June 14th (Fri) Ishizaka Gijuku Special Open Lecture “Trivia about Common Wild Plants” Participants Wanted!

Ishizaka Gijuku would like to introduce a special open lecture to be held on Friday, June 14th.

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Theme: “Trivia about familiar wild plants”
Date and time: Friday, June 14th, 18:15-19:45Lecturer
: Wild plant researcher Tomomichi Yamashita (Herb Prince)
Venue: Ishizaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. Head Office Building, 5th floor, Main Conference Room
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Did you know that familiar plants that are usually called “weeds,” such as mugwort, dandelion, and vetch, are actually fine Japanese herbs?
While they tend to be more modest than garden plants, they have long been incorporated into daily life, such as for tea, medicine, dyeing, and wild herb baths, and have beneficial effects that are suited to the Japanese body.

In this special course, we will have as our lecturer Tomomichi Yamashita, also known as the “Herb Prince,” who has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a wild plant researcher, wild plant florist, and food education instructor.He will actually observe wild plants and explain their characteristics and how to use them.

You can also sample tea made with wild herbs!
Why not try incorporating wild herbs into your daily life while experiencing them with all your senses?

<Instructor Introduction>
Tomomichi Yamashita
was born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture in 1989. Influenced by his parents, he has been interested in plants and wild plants since childhood.
In 2015, he began full-scale research into Japanese wild plants as the Herb Prince. In order to convey the charm of wild plants and herbs, he actively engages in educational activities about wild plants, such as holding wild plant walking guides and workshops all over Japan. In 2018, he published the book “365 Days of Living with Wild Plants” (Yama to Keikokusha).

<How to apply>
Please fill out the necessary information on the application form below or by fax or email and apply.
Name of representative, number of participants, affiliation, telephone number, address, fax number/email address, method of arrival (car, taxi, etc.)
■ Fax: 049-259-7636
■ Email: info@ishizaka-group.co.jp
Participation fee: 1,000 yen (tax included)
The participation fee will be used for “Kuugi Forest Conservation Activities.”
Application deadline: Wednesday, June 12th
*Seats are limited, so please apply early.

Application form available here (PDF)