Cotton Cultivation in Fallow Rice Field Project
Tabio Corporation’s initiative to cultivate cotton in fallow rice fields is attracting attention as a new trial of agriculture and industry that not only protects fallow rice fields, but also creates employment opportunities, revitalizes local economies, and ensures traceability of raw materials (see article here). In support of this initiative, we have held cotton harvesting events in fallow rice fields as the NAIST SDGs Action since 2021. In this year, we hope that participants will not only pick cotton balls, but also experience the various processes of cotton cultivation, such as sowing seeds and weeding, and think about the SDGs through interaction with senior and Tabio’s employees who work in the fields. We look forward to your participation.
NAIST SDGs Action 2026 Vol.3: Cotton Cultivation in Fallow Rice Field Project Part 2: Weeding
Participants will receive an original CDG tote bag at a later date.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9:30–12:30
Venue: Koryo Town, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara Prefecture
(Meet there by car or public transportation. (Detailed information will be sent to participants by e-mail.)
Activities: Weeding work in a fallow rice field
Capacity: Approximately 15 people (first-come, first-served; registration will close once capacity is reached)
Participation Fee: Free of charge
(Advance registration is required. For group participation, a representative must complete the registration.)
Application form: Here
* NAIST students who wish to participate are required to review the volunteer orientation archive and materials in advance (available only to NAIST members).
Contact to: CDG Office cdg-info@cdg.naist.jp
Organized by: NAIST Center for Digital Green-innovation (CDG)
Cooperated by: Tabio Corporation, Tabio Nara Co.