Due to Popular Demand, Part 3! Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, to Host Agricultural Volunteer Event '3rd Katori City Agricultural Volunteer Day'!
Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, will host the '3rd Katori City Agricultural Volunteer Day' on May 16, Reiwa 8 (2026), a one-day agricultural volunteer event for urban residents. This initiative aims to support local agriculture facing aging populations and labor shortages. Participants will engage in farm work such as thinning corn and weeding, and receive local produce as a thank-you gift.
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Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, is home to many farmers who cultivate a wide variety of vegetables, supporting the dining tables of the Tokyo metropolitan area.
If you are interested in agriculture, or if you want to 'help farmers' or 'get active in nature,' why not take this opportunity to participate in an agricultural volunteer program in Katori City?
What is 'Katori City Agricultural Volunteer Day'?
Katori City Agricultural Volunteer Day is a one-day volunteer event where you can experience the charm of Katori City while supporting local agriculture. It was planned with the aim of supporting agriculture, which is struggling with an aging population and labor shortages, and creating new connections with urban residents. It is recommended not only for those interested in agriculture but also for those seeking engagement with the local community. After the work, there will be thank-you gifts such as local vegetables, making it a valuable experience to feel the importance and rewards of agriculture.
Agricultural Volunteer Activities
On Agricultural Volunteer Day, you will participate in seasonal farm work such as harvesting, shipping assistance, and weeding. The tasks are simple, and farmers and local revitalization cooperation teams will provide careful explanations. This time, the work will involve thinning and weeding corn. This includes removing weak or overcrowded corn seedlings and weeding fields where no pesticides are used. You are scheduled to take home ginger and sweet potatoes as thank-you gifts.
Enjoy Katori City through Agricultural Volunteering
Before the agricultural experience, you will stop by a roadside station (Michi-no-eki) to see the abundance of agricultural products in Katori City. You can also purchase lunch boxes and bread made by local producers for your midday meal. By experiencing not only agriculture but also the local lifestyle and culture, you can learn more deeply about the charm of Katori City. Through interaction with local people and encounters with seasonal vegetables, you are sure to feel a closer connection to Katori City. Why not spend a day expanding your ties with the community through agriculture?
Itinerary
9:30
Gather at Katori City Hall (transportation available for JR Sawara Station users)
9:50
Visit Michi-no-eki Mizunosato Sawara
10:50
Agricultural volunteer work at Sakainouen (Iwabe, Katori City)
12:00
Lunch break (bring your own lunch)
13:10
Resume agricultural volunteer work
15:00
End agricultural volunteer work
16:15
Disperse at Katori City Hall (transportation available for JR Sawara Station users)
*The itinerary is subject to change.
Application Overview
Date
Saturday, May 16, Reiwa 8 (2026)
*Rainy day reserve: Sunday, May 17 (Cancelled if it rains on the reserve day as well)
Eligibility
Individuals aged 18 or older who can assist with farm work according to farmers' instructions (no farming experience required)
Number of Applicants
8 people (minimum of 3 participants. Selection will be made if there are many applicants. Priority given to those residing outside Katori City)
Participation Fee
Free (includes insurance. However, participants are responsible for lunch and round-trip transportation costs from their residence)
What to Bring on the Day
Long-sleeved shirt and long pants that can get dirty, lunch, drinks, boots, work gloves, hat, towel for wiping sweat, change of clothes, insect repellent, sunscreen, leisure sheet, etc.
How to Apply
Please apply by entering the necessary information on the application form (external site).
Application Deadline
Until 5:00 PM on Friday, May 8, Reiwa 8 (2026). All applicants will be notified of the selection results via email around Saturday, May 9.
■ '3rd Katori City Agricultural Volunteer Day' Pamphlet Download Here
d132436-64-2a922ebf30921705be66bdcf91292ea5.pdf
— Comment from the Person in Charge —
Participants in the past two Katori City Agricultural Volunteer Days have given positive feedback such as, 'I was happy to be able to help the farmers,' 'I felt refreshed by moving my body in nature,' and 'I learned about the charm of Katori City beyond just agricultural support.' If you are interested in agriculture or engaging with the community, please join this Katori City Agricultural Volunteer Day!
Contact Information
Katori City Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team, Related Population Creation Section
E-mail: iju-teiju-katori@googlegroups.com
TEL: 050-3126-3622 (Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
If you are interested in agriculture, or if you want to 'help farmers' or 'get active in nature,' why not take this opportunity to participate in an agricultural volunteer program in Katori City?
What is 'Katori City Agricultural Volunteer Day'?
Katori City Agricultural Volunteer Day is a one-day volunteer event where you can experience the charm of Katori City while supporting local agriculture. It was planned with the aim of supporting agriculture, which is struggling with an aging population and labor shortages, and creating new connections with urban residents. It is recommended not only for those interested in agriculture but also for those seeking engagement with the local community. After the work, there will be thank-you gifts such as local vegetables, making it a valuable experience to feel the importance and rewards of agriculture.
Agricultural Volunteer Activities
On Agricultural Volunteer Day, you will participate in seasonal farm work such as harvesting, shipping assistance, and weeding. The tasks are simple, and farmers and local revitalization cooperation teams will provide careful explanations. This time, the work will involve thinning and weeding corn. This includes removing weak or overcrowded corn seedlings and weeding fields where no pesticides are used. You are scheduled to take home ginger and sweet potatoes as thank-you gifts.
Enjoy Katori City through Agricultural Volunteering
Before the agricultural experience, you will stop by a roadside station (Michi-no-eki) to see the abundance of agricultural products in Katori City. You can also purchase lunch boxes and bread made by local producers for your midday meal. By experiencing not only agriculture but also the local lifestyle and culture, you can learn more deeply about the charm of Katori City. Through interaction with local people and encounters with seasonal vegetables, you are sure to feel a closer connection to Katori City. Why not spend a day expanding your ties with the community through agriculture?
Itinerary
9:30
Gather at Katori City Hall (transportation available for JR Sawara Station users)
9:50
Visit Michi-no-eki Mizunosato Sawara
10:50
Agricultural volunteer work at Sakainouen (Iwabe, Katori City)
12:00
Lunch break (bring your own lunch)
13:10
Resume agricultural volunteer work
15:00
End agricultural volunteer work
16:15
Disperse at Katori City Hall (transportation available for JR Sawara Station users)
*The itinerary is subject to change.
Application Overview
Date
Saturday, May 16, Reiwa 8 (2026)
*Rainy day reserve: Sunday, May 17 (Cancelled if it rains on the reserve day as well)
Eligibility
Individuals aged 18 or older who can assist with farm work according to farmers' instructions (no farming experience required)
Number of Applicants
8 people (minimum of 3 participants. Selection will be made if there are many applicants. Priority given to those residing outside Katori City)
Participation Fee
Free (includes insurance. However, participants are responsible for lunch and round-trip transportation costs from their residence)
What to Bring on the Day
Long-sleeved shirt and long pants that can get dirty, lunch, drinks, boots, work gloves, hat, towel for wiping sweat, change of clothes, insect repellent, sunscreen, leisure sheet, etc.
How to Apply
Please apply by entering the necessary information on the application form (external site).
Application Deadline
Until 5:00 PM on Friday, May 8, Reiwa 8 (2026). All applicants will be notified of the selection results via email around Saturday, May 9.
■ '3rd Katori City Agricultural Volunteer Day' Pamphlet Download Here
d132436-64-2a922ebf30921705be66bdcf91292ea5.pdf
— Comment from the Person in Charge —
Participants in the past two Katori City Agricultural Volunteer Days have given positive feedback such as, 'I was happy to be able to help the farmers,' 'I felt refreshed by moving my body in nature,' and 'I learned about the charm of Katori City beyond just agricultural support.' If you are interested in agriculture or engaging with the community, please join this Katori City Agricultural Volunteer Day!
Contact Information
Katori City Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team, Related Population Creation Section
E-mail: iju-teiju-katori@googlegroups.com
TEL: 050-3126-3622 (Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)