I went to Yatsushiro yesterday by train; usually I drive so am restricted to the road on which I’m concentrating, but the train passes behind people’s backyards and I had the luxury of observing, and I have to say that I was so shocked by how poor the area is. The people are wonderful, so very welcoming, but their life is hardscrabble. Bipuresu, the square at Torichosuji, hosts a periodic Yatsushiro produce sale. I now feel so much more strongly about supporting these wonderful farmers. Their event schedule is at the link. - William https://bipuresu.jp/event/detail/000103.php