Kumamoto Prefecture
Sampling Organic Farm-Fresh Produce in Kumamoto
Want to some freshy grown fruit and vegetables in Kumamoto? The prefecture is home to Mount Aso – one of the world’s biggest volcano calderas – and is also nicknamed the “land of water” due to its rich springs containing minerals from the volcanic ash. This makes it the perfect spot for organic farming, particularly in the southern town of Yamato that has an organic farming history of over 40 years. Here are some of the best farms, shops, markets, and events where you can try fresh vegetables grown without artificial pesticides. Yaski Farm A great example of how young people are becoming more involved in organic farming in Kumamoto is Yaski Farm in Yamato. The farm is run by local musician Yasuki Torigoe, who has recovered and transformed abandoned land into an organic farm using soil analysis software. During your visit, you may see wild boar and deer, which are free to roam across the ground, their droppings forming the ideal fertilizer for crops such as carrots. Website: https://www.facebook.com/torigoe.yasuki/ Yamato Desica A farm and restaurant combined, Yamato Desica is a collaboration between farmers and chefs. Having a meal inside a greenhouse on bales of straw is quite the experience!…