{"product_id":"tenuguizomews","title":"Learn about everything from the fields to indigo dyeing and sukumo making at \"Ainoha Trust\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For the past three years, I have been working with natural farmer Yoritaka Okamoto on \"Ainoha Trust.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We distribute indigo seeds to everyone and have them grow the leaves, which we use at Ishiteshiro Clothing Store when preparing sake sump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This activity has continued for three full years, and we are finally at the stage where we can use the \"sukumo\" that has been prepared using the leaves that everyone has helped to produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis year, we will be holding the Indigo Leaf Trust again. It is an initiative that connects people through indigo, where we grow indigo leaves, prepare them for dyeing, and then make sukumo for the following year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIndigo dyeing begins with sowing seeds in the fields. The beautiful indigo color comes from the soil of the fields. It all starts and ends with the seeds. Indigo dyeing has continued as part of an agricultural lifestyle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt's a truly mysterious and magical dyeing process, so please come and join us if you are interested in indigo dyeing, if you would like to try it, or if you are interested in dyeing from the fields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe will also distribute seeds to those who want to grow indigo plants themselves. Please try growing indigo plants, even if it is just a small amount, on the edge of your field or garden. We would be happy if you could continue to pass on the seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor this project, we will be building a 130-liter pail (large bucket), which is a size that you can build and manage yourself even if you don't have an indigo vat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease try to attend all meetings if possible. If you are unable to attend due to unavoidable circumstances, please let us know.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCapacity: 10 people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eParticipation fee: 24,000 yen (for all 5 sessions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(Includes materials for each session, one indigo-dyed hand towel, and lunch on the day)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1st session: \"Indigo Preparation\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDate and time: Wednesday, May 22nd, starting at 11:00 and ending around 15:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContents: Talk about indigo preparation, work in the indigo fields, and indigo cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2nd \"Indigo Dyeing Experience\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDate and time: Wednesday, June 19th, starting at 11:00 and ending around 15:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContents: Indigo dyeing experience (dyeing a hand towel), working in an indigo field\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 3rd session: \"First Indigo Harvest\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDate and time: Thursday, August 1st, starting at 10:00 and ending around 15:00 *Schedule may change depending on the weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContents: Harvesting indigo leaves, drying, working in the indigo fields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e4th \"Second Indigo Harvest\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDate and time: Wednesday, September 4th, starting at 10:00 and ending around 15:00 *Schedule may change depending on the weather Content: Harvesting indigo leaves, drying, working in the indigo fields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 5th \"Sukumo Preparation\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDate and time: Wednesday, October 16th, starting at 10:00 and ending around 15:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContents: Preparation of sukumo, summary meeting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eItems to bring to each session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e・Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e·drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e・Long boots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e・Work gloves (or rubber gloves)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe harvest dates in August and September may vary depending on the weather and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*Those who participated in the 2023 Ai no Ha Trust can participate in any session for free (as a one-off) as a refresher. Please contact us if you would like to participate.\u003cbr\u003e *The date for Okamoto Yoritaka to visit the site is currently being determined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e■Cancellation policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e・Cancellation one week before the first day: Free\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e・Cancellation between 1 week and 3 days before the first day: 50%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e・Cancellation after that: Full fee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql\"\u003e | Okamoto Yoritaka Profile |\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql\"\u003eAfter working as a fertilizer-free grower, environmental activist, TV director and IT engineer, he became a fertilizer-free grower in his mid-40s. He currently holds fertilizer-free cultivation seminars across the country, and also runs an agricultural school and seed bank called \"Tane no Gakkou\" in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. His published works include \"The Book to Realize Fertilizer-Free Cultivation\" (Magazine Land), and \"Whose Seeds Are They?\" (Kirasienne Publishing).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"石徹白洋品店","offers":[{"title":"6\/6（土） \/ 手ぬぐい（約35cm×90cm）","offer_id":53220857282860,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\/6（土） \/ 風呂敷（約100cm×100cm）","offer_id":53220913643820,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\/29（月） \/ 手ぬぐい（約35cm×90cm）","offer_id":53220857315628,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\/29（月） \/ 風呂敷（約100cm×100cm）","offer_id":53220913676588,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"7\/5（日） \/ 手ぬぐい（約35cm×90cm）","offer_id":53220857348396,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"7\/5（日） \/ 風呂敷（約100cm×100cm）","offer_id":53220913709356,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"7\/27（月） \/ 手ぬぐい（約35cm×90cm）","offer_id":53220857413932,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"7\/27（月） \/ 風呂敷（約100cm×100cm）","offer_id":53220913774892,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/unnamed_59e4f834-7e0f-4bb5-b5e3-67efdb733a04.jpg?v=1747663768","url":"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/en\/products\/tenuguizomews","provider":"石徹白洋品店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}