[JAF Wakayama] Scent of Plums and Early Summer Breeze: 'JAF Day Plum Picking & Plum Juice Making' for Families and Friends!
JAF Wakayama will hold an experience-based event on June 13 at Plum Kobo in Minabe, Wakayama, featuring plum picking, juice making, and factory tours.
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The Wakayama Branch of the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF), led by Branch Manager Hideo Katahata, is recruiting participants for a 'Plum Picking & Plum Juice Making Experience' to be held on Saturday, June 13, at Plum Kobo in Minabe, Wakayama Prefecture.
Event Flow:
1. Assemble at Plum Kobo on-site.
2. Plum juice making experience: Participants will fill containers with plums and sugar (weight approx. 500g). The juice will be ready to enjoy after an aging period at home.
3. Outdoor Plum Harvesting: Under the guidance of a guide, participants will pick green plums (approx. 1kg to take home).
4. Factory Tour: A guide will provide detailed explanations about the process of making pickled plums (Umeboshi).
*Please note that the schedule may change depending on weather and conditions on the day.
Event Overview:
1. Date and Time: Saturday, June 13, 13:00 (Duration: approx. 2 hours). *Will proceed in light rain.
2. Location: 1187 Akiba, Minabe-cho, Hidaka-gun, Plum Kobo.
3. Capacity: 20 people (Minimum: 2 people).
4. Participation Fee: 2,200 yen (Same price for adults and children; no companion discount).
5. Deadline: Friday, May 29. *Lottery will be held if there are many applicants.
What is JAF Day? JAF regularly holds various types of experience-based events across Japan, such as fruit picking and craft workshops, to allow members to feel the seasonal charms of each region.
For details and application, please visit our website.
Event Flow:
1. Assemble at Plum Kobo on-site.
2. Plum juice making experience: Participants will fill containers with plums and sugar (weight approx. 500g). The juice will be ready to enjoy after an aging period at home.
3. Outdoor Plum Harvesting: Under the guidance of a guide, participants will pick green plums (approx. 1kg to take home).
4. Factory Tour: A guide will provide detailed explanations about the process of making pickled plums (Umeboshi).
*Please note that the schedule may change depending on weather and conditions on the day.
Event Overview:
1. Date and Time: Saturday, June 13, 13:00 (Duration: approx. 2 hours). *Will proceed in light rain.
2. Location: 1187 Akiba, Minabe-cho, Hidaka-gun, Plum Kobo.
3. Capacity: 20 people (Minimum: 2 people).
4. Participation Fee: 2,200 yen (Same price for adults and children; no companion discount).
5. Deadline: Friday, May 29. *Lottery will be held if there are many applicants.
What is JAF Day? JAF regularly holds various types of experience-based events across Japan, such as fruit picking and craft workshops, to allow members to feel the seasonal charms of each region.
For details and application, please visit our website.