The Shizuoka Prefecture has been home to the Edamura family for over five hundred years. On the family farm in the town of Haibara, Isao and Michyho Edamura cultivate several varieties of high grade green tea. Growing and harvesting green tea is a family enterprise in the Edamura family. At peak times everyone in the family contributes to the work force.
The Edamura farm is located on a flat plain surrounded by rolling hills of green tea plants and bamboo forests. The area has retained an old world flavor with farm workers tending plants in traditional straw hats and kerchiefs. The local temple has stood in its place for almost a thousand years and has survived two major fires during Shogun battles.
Isao and Michyo Edamura
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Shizuoka translated into English means 'the tranquil hills'. The Shizuoka Prefecture is primarily known as the home of Mount Fuji, but the area also well known for its thriving green tea industry. This region is responsible for producing half the green tea consumed in Japan. The temperate climate is ideal for growing rice, tea and other products. Shizuoka has four distinct seasons and experiences very little severe weather.
