Kobe is surrounded by Mt. Rokko and the Seto Inland Sea. This ideal topography leads to a wide production of a variety of plentiful agricultural and marine products, particularly in the western part of Kobe. Immensely huge farms spread all across the area and a vast number of vegetables and fruits are grown through the year.
We will share one of the greatest vegetables in this period, “sweet corn” with you today!
Sweet corn is known as a type of corn in Japan which has an impressive and wonderful sweetness. On top of that, as the freshness of Kobe born sweet corn is extremely high, you can eat even an uncooked fresh one which is just right picked from a farm in the morning.
The best harvest seasons of Kobe sweet corn are around June-July (summer harvest) and around October (autumn harvest).
【KOBE SATONOHANA NOUEN FARM】
Fresh sweet corn, which is picked in the morning, is amazingly sweet and juicy like fruits.
It was the first time for these kids to try fresh Kobe sweet corn and all of them were completely mesmerized by its freshness and deliciousness. Once they had a bite, they didn’t stop until they finish it.
KOBE SATONOHANA NOUEN FARM offers freshly harvested sweet corn at an affordable price right in front of the farm.
Many Kobe locals stop by the farm to purchase fresh and delicious seasonal sweet corn.
【Moto Vegetable Farm】
The owner of Moto Vegetable Farm often takes the whole corn plants to various places in the downtown area. He does this for people who don’t have a chance to see and harvest Kobe local agricultural products including Kobe sweet corn. As his dedicated preparation for this activity is very time and energy consuming, he has to begin in the very early morning right before dawn.
He is always wanting Kobe locals, especially kids, to enjoy this experience. He believes that this is part of his life’s work.
Autumn is one of the most appropriate seasons to relish it. Please find and try super fresh Kobe sweet corn if you have time to visit Kobe!
KOBE SATONOHANA NOUEN FARM （Hirano-cho Nishi-ku Kobe）
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Moto Vegetable Farm （Iwaoka-cho Nishi-ku Kobe）
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