[Scheduled sequentially from July 9 (Thu) to July 31 (Fri)] Pod-shelling experience of early-season black soybeans (variety: Tankuro) to be held at nursery schools etc. in Itami, Takarazuka, and Sanda cities.

In the northern Hanshin region, JA, municipalities, and the prefecture are collaborating to expand the production and promote the consumption of black soybean edamame.

Since Reiwa 3 (2021), we have been supporting the "pod-shelling experience" at nursery schools etc. in Sanda City and other areas, conducted by agricultural cooperatives that produce black soybean edamame, with the aim of promoting food education for children and PR for parents.

Until last year, the event was held in Takarazuka and Sanda cities in July. This year, to make more consumers aware of black soybean edamame, we will also hold it at nursery schools etc. in Itami City.

We will bring stalks of early-season black soybean edamame (variety: Tankuro) to nursery schools etc., and in addition to the pod-shelling experience, farmers will conduct a kamishibai (paper play) where children can learn about black soybean edamame in a fun way.

*Photo shows last year's event (Sanda City)

1. Main Venues and Schedule

(1) Sanda City: 9 kindergartens in total *Implementing organization: Nakanaishin Agricultural Cooperative

Venue

Date and Time

Target Number of Participants

Yayoi Kindergarten

July 9, 10:00 AM

42 people *Parents and children

Hokusetsu Daiichi Kindergarten

July 14, 10:00 AM

57 people *Children only

Sanda Sachi Kindergarten

July 16, 12:30 PM

48 people *Children only

Keyakidai Certified Children's Center

July 17, 1:00 PM

100 people *Children only

Tsutsujigaoka Children's Center

July 22, 1:30 PM

50 people *Children only

(2) Takarazuka City: 9 kindergartens in total *Implementing organization: Kamisazori Agricultural Cooperative

Venue

Date and Time

Target Number of Participants

Takarazuka Bukko Nursery

July 21, 10:30 AM

50 people *Children only

Kawamo Chidori Nursery

July 24, 10:00 AM

23 people *Children only

Takarazuka Sakura Nursery

July 27, 10:00 AM

100 people *Children only

Takarazuka COCORO Nursery

July 31, 10:00 AM

32 people *Children only

(3) Itami City: 5 kindergartens in total *Implementing organization: Kamisazori Agricultural Cooperative

Venue

Date and Time

Target Number of Participants

Yume no Mori Nursery

July 22, 3:00 PM

91 people *Children only

*The above are the institutions that have agreed to be covered by the press.

[Inquiries regarding this matter]

Hyogo Prefectural Hanshin-Kita Regional Development Bureau, Hanshin Agricultural Extension Center, Regional and Management Division

Phone: 079-562-8861