This is tamura from the agricultural department.

Happy New Year everyone!

The Agriculture and Livestock Department began grape cultivation in April 2020.

The southern part of Iwate Prefecture, where our farm is located, is considered to be a relatively warm area within the prefecture, but in preparation for the vines' first winter, we wrapped the vines in rice straw in early December to make sure they were ready.

This winter has been extremely harsh than usual, and the vines are having to endure their first winter, but I think the advance preparation is paying off.

This spring, all of our staff will move forward toward new challenges and the future, such as planting some new regulations and preparing scions.

For the time being, we hope you enjoy the view from Kagayaki no Oka.

Agricultural Department Toru Tamura