Join the Celebration of Nature at Itafes in Kumamoto's Kunitakuringyo

Celebrate the Essence of Trees at "Itafes in Kunitakuringyo"

Get ready for a unique celebration of nature as Mori Mirai Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, partners with Kunitakuringyo, based in Kumamoto, to host "Itafes in Kunitakuringyo" on September 15 and 16, 2025, in Kumamoto Prefecture's Mifune Town. This event aims to highlight the beauty and significance of trees not merely as resources but as living beings that enrich our lives.

Event Overview

During this exciting two-day festival, over 100 exquisite pieces of one-slab wood will be up for sale, featuring various types such as the 100-year-old camphor tree (the prefectural tree), keyaki, and sendan, among others. Attendees can also indulge in offerings from local food vendors, purchase KEYCUS products, and participate in numerous engaging activities designed to be fun for both adults and children.

Special Features of the Event

- Exclusive One-Slab Wood Sales: High-quality, locally sourced slabs up for grabs.
- Forest Activity Experiences: Hands-on opportunities to enjoy the forest.
- Chainsaw Demonstrations by Lumberjacks: Learn about the art of lumberjacking.
- KEYCUS Product Sales: Unique products showcasing the beauty of wood.
- Other Exciting Activities: Various more attractions surely to engage all visitors.

Crown Gardenex, located at Sakura Machi Kumamoto, will beautifully adorn the exhibition space for the one-slab wood displays, enhancing the event atmosphere. Food lovers can look forward to tasty offerings from gourmet food trucks representing popular local eateries.

Background for the Event

Kunitakuringyo's commitment to recognizing every living being, including all plants and animals on Earth, guides their mission. They aim to love and protect the forest while fostering the local community through sustainable forest management practices and specialized logging of large trees.

In recent times, the number of neglected mature trees has surged, increasing the risk of fallen trees that could threaten lives and properties. While some must be cut down for safety, it is crucial to recognize that trees are not mere resources; they are living entities woven into our landscapes and memories, each with its own story.

"Itafes in Kunitakuringyo" strives to showcase the potential of these trees that were cut down out of necessity. The festival is a chance for people to appreciate trees that have thrived alongside humanity and hope that they will find new homes and stories in the future. Situated in the natural haven of Mifune Town, the event will provide activities for families, allowing all ages to connect with nature and understand the significance and richness of trees.

Mori Mirai Corporation aims to share various localized forestry initiatives with people across the nation, and this partnership with Kunitakuringyo is one step in that direction. They hope to inspire more individuals to support and engage in forestry through enriching experiences, even for those who might not have prior connections to the forest industry.

Through these efforts, Mori Mirai and local lumberjacks are committed to achieving the vision of a "Sustainable Forest" for future generations.

Special Benefits for Early Registrants

The first 100 attendees who register in advance will receive a cypress coaster as a special gift. To register, please follow this link: Pre-registration. Just fill in your details, and tell the staff your name on the day of the event to claim your gift!