原力與🎏 山古志同在 May the Force be with Yamakoshi

2023 年 5 月 4 日

每年5月4日，是星際大戰迷節日，因為「5月4日」英文發音像是「原力與你同在」，進入「與原力同在」的神奇景點：山古志，將會發現原力的奧妙...

每年5月4日，是星際大戰迷節日，因為「5月4日」英文發音像是「原力與你同在」，2023年走訪日本長岡，發現「與原力同在」的神奇景點：山古志。

It is held on the 4th of May every year, because it sounds similar to the well-known Star Wars catchphrase “May the Force be with you.” (May the 4th be with you) .

In 2023, a visit to the Nagaoka area of Japan revealed a magical spot that is “with the Force”: Yamakoshi .

山古志著名的梯田，在插秧後的5月，田中水塘溫度較暖時，住民會在水田池塘放入錦鯉魚苗，山古志神奇「原力」能同時孕育農作物跟錦鯉；

The famous terraced rice paddies in Yamakoshi are famous for the fact that in May, after rice planting, when the temperature of the ponds in the fields is warmer, the villagers put the koi in the ponds in the rice paddies.

說山古志有神奇「原力」不開玩笑，這裡的錦鯉在大自然與達人悉心照料下，大部分能長成10公斤以上，少數甚至能長到20公斤以上，成為不可思議巨大的冠軍錦鯉！

It’s no joke to say that the valley has the “Force”. Most of the koi here grow to over 10kg, and a few even grow to over 20kg, making them incredibly huge champion koi!few even grow to over 20kg, making them incredibly huge champion koi!

5月的山古志，在原力籠罩的綠意中，田中池塘有花紋燦爛的錦鯉悠遊自在，是一年中最美的季節。

In May, it is the most beautiful time of the year when the ponds in the fields are filled with the koi with brilliant patterns, amidst the greenery enveloped by the Force.

山古志2003年被日本政府選為「農林水產業相關文化景觀重要區域」，2017年，山古志「運用雪的恩惠種水稻和養鯉魚機制」更被認證為頭號日本農業遺產。

In 2003, Yamakoshi was selected by the Japanese government as an “important area for cultural landscapes related to the agriculture, forestry and water industry,” and in 2017, Yamakoshi’s “mechanism for using the bounty of snow to grow rice and raise carp” was even certified as Japanese Agricultural Heritage.

除了以大自然原力孕育農作物與錦鯉之外，山古志也盛產種類繁多、對養生有益的野菜；

In addition to the crops and the amazing koi that are nurtured by nature, Yamakoshi is also rich in a wide variety of wild vegetables that are beneficial to health;

2023年日本黃金週，山古志區民準備精彩活動：

5月4日（也就是世界原力日）山古志農貿市場祭，除了將讓遊客見識到山古志地區健康有機的各種農產品外，

The people of Yamakoshi are preparing for the 2023 Japan Golden Week:

On May 4 (also known as Star Wars Force Day),

Yamakoshi Agricultural Market Festival will not only allow visitors to see a variety of healthy and organic agricultural products from the Yamakoshi , but also a variety of other events.

這一天還將有山古志傳統的鬥牛表演，第二天的5月5日，則繼續有@yagi_bumpus × @maki_saka11020 合作的爵士樂演出！

這兩天的山古志活動，都由

youtube.com/@official931

頻道直播

On this day, there will be a traditional bullfight, and the next day, May 5, there will be a jazz performance by @yagi_bumpus × @maki_saka11020!

Both days will Stream live on : youtube.com/@official931

山古志最新傳奇，莫過於打造山古志NFT，用數位科技募資保存自然文化：

The latest legend of Yamakoshi is the creation of Yamakoshi NFT, which uses digital technology to raise funds to preserve natural culture:

山古志NFT資訊可用 #nishikigoiNFT 標籤尋找，或洽詢 @Izu831、@nishikigoiNFT 等熱心推特用戶，

For info of Yamakoshi NFT, use #nishikigoiNFT hashtag or consult Twitter @Izu831, @nishikigoiNFT .

如果要在山古志尋找攝影絕景，不要忘記關注@ohSesoriH 這位已出版山古志攝影集的作者。

If you are looking for the best photography spot in the valley, don’t forget to pay attention to @ohSesoriH, the author who has published the photo book of the valley.