Daio Wasabi Farm

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Watermill and river at Daiō Wasabi Farm.
Watermill and river at Daiō Wasabi Farm.

The Daiō Wasabi Farm (大王わさび農場 Daiō Wasabi Nōjō?) is a wasabi farm established in 1915[1] and located in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture near the center of Honshū, the main island of Japan.[2] It is a popular tourist spot due to its beautiful watermills and for the river that runs through it.[2] A restaurant offers wasabi-flavoured ice cream and other wasabi-themed products.[1] Outside of Japan, the site is best known for its appearance in the 1990 film Dreams by world famous director Akira Kurosawa in the segment called "Village of the Watermills".[2] Daiō is one of Japan's largest farms—and its largest wasabi farm—covering 15 hectares.[2][3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Yanagi, Yuki (1999-09-17). Wasabi farm: growing tradition. Torii Online. Retrieved on 2006-12-13.
  2. ^ a b c d Azumino in Nagano Prefecture.... Jiji Gaho Sha. Retrieved on 2006-12-13.
  3. ^ Kan, Wendy (2000-07-17). Finding Rustic Charm Down on the Farm. Time Asia. Retrieved on 2006-12-13.

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