The name means rice child. There is a big festival called Gainamatsuri at end of July.
Below are some photos taken in April from the remains of the Castle. Sakura trees are in the foreground.
adekun: I never grown enough to store for any length of time. Without somewhere cold I’m not sure how long... adekun: Best of luck to my hairline. 
Lulu: Congratulations on the new bump!! Best of luck to your wife (and you of course!) Kento looks adorable in his...
TopVeg: Glad you had a good harvest. Do they store well over there? We are still on new potatoes, Maris Bard. The... adekun: That somehow seems more agreeable than in the middle of a city. It was yet another surprise to me when I got...