Kumamoto is noted for its high-quality agriculture. There are a variety of fruits and vegetables that are shipped from this area and promoted (at high prices) in the big cities like Tokyo. I saw a Kumamoto tomato fair about 5 years ago in Kobe, and my eyes popped out at the prices!

We are lucky here. Some places have certain times when you can pay a fee and go in and pick and eat and take home some yummy food.

In the summer, you can head up into the mountains and pick blueberries. My timing was a bit tardy in late July, as the fruit had lost a bit of its sweetness. I’ll have to try again this year. I understand June is the better month.