Today, under a clear, cloudless autumn sky, first graders from a local elementary school came to visit Ark Tategamori on a field trip.
Only about 10 people participated, and it was very impressive to see them enjoying the ranch so freely.
The first thing they experienced was "egg picking."

The children seemed a little nervous at first when they entered the chicken coop, but as soon as they touched the eggs, they immediately broke into smiles.
Some children exclaimed, "Wow! It's still warm!" and seemed to have truly experienced the blessing of life.

Next up was the popular "Egg Experiment."
This amazing device allows you to line up 20 eggs and then stack four concrete blocks on top of them without them breaking.
At first, they looked skeptical, asking, "Is it really okay?", but when they saw that the pieces didn't break even when stacked, they became very excited and exclaimed, "Amazing! Amazing!"
The cheers of the children echoed across the blue sky.

Some people have the impression that eggshells are weak, but in fact they have an excellent structure and are able to distribute force and demonstrate amazing strength.
There is learning in play, and I'm sure today's experience was an unforgettable day for the children.

The air is clear on the ranch in autumn, making it a very pleasant season.
All of our staff will continue to come up with new ideas to help local children understand the importance of nature and life.

Agricultural Department Takumi Makino