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"4th Katori City Farming Volunteer Day" Held in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture ！

In Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, a diverse group of farmers grow vegetables that help feed households in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

If you’re interested in agriculture, or if you’d like to “help out on a farm” or “get some exercise in nature,” why not take this opportunity to participate in a farm volunteer program in Katori City? ？

What is “Katori City Farm Volunteer Day”?
Katori City Farm Volunteer Day is a one-day volunteer event where you can support local agriculture while experiencing the charm of Katori City firsthand. It was organized with the aim of supporting the agricultural sector—which is struggling with an aging population and labor shortages—and fostering new connections with urban residents. It’s highly recommended not only for those interested in agriculture but also for anyone seeking to engage with the local community. After the work is done, you’ll receive local vegetables and other gifts as a token of appreciation, making this a valuable experience where you can truly appreciate the importance and fulfillment of farming.

Farming Support Activities
On Farming Support Day, you’ll volunteer to perform seasonal farm work such as harvesting, assisting with shipping, and weeding. The tasks are simple, and farmers and members of the Regional Revitalization Corps will provide detailed instructions. For this session, you’ll help hang harvested rice on drying racks. Working alongside a farmer who moved from Tokyo to Katori City and is revitalizing abandoned farmland to grow rice, you’ll bundle the harvested rice and hang it on a “rice rack （ hazā ）” made of bamboo to dry it naturally using the power of the sun and wind—a traditional rice-farming method. As a token of appreciation for your farming assistance, we have prepared special gifts unique to farmers.

Schedule
10:30

Meet at “Yorozuya Sanmaruko” in Yanaka, Katori City\ (Shuttle service available for those arriving at JR Oto Station)

10:50

Farm volunteer work begins

13: 00

Farm volunteer work resumes

15: 00

Farm volunteer work ends

15:30

Disperse at “Yorozuya Maruko” (Shuttle service available for those using JR Oto Station)

*The itinerary is subject to change.

Program Overview
Schedule

Reiwa 8, September 12 （ Sat ） 13 Sun ） 26 （ Sat ） 27 （ Sun ）

* Cancelled in case of rain

*Participants are welcome to attend multiple dates

*For those wishing to participate on consecutive Saturdays and Sunday, please feel free to inquire about the lodging facilities (traditional Japanese farmhouses) that the host farms plan to operate in the future

Eligibility

Individuals 18 years of age or older who who are able to assist with farm work under the farmer’s guidance （ No prior farming experience required ）

Number of Participants

8 people （ Minimum number of participants: 3. If there are many applicants, a selection process will be held. Priority will be given to those living outside Katori City ）

Participation fee

Free （ Includes insurance. However, participants are responsible for their own lunch and round-trip transportation costs to and from their place of residence ）

What to bring on the day of the event

Long-sleeved shirt and long pants that can get dirty, lunch, drinks, rubber boots, work gloves, a hat, a towel for wiping sweat, a change of clothes, insect repellent, sunscreen, etc.

How to Apply

Application Form （ Please fill out the required information on the external website ） and submit your application

Application Deadline

August 27, Reiwa 8 （ (Thursday) ） by 5:00 PM. Selection results will be emailed to all applicants by August 28 （ Fri ）

View Details
■ Click here to download the “4th Katori City Farm Assistance Day” brochure

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— Comments from the Organizer —

We’ve received positive feedback from participants in the past three Katori City Farm Support Days, including comments such as: “I was happy to be able to help the farmers,” “I was able to get some exercise in nature and feel refreshed,” and “I was able to discover the charms of Katori City beyond just helping with the farm work.” If you’re interested in agriculture or getting involved with the local community, please be sure to join us for this Katori City Farming Support Day ！

Contact Information
Katori City Regional Revitalization Corps, Community Engagement Division
E -mail ： iju-teiju-katori@googlegroups.com