Tanada Kosodate Fes: 10th Anniversary Final 2026

Dates & time: October 24, 2026 (Sat) - October 25, 2026 (Sun) 10:00〜16:00（予定）
Price & booking: Free entry (donations to the rice-terrace conservation fund are welcomed). Overnight stay on Oct 24 is paid Apply via the Google Forms on the official page (general participation / tug-of-war team / supporter / vendor). Some activities are first-come, first-served; the extended deadline is October 22
Venue & access: Terraced rice fields in Kamiushio and Shioya, Ichikawa Town (foot of Mt. Kasagata) By car: parking is available at the venue. No public transport route is given by the organisers

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Why You Should Visit

The 11th and final edition of a family festival held on terraced rice fields at the foot of Mt. Kasagata in Ichikawa, Kanzaki District, run by the NPO Tanada LOVERS for ten years. The main day, October 25, runs from a short rice-harvesting session and running races on the paddies to a tug-of-war with a giant rope twisted from the fields' own rice straw, plus a market of local produce and food, live music and a talk session. Entry is free, though most participation needs advance registration. A good fit for families with small children who want to spend a day out in the autumn rice fields.

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画像出典: PR TIMES（NPO法人棚田LOVERS）

Flyer for the crawling and toddling races. Image via the NPO Tanada LOVERS press release on PR TIMES.

Programs

Timetable & Map

NOTE

The two days

Sat Oct 24: Rice-terrace gathering — harvesting, outdoor cooking and rope-making; the paid overnight stay also needs advance registration
Sun Oct 25: The main festival — market, hands-on activities, live music and the tug-of-war. The Harima Kosodate Festival runs at the same time

Activities listed in the press release

Offering ceremony and rice harvesting
Crawling and toddling race for babies on the paddies
"Inagonpic": hunting for grasshoppers in the fields, plus a rice-ball eating race
Cooking rice in a traditional hagama pot
Seasonal food and sales booths

Background

Since 2007, Tanada LOVERS has run more than 500 activities on the terraces, with over 12,950 participants in total

*Supported by Ichikawa Town and the Ichikawa Town Board of Education

*Enquiries: NPO Tanada LOVERS 090-2359-1831

Family Free Cheap Events Festivals Market Marche Anniversary

出典: PR TIMES（NPO法人棚田LOVERS）

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FAQ

Can I join without registering?

Entry is free, but participation on the 25th is basically by registration. Some activities are first-come, first-served, with a deadline of October 22.

How do I enter the tug-of-war?

There is a separate entry form for the tug-of-war, apart from general registration. The winning team receives 10 kg of rice grown on the terraces.

Can I drive there?

Yes, parking is available at the venue.