Masahiro Shimizu / Tonowa Farm (Organic vegetable provider) 2025.12.25

“The vegetables from his own garden are delicious!” says Shimizu with a smile. And that’s because he always grows only things that he’s enjoyed eating himself.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Shimizu says, “I decided to spend the remaining half of my life climbing a different mountain than before.” He feels every day that his life has been enriched by having a farm. Tonowa Farm, which he started with the desire to broaden his circle of acquaintances, “make friends with local people through the farm and learn about the natural environment,” is now in its fourth year. While cultivating around 60 different crops per year, he also regularly holds events. He always shares tips with the chefs at Sato Rogue about soil preparation, growing vegetables, and even how to eat them. Taro mapo tofu, kale chips… In the conversation, he shares a host of recipe ideas that will have you wanting to try them. He loves vegetables, and he loves cooking. Shimizu’s love for vegetables and the vibrant, juicy, flavorful leafy greens shone through in his garden.

“When will you come (to the farm) next?” “Sorry we haven’t been able to come much lately.” Shimizu and the chefs converse.