00:00Next is Sumita-san
00:02Yes, from here on, it's a good recommendation
00:04Today's theme is
00:06Parks? Botanical Gardens? Free Gardens in Tokyo
00:09What is the true identity of the mysterious gardens scattered throughout the residential areas of Kodaira, Tokyo?
00:14In a residential area of Kodaira City, people are seen entering private homes one after another.
00:23Oh, Yanaunsa, when I approached the spot
00:27It says "Kodaira Open Garden House" here.
00:32The sign that was posted was "Open Garden"
00:37Admission is free and you can come and go as you like
00:41Why is it open?
00:45Hello
00:46Hello
00:47Excuse me for interrupting
00:48The owners of this garden are Mr. and Mrs. Tadashi and Akiko Inoue
00:54Wow, beautiful
00:56Wow, this garden really needs some talent!
01:00Open gardens where private gardens are open to the public
01:05A place to enjoy interacting with people
01:09Initiatives backed by Kodaira City
01:1325 locations, including private homes, are participating in the project in the city.
01:17There's a white North Ball there.
01:20Cute
01:22Quite a bit
01:23It's thick and fluffy.
01:26It blooms really beautifully
01:29gorgeous
01:30If you sow seeds in the fall from the Kanto region westward
01:35At North Pole, you can enjoy flowers from winter to early summer
01:38That's just the beginning though
01:44I'm playing Pechineo
01:46Pechineo
01:47There are lots of colors
01:48This is also something that has yet to come.
01:50Is it this season?
01:51Summer flowers, you say?
01:53Summer flowers, you say?
01:53Summer flowers, you say?
01:53Summer flowers, you say?
01:53Summer flowers, you say?
01:53Summer flowers, you say?
01:53Summer flowers, you say?
01:53Summer flowers, you say?
01:54Summer flowers, you say?
01:55Summer flowers, you say?
01:56Native to South America, its flower language is peace of mind
02:00Announcer Arai also seemed to be comforted by the sight.
02:05How many varieties are grown here now?
02:10I wonder how many types there are
02:11Well, there's probably 100
02:15Who created this garden filled with flowers and greenery?
02:19Her husband, Tara
02:21To help his father, a pear farmer
02:25I retired just before turning 50.
02:28It all started with the hope that passersby would enjoy it too.
02:33In between farm work, Tara
02:37The flower decoration on the exterior wall has gained popularity and expanded in size.
02:41I participated in the Open Garden, which began in 2007.
02:46Tara's garden has several unique features.
02:51There are quite a lot of planters
02:53It has a handmade feel to it
02:55I agree
02:55I made most of the wooden things.
02:59Aren't you surprised? Look at this.
03:01Quite a bit
03:03There are more potted plants than in the ground, a total of 308
03:08Tara is busy cultivating crops every day.
03:19I wake up at 6am every morning and the first thing I do is water the plants.
03:23If it gets too long, you won't die in 2 hours.
03:26Will it take two hours?
03:28My wife has been telling me this since last year.
03:31I was thinking about downsizing
03:33It's hard to get into that atmosphere.
03:36In the afternoon, weeding
03:39Plus DIY
03:42Actually, this planter is also a handcart.
03:47Oh, it's true, it has tires.
03:51Take a look at this
03:52Planters made from handcarts, etc.
03:55Unique potted plants everywhere
03:58From planters to chairs and signs
04:02Tadashi's handmade
04:04We received scrap wood from carpenters,
04:06It seems that they are making
04:08Some people come to learn about Tadashi's gardening.
04:13I don't have a very big garden
04:17I think I'll learn a lot of things from now on.
04:20Not everyone has a large garden.
04:25So even if you don't have a garden, you can do it on your balcony.
04:29I'll teach you some simple techniques
04:31First, the planter
04:34Important tasks to utilize
04:43This is a ceramic cup
04:46The back is like this
04:48I deliberately opened this
04:52After all, it has to be instilled.
04:54It lowers the bar.
