Announcement of the 2nd Annual Nasu Land Development Festival

April 7th (Tuesday) - May 6th (Wednesday), 2026

Nasuno Reclamation Festival

The “Nasu Land Development Festival” will be held from Tuesday, April 7th to Wednesday, May 6th. The Nasu Canal, which has been in use since its opening in 1885, is the subject of this event, held to express gratitude to our predecessors. During the event, please visit Karasugamori Park, where the groundbreaking ceremony was held.

Saturday, April 11th: Commemorative Ceremony

○ Opening event (Performance by Mishima Junior High School Brass Band) ○ Opening ceremony ○ Lecture “On the History of Land Reclamation” (Ishigura Association) ○ Stage Events : Performances (Taiko drums/wind ensemble/brass band/koto/sanshin), calligraphy performance, hero show – Nasunogahara Sosui Taiko Preservation Society – Nasu Takuyo High School Sosui Taiko Club – Children’s Sosui Taiko – Toda Gakuen “Calligraphy Performance” – Koto Music Hagi no Kai – Kids Band NASU Milky Brass – Mishima Ohayashi Association – Yagibushi – Kagayake Ozora Harmony – Nankurunaisa~ (sanshin) – Otawara Citizens’ Wind Orchestra – Tatamiman and Nasuraiger (free distribution of sweets) * In no particular order (not in order of appearance) ○ Free giveaway corner: • Kaitaku-nabe (limited to 650 servings) • Seedlings (blueberry, 200 plants) ○ Booths , stalls, food trucks, Japan Heritage introduction booth “Japan Heritage ‘The Future Envisioned by Meiji Aristocrats ~A Romantic Tale of the Development of Nasunogahara~’ “, Water bucket carrying experience booth

April 15th (Wed) History Event

○ Shinto ritual “Karasumori Shrine Annual Festival” (9:00~)

(Organized by: Shrine officials)

History Event (9:30~) ・ Groundbreaking Ceremony ・ Japanese Heritage Introduction Booth

History Event (9:30~) ・ Groundbreaking Ceremony ・ Japan Heritage Introduction Booth ” Japan Heritage ‘The Future Envisioned by Meiji Aristocrats ~A Romantic Tale of Nasunogahara Development~’
– Explanation of the origin of sweet potato skewers
Free distribution of sweet potato skewers
– Free distribution of amazake (non-alcoholic)
– Koto (Japanese harp) performance – Matcha tea and nerikiri (sweet confectionery) (pre-sale)

Available at the cash register of ” Sosui no Sato Direct Sales Center ” (500 yen, limited to 100 sets)

Free distribution of Kaitaku Nabe (a type of hot pot) on Sunday, May 3rd.

Location for free distribution of Kaitaku Nabe (a type of hot pot): Sosui no Sato Direct Sales Center (separate venue)

Stamp rally will be held from April 7th (Tue) to May 6th (Wed).

In conjunction with the “Nasuno Reclamation Festival,” a stamp rally will be held in the Nishinasuno area. Collect stamps by visiting participating stores and win prizes!

basic information

Holding period
April 7th (Tuesday) - May 6th (Wednesday), 2026
Location
Karasugamori Park
Access
Approximately 10 minutes by car from the Nishinasuno-Shiobara Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway.
Charge
free
parking lot
Yes
organizer
Nasuno Land Reclamation Festival Executive Committee

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