Key Facts
• The 148th Akita Prefecture Seed and Seedling Exchange Fair will be held in October 2025.
• Official catchphrase: “Toward the Future, Bursting Blessings from Yuzawa.”
• Selected from 906 entries submitted nationwide.
• The catchphrase reflects Yuzawa’s natural abundance and agricultural future.
• Created by a 23-year-old graduate student from Kyoto, originally from Yurihonjo City.
• Inspired by the powerful sight of Oyasu Gorge’s geyser.
• Submission period: June 1–30, 2025.
• Entry breakdown: 445 general entries (39 from Yuzawa, 37 from Akita, 369 from other regions), 461 student entries (142 elementary, 273 middle, 46 high school).
• The event will take place in Yuzawa City from October 31, 2025.
Summary
The 148th Akita Prefecture Seed and Seedling Exchange Fair, scheduled for October 31, 2025, in Yuzawa City, has unveiled its official catchphrase: “Toward the Future, Bursting Blessings from Yuzawa.” Selected from 906 nationwide submissions, the phrase highlights Yuzawa’s natural richness and its role in Japan’s agricultural future. The creator, a 23-year-old graduate student from Kyoto with roots in Yurihonjo City, drew inspiration from the dynamic geysers of Oyasu Gorge. The submission period spanned June 1–30, 2025, attracting 445 general entries and 461 student entries, showcasing broad interest across regions and age groups.
