Kakeroma Ashage: Buildings of rituals associated with the Noro faith : “God Asagi” from Okinawa is transmitted to Amami Oshima: On April 28, 2020, the prefecture’s registered tangible cultural properties.

【製品名(商品名)】

鹿児島らっきょ

【種類】

Allium chinense G.Don.

【生産地】

鹿児島県

【名前の由来】

It is named after the Tang dynasty called “Rakkyo”, which means “Chive with a spicy taste”.

【主な特徴】

Japan’s Ministry of Defense announced on July 21, 2022, that a Chinese Navy survey ship had entered territorial waters south of Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. About three and a half hours later, the Chinese ship left Japan’s territorial waters. This is the sixth time that a Chinese warship has intruded into Japan’s territorial waters since it entered the area on April 26, 2016. The government has conveyed its concerns to the Chinese side through diplomatic channels. I always remember this time of year. The war, which began on December 8, 1941, covered a wide area, including the Pacific Ocean and mainland China. Since Kagoshima Prefecture is located at the southernmost tip of the mainland, airfields are being built one after another to prepare for attacks and defenses to the south. These airfields seem to have gradually turned into kamikaze bases as the American forces approached. In 1945, the U.S. military began air raids on the mainland of the prefecture and continued without interruption until the end of the war. Kagoshima City, in particular, suffered eight major air raids, and the entire city was reduced to a burnt field. Therefore, it seems that there were no obstacles from Nishi-Kagoshima Station (now Kagoshima-Chuo Station) to the coast, and the sea could be seen. 古宝山廣泉寺の木造阿弥陀如来立像附紙本納入品（南さつま市坊津町久志） 中甫洞穴出土品（大島郡知名町和泊町）入来神舞（薩摩川内市入来町浦之名）王子町鉦踊り（鹿屋市）阿久根市光礁と五色浜（波留）指宿市知林ヶ島のトンボロ 屋久島早崎海岸の鉱脈群（熊毛郡）. Kagoshima Prefecture”, A vast prefectural land extending 600 km north and south : Seasonal landscape woven by a beautiful natural environment : Characteristic islands, famous places with a deep history : Abundant attractive tourism resources such as high-quality and abundant hot springs. We also have abundant resources that are globally recognized for their value. Amamioshima Island and Tokunoshima Island – Registered as a World Natural Heritage Site – Three World Heritage Sites (world natural heritage), the largest number in Japan : 屋久島, 奄美大島, 徳之島, 沖縄島北部及び西表島, World Cultural Heritage : “Sites of JAPAN’s Meiji Industrial Revolution : Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining”. Word’s proud Kagoshima heritage group : Yakushima – Evaluated for having a unique ecosystem and an excellent natural landscape.In December 1993, it was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site for the first time in Japan. “Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolutionary Heritage” – Old Shuseikan（旧集成館機械工場, 反射炉跡, 旧鹿児島紡績所技師館 ; 異人館）, 寺山炭窯跡,関吉の疎水溝の3つの資産 : Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution : Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining – Heavy industry from the After end of Edo era to the Meiji era : Constituent assets of industry heritage group : Consists of 23 assets in 11 cities in 8 prefectures centered on Kyushu and Yamaguchi : Registered as a world Cultural Heritage in July 2015. “奄美大島, 徳之島, 沖縄島北部及び西表島” : Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima – One of the largest subtropical laurel forests in Japan, represented by Pentalagus furnessi. There are many endemic species that are rare internationally. For biodiversity conservation where it inhabits and grows It is highly evaluated that it is an important area. With two islands in Okinawa – We are aiming to be registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2020 summer. Boasting a variety of “No. 1 in Japan” , Livestock products such as “beef cattle (Japanese Black)” and “pigs” :Number of beef cattle (Japanese Black Cattle) raised. Number of pigs raised, number of broilers shipped – At Miyagi from September 7th to 11th, 2017, 第11回全国和牛能力共進会 – No. 1 in Japan : Agricultural products such as “sweet potato” and “broad beans” : The production of aquaculture “Seriola” and “eel” is the highest in Japan. A treasure trove of safe, secure and delicious food.In addition, the number of cranes that have arrived and the number of confirmed landing of sea turtles : There are various “No. 1 in Japan” such as the location of the only rocket launch facility in Japan. “Agricultural output” – Sweet potatoes, broad beans, pods, okra, citrus natsudai, citrus tankan, “passion fruit”. “fisheries yield” – 養殖 : Yellowtail, amberjack, eel, dried bonito. “Timber yield” -Bamboo wood, shikimi (branch), log export volume by port (Shibushi