Key Facts
• July 18, 2025: Sunflower Corridor opened in Narashino City, Chiba.
• July 27, 2025: Event canceled; all sunflowers removed by the farm.
• Reason: Misconduct by foreign tourists, including illegal parking and trespassing.
• Local residents reported noise disturbances as early as 5:30 AM.
• Visitor numbers doubled compared to previous years, overwhelming the area.
• Social media spread the location as a popular photo spot.
• Farm owner expressed regret over underestimating the impact of social media.
• Tourists unaware of the cancellation continue to visit the now-empty field.
• Local residents expressed disappointment and sadness over the event’s abrupt end.
Summary
A sunflower corridor in Narashino City, Chiba, created to delight local residents, was abruptly closed on July 27, 2025, due to misconduct by foreign tourists. The farm, which opened the free attraction on July 18, faced issues such as illegal parking, trespassing, and noise disturbances. Visitor numbers doubled compared to previous years, overwhelming the area. Despite the cancellation, unaware tourists continue to visit the now-empty field, leaving local residents disappointed. The farm owner expressed regret over underestimating the rapid spread of information on social media, which contributed to the situation.
