【製品名（商品名）】
牛尾の梅, 七折小梅
【種類】
Prunus mume Sieb et Zucc.
【生産地】
佐賀県小城市小城町（JAグループ佐賀）
【名前の由来】
From the place names of “Nanaore Area”, Tobe Town, Iyo District, Ehime Prefecture. The road to the guardian diety of children was a seven broken road.
【主な特徴】
On Friday, July 8, 2022, at the terraced paddy field of Eriyama in Ogi Town, Ogi City, Saga Prefecture Agriculture and Civil Engineering Promotion Association and Daigi Construction Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Higuchi, Mikazuki Town, Ogi City, We have been in the construction business for 50 years in the Saga Plain, which gives us endless blessings. The slogan is “Japan’s most desirable prefecture to live in”, while promoting the creation of a livable hometown while protecting the global environment and leaving a good hometown for good children. We are determined to work together as a company to contribute to building a vibrant local community based on In addition, as a general construction business that includes civil engineering and construction work, we want to continue to be a company that cares about the global environment and is trusted and loved by everyone. Therefore, we are active based on ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001. In order to ensure that all employees are fully aware of this and to ensure smooth on-site management, time is set during meetings, etc., and education and training are actively conducted. In addition to being able to demonstrate a voluntary approach to occupational safety and health, it also reduces the risk of occupational accidents, earns the trust of employees and society, and increases the value of the organization. Business contents Civil engineering work The main business partners are the Kyushu Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, (Takeo River Office, Kase River Dam Construction Office, Saga National Highway Office, Saga River Comprehensive Development Construction Office). Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Kyushu Agricultural Administration Bureau (Chikugo River Downstream Agricultural Irrigation Office, Saga Chubu Farmland Disaster Prevention Office). Saga Prefecture (Prefectural Land Development Headquarters), Municipalities in Saga Prefecture, general contractors.) are mowing the grass to protect the rice terraces. Since the Saga Agricultural Engineering Promotion Association signed an agreement with the Eriyama Neighborhood Association on terraced rice field volunteers in 2020 and Daigi Construction Co., Ltd. in 2021, volunteer activities such as mowing have been carried out. In the hot weather, they split into two groups and apparently mowed the grass efficiently. “OGI City, Saga Prefecture” : It is located in the center of the prefecture, at the western end of the Saga Plain. It is an area adjacent to the prefectural capital, Saga City. It is located about 10 km west of Saga City, about 20 minutes by car. It is 70 km to Fukuoka City and 100 km to Nagasaki City. The Tenzan mountain range rises in the north, and the fertile Saga Plain opens in the center. In addition, the creek area of the agricultural drainage channel extends vertically and horizontally in the south. It faces the Ariake Sea, the largest tidal flat in Japan. Tenzan Mountains-Gion（Luciola cruciata flies from late May to early June, making it one of the most famous spots in Kyushu.）, Haruke, and Ushitsu, which originate and flow down from the source, form an alluvial fan. Moisturize the Saga Plain-It joins Kase and Rokkaku and is poured into the Ariake Sea. Summer is hot and humid and slightly hot and humid, and winter is a dry northwest monsoon（天山おろし ; Tsukushi Mountains）. Tenzan Prefectural Natural Park, Boleophthalmus pectinirostris : Representative of Uca arcuata (De Haan, 1833) Reserve : It has valuable and abundant natural resources. The area is 95.81 km2, which occupies 3.93% of the prefecture’s land area. Cherry blossoms in Ogi Park, which connects the arrival of spring : Cluster amaryllis that colors the rice terraces of Eriyama in autumn（The village is located in the middle of the Tenzan mountain range. The number of terraced rice fields spread over 250 m above sea level is about 600.100 selections of rice terraces in Japan-1999 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries certification. 農村景観百選-1991 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries certification. Saga Heritage to be left in the 22nd century-2008 prefecture certification.）In winter, the snow that covers the white veil on the top of Tenzan. Beauties show up in each season. “OGI Town” : A medieval city centered on Chiba Castle during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods : During the Edo period, it prospered as a castle town of the Ogi-Nabeshima clan. People started living in Early Stone Age about 20,000 years ago. A large number of stone tools have been excavated at the ruins in the Orishima area of Mikatsuki Town. Many ruins from the jyomon era are also distributed in the same district. The number of archaeological sites increases in the Yayoi period. Habu remains have also been found, and many people began to live in this era.Some designated as National historic site-Wooden farming tools such as hoe and plow have been excavated. Among them, Korean Mumun pottery, bronze mold, and wooden plow were excavated. “Kofun Period”, Many Kofun were made at the foot of the mountains in the north and west. Village traces and burial mound surrounded by square moat have been found in the plains. Teraura-hai-ji Temple was built in the Nara era. At first, the sangharama is arranged around the main hall. Later, it changed to a Horyu-ji style cathedral arrangement with a tower. It is believed to be the temple of a powerful tribe (district governor (Ritsuryo period)) who ruled Ogi at that time. It is possible that there was a county office that governed Ogi District around this area. “Heian Period”, Three villas, Oyanagi no villa, Akaze no villa, and Haruke no villa, are ticketed. Donated as Munakata company territory and Usa Hachiman company territory. Around this time, Haruke Tenzan and Ganzo-ji Temple were built.1191, Kanto military commander Mr. Tsunetane Chiba : Minamoto no Yoritomo-Haruke no Zhuang is included as a reward for the establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate. Ogi district’s Jitoshiki (manager and lord of manor）: Since the gift, Mr. Chiba