Ora Brewing's Local Fujisawa Hosts "Shonan Hamabofu Festival 2026" on June 7
On June 7, "Shonan Hamabofu Festival 2026" will be held at Tsujido Civic Center in Fujisawa City. This event introduces the coastal plant hamabofu through exhibits, sales, hands-on activities, and lectures, offering a look at the background of an ingredient that has also been used in beer.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about the Shonan Hamabofu Festival 2026 being held at Tsujido Civic Center in Fujisawa. It's an event where you can see, learn about, and taste the coastal plant hamabofu, and it fits well with the local feel of Ora Brewing.
MugiWait, hamabofu is a plant, but it has something to do with beer too!? It sounds like some stylish ingredient out of nowhere, but what exactly is it!
Hop BroHere's the thing: hamabofu grows by the sea, and the event introduces its ecology and conservation efforts. Plus, the theme is the connection between food and nature, so it's not just a plant exhibit; what's interesting is that you can dig into the background too.
MugiWow, but saying it has been used in udon and beer gives it such a huge range right away, doesn't it? For a plant event, the menu is strong, which is unfair!
Hop BroThat's the key point. At the sales corner, they'll introduce how hamabofu has been used in unexpected foods, and it also connects to the craft beer idea of how to make use of local ingredients.
MugiSo basically it's a treasure hunt for local ingredients! If there are coloring pages and crafts too, kids and adults can enjoy it together.
Hop BroWhat's more, the first part in the morning centers on exhibits, sales, and hands-on activities, and there's even a Tsujido Beach nature walk by advance registration. Seeing coastal plants in person leaves a much stronger memory than learning at a desk.
MugiWow, that's serious! There's a lecture in the afternoon too, right? If you can hear about local conservation efforts, the event sounds really satisfying!
Hop BroExactly. With talks from the Shonan Coast Plant Cultivation Association and the Shonan Hamabofu Project, the program lets you think about protecting and savoring at the same time. From a brewery perspective too, learning about local plants broadens ideas for building flavor.
MugiIf it's free to attend, that's pretty easy to go to! After learning the seaside story, the beer you drink will probably taste even better.
Hop BroThat's exactly it. If you can enjoy it while feeling the Fujisawa atmosphere and taking in the story of hamabofu, it would be great, and it's the kind of event that makes you want to have a drink on the way home.
A Day to Learn About Coastal Plants
On Sunday, June 7, "Shonan Hamabofu Festival 2026" will be held at the Tsujido Civic Center in Fujisawa City. The theme is "A day to learn about, savor, and protect the life of the shore." It is an event that introduces the ecology of the coastal plant hamabofu and local environmental conservation efforts.
Part 1 runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with exhibits, sales, and hands-on activities. The exhibits let visitors learn about hamabofu ecology and conservation efforts, while the sales corner explains that hamabofu has also been used in unexpected foods such as udon and beer. In addition to coloring activities and crafts, a Tsujido Beach nature walk, available by advance registration, is also planned.
Lectures Also Planned
From 1:30 p.m., the second part will feature lectures. Activities by local groups working on conservation and promotion, such as the Shonan Coast Plant Cultivation Association and the Shonan Hamabofu Project, will be introduced. The program is designed to connect the idea of protecting coastal nature with local everyday life and food culture.
Notable from a Local Brewery Perspective
The venue is also a familiar area for Ora Brewing, based in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture. In the world of craft beer, one of the attractions is how to make use of local plants and ingredients. Opportunities to encounter materials like hamabofu, which link seaside environments with food, are also interesting for beer fans.
The event is free to attend, and some activities require advance registration. It looks like it will be a day to learn about the natural world along the Shonan coast while tracing the stories behind food and beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about the Shonan Hamabofu Festival 2026 being held at Tsujido Civic Center in Fujisawa. It's an event where you can see, learn about, and taste the coastal plant hamabofu, and it fits well with the local feel of Ora Brewing.
MugiWait, hamabofu is a plant, but it has something to do with beer too!? It sounds like some stylish ingredient out of nowhere, but what exactly is it!
Hop BroHere's the thing: hamabofu grows by the sea, and the event introduces its ecology and conservation efforts. Plus, the theme is the connection between food and nature, so it's not just a plant exhibit; what's interesting is that you can dig into the background too.
MugiWow, but saying it has been used in udon and beer gives it such a huge range right away, doesn't it? For a plant event, the menu is strong, which is unfair!
Hop BroThat's the key point. At the sales corner, they'll introduce how hamabofu has been used in unexpected foods, and it also connects to the craft beer idea of how to make use of local ingredients.
MugiSo basically it's a treasure hunt for local ingredients! If there are coloring pages and crafts too, kids and adults can enjoy it together.
Hop BroWhat's more, the first part in the morning centers on exhibits, sales, and hands-on activities, and there's even a Tsujido Beach nature walk by advance registration. Seeing coastal plants in person leaves a much stronger memory than learning at a desk.
MugiWow, that's serious! There's a lecture in the afternoon too, right? If you can hear about local conservation efforts, the event sounds really satisfying!
Hop BroExactly. With talks from the Shonan Coast Plant Cultivation Association and the Shonan Hamabofu Project, the program lets you think about protecting and savoring at the same time. From a brewery perspective too, learning about local plants broadens ideas for building flavor.
MugiIf it's free to attend, that's pretty easy to go to! After learning the seaside story, the beer you drink will probably taste even better.
Hop BroThat's exactly it. If you can enjoy it while feeling the Fujisawa atmosphere and taking in the story of hamabofu, it would be great, and it's the kind of event that makes you want to have a drink on the way home.
