Have you ever seen a photo of a road guide board that says “3km per month” in the media?

This information board is located in Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City. It stands on Shizuoka Prefectural Route 360, which runs along the flow of the Tenryu River.

So, what exactly is happening this month? You may also be curious about the origin of place names.

This time, in order to solve these mysteries, we took a short trip to the moon.

Early in the new year, Jenne lined up in front of the windy Lake Hamana.

I came to Kaikokan, a village where you can experience Imakiri in Arai-cho, Kosai City.

Kaikokan is right in front of the sea, many people are fishing there, and it is in a great location where you can see the Shinkansen and Benten Island.

Some people enjoyed fishing even in winter.

Here at Kaikokan, an oyster shack opens in the winter, and we serve oysters from the famous brand “Primaru” from Arai-cho, Kosai City.

Jenne and her friends go out on location early in the morning.

Ayano Jenne looks very sleepy.

Jenne Okubo then offers hot soup.

“This is actually a soft-shelled turtle soup that is very good for the body.Hamamatsu is actually the birthplace of soft-shelled turtles,” says Jenne Okubo.

When you think of Hamamatsu, you probably think of eel, but in fact, soft-shelled turtle is also famous and has a long history.

On this day, I visited the Hattori Nakamura Tortoise Farm in Magori-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, which is a company that has started full-scale farming of soft-shelled turtles.

It is said that eel was also farmed in the past.

Turtle farm’s soft-shelled turtle

Soft-shelled turtle is a high-quality food ingredient that is said to be good for beauty and health as it contains a lot of collagen and amino acids, but it has a long growing period and takes 3 to 4 years to grow before being shipped, making it difficult to maintain a stable supply.

I had the experience of picking up such a soft-shelled turtle.

Have you ever heard of the term “Hamamatsu Power Food”?

“Hamamatsu Power Food” is seasonal ingredients and dishes harvested in the Hamamatsu/Lake Hamana area.

It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu, who spent 17 years in Hamamatsu and later became a ruler of Japan, supported the rise of Tokugawa Ieyasu through the region’s rich food, including seafood from Lake Hamana.

The Hamamatsu/Lake Hamana area is known for its long sunshine hours and warm climate. It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu once loved Tokugawa Ieyasu’s food culture, which was nurtured by its rich marine resources and diverse soil.

Among them, we visited Bonzaru, a restaurant that serves many nutritious dishes such as soft-shelled turtle, blowfish, and eel, and spoke to the owner, Takahiro Hakamada.

Strawberries are a fruit with an adorable appearance, bright color, and sweet taste.

Which do you eat first, the top or the bottom?

Some people place emphasis on ease of eating and eat by holding the stem and starting with the thinner end, but since sugar accumulates in the thinner part at the bottom, strawberries start eating from the top and taste sweet and sour. It seems that many people enjoy the sweetest taste at the end.

Some people say, “Eating from the side will even out the sweetness,” and each person has their own preferences when it comes to how they eat it.

Today, we visited Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumi in Miyakodamachi, Kita Ward, Hamamatsu City, and talked about strawberry picking, which is especially popular among all the fruits.

In ancient China, it is said that ideas and inspiration are born in the “Mikami”.

“Mikami” means “Makami” (when you are in bed), “Mikami” (when you are in the bathroom), and “Mikami” (when you are riding a horse).

There seem to be various theories as to why inspiration occurs on a horse, including “a state of deep concentration amidst fluctuations,” “It’s easy to come up with ideas while moving,” and “the relaxing effect of riding alone on a horse.” But what actually happens?

At the HAS Hamamatsu Horse Riding Club in Mikatahara-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City, we spoke to Taiki Yakushi, who is involved with horses on a daily basis, about horseback riding.

This time, I went to Adachi Kakien, a sunny village in Hamakita Ward, Hamamatsu City, to experience persimmon picking, which starts in November.

Oidaira, Hamakita Ward, Hamamatsu City, is one of the leading persimmon producing areas in Japan, and the road to our arrival was covered in orange persimmons, which was very beautiful.

Hamamatsu City has some of the highest sunshine hours in the country, and is said to have very good conditions for growing delicious persimmons.

This was Jenne’s first experience picking persimmons, as the only places in the city that allow persimmon picking are Adachi Kakien and Hamamatsu Fruit Park.

The company name is PETIT, which means “small/cute” in French.

When I heard that a new company had started up that produces pet goods using products from Hamamatsu and other prefectures, I went to interview them. What was waiting for me was a man who looked good in a jumper, which was a bit unexpected given the company’s image of being small and cute. It was a name.

This time, I went to Tatsuyamacho, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City to see the autumn leaves.

Neither Jenne nor the staff knew much about Tatsuyama Town, so we asked Mr. Haseyama, who is in charge of the Hamamatsuyama Village Ikiiki Support Team Tatsuyama, to show us around.

Mr. Daiki Haseyama, in charge of Hamamatsu Yamasato Lively Support Team Tatsuyama

The photo was taken in mid-November, when the trees were starting to change color, so I went to Shirakura Gorge because I wanted to take beautiful photos, including the autumn leaves.

This time, Jenne and her friends interviewed Kurofuneya (trade name), a business in Washizu, Kosai City.

At Kurofuneya, our captains, who know every corner of Lake Hamana, provide a service that will accompany you by boat to the best fishing spots.

This time, I experienced fishing at Lake Hamana with Mr. Asakura, the representative of Kurofuneya, in attendance.

▲Kurofuneya representative Mr. Asakura (left), Saya Jenne (center), Okubo Jenne (right)

The two people, wearing Enshu cotton, came to the Tenpaku Iwakura Ruins, which is located within the grounds of Ii Shrine and is known as a power spot near Lake Okuhamana.

This place is also famous as the place associated with Naotora, and a huge stone is enshrined there.

We filmed the opening of Jenne Channel in this sacred place, and today was a day of eating around.

I’m going to go to see the sweets at Lake Okuhamana.

As Christmas approaches, the Hamamatsu Flower Park is illuminated with a warm glow, as if to alleviate the winter cold.

The park will be lit up from 5pm, when it is normally closed. We spoke to Mr. Yamashita, the team leader who has been in charge of plant management and decoration at Hamamatsu Flower Park for over 10 years, about “Flower Illumination,” where you can enjoy strolling through the park decked out in a million illuminations under the night sky. I did.