Port). Sakurajima radish (the largest in the world), Jomon cedar on Yakushima : Kamo’s Cinnamomum camphora（Aira City – National Special Natural Monument (designated in 1952)）, Okinoerabu’s banyan tree, Ibusuki’s giant eel, Gold production, rocket launch facilities, etc. Geographical advantage close to fast-growing Asia : Located at the southernmost tip of mainland Japan – Close to Asia, which accounts for 60% of World’s economic growth. Construction of transportation / logistics net work that takes advantage of geographical advantage. Connected to major cities such as Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei and Hong Kong by regular air routes. Kagoshima Port, Sendai Port, Shibushi Port – International logistics port with CIQ（Customs, Immigration, Quarantine）function : International regular container routes to China, Taiwan and South Korea opened. In addition, Hong Kong, Singapore, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, Jiangsu Province, China, etc.Has a long history of exchanges with foreign countries in a wide range of fields. Floating in azure’s kinko Bay, now volcanism continues Sakurajima : An abundant hot spring that boasts a long, varied coastline and the second largest number of hot springs in Japan : Kuroshio, which brings a warm climate and the blessings of the sea – Blessed with a rich natural environment. In addition, Kirishima was designated as a national park for the first time in Japan.Yakushima, the first in Japan to be registered as a World Natural Heritage Site. Only here in the world, such as Amami, which has precious animals and plants.Such a rich natural environment ≒ Excellent production base for agriculture, forestry and fisheries : Abundant foods such as black pork, Japanese black beef, brown sugar, black vinegar, tea, and shochu : An attractive tourism resource that fosters a rich food culture that leads to health and longevity. “Unique history and diverse culture” : Uenohara Ruins（It is located on a plateau at an altitude of about 250 m in the eastern part of Kirishima City. Settled about 9,500 years ago.Also, about 7,500 years ago, it received the blessings of the forest as a place for ceremonies. A variety of cultures blossomed from an early stage, and the unique Jyomon culture was completed. About 3,500 years ago, it made a hole and became a hunting ground. About 2,500 to about 2,000 years ago and about 1,600 to 800 years ago – People settled on the plateau again.Military facilities were also built during WWII and were widely used as fields after the war.）in the Jomon period etc. People were living a sedentary life from early on.International cultural exchange : Various exchanges with the South brought up by Kuroshio. In the 16th century, the introduction of guns to Tanegashima Island: Christian mission by Mr. Francis Xavier, etc.Get in touch with European culture in the distance. In the 19th century, he was passionate about actively incorporating Western culture. Construction of reverberatory furnaces and various factories, dispatch of international students to the UK, etc. First official participation, 2nd Exposition Universelle de Paris 1867, Expo 1867. Participated in a pavilion different from the Shogunate, and exhibited local specialties such as Satsuma ware. Strongly appealing to other countries, such as presenting the “Satsuma Ryukyu National Medal” to senior officials in each country. Leading Japan at that time through advanced efforts. That is the driving force for establishing a new nation.It was also affected by the fact that it was a point of contact between the Yamato cultural area and the Ryukyu cultural area. There are festival events and folk performing arts that are so unique that they are said to be a treasure trove of folk : Diverse lifestyles are nurtured in each region. 大島紬, 川辺仏壇, 薩摩焼や薩摩切子等の工芸技術など – Characteristic traditional culture. “Human resources with abundant qualities cultivated in the southern climate” – The ancestors who greatly contributed to the formation of Japan, a modern nation such as Takamori Saigo and Toshimichi Okubo. An educational culture that nurtured young people who pioneered the future during the turmoil of the late Tokugawa period : The traditional local educational ability of raising children is inherited. Produces many excellent human resources in various fields such as industry, economy, and academia. Cultivated in contact with the geographical environment and the world open to the south : Cheerful and magnanimous and enterprising citizenship : An open and cheerful temperament peculiar to a tropical country : Advantages in expanding exchanges at home and abroad. “Gentle and warm community” : The percentage of people