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Join the Wakudokai Negi Festival!

On February 7th, from 10 AM to 1 PM, the Palsystem Saitama will host the "Wakudokai Negi Festival" at the Wakudokai farm in Fukaya City, Saitama. This event celebrates local produce and offers an opportunity for the community to connect with the producers. Approximately 85 participants, including families of users, producers from Wakudokai, and Palsystem officials, will gather to delve into the experience of growing, harvesting, and tasting fresh negi (Japanese long onions).

A Taste of Local Farming

The festival opens with an engaging activity where attendees can pick their own vegetables, including negi and carrots, directly from the field. After harvesting, the highlight of the event is the delicious experience of having the negi char-grilled over an open flame, enhancing the natural sweetness that Fukaya negi is famous for.

Additionally, participants will engage in fun challenges such as packing negi into bags based on weight and trying their luck with quizzes related to negi and farming. Those who excel in these challenges will receive unique local products only available through Palsystem Saitama, such as the specially curated "Wakuwaku BOX" filled with seasonal vegetables and "Negi Street Fukaya Negi Oil," created through a meticulous low-heat cooking process that draws out rich flavors from negi, garlic, and ginger.

Community Engagement and Delicious Meals

Lunch will consist of a warm miso soup filled with fresh ingredients from Wakudokai, providing a perfect setting for participants to engage in conversations with farmers and fellow attendees. This intimate gathering fosters a sense of community and promotes the importance of consuming locally sourced products.

Event Details:

• - Date: February 7, 2026
• - Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• - Location: Wakudokai Farm, Fukaya City, Saitama
• - Participants: 60 family members (18 groups)
• - Activities: Harvesting negi, introduction to "Wakuwaku BOX" and negi oil, rock-paper-scissors contests, quizzes, grilled negi tasting, lunchtime discussions, weight estimation contests, and more.

Promoting Local Consumption

Palsystem Saitama has committed to enhancing local consumption since 2011 by forming the Saitama Direct Production Council in collaboration with Wakudokai and the Minami Saitama Direct Network. This initiative focuses on bridging the gap between producers and consumers through engaging events and unique product offerings that highlight the importance of supporting local agriculture.

Throughout the year, Palsystem Saitama provides users with opportunities to engage with food production through various programs such as workshops at Wakudokai and seasonal harvest festivals.

About Palsystem Saitama

With its headquarters located in Warabi City, Saitama, Palsystem Saitama is dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices and fostering mutual understanding between consumers and producers. As of March 2025, the cooperative boasts over 228,000 members and a total operating revenue of 33.15 billion yen.

For more information about ongoing efforts and events, visit Palsystem Saitama.

Palsystem Saitama continues to support local agriculture and the sustainable development of communities through transparent interactions between consumers and producers. Don't miss this chance to enjoy the freshest negi in a lively festival atmosphere while building connections with the local farmers who grow your food!