Japan is celebrated for its exquisite strawberries, now at the height of their season. The rise of tourist farms offering pick-and-eat experiences is crucial for local farmers, who are keen on receiving feedback from the international community to improve their services.
Fukuoka Now invites six individuals to a special trial tour. This unpaid opportunity includes activities such as strawberry picking and tasting of three varieties, a visit to the revered Hakoshima Shrine and God Stone, and a buffet lunch with sushi and Itoshima vegetables.
Interested in this unique experience and willing to provide feedback? Here are the details:
– Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024
– Meeting Time: 09:50 am
– Meeting & Ending Location: JR Chikuzen-maebaru Station (North exit side)
– End Time: 2:00 pm
Please Note:
– Transportation costs to/from JR Chikuzen-maebaru Station are not included.
Applicant Criteria:
– Must be 20 years or older
– Enthusiastic about strawberries, sushi, sashimi, and vegetables
– Note: Menu substitutions/special dietary requirements cannot be accommodated
– Willing to provide feedback via a survey within 24 hrs post-tour
– Open to all nationalities (except Japanese), ages, and genders (Note: Part of an inbound tourism market research project)
– Couples welcome, but each individual must apply separately
– Consent to photo and video use for reporting and potential web/social media inclusion
Application Deadline: January 15. Only selected participants will be contacted.
Interested? Apply here
