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Deep-rooted Welsh onions (Shiro-negi)

In the area- stretching from the Kuresaki district to Nishi-Matama district in Bungotakada City, you will see deep-rooted Welsh onions growing as far as the eye can see. In the 19th and 20th centuries, this land, with its sandy soil, was reclaimed from the sea. Combined with the warm local climate, it soon supported intensive cultivation. Although many crops are grown here, Welsh onions are foremost....

Perilla(ohba)

Perilla is a Japanese herb with a zesty aroma that stimulates the appetite. It has more vitamin A and calcium than almost any other vegetable, and it is grown year-round at farms in and around the cities of Oita and Yufu....

Wild chervil (mitsuba)

This aromatic vegetable of the parsley family is essential in Japanese cuisine. Full of vitamin A and fiber, it can help prevent diabetes. In Oita city, it is grown hydroponically year-round with minimal agrochemical inputs....