The Evolution of Agricultural Development in Japan“1. History of Japanese Agriculture”

The Evolution of Agricultural Development in Japan“2. Development of Rice Farming”

First is Daisugi, a really interesting forestry technique in Japan. Instead of cutting the whole tree down for wood, they trim the branches in a way that makes new, straight trees grow right out of the old one. It’s like getting timber without cutting the tree down! You can see these trees all around Kyoto, especially in the north. Next is the Kokonoe Sakura, a cherry tree said to have been planted by the emperor 650 years ago. Only one branch is still well enough to bloom once a year. And final