Tohoku Cotton Festival 2026

About this event

The "Tohoku Cotton Festival 2026" will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at Akasaka Farm in Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture. This event takes place as part of the "Tohoku Cotton Project," which began cultivating cotton on farmland where rice farming became difficult after the Great East Japan Earthquake. On the day, visitors can experience picking cotton in white cotton fields, as well as enjoy stage performances, food trucks, direct sales of local agricultural produce, and gourmet dishes using local ingredients. It is a day to take in the panoramic view of pure white cotton fields and savor flavors unique to Higashimatsushima. The event runs from 10:00 to 14:30 with free admission. Because it takes place on an outdoor farm, bringing easy-to-walk shoes that can get dirty, cold-weather clothing, and gloves is recommended. As parking is limited, visitors are encouraged to use public transportation and follow instructions from staff on site. This event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with local life and learn the land's history through harvesting.

Venue

Akasaka Farm

9 Oshio Terasawa, Higashimatsushima, Miyagi 981-0505