We are thrilled to announce that Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden will be a featured stop on the 2025 Sugar Beet Wellness Tour! This special journey, organized by Tonari Gumi, highlights Japanese Canadian history, health, and heritage—connecting generations through a powerful, shared experience.

As part of this meaningful tour, Dr. Carly Adams will deliver a special presentation when the group visits our garden. We are honoured to welcome participants to the peaceful beauty of Nikka Yuko and to be part of this nationally recognized event.

About the Sugar Beet Wellness Tour

The Sugar Beet Wellness Tour is a unique seven-day, six-night experience exploring key historical and cultural sites connected to Japanese Canadian history. Its focus is on wellness and intergenerational connection. The tour draws its name from the sugar beet fields where many Japanese Canadians worked during the internment and relocation period.

For more details, visit the official links here:

• 2025 Sugar Beet Tour | Tonari Gumi
• Edmonton Japanese Community Association – JCAM: The Sugar Beet Fields Again: 2025 Sugar Beet Wellness Tour

Three Ways to Get Involved!

All tour registration is handled directly through Tonari Gumi. There’s no ticketing or registration at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden—but we encourage everyone interested to register early! Here’s how you can participate:

1. Full Tour Registration

• Dates: 7 days and 6 nights
• Price: $1,400 + GST per person
• Accommodations: Double occupancy (two double beds per room). Add $500 + GST for single occupancy.
• Deadline to apply: June 20, 2025, by 5:00 PM

2. Youth Subsidy Opportunity

To support youth participation, a $500 subsidy is available for up to 12 individuals aged 14–25.

• Subsidized Cost: $900 + GST
• How to apply: Submit a short essay (max 250 words) explaining why you wish to participate.
• Application deadline for subsidy: June 1, 2025
• Recipients will be notified before the June 20 final deadline.

3. Bring Your Own Vehicle!

There’s a $400 + GST rate for those wishing to use their own vehicles and arrange their accommodations while still joining all events and meals.

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For any questions about the tour or to register, please contact:
📧 taka.iida2025@tonarigumi.ca

And to all Sugar Beet Wellness Tour participants: we can’t wait to welcome you to Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden!