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- Japanese
- English
Join authentic Japanese seasonal farm work using natural cultivation methods without fertilizers or pesticides
Discover how the Japanese diet, seasonal eating, and rural lifestyles are connected to healthy aging and longevity
Slow down and reconnect with nature through the peaceful, Zen-like rhythm of rural life
Experience the authentic Japanese countryside, around 90 minutes from central Tokyo or Narita Airport
Harvest seasonal crops and cook a farm-to-table Japanese lunch over a wood fire
Seasonal Farm Activities
Carrot harvesting: January to late March, May to early July, and November to late December
Sowing taro, peanuts, and other crops: April to June
Harvesting and preparing Japanese pickling onions: June
Other seasonal farm work: July to August
Hand-harvesting and sun-drying rice: September
Example Menu
Main
Onigiri (Rice ball)
Main
Miso(Soy) Soup
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I’ll be waiting for you at the North Exit of Toke Station on the JR Sotobo Line, wearing orange overalls so you can easily spot me.
What to expect
Perfect for travelers interested in the Japanese countryside, sustainable farming, the Japanese diet, healthy aging, and longevity. Learn how crops are grown without fertilizers or pesticides and discover how seasonal eating, outdoor activity, and a close connection with nature are part of everyday rural life in Japan.
Work, cook, and share a meal with a local farmer. The unhurried rhythm of working with the soil and cooking over a wood fire offers a simple, Zen-like way to slow down and reconnect with nature. This friendly, hands-on experience is a meaningful way to connect with local people, experience Japanese food culture, and discover rural life away from the usual tourist areas.
Itinerary
Join a seasonal farming activity, such as harvesting vegetables or sowing seeds
Cook Japanese rice in a traditional iron pot
Prepare seasonal soup and make onigiri rice balls
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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