On October 19, 2019, “BN2 (Beyond N2)” organized an autumn soybean (edamame) harvesting tour to harvest, eat, and explore.
“BN2” is a Japanese language study group formed by the Consortium of Universities in Kyoto administration. Japanese students and international students study together with enjoyable conversations in Japanese.
https://www.studykyoto.jp/wp/kyotomorrowacademy/en

On the day of the tour, we head out from Campus Plaza Kyoto, and board a bus to the town of Kyotamba.
After trying our hands at harvesting the black soybeans that are local products in Kyotamba’s Takeno area, we went to see a traditional taiko drumming and puppet theater performances. Kyoto is well known for its traditional architecture, but this was a great chance to get to know more of Kyoto’s unknown wonders and traditions!
This time, we’ll be sharing with you the details of the soybean harvesting that was mostly likely a first for our international students!