As an immigrant myself, I was surprised that so many potatoes were harvested by kindergarteners alone and distributed for free. I hope that those who live outside of Hokkaido and those who live in the city can learn about this surprise and excitement, and about the wonderful land of Tokachi! That's why I posted this article.

Many people have commented and interviewed me, and I have once again realized how wonderful this scene in Tokachi is. We have received many sympathetic comments from people in Hokkaido, saying, "Our garden did it, too. And I was very happy that we were able to let so many people know about Tokachi, as we had originally planned. The response was so great that even my brother and mother in Kanagawa contacted me and said, "You were on the Internet news! I was so happy that so many people learned about Tokachi as I had initially planned.

Of course, a kindergarten yard alone is not the size of a baseball field, but if you include the school building, yard, parking lot, etc., I think it is about the same size. Not only kindergartens, but also in Tokachi itself, no building is too small, so kindergartens naturally tend to be about that size.

Tokachi is the potato kingdom, so digging potatoes is a major activity. Another characteristic of Tokachi is the involvement of the agricultural cooperative (local farmers) in local food education and training of successors. This attitude of learning firsthand about local industries and specialties from an early age is a common sight in Tokachi.

In the town where I live, I feel that there is a strong sense of "let's look after and raise children together in the community. Since I am an immigrant, I have no friends, acquaintances, or relatives nearby, but I feel that the biggest attraction for me is that I am able to raise my children without feeling alone and with the peace of mind that my neighbors will help me if I have problems.

Comment "It's hard to take it home with me considering everyone..."
Poster: "What amazes me is that people don't take them home with them...lol...are they used to it or do they get them elsewhere?"

Comment "I've never seen such a quantity of take-out!
The owner of the post: "And this is only for a 4 year old.