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Experience Afternoon Tea in Suwa City

On March 12, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, the Pal System Yamanashi Nagano will host a unique afternoon tea event at their Suwa Center, located in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. This event aims to connect both producers and consumers through delightful culinary experiences. Attendees will enjoy a variety of original products, including fair trade chocolate and refreshing fruit sandwiches.

The afternoon tea will feature a selection of sweets and breads made with care, as well as fair trade products like chocolate and tea. Participants will be able to compare three different varieties of fair trade tea alongside the chocolates, gaining insights into the origins of tea leaves and cocoa, thereby understanding the significance of ethical consumption while supporting these producing regions.

Guests will get hands-on experience by preparing unique sandwiches, such as the ‘Saba Basil Sandwich’ made with carefully selected domestically-produced wheat, natural yeast, just sugar and salt. Additionally, the ‘Fruit Sandwich’ will utilize 100% locally sourced milk yogurt known as ‘Konsen Plain Yogurt’. These activities promote learning about effective ways to utilize original products, guided by the ‘Suwa Center Supporters’, who are the local users running the event.

Event Overview

• - Date & Time: March 12, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
• - Location: Pal System Yamanashi Nagano Suwa Center, Nakasu 4836, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture
• - Participation: Approximately 15 Pal System Yamanashi Nagano members
• - Organizer: Suwa Center Supporters

Attendees will also explore unexpected uses for original products and learn about the characteristics of products developed with ingredients sourced from domestic production areas, enhancing their culinary skill set.

The Pal System Yamanashi Nagano has been dedicated to creating connections among producers and consumers within the community. Their Suwa Center, which has been operational for two years, serves as a hub for both employment creation and community interaction, facilitating various events throughout the year. The venue hosts special facilities for cooking and childcare as well, demonstrating the cooperative's commitment to fostering relationships within the community.

For a glimpse into this engaging event and its previous celebrations, more information can be found on the Pal System’s website, which highlights the cooperative's role in the region, including the promotion of ethical consumption and community engagement. This initiative exemplifies how local cooperatives strive to honor and support their connections with both producers and consumers.

Company Overview
Pal System Yamanashi Nagano

• - Address: 225-1 Furukamijo-machi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture
• - Chairperson: Shigeko Furuya
• - Investment: 26.5 billion yen
• - Number of Members: 59,000
• - Total Business Volume: 82.3 billion yen (as of March 2025)

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Pal System is committed to continuing its role as a cooperative that values the connections between producers and consumers, ensuring a strong and supportive presence within the community.