During Golden Week, I received an envelope from a friend that smelled like jasmine.

When I opened it, I found an envelope full of small white flowers, along with a letter that began, “The mandarin oranges have begun to bloom in Mikkabi.” Maybe the scent that I thought was jasmine was actually Mikkabi mandarin orange flowers? I got excited all at once. Of course, I also know about Mikkabi Mikan, a brand that everyone who lives in Hamamatsu knows. It’s my favorite. However, I lived my life without knowing that tangerine flowers were so beautiful and had such a bright fragrance.

The letter continues, “The herb name for mandarin orange flowers is neroli. Neroli is…” I don’t know about tangerine flowers, but I do know about the aromatic neroli.

Aroma has recently become popular not only among women but also among men as a means of recovering from fatigue and maintaining the mind and body. There are many people who use aromatherapy to relax and refresh themselves. Among them, “Neroli” is popular as a natural tranquilizer and the strongest recovery aroma. To be more precise, neroli is extracted from the flowers of the bitter orange (Japanese name: orange), which is one of the many citrus fruits, and because it takes time to cultivate, it is considered one of the rare essential oils and is quite expensive. Neroli, which is said to be a natural tranquilizer, has the effect of balancing excitement and sedation, lifting depressed moods and making you positive, while also calming excitement. Now in May, the same citrus tree, the Mikkabi mandarin orange, is in full bloom in white at Lake Okuhamana, giving off a rare fragrance.

The other day, after the self-restraint period ended, I asked a friend who had sent me a letter to take me to a farm.

On this day, Jenne came to the Nihashi Dye Factory in Tokiwa-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City. I came here to experience the traditional technique of Hamamatsu chusensome. Have you ever heard of “chusensome”? For those who grew up in Hamamatsu, I want them to imagine the tenugui of the Hamamatsu Festival held every year during Golden Week. Tenugui with kite stamps from each town are dyed using a technique called chusensome.

The characteristic of this chusensome is that it has good breathability. Hamamatsu is a major producer of yukata, accounting for about half of the domestic market. If you have ever worn a Hamamatsu chusensome yukata, you will know that it is very comfortable to wear. It is also hand-washable and can be worn multiple times in one season. Another major feature of the production process is that multiple pieces can be dyed using a single pattern.

It is said that Hamamatsu’s chusensome began in the Taisho era. Hamamatsu, with its strong winds, was probably suitable for producing yukata. After the war, the textile industry flourished, and for a time it became known as the “Itohen Town,” but it declined over time. However, we are conducting this experience with the hope that young people will also learn about this traditional technique that has been passed down to this day.

This time, Jenne and her friends visited Ikenuma Kobo Chiori, a weaving shop that handles Enshu cotton. Enshu Momen is a soft material that does not feel uncomfortable when it touches the skin, making it the perfect textile to wear. This time, Jenne and her friends will experience making stoles. One of the fun parts of the experience is finding your favorite fabric from among the wide variety of colors available.

This article was written in 2019.

For the latest information, please visit the Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika website.

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The area around Lake Hamana is a warm region, even within Honshu.

Still, cold things are cold. chilly season,

If so, we recommend the fruit illumination at Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika.

Speaking of illuminations, they are held all over the place in winter, but the illuminations at Fruit Park are different from others! What’s different?

This article was written in 2019.

Please check the website for information on this year’s events.

Chairman Ms. Tsukamoto looks at the wisteria flowers and says, “They’re so cute!”

Every year at Hamamatsu Flower Park, cherry blossoms and tulips herald the arrival of spring.

You can enjoy the luxurious scenery of 1,300 cherry blossoms and 500,000 tulips!

As of Wednesday, April 3, 2019, the cherry blossoms have bloomed for seven minutes since the cold weather this year, and the tulips are at their peak.

The weather forecast says it’s going to get warmer gradually, so the cherry blossoms are almost in full bloom!

It looks like we will be able to see the spectacular cherry blossom scenery from the weekend! Don’t miss it!

In addition to early-blooming tulips, late-blooming varieties are gradually blooming, and it’s fun to search for your favorite color and shape.

★An exciting girls’ trip on the Tenhama Line!

Tenryu Hamanako Railway opened in 1987 (Showa 62).

There are many cultural properties and recreational facilities around the route, and there are plenty of spots where you can enjoy the Hamamatsu/Lake Hamana area.

Introducing the women’s trip course recommended by Sea Lake HAMANA Jenne ❤️

Would you like to visit a relaxing journey that can only be enjoyed by local trains?

[Women’s trip along the Tenhama Line]

• Kiga Station – Changing clothes experience at Kiga Checkpoint
• Kiga Checkpoint – rental cycle
• Ryotanji Temple – Precincts/Garden Tour
• Kanasashi Station – Italian restaurant “Piazza” inside the station building
• Tenhama Line – Marimekko rides the cute “Slow Life Train (Retro Dolphies)”
• Miyaguchi Station – Sake brewery tour and tasting experience at Hananomai Sake Brewery
• Miyakoda Station – Tour of the station building decorated with Marimekko