Daio Wasabi Farm
The Daiō Wasabi Farm (大王わさび農場, Daiō Wasabi Nōjō) is a wasabi farm established in 1915[1] and located in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture near the center of Honshū, the main island of Japan.[2] It is a popular tourist spot due to its watermills and for the river that runs through it.[2]
| Daio Wasabi Farm 大王わさび農場 | |
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 Watermill and river at Daiō Wasabi Farm. | |
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| Town/City | Azumino |
| Prefecture | Nagano |
| Country | Japan |
| Established | 1915 |
| Area | 15 hectares (37 acres) |
| Produces | Japanese horseradish |
| Status | Open to the public |
Wasabi Croquette (わさびコロッケ, Wasabi Korokke)
A restaurant offers wasabi-flavoured ice cream and other wasabi-themed products.[1]
Outside Japan, the site is best known for its appearance in the 1990 film Dreams by director Akira Kurosawa in the segment called "Village of the Watermills".[2]
Daiō is one of Japan's largest farms—and its largest wasabi farm—covering 15 hectares.[2][3]
References
- Yanagi, Yuki (1999-09-17). "Wasabi farm: growing tradition". Torii Online. Archived from the original on 2005-01-09. Retrieved 2006-12-13.
- "Azumino in Nagano Prefecture..." Jiji Gaho Sha. Retrieved 2006-12-13.
- Kan, Wendy (2000-07-17). "Finding Rustic Charm Down on the Farm". Time Asia. Retrieved 2006-12-13.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Daio Wasabi Farm. |
- Daio Wasabi Farm (in Japanese)
- "Wasabi Farm" Page in Official Travel Guide of Azumino City "Explorer Azumino!"
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