“Rice Ear Christmas” with Golden Illuminations at RISONARE Nasu

～Warm up with soup and seasonal crafts～

Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu, a highland agri-tourism resort, will hold its first "Rice Ear Christmas" event from December 1st to 25th, 2024. The resort's POKO POKO Plaza will feature a 5-meter tall Christmas tree adorned with golden illuminations and rice ear decorations. Guests can warm up with vegetable soup and participate in a workshop to create Christmas wreaths using rice ears. The event offers a unique opportunity to spend a special Christmas with family and friends in a heartwarming atmosphere.

Background
At RISONARE Nasu, staff cultivate rice from spring to autumn in the resort's rice paddy. The harvested rice is served in the resort's restaurants, while brown rice and rice ears are utilized in other various activities. The golden rice ears at harvest time create a picturesque scene reminiscent of Japan's traditional landscape. To extend this breathtaking golden scenery into the winter season, RISONARE Nasu conceived the "Rice Ear Christmas" event, incorporating the rice ears into Christmas trees and illuminations.

Features of "Rice Ear Christmas"

Feature 1 : Luminous Rice Ear Christmas Illuminations
POKO POKO Plaza will showcase a 5-meter tall rice ear Christmas tree inspired by traditional "wara-tate" structures used for drying harvested rice. Illumination lights will cascade from the top of the tree, and original rice ear illuminations will surround the tree, casting a warm glow throughout the plaza.

Feature 2 : Vegetable Soup with Rice and Cheese TuilesBooks & Cafe in POKO POKO will offer a special winter vegetable potage topped with a rice and cheese tuile. This heartwarming soup is the perfect accompaniment to the enchanting rice ear illuminations.

Serving Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Feature 3 : Christmas Wreath Making with Rice Ears Grown at the ResortGuests can participate in a workshop to create Christmas wreaths using rice ears harvested from the resort's rice paddy. The workshop involves crafting a swag with rice ears and dried flowers, then attaching it to a wreath base and decorating it with ribbons. This activity allows guests to create a lasting memento of their Christmas experience.

Location: POKO POKO
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fee: 3,500 JPY per wreath

"Rice Ear Christmas" Overview
Dates: December 1st to 25th, 2024
Admission: Free
Location: POKO POKO Plaza, Books & Cafe