"The 30th Okamura Umebayashi Plum Festival" was held.

　On Sunday, February 26, the 30th Okamura Umebayashi Ume Festival was held at Bairin in Okamura Park. . Although it was chilly in the morning, it became warmer as the sun rose and the crowd increased. In particular, the children seemed to be looking forward to the plum festival for the first time in a long time, and there were many appearances taking with their friends, heading to Okamura Bairin, and climbing the slope.
　At the venue, amazake was also served, and visitors were carefully appreciating colorful plums one by one while tasting. In the open space in the venue, goods such as hagoita, quoits, molks, beanbags, badminton, etc. were prepared for participants to enjoy, and they were playing various games. A sketching tournament was also held for children, and many children participated freely and enthusiastically drew plum trees in the park. The participating children were pleased to receive an assortment of sweets to everyone at the supplementary prize. Around noon, there were commendations for excellent works of each grade, commemorative gifts were awarded, and both children and adults cheered loudly. Thank you very much to all the officers involved in the operation.