A Cactus in Winter?
When I think of cactuses, I think of hot, dry weather. I think of the southwest U.S. and Mexico. That’s why I was surprised to find a cactus growing along the Shonai River in Nagoya. I talked to someone who grows cactuses as a hobby, and he told me that this kind of cactus is originally from Mexico. It can grow even in cold weather. Finding this cactus on the Shonai River is not so strange because the Shonai River goes through another city, Kasugai. Kasugai is known as “cactus town.” It produces more than 80% of the cactuses in Japan. Maybe some cactus seeds came down the river. By the way, you can eat cactus, too. Some restaurants in Kasugai have cactus dishes, and schools have it on their lunch menus. (132 words) You can send me a comment or your own story at jaremaga@gmail.com