Iwagi Ishioka November 15th 4:56

In Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, where the production of cocoons is thriving, a screening meeting was held to decide the cocoons to be presented to the Imperial Family for the first time as a rule, and 72 colored and shaped items will be delivered to the Imperial Family on the 15th became.

In the Yago district of Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, where more than 70 farms cultivate firewood, a special product “Furuyu” has been donated to the Imperial Family every year since the 1950s.

On the 14th, a screening meeting was held for the first time to select a bowl to be donated, and 6 representatives of producers were judged.

The jury picked up 180 pre-selected baskets and selected 72 high-quality ones that were well rounded and had no uneven coloring.

And each net was covered with a net and carefully packed in a box.

According to the producer's council, there were many days with bad weather such as lack of sunshine and typhoons, but it was difficult to grow, but after the typhoon the weather was calm and sweet candy was produced.

Mr. Yoshiyuki Ueda, Chairman of the Council, said, “I had a hard time, but I am relieved because I have been doing my best for the first time since I became a peaceful person. I was happy. ”

The boxed candy is delivered to the imperial family on the 15th.