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(June 16–21, 2005)

Helmut Koelbach

Cascade Grugapark

Masanao Kimura

River construction by "SAMURAI"

Kaizu, Gifu, Japan

June 21, 2005 13:05(Local time)

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About 250 years ago.

"MINO area(Noubi Plain)" people was afflicted by the flood. Because three big rivers (KISO, NAGARA, IBI) flow together in this area.

Therefore, the " EDO Bakufu (EDO Government=Tokyo)" ordered to the " SATUMA Han(SATUMA State=Kagoshima Kyushu)" to perform river construction. " SATUMA SAMURAI " 950 persons and the people of this district is 2000 persons gathered.

It was very difficult construction. The " SATUMA Han " is located in the about 1100km(680mile) far away on this place. The cost of "3millionRYOU"(about 20million US dollars) was spent. There was also the purpose of the " EDO Bakufu " weakens the power of the " SATUMA Han ".

After 1 year and 6 months, construction ended. And 1000 pines were planted in this ground. Thay suffered troubles the sickness,flood,and bullying of government. This ground became a rich granary area by a lot of sacrifices of the person. (Suicide for protest sake and responsibility - 53 persons, Death due to sickness - 33 persons)

After this place began to be called "SENBON MATSUBARA". The meaning "Field of 1000 pines"

Recently many pines suffered damage by insect, and it was cut. A new small pine was planted beside the stump of a old pine. The young pines was send from SATUMA(KAGOSHIMA). Over 250 years passed. The friendly relations with SATUMA continue.
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