04:56I could do anything.
04:57Why not try making a stylish planter?
05:02and soil
05:05I mix three types
05:08This is a normal biode
05:11The one that becomes the most original product
05:13It is recommended to mix unused soil or Akadama soil into the biode.
05:18It is said that even just the biode will be enough to grow.
05:24and choosing flowers
05:25For example, it is easy to grow North Pole
05:29At this time of year, watering once a day is fine.
05:34Silver one
05:36Doesn't it look like it would suit this garden?
05:39and
05:40Should I go with this one?
05:42This is fine too
05:43These are the three types of flowers that announcer Arai chose.
05:48Once you've decided where to plant
05:51Fill the soil so that there are no gaps in the whole area.
05:54and
05:55Done
05:57cute
06:00Because I used it myself
06:01This might be my favorite bit.
06:03What do you think?
06:05No, no
06:05Isn't it one ten?
06:06If you have an apartment balcony
06:09Combining flowers and greenery
06:12Enjoy the color balance
06:14You can easily enjoy many different types of plants with mixed plantings.
06:19Great for people who don't have garden space
06:23There are 25 locations in Kodaira City, each with its own unique features.
06:28The person who opened the cafe in the garden is Mitsue Morita, 78 years old.
06:34Fruits picked from the garden are used to make sweets.
06:39First up is a blueberry smoothie topped with whipped cream.
06:46delicious
06:50It's just the right amount of sour and delicious.
06:55Made with fresh blueberries picked from Morita's garden
06:59It is well-known as a popular sweet.
07:02This is the limited edition cherry blossom chiffon cake for spring.
07:08It's fluffy and the lovely scent of cherry blossoms fills your nose as you chew it.
07:17Chiffon cake is limited to 6 servings per day.
07:21You can enjoy limited edition items every season
07:27The biggest feature of Morita's garden is
07:29herbs
07:30It's chamomile
07:32I love chamomile tea
07:34This one
07:35That's true
07:36Being raised
07:37Colorful flowers too
07:42Are there any flowers in full bloom?
07:45Right now, the tulips and rape blossoms are in full bloom.
07:48Morita-san has been reflecting on his work and creating this vast garden
07:56His local friends were also impressed by his appearance.
07:59My middle school friends
08:02Are you a friend from middle school?
08:04He comes over sometimes and works in the garden like this.
08:08I'm already saved
08:10I'm 78 now
08:1260 something years ago
08:15In fact, there is a flower that has been supporting Morita and that he feels a special attachment to.
08:24This is called a lily of the valley daffodil.
08:26This is in memory of my master
08:28It's always so beautiful in the spring
08:31It bloomed first
08:33More than 10 years ago
08:36Morita's husband, Takeshi
08:39suffer from stomach cancer
08:40He died at the age of 65.
08:43The lily of the valley daffodils that I have fond memories of
08:48The flowers were planted by Takeshi during his lifetime.
08:51Separation from a beloved spouse
08:56The garden that helped heal Morita's grief
09:01Gives energy to many people
09:05The flowers of smiles are blooming
09:09When evening came,
09:12I was in good spirits today and met everyone
09:15Have a great day today
09:16I'll report back that I've been able to work in the garden.
09:19So for me,
09:22Flowers are life
09:23There are a lot of different thoughts packed into it.
09:28Morita-san
09:29Actually, there were about five or six other people there.
09:32Gardening for those around me
09:34I thought it would be great to have a place to relax.
09:36It will also be an opportunity to interact
09:38And then
09:39Restaurants and churches also participate.
09:42This is
09:45This restaurant is a 4-minute walk from Kodaira City.
09:48From Kodaira Station
09:48Excuse me, it's from Kodaira Station.
09:50The terrace seats overlooking the garden are popular.
09:52This is the lunch menu
09:54On this day, it was chicken nanban.
09:56It changes weekly
09:58There are also sweets
10:01Seasonal Parfait
10:02That's all for now.
