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The Symbiosis of Plants and People ─ Toward Sustainable Agriculture

At the citrus orchard of Kankitsuzan, cultivation shifted entirely away from pesticides with the start of construction on the Enoura Observatory. Since then, we have begun to notice tangible signs of renewal in the soil.
Because no pesticides are used, the fruit may at times be irregular in shape or show darkened skins. To make meaningful use of such imperfect citrus that cannot be shipped, we produce drinks and sweets served at the Stone age Cafe, while also developing a variety of processed products.

Throughout the year, we also offer agricultural programs where participants take part in seasonal activities such as fruit thinning, mowing, and harvesting amid the scenic natural surroundings. These experiences foster awareness of the importance of protecting both food and the environment, while we continue to pursue sustainable farming where plants and people coexist.

Cafe

Stone age Cafe

The Stone Age Cafe is furnished with table seating and counter seating shaped from stones in their natural form, selected with care, minimally touched, and stacked into place.

The kitchen is built in the style of a market stall, with a roof of rusted corrugated iron sheets, supports made of steel scaffolding pipes, and walls clad in reclaimed timber boards.

At the center of the seating area lies a stone-paved sundial, where one can quietly sense the passage of time. At the cafe, you can enjoy Banjijuice—freshly pressed juice made from the seasonal citrus grown at Kankitsuzan—along with herbal teas, our original blend coffee, and sweets made with seasonal ingredients.