First Shōya House Rice Harvest
Stop by and participate in this year’s rice harvest and get a first-hand look at how it is cultivated from seed to grain. Experience the process by joining in on bundling, tying, and threshing activities, guided by Huntington experts.
Rice grows in paddies outside of the Japanese Heritage Shōya House. Photo by Aaron Spoto. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Bundles of harvested rice dry on a rack outside of the Japanese Heritage Shōya House. Photo by Aaron Spoto. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Bundles of harvested rice dry on a rack outside of the Japanese Heritage Shōya House. Photo by Aaron Spoto. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
A close-up view of harvested rice bundles. Photo by Aaron Spoto. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
It’s harvest season at the Japanese Heritage Shōya House! Learn about the traditional practice of growing and harvesting rice with Robert Hori, associate director of cultural programs.
Experience a restored home and agricultural compound from 18th-century Japan that provides a glimpse into rural life some 300 years ago. Built around 1700, this 3,000-square-foot residence served as the center of village life in Marugame, Japan.