Crimson Clover in Katsurao Village, Fukushima Prefecture

After the temporary evacuation was lifted due to the nuclear accident, cultivation began as a green manure to improve the soil of the deteriorated farmland.
By incorporating Crimson Clover into the soil as green manure, it is said that the fertility of the farmland is restored.

A photo of the entire field in bright red gradually spread on social media, and this initiative started to gain media attention.

Tokyo Camera Club and Katsurao Village collaborated to establish photo spots (three locations) with the help of Michi-no-Eki Sera, aiming to boost tourism.
If you take photos at the three locations and show them at Katsurao Village Reconstruction Exchange Hall Azalea, you will receive seeds of Crimson Clover.

It is a symbol of the reconstruction of Katsurao Village.

This year's photo spots were available until the 24th, but be sure to visit next year.

The planting locations change every year, so it's convenient to check at Katsurao Village Reconstruction Exchange Hall Azalea before going.

I participated in the photo tour organized by Tokyo Camera Club this time.
It was held with the full cooperation of Katsurao Village, and I was moved by the warmth of the villagers.

Please be sure to visit Katsurao Village.