"CRAFT TOURISM ECHIZEN"　 A single cherry tree in the schoolyard that continues to bloom for over 150 years

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The Ajimano area, which is located on the east side of the city of Echizen, is said to be associated with Emperor Keitai, and is also known as the place where many poems were written. Ajimano Elementary School, located about 10 minutes by car from the Takefu Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway, h...

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Echizen wisdom ～Proposing a new tourism, a journey of wisdom.～ A town that has inherited the skills and spirit of its predecessors for 1,500 years. Echizen, the entrance to the "Koshi no Kuni" ruled by an ancient king. A place of wisdom where cutting-edge technology and culture first flowed in from across the Sea of Japan and became the origin of Japan's profound manufacturing. In the traditional industries that coexist with the nature of the land and in the people who live here, the universal wisdom that human beings want to bring to the next 1000 years is alive. Here and now, there is a future born from exchanges that transcend national borders and time and space. A new quest to find light. Welcome to Echizen.

This cherry tree was planted in 1905 (Meiji 38) as a memorial in the school grounds of Seiga Elementary School, the predecessor of Ajimano Elementary School. Edohigan is a rare large cherry tree in Echizen City, and was designated as a city-designated cultural property on October 1, 1978.

"All kinds of creatures come to these cherry blossoms. Not only insects but also birds. Woodpeckers make holes in them, so it's a problem," says Hiroaki Takano, who is involved in the preservation activities of Ajimano Elementary School's cherry blossoms.

It is thanks to the daily care and maintenance of Mr. Takano and other volunteers that the tree blooms beautifully every spring and maintains its strong vigor. For 17 years since the establishment of the Ajimano Elementary School Cherry Blossom Club in 2003, we have carried out conservation activities throughout the year, such as pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and examining trees to make it easier for young buds to grow. there is

The single cherry tree that takes root in the school grounds attracts many people from inside and outside the city to see its splendid appearance during cherry blossom viewing in April. Thanks to the activities of the members of the Sakura Club, it has become possible to enjoy the fantastically lit-up viewing of the cherry blossoms at night when they are in full bloom. was also taken up.

“Every year, seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom inspires me.

The single cherry tree in the school grounds will continue to create memories for many people in this place.

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