Tokuma Tomita, the first generation of
the Tomita line, comes from Fukui Prefecture and puts the first plow
into the ground at the same site that the Farm Tomita is located now,
where the beautiful Tokachi Mountain Range was viewed.
1958
The cultivation of lavender for essence use starts.
The family members of Tomita, with the"Traditional
Lavender Fields" behind them.
1970
The total planting area of lavender reaches its
largest at
230 ha. (the total area continues to decrease thereafter).
Shinsei Lavender Distillery in
Nakafurano
1976
The lavender fields of Farm Tomita introduced on the
calendar of JR throughout Japan. Tourists begin to visit the farm
one after another.
This wonderful scenery is chosen for inclusion in
the calendar, and it brings luck to the farm.
1980
The farm launches the production of original lavender
essential oil.
Fresh lavenders are put into a distillery of Tadao's
own design.
About 50 cc of oil is extracted per distillation.
1983
Potpourri House opens.
1984
"FURANO," the first original
perfume, produced.
1987
The production of original bathroom soaps
launched for the first time.
1990
Farm Tomita's essential oil wins the first prize at the "Lavender
Perfume Fair" held in France.