[Machida City, Tokyo] A Spring Tradition on Nanakuniyama! Canola Flowers are Coming into Full Bloom

In the northwestern part of Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori, near the Peony Garden, Furusato Nogukan (Old Farm Tool Museum), and Nanakuniyama Farmers Center, the canola flowers (nanohana) are about to be in full bloom. These canola flowers are cultivated by the Nanakuniyama Fureai no Sato Association, which is composed of local farmers, to preserve the agricultural landscape. After the flowers are enjoyed, the canola seeds (natane) are harvested, and once a month, a demonstration of rapeseed oil pressing and a sale are held at the Furusato Nogukan. Sales of Nanakuniyama soba and soba flour, made from brown soba harvested last autumn, will also begin on April 1st. Canola Flower Blooming Period Around mid to late April *The blooming period may change depending on weather conditions. For details, please check the city's website or contact the Furusato Nogukan (TEL: 042-736-8380). Location 3512-3515 Notsuda-machi, Machida-shi, and other areas (around Nanakuniyama Farmers Center) Access From Odakyu Line Machida Station North Exit, POP Building, Bus Stop #21, take a bus bound for Notsuda-shako via Honmachida, or a bus bound for Tsurukawa Station via Honmachida. Get off at 'Yakushigaoka' and walk for about 10 minutes. *There is no parking available, so please use public transportation. Roadside parking is a nuisance to local residents, so please refrain from doing so. Rapeseed Oil Pressing Demonstration and Sale