In fiscal 2009, we collaborated with Akita Prefecture to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Akitakomachi birth. Planting and harvesting rice, summer work Shops Deepened their understanding of rice culture and the nature of Akita.
"Akitakomachi" and "Tatsurugomochi"
[Photo] May 2009 Rice Planting, [Photo Central] September 2009 Rice Ceremony / Threshing, [Photo right] January: Mochi-making
"Akitakomachi" celebrating its 25th birthday this year. Rice planting in May and rice harvesting in September. On Saturday, January 9 (Saturday), although the cold weather was strict, traditional rice cake was carried out grandly using "Tatsurugomochi" harvested at Roppongi Hills rooftop garden. To the participants, in addition to the freshly made rice cake, the dumpling pot dumpling made from the rose garden nice rice is also served.
※It is a community event for families who live / work at Roppongi Hills.
Cultivate special vegetables in Akita Prefecture
Cultivate traditional vegetables and original varieties of Akita prefecture. "Akita scented five leaves (edamame)" and "edible cheeks" that grew up at Roppongi Hills appeared in TORAYA CAFÉ as a limited-time lunch set with the fresh vegetables in Akita Prefecture.
Nature observation "Let's play with leaves"
On Sunday, June 21 (Sunday) I was planning to make a side using observation and leaves, with "leaves" as the theme, but unfortunately it was canceled due to rain.
Summer work Shops"Let's play with nature of Akita"
As a summer vacation special plan on August 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun), work for oysters Shops Conducted. First, we talked about the various types of trees in the forest, the role of forests, and the effects of global warming on forests. After that, work time using woods natural materials. The tree branches, tree nuts, acorns, etc. are attached to make a shape, and a unique work such as animals and insects was born.