Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo City), has published an article (dated June 3rd) entitled "Takikawa: A delicate perennial plant: 'I want to know about its ecology,' says Haruo Nishiyama (75)." We would like to introduce this article to you.
The article states, "About 10 years ago, I rented land in Ebeotsucho, Takikawa City.Hokuryu TownHe commuted from his home to grow vegetables and other crops, but a few years ago he noticed the red jasmine growing wild in a forest of birch, cherry, and Japanese oak trees.
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