Kawasaki Town is proud of its fresh and delicious local products. The town is blessed to have more insects and animals living in its soil compared to other Chikuho areas. Thanks to this, the town's farmers are able to use less pesticides in their farming process. In addition, harvest comes a little later than for other towns and villages nearby because of its mild climate and geographical features. Kawasaki Town can sell its local products after harvest is over in other areas. Kawasaki Town can therefore provide vegetables and fruits after the main harvest period, and they are considered as rare products for that time of the year.
Kawasaki is located in a basin where temperature differences are significant (within the same day and between each season). As a result, root vegetables such as taro and Daikon radish are very tasty. Because the town is surrounded by mountainous areas, all nutrients are accumulated and absorbed in the soil. Water from free-flowing rivers also contributes to the growth of rice and vegetable farming. In a part of Ataka area, Aigamo-nouhou (rice growing using ducks) is carried out by some farmers. They sell it as organically grown rice with reduced amounts of pesticides.
Food is an important part of local traditions and contributes to promoting the town and attracting visitors. In the last years, KAWASAKI PAN-PAKU (Bread Fair) has become very popular. In a close collaboration with Laputa Farm, and Kitchen TAKASE (a local French restaurant specialized in gibier), the town has been organizing food spots and sightseeing spots during the past years. These bus tours are organized and guided by Mr. Yamamoto, the Manager of Kawasaki Tourist Association.
Visitors can buy all local vegetables and fruits at the town's farmer's market De-ai. As for fruit picking, Laputa Farm provides pear or grape picking experience in summer time. Farmers of Kawasaki Town also produce and collect natural honey called Kokusan Tennen Hachimitsu, based on various types of flowers and plants as well as astragalus.
