Vivinavi : Sodegaura : (Japan) Sodegaura

*This year's application has reached its maximum capacity.

Applications for the popular "Seiwa Wakuwaku Rice Cultivation Experience" for the 2024 season are now being accepted. By touching the seeds, touching the soil, and harvesting the rice with your children and friends, you will gain "the joy of growing", "the importance of food", and "a sight to remember".

https://seiwa-town.com/2023/12/27/20231227/

Comments from Participants ：
◎I had an experience that I cannot have at home. My children also enjoyed it.
◎I was able to help my children understand how the people who make the rice feel and how hard it is to make rice when they eat it. They started to eat rice without leaving any leftovers.
◎We applied to participate again this year. Now that my child is in elementary school, I think I will be able to feel different things. I hope to spend another year in the nature of Seiwa.

Authentic New Year's decorations ：
Let's make authentic decorations like those sold in stores by ourselves ！ The key to making beautiful decorations is straw （ ）. Instead of straw harvested by combine （ machines ）, ancient rice straw is cleanly harvested and dried in the sun （ using the traditional method ） of odagake to produce beautiful straw for decorations that still has a blue tinge. Professional instruction is provided on how to make this process.

Annual Schedule ：
4/6 （ Sat ） 9:00 ～ Sowing
5/4 （ Sat ） 9:00 ～ Rice planting
6/8 （ Sat 9:00 ～ Weeding of rice fields
7/27 （ Sat ） 9:00 ～ Reaping of decorative straw, each person to dry and store
8/31 （ Sat ） 13:00 ～ Rice harvest
12/21 Sat ） 9:00 ～ Making ornaments
*In case of rain, the event will be held on the following Sunday.

Eligibility ：
Elementary school students and older accompanied by a parent or guardian （ However, elementary school students and younger may participate if the organizer agrees ）
Participation is by groups. 1 group is 1 family or friend （ 1 〜about ~4 people ）.

Capacity ：
15 groups （ will be closed when capacity is reached ）

Fee ：
8,000 yen per group

Location ：
Agricultural land adjacent to the Seiwa Regional Base Complex "Oragawa" (36 Nishiawakura, Kimitsu, Chiba 292-1168)

Please register using the form below.