【Machida City, Tokyo】Nanakuniyama's Spring Tradition! Rapeseed Blossoms in Full Bloom

In the northwestern part of Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori, in the fields near the Botan Garden, Furusato Nogukan (Folk Tool Museum), and Nanakuniyama Farmers Center, the rapeseed blossoms are coming into full bloom. These rapeseed blossoms are cultivated by the Nanakuniyama Fureai no Sato Kumiai (Nanakuniyama Friendship Village Association), composed of local farmers, to preserve the agricultural landscape. After enjoying the flowers, the rapeseed seeds ("natane") will be harvested, and a demonstration and sale of rapeseed oil pressing will be held once a month at the "Furusato Nogukan." Sales of Nanakuniyama Soba and soba flour, made from buckwheat harvested last autumn, will also begin on April 1st.

**Rapeseed blossoms in bloom**

**Rapeseed Blossom Blooming Period** Mid to late April *The blooming period may change depending on weather conditions. Please check the city's website or contact Furusato Nogukan (TEL: 042-736-8380) for details.

**Appearance when in full bloom in the past**

**Location** 3512-3515 Nozuta-machi, Machida City, and other areas (around Nanakuniyama Farmers Center)

**Access** From Machida Station North Exit POP Building, bus stop 21, take a bus bound for Nozuta Shako via Honmachida or 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. Please refrain from street parking as it causes inconvenience to local residents.

**Rapeseed Oil Pressing Demonstration and Sale**

**Rapeseed oil**

**Schedule** Every third Saturday (Next scheduled for April 18, 2026)

**Sales Hours** From 9:30 AM (Ends when sold out)

**Demonstration Hours** 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM Note: Demonstrations with commentary will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

**Venue** Furusato Nogukan (2288 Nozuta-machi, Machida City; closed on Mondays) TEL: 042-736-8380

**About Machida City, Tokyo** Machida City, with a population of approximately 430,000, is located in the southern part of Tokyo, about 30 minutes by train from the city center. Around Machida Station, large commercial facilities line up, and long-established shopping streets are still thriving. A little further from the station, there is abundant nature, including satoyama landscapes, parks full of greenery, and farmlands producing local vegetables. It is a city where you can enjoy both urban convenience and nature.

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