About Nakashiitake Mushroom Farm
Inagawa Town, where Nakashii Mushroom Farm is located, is located in the Hokusetsu region of Hyogo Prefecture, and is the source of the Inagawa River that flows through this area. In addition to being the source of a rich water system, it is also adjacent to the Kurokawa region, known as "Japan's No. 1 Satoyama."
Originally, charcoal and firewood were produced from sawtooth oak and konara oak trees that grew in the Satoyama area, and used to light baths and as fuel. However, with the spread of propane gas around 1950 (Showa 25), consumption of charcoal and firewood dropped dramatically, and the charcoal making industry fell into disuse.
So in 1955, our predecessor, Tomio Naka, began cultivating shiitake mushrooms using logs of sawtooth oak, konara oak, and mizunara oak that had been used for charcoal production. He taught other people who were also engaged in charcoal production how to cultivate shiitake mushrooms on logs, and produced and sold shiitake mushroom spawn.
While many shiitake mushrooms grown on beds are now available on the market, there is a reason why we insist on growing them on logs.
"If we don't keep cutting trees, the forest will die."
Satoyama is a place that only comes into existence when people and nature intertwine.
We believe that continuing to provide delicious mushrooms will help create an environment where people and nature can thrive together forever.
Message from the Director
Hello. I am Nakamori, the director of the school.
At Nakashiitake Mushroom Farm, we have been cultivating shiitake mushrooms on logs for over 60 years, a tradition passed down from our predecessors.
Log cultivation is hard work and requires a lot of time. The increase in imported mushrooms from China has made prices unstable.
With the decline in broad-leaved trees and fewer people to cut them down, the number of log-cultivation farmers has also decreased significantly . However, the shiitake mushrooms grown in the natural blessings of the Inagawa River and the lush green air have a taste that is hard to replace. We are working hard to cultivate shiitake mushrooms with the desire to continue this traditional way of growing them for as long as possible and to deliver delicious shiitake mushrooms to everyone.
Please come and enjoy our delicious mushrooms, which we have made with love and care.
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Producer introduction
We would like to introduce the members involved in Nakashiitake Mushroom Farm.
Moko
Moko
The mascot dog (Ura's junior, 8th generation). He loves to nibble on Ura's ears. He's usually quiet, but when his mischievous switch is turned on, he suddenly becomes a completely different person and becomes very excited.
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Yuki-chan is a new idol who came to our house from Tondabayashi, Osaka. She is in charge of weeding the rice paddy banks at our friendly mushroom farm. She loves bread crusts. But she's a little timid.
Nobuaki Naka
Nobuaki Naka
When he's in Inagawa Town, he's a mischievous 6-year-old boy. "If I follow Mamo-chan around, I can catch rhinoceros beetles," he says, always staying close to Mamo-chan (Grandpa).
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He is the seventh mascot dog of Nakashii Mushroom Farm. He may be big, but he has a gentle personality and is quite timid. He loves vegetables, and is always snacking on them while helping out in the fields.
Yuzu
Yuzu is the ninth generation mascot dog. She's a tomboy. She gets excited when people come over and jumps on them, so be careful (lol). She doesn't like the heat. She's always playing with Moko.
Naka Mamoru
Naka・Mamoru
Director of Nakashii Mushroom Farm. In charge of managing the nursery logs. He is also skilled at building log houses himself (he also designed the entrance and BBQ venue for the farm).
His beloved grandson, whom he calls "Mamo-chan."
Orie Naka
Naka Orie
She hand-selects and packs all the freshly harvested mushrooms. She invented the system for the BBQ, which has now become a popular spot at the farm. Not only is she a great cook, she also designed the farm's logo. Her grandchildren call her "Rin Mama," a reference to her dog.
Saori Naka
Saori Naka
The eldest daughter of the Naka family. She spreads the appeal of Nakashii Mushroom Farm from Tokyo. She works as a vendor at the Aoyama Farmers Market in Shibuya. She organizes and compiles the recipes passed down to her by her mother, Mama Rin.
Awards
・Japan Special Forest Products Promotion Association Meritorious Service Award (2017)
・Inagawa Town Award Azalea Award (2018)
・Inagawa Regional Agriculture Promotion Council Award (2018)
Farm Information
Representative: Mamoru Naka
Address: 16 Omichishita, Komoo, Inagawa-cho, Kawabe-gun, Hyogo Prefecture
Established: 1955 (Showa 30)
Phone: 072-768-0055
FAX: 072-768-0085
E-mail: nakashiitake@ares.eonet.ne.jp