Creating Local Production for Local Consumption with Yokohama-Grown Rice! "Yokohama FC Agri Project 'Hama-Mai'"
As part of its social cooperation activities, Yokohama FC is working with JA Yokohama and rice manufacturer Mitsuhashi Co., Ltd. to cultivate rice grown in Yokohama. Now in its fifth year, players will participate in rice planting to promote local agriculture and achieve the SDG of sustainable cities.
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As part of its 'Sharen!' (social cooperation activities), Yokohama FC, in its efforts to promote local production for local consumption with the people of its hometown Yokohama, aims for the Sustainable Development Goal 'SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.' In collaboration with JA Yokohama, which oversees the hometown of Yokohama, and rice manufacturer Mitsuhashi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; President: Miyuki Mitsuhashi; hereinafter 'Mitsuhashi Rice'), we are working on cultivating rice grown in Yokohama City to revitalize local agriculture. Yokohama FC players are involved in the cultivation of the rice, which is then consumed in Yokohama, aiming for a circular initiative that revitalizes Yokohama's agriculture through this rice. We cordially invite members of the press to cover this event.
[Implementation Details]
This initiative, which started in 2022, is now in its fifth year, and we will conduct the 'rice planting,' the starting point of rice cultivation, on May 26th (Tuesday). Under the guidance of local farmers who are members of JA Yokohama, Yokohama FC players will plant the rice (harvesting is also planned) to ensure it grows into strong, splendid rice plants. The harvested rice will be commercialized by Mitsuhashi Rice and sold as *1 'Yokohama FC Ouen-mai' (Yokohama FC Support Rice) at Yokohama FC's home game venues and local markets within the city.
[Rice Planting Details]
Organizers: JA Yokohama, Mitsuhashi Co., Ltd., Yokohama FC
Date & Time: May 26th (Tuesday), 2026, from 2:00 PM
Location: Rice paddy in Tana, Aoba-ku, Yokohama *Please come to the meeting point below. *Meeting time/1:30 PM
Meeting Point: 'Community Facility' next to JA Yokohama Tana Branch, 52-8 Tana-cho, Aoba-ku, Yokohama *Next to Hamakko Shikisai-kan
Yokohama FC Participants: 1-2 players, C.R.O Shinichi Tashiro (*In case of rain, players will not participate. Participating players are currently being arranged.)
≪Role of Yokohama FC≫
Since local production for local consumption is linked to environmental circulation and the climate action initiatives undertaken by the J.League, we believe that expanding the scope of Yokohama FC's sustainability activities and addressing environmental issues with the municipality and local companies is a significant role. Another goal is to further develop Yokohama's urban agriculture by raising awareness of Yokohama-grown rice through Yokohama FC players and promoting increased consumption by leveraging Yokohama's large urban population. Furthermore, we are conducting broader PR activities by developing a 'Yokohama Farm' at Yokohama FC's home game venues.
*1 'Yokohama FC Ouen-mai'... Yokohama-grown Harumi rice sold in original Yokohama FC packaging. Commercialized by Mitsuhashi Rice, a portion of the sales will be allocated to Yokohama FC's team strengthening funds.
As part of its 'Sharen!' (social cooperation activities), Yokohama FC, in its efforts to promote local production for local consumption with the people of its hometown Yokohama, aims for the Sustainable Development Goal 'SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.' In collaboration with JA Yokohama, which oversees the hometown of Yokohama, and rice manufacturer Mitsuhashi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; President: Miyuki Mitsuhashi; hereinafter 'Mitsuhashi Rice'), we are working on cultivating rice grown in Yokohama City to revitalize local agriculture. Yokohama FC players are involved in the cultivation of the rice, which is then consumed in Yokohama, aiming for a circular initiative that revitalizes Yokohama's agriculture through this rice. We cordially invite members of the press to cover this event.
[Implementation Details]
This initiative, which started in 2022, is now in its fifth year, and we will conduct the 'rice planting,' the starting point of rice cultivation, on May 26th (Tuesday). Under the guidance of local farmers who are members of JA Yokohama, Yokohama FC players will plant the rice (harvesting is also planned) to ensure it grows into strong, splendid rice plants. The harvested rice will be commercialized by Mitsuhashi Rice and sold as *1 'Yokohama FC Ouen-mai' (Yokohama FC Support Rice) at Yokohama FC's home game venues and local markets within the city.
[Rice Planting Details]
Organizers: JA Yokohama, Mitsuhashi Co., Ltd., Yokohama FC
Date & Time: May 26th (Tuesday), 2026, from 2:00 PM
Location: Rice paddy in Tana, Aoba-ku, Yokohama *Please come to the meeting point below. *Meeting time/1:30 PM
Meeting Point: 'Community Facility' next to JA Yokohama Tana Branch, 52-8 Tana-cho, Aoba-ku, Yokohama *Next to Hamakko Shikisai-kan
Yokohama FC Participants: 1-2 players, C.R.O Shinichi Tashiro (*In case of rain, players will not participate. Participating players are currently being arranged.)
≪Role of Yokohama FC≫
Since local production for local consumption is linked to environmental circulation and the climate action initiatives undertaken by the J.League, we believe that expanding the scope of Yokohama FC's sustainability activities and addressing environmental issues with the municipality and local companies is a significant role. Another goal is to further develop Yokohama's urban agriculture by raising awareness of Yokohama-grown rice through Yokohama FC players and promoting increased consumption by leveraging Yokohama's large urban population. Furthermore, we are conducting broader PR activities by developing a 'Yokohama Farm' at Yokohama FC's home game venues.
*1 'Yokohama FC Ouen-mai'... Yokohama-grown Harumi rice sold in original Yokohama FC packaging. Commercialized by Mitsuhashi Rice, a portion of the sales will be allocated to Yokohama FC's team strengthening funds.