has been in the Ogi region for generations. Yoritane, a descendant of Tsunetane, went down to Ogi on the occasion of the Mongol invasion.Its child, Munetane, becomes the ancestor of Mr. Chiba Hizen. Tanesada, the son of Munetane, also went down to Ogi. Built Chiba Castle, built a castle town along the Gion River, and built many temples and shrines. Mr. Chiba became the most powerful from the latter half of the Muromachi period to the first half of the Warring States period. It was a mountain castle with a large-scale constitution centered on the 15th century. In addition, trade ceramics and a large number of Hajiki pottery have been excavated. In addition, various remains and relics have been excavated around Chiba Castle. In addition, various remains and relics have been excavated around Chiba Castle.Compiled in Korea : 해동제국기-Mr. Lee, Korean Yeonguijeong (Chancellor) Sin Sukju, History of Chinese books describing Japan and Ryukyu,1471. At that time, it was one of the largest cities in Kyushu with more than 1,200 households and more than 500 troops. In the latter half of the Warring States period, Mr. Chiba gradually declined due to internal conflicts. In Hizen, Mr. Ryuzoji rapidly emerged and came under its control. Takanobu Ryuzoji killed in action in 1584 : The vassal Naoshige Nabeshima gained power and his child Katsushige : In 1607, the rule of Mr. Nabeshima was established by taking over the territory of Mr. Ryuzoji. 1617, Katsushige’s illegitimate child Motoshige : The Ogi clan begins with the acquaintance of Ogi. The second feudal lord, Naoyoshi, will build a building in the area around Ogi Park. The political, economic and cultural center of the Ogi clan : Ushizu prospered as a post town on the Nagasaki Highway. Kokudaka : 73,000 The feudal affairs continued until the Meiji Restoration. Mt. Ushinoo like a small hill at an altitude of 80 m（“Dream Tsumugi Project” to promote environmental improvement）. A vast area of about 22 ha in the center-Cultivate about 5,000 “Prunus mume”. Ogi City Misato Ushinoo Plum Festival. At the time of flowering, the producers of the Misato Area and the residents of the geographical zone play a central role. Held every year from late February to early March to make more use of it as a special product. “Ushio Shrine”, Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Mr. Benkei dedicate a waist flag. A venerable old shrine where Minamoto no Yoritomo donated the territory. Producing area of “Nanaore Koume”, the godfather-Nanaore Area, tobe Town has a long history of UME cultivation. It was already cultivated for commercial purposes in the latter half of the Meiji era.In the Taisho era, pickled plums are indispensable as a regular food for the military. The cultivation area was increased at a quick pace, and the production volume also increased. Furthermore, in the early Showa period, demand from the military increased. However, at the same time as the end of war in 1945, actual demand plummeted. Most of the Ume trees are cut down, and sweet potatoes are planted and wheat fields are used. Thus, the area’s ume cultivation is gradually forgotten and only slightly done. On the other hand, because there are few paddy fields and many slopes in the villages in the valley : 1955s Cultivation of persimmon and pears is flourishing, centering on mandarin orange. Most of the farmer’s income has been supported by mandarin orange cultivation. Daylight hours per day-It is shorter and the temperature is lower than the plains-It could not be said that the conditions were favorable compared to other production areas in terms of cultivation. From there, we got on the nationwide production Boom. 1965s The prefecture’s production has risen from 2 million tons to 3 million tons. However, in 1967, a price plunge occurred. Because of this, it was judged that it would be difficult to survive in the competition between production areas. Then, from this time, the conversion to plum cultivation was carried out. “Nanaore Koume”, From light green to yellowish and clear shine as it matures. The feature is that there is no variation in maturity. “Blue diamond” also go by the name of because of its high quality-It has been cultivated since around 1900 and used to be traded at high prices. We worked on the cultivation of high quality plums while consulting with the Tokushima Agricultural Experiment Station. Currently, various processed products such as plum wine are also on sale. “Dried plum” regulates the action of angiotensin II（Asp – Arg – Val – Tyr – Ile – His – Pro – Phe – OH）, a hormone with a vasoconstrictive effect. Expected to have the effect of suppressing the rise in blood pressure and suppressing the occurrence of arteriosclerosis. “Kreb’s Cycle”, Energy sources such as sugars and lipids ingested as food : It is digested in the body and converted to charcoal glucose. Citric acid → aconitic acid → isocitric acid, Ogizaro succinic acid → alpha keto-glutaric acid → succinic acid, Converted from furic acid → malic acid → Oxaloacetate. Also, to citric acid again. Oxidatively decomposes fever glucose while changing to several acids and releases it as energy.
Nanaori Japanese apricot, which is carefully picked one by one, is characterized by its translucent pale yellow color, small seeds, plenty of flesh, softness, and low acidity with a strong aroma. The place of origin, the Nanaori area of Tobe Town, Iyo District, has a long history of ume cultivation, and it seems that ume were already being cultivated for profit in the latter half of the Meiji era. In the Taisho period (1912-1926), umeboshi became necessary as a regular food item for the military, and in the Nanaori district, the area for cultivating ume was quickly increased, and production increased. Furthermore, in the early Showa period, the demand from the military increased more and more, and it became popular. However, with the end of the war in 1945, demand for ume plums plummeted.
Ushio ume garden in Ogi City, known as the earliest ume production area in Japan (About 5,000 ume trees are cultivated in a vast area of about 22 hectares centered on Mt. Ushio, which looks like a small hill with an altitude of 80 m.) , Otani Ume Garden in Tara Town, Fujitsu District, and Mifunegaoka Ume Garden in Takeo City. The small Japanese apricots and large Japanese apricots produced there are proud of their high quality and early shipment.