A Family Farm (Photos)

The path home.

From left: Yasuyuki and younger son Hitoshi; a breakfast spread prepared by Kumiko; Hitoshi is on Kumiko’s back all through the harvest.

From left: The importance of good soil; proudly displaying some fresh vegetables; taking a break.

Ayana is always full of energy.

A family lunch.

Okra plants create a perfect-sized tunnel for little ones.

A box holds Hitoshi until the time comes to fill it with produce.

Sweet and colorful tomatoes.

The kids make the most of their chances to be field explorers.

A frog find.

Harvest time.

A path through the family farm.

Hitoshi often accompanies a parent into the fields while they work.

A playful moment in between farm chores.

Unloading a crate and heading into the field with Hitoshi.

Plenty of chances to play indoors as well.

Taking a quick break before lunch to create a new masterpiece.

Fresh-picked vegetables with their Ultraman guards.

Playing peekaboo with dad.

A salad made with “gōya” bitter gourd.

Yoshiyuki and Ayana help mom make a tomato puree.

Sardine and vegetable pie.

The kids are entirely focused on their food at mealtime.

Portrait of the happy family.