On May 3, 2026 (Sunday/National Holiday), Heartland Myoko in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture is holding the "GW Wakuwaku Experience Fair." Three hands-on programs are available — planting potatoes alongside local farmers, shaping candles like clay, and solidifying ice cream in a way that feels just like a science experiment — all packed with the kind of "I want to try that!" moments that appeal to kids and adults alike.
Potato Planting Experience | Free
Working alongside local farmers from Obora Field, participants get to plant potatoes in the ground. Wearing boots and getting covered in mud makes for a rare, hands-on experience that is hard to come by in urban areas.
A harvest experience for the same potatoes is also planned during the summer school holidays!
Participating also earns a ¥100 discount on either the candle-making or ice cream-making experience.
- Time: From 10:00 AM (no reservation required)
- Duration: Approximately 40 minutes
- Fee: Free
- What to bring: Boots, clothes you don't mind getting dirty, work gloves
- Note: May be cancelled in the event of rain.
Touch and Enjoy! Clay Candle Making | ¥1,100
Using wax that softens with body heat, participants can handcraft a one-of-a-kind candle. The wax can be freely shaped just like clay, and no reservation is needed, making it easy to join on the day.
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (no reservation required)
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour
- Fee: ¥1,100 per candle (tax included)
Mix and Enjoy! Plate Ice Cream Making | ¥1,100
Mix ingredients on a cold plate and watch the ice cream solidify right before your eyes — a process as fascinating as a science experiment that is sure to delight everyone. Ice cream you made yourself tastes all the better for it. With a maximum capacity of 18 people per session, early reservations are recommended.
- Time: ① 11:00 AM (reservation required) ② 2:00 PM (reservation required)
- Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
- Fee: ¥1,100 per person (tax included)
- Capacity: Up to 18 people
- Reservation deadline: Friday, May 1
