Blueberry plantation tomorrow resumed business after heavy rain damage Oita Koju July 17th 13:48
Due to the heavy rain this time, in Kuju Town, Oita Prefecture, even the seasonal blueberry plantation has been damaged, and some people are worried about returning customers.
Kuju Town, Oita Prefecture, is the largest blueberry producing area in the prefecture, and from June to August every year many tourists enjoy picking blueberries at the farm.
At the farm managed by Kentaro Umeki, about 1200 blueberry trees were about to be harvested, but the record heavy rain this time caused about 30% of the trees to crack and drop on the ground. I can no longer harvest.
According to Mr. Umeki, about 200 people visit this year every year on many days, but the farm had to be closed for about two weeks.
Sales of plantation restaurants have fallen to less than half of the usual amount due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and the damage of blueberries due to heavy rain is further hurt. The plantation is scheduled to resume operations from the 18th, but I am worried that the number of customers will return.
Mr. Umeki said, "It's difficult because of the heavy rain in addition to the corona, but from tomorrow we can finally get the customers to come. I want you to come to taste the seasonal blueberries."