficult to increase the yield. Compared to other varieties, “Kuri Shogun” seems to be more effective in preventing diseases and securing yields by managing the grass vigor strongly from the start of cultivation. The taste is especially popular among varieties with a strong sense of fluffiness. The meat is extremely powdery and has a strong sweetness, and can be widely used in steamed, fried, and simmered dishes.