Tochigi December 17 16:07 on the rice cake of Otsuchi Festival
A male farmer from Takanezawa, Tochigi, who cultivated rice used in the Daijosai, a ritual associated with the Emperor's throne, visited a local junior high school. , And enjoyed local rice with children.
A local farmer, Takao Ishizuka (55), cultivated the rice used in the “Oyodo Festival”, visited Junior High School in Takanezawa.
Mr. Ishizuka visited the first grader's classroom at Akutsu Junior High School, which is also his home school, and told his students, “I decided from the childhood that I would become a farmer in the future. It was.
During lunch time, we enjoyed the same “Tochigi no Hoshi” rice varieties used in the “Otsuki Festival” while enjoying conversation.
The girl student said, “I learned about Mr. Ishizuka's story about how to make rice and how wonderful the local area is.”
Mr. Ishizuka said, “I was glad to see the students replacing the rice. I want you to work hard toward your dreams.”