About Our Farm
Three generations of growing with love, rooted in Kagoshima's volcanic earth.
Grow with Nature, Not Against It
We believe the best food comes from healthy soil, clean water, and patient hands. Our farming philosophy is simple: work alongside nature's rhythms rather than trying to control them. We rotate crops seasonally, plant companion species to deter pests, and feed our soil with homemade compost and green manure.
Every morning, we walk the rows and listen. The land tells us what it needs, and we respond with care rather than chemicals. This approach has rewarded us with vegetables that taste the way nature intended: vibrant, complex, and deeply nourishing.
No synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers have ever touched our soil.
Kitchen scraps, crop residues, and animal waste all return to nourish the earth.
We cultivate over 60 varieties, rotating them to keep the soil vibrant and alive.
Our Certifications
Our commitment to organic farming is independently verified every year through rigorous inspections and soil testing.
JAS Organic Certified
Certified under Japan Agricultural Standards for organic production since 2003. Annual inspections verify our complete absence of synthetic inputs.
JGAP Certified
Accredited under the Japan Good Agricultural Practice standard for food safety, environmental conservation, and worker welfare.
Kagoshima Eco-Farm
Recognized by Kagoshima Prefecture for outstanding environmental stewardship and contribution to regional biodiversity conservation.
Meet the Tanaka Family
Tanaka Haruo
Founding FarmerStarted this farm in 1974 with just a shovel and a dream. At 82, he still walks the fields every morning, checking the soil by hand and sharing wisdom with the next generation.
Tanaka Yoshiko
Preserving ExpertYoshiko transforms each season's surplus into pickles, miso, and dried goods. Her takuan recipe has been perfected over 40 years and remains one of our best-selling specialty items.
Tanaka Kenji
Head GrowerAfter studying agricultural science in Kumamoto, Kenji returned to modernize the farm while honoring its organic roots. He manages crop planning and soil health across all 3 hectares.
Tanaka Aoi
Community DirectorAoi built the subscription program and farm visit experience from the ground up. She manages customer relationships and runs our popular seasonal cooking workshops.
Growing Through the Years
The First Seeds
Tanaka Haruo begins cultivating a small plot of land on the slopes of Sakurajima, growing vegetables for the local market.
Going Fully Organic
The farm transitions completely to organic methods, eliminating all synthetic chemicals and embracing natural pest management.
JAS Certification
Awarded Japan Agricultural Standards organic certification after years of building healthy, chemical-free soil.
Farm-to-Table Launch
Kenji and Aoi launch the direct delivery subscription service, connecting urban families with fresh daily harvests.
500+ Families Strong
Today we serve over 500 subscriber families across Japan, while continuing to grow the old way: by hand, with love.