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.7: Cotton Cultivation in Fallow Rice Field Project Part 4: Cotton Picking
Participants will receive an original CDG tote bag at a later date.
Date & Time: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10AM~1PM
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: Cotton picking in a fallow rice field, and then, lunch meeting (A lunch box is provided.)
Capacity: Approximately 30 people (first-come, first-served; registration will close once capacity is reached.)
Participation Fee: Free of charge (Please note that transportation costs are the responsibility of each participant.)
Application form: Here
Advance registration is required. For group participation, a representative must complete the registration.
Application deadline: November 20, 2026
NAIST students who wish to participate are required to review the volunteer orientation archive and materials in advance (available only to NAIST members).
Organized by: Center for Digital Green-innovation (CDG), NAIST
Co-organized by: NAIST Green Economy Consortium
Cooperated by: Tabio Corporation, Tabio Nara Co.
Contact to: CDG Office cdg-info@cdg.naist.jp