who volunteer is the highest in the country – For children and the elderly. A mechanism to support each other in the community remains : Citizens voluntarily and independently tackle social issues – Number of NPO corporations :It is the third highest level in Japan per population. Various actors in each area of the prefecture – Providing a place for interaction among the child-rearing generation or Child-care consultation service, management of after-school children’s club. Regeneration of depopulated and aging areas through exchanges between urban and rural areas. Beautification of rivers and roads and Independence support for persons with disabilities, etc. Promote efforts to resolve various regional issues.“Unique industry utilizing local resources” : One of the leading primary industry prefectures in Japan – Utilizing high-quality agricultural, forestry and fishery products from the prefecture – Food for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU) and Foods with Functional Claims : Development and commercialization of various processed foods such as special products. A new industry is created that makes the best use of local resources. Utilize highly unique local resources in remote islands and mountainous areas – Creation of travel products. Furthermore, development and practical application of new materials utilizing Whitebait. “大島紬” – Utilizing mud dyeing technology in the production process. Development of new product designs with unique texture and gloss. Research and development and commercialization that makes use of the only one technology possessed by prefecture companies. Progress in various fields. “Wellness” – Abundant hot spring resources, warm climate, World Natural Heritage Site etc. “Safe and secure agriculture, forestry and fishery products”, Environment suitable for health promotion such as trekking and marine sports. Health / healing / longevity, we are blessed with various local resources that are world-class and useful. Effectively disseminate domestically and internationally. It will be a driving force to improve brand power and promote various exchanges. Located in the southwestern part of Japan, at the southern end of Kyushu. It extends about 270 km from east to west and about 600 km from north to south. Mainland of the prefecture consisting of two most islands, Satsuma and Osumi and Koshiki Island, Tanegashima Island, Yakushima Island, Tokara Islands, Amami Islands, etc.It consists of more than 200 islands. It covers a wide range from temperate climate zones to subtropical climate zones. The annual average temperature is from 15 ℃ to 23 ℃, and there is a considerable temperature difference. Precipitation varies considerably from region to region. It is not uncommon to record 10,000 mm per year in the mountainous areas of Yakushima Island. Approximately 2,000 mm to 3,000 mm in the precipitation area. About half of the total rainfall is concentrated from the rainy season to summer. In summer and autumn, typhoons accompanied by storms occur almost every year. In addition, they are often affected by drought in the summer. “Allium chinense G. Don from Kagoshima prefecture” : Kasedashi (currently Minamisatsuma City) – The main production area is the Fukiage dunes, one of the three major dunes in Japan. It boasts the second largest production volume in Japan. “鹿児島 Brand Organization” – JA Minami Satsuma is shipped mainly outside the prefecture (Keihin area, Keihanshin area). To prevent quality deterioration during time-consuming transportation : Coordinating shipping time with the carrier : Shift from corrugated cardboard to shipping using returnable containers as a measure against stuffiness. This area is a sandy soil with low water retention. Not suitable for growing many crops, but “scallions” are special. You can harvest crispy sweet big balls. Well, it must be from the foundation of producers and ancestors. As a sandy beach Rakkyo, 427.6 tons were sold in 2016 with a cultivation area of 40 ha. “Satsumasendai Rakkyo” ; Karahama Rakkyo – Also called “white diamond” by the producer. JA Kitasatsuma’s Karahama Rakkyo Subcommittee : 64 producers – In recent years, it has been cultivated in about 20 ha, and the shipment volume is 320 tons. The farmland is a sand dune on the coastline, and the color is white and the texture is crispy. Harvesting will continue until around June 10. Mainly shipped to Tokyo, Chukyo, and Kitakyushu. Received high praise from market participants for both taste and quality. Therefore, it may be popular and popular with consumers. Salted and sweet and sour sauce are well known. Raw food such as salad is good because you can enjoy the flavor and crunchy texture.