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REVITALISING AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

Hita, fully aware of the benefits that farming and forestry bring to all, is consolidating its production base through the development of tableland, and the provision of farm and forest roads and paths.

From now on, the aim is to change over to new types of agriculture and forestry to promote local and regional brand awareness and independence in the industry, through the development and introduction of the latest techniques, and the establishment of a high-level data system.

Also, Hita is working to produce not only things, but also invest in people, training some to succeed at the family farm, others to be sensitive to market data and the various environmental problems involved in forestry.

Hita Cedar

One of the three most beautiful forests in Japan: Hita Cedar.

Timber Market

Fine timber auctioned at a timber market.

Watermelons

Yamadabaru plateau in summer; the fields are full of huge, juicy watermelons.

Yamada Children's Group

Children from the Yamada-machi Tsuchi no Ko Children's Group with their parents; thrilled to learn about the harvest.

Hita Pears

Hita pears win gold at Japanese agricultural shows, and the Emperor Prize.

Forest Volunteers

Green Passport System:
Forest-experience volunteers learning the importance of the forest.