Tamachan Story

The Story of "Sagijima no Tama-chan

Tama-chan, a little shy girl who works energetically at 373.farm today, always has a smile on her face. She is a soothing presence with a gentle smile that envelops you and makes you feel at home.

Hardworking and responsible, Tama-chan now enjoys the trust of her peers. But behind that smile, there is a story.

What a way to say goodbye to my husband of many years,
It cast a huge shadow over Tama-chan's heart.

I spend every day in front of the Buddhist altar.
He was not able to eat and was losing his energy.
Worried about Tama-chan, he always encouraged her and talked to her,
It was my best friend Fumi, who also lives on Sakijima.

New encounters, life changes

One day, Fumi visited Tama-chan as usual and brought a flyer.
Sagishima Paradise Project members wanted!

What is the Paradise Project? Something fishy about it, isn't it?"
They were skeptical at first.
But the back of the flyer states.
A paradise where the elderly can gather, work hard, and feel fulfilled.
I gradually became more and more enthusiastic about these words.

"The whole island paradise project...this sounds interesting, doesn't it? Won't you join us?"
Fumi's words marked the beginning of Tama-chan's "second life.

New days at 373.farm

Now, she and her good friend Fumi
This happened yesterday.
I'm thinking of making marinated asparagus for dinner tonight, what do you think?"
We enjoy the same daily chats such as the following.

Tama loves to make people happy.

Handmade sweets and food are very popular among the group members.
After a hard day's work, it is time for everyone to take a breather while chatting and laughing,
It is a moment of irreplaceable bliss.

In the planning meeting for new products using Aspara 373,
He offers a variety of ideas based on his many years of cooking experience.
We create new value with surprising ideas. We are creating new value with surprising ideas.

Sagijima no tama-chan" lemon with our thoughts and feelings

At the meeting to decide on the name of the product,
Fumi-chan would be good."
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
The opinions of the participants were lively.

The final decision was made for "Sagijima no tama-chan".
It is a size that can be held in one's hand,
It is a "gem" of a lemon, as lovely and endearing as a rare gem.

On the packaging, "We want customers to smile when they pick up our products."
I hope it will become a product loved by everyone, just like Tama-chan."
We designed a smiling Tama-chan with the hope that it would be a great help to the people of the world.

Toward the Future of Sakishima

373.farm is a group of elderly people on Sagishima who recognize each other's existence,
It was created as a place of hope where people can feel a sense of purpose in life.

Toward the goal of "becoming one of the best in the prefecture in agriculture,
The members of the group have been passionate and united.
The first planting will take place in 2022.
In the first two years of cultivation, the target of 5 tons per 10a was greatly exceeded,
A yield of 10 tons per 20a was achieved.

Tama and his team's challenge has just begun.
Toward a new goal, the circle of smiles is widening on Sakijima today.