- Strawberry picking is a popular winter activity in Japan, thanks to climate-controlled greenhouses and unique cultivars like Amaou.
- Several locations near Tokyo offer all-you-can-eat strawberry-picking experiences with special plans like student discounts and themed events.
- Options range from farm resorts with glamping to amusement parks and even a Nagoya-area resort featuring a renowned pastry chef's farm.

A: Did you hear about the news? Strawberry picking season is happening now!

B: No way! I thought strawberries were a summer thing.

A: Apparently not in Japan! They have greenhouses, so they grow them in the winter for things like Christmas cakes. It's pretty cool!

B: Wow, really? So where can we go?

A: Well, there are a bunch of places near Tokyo! One is called Farm Hoshizora. If you're a student, you can even get free strawberry picking!

B: Seriously? That’s awesome! What else is there?

A: There’s Keisei Rose Garden – it’s got a rainbow theme this year! You can even make your own little strawberry cake with what you pick.

B: A rainbow theme? That sounds so fun! Are there any further afield?

A: Yeah, Aquaignis is a bit further, but they have like, 22 different kinds of strawberries! And a famous chef runs the farm there.

B: Twenty-two kinds?! That's amazing! I wonder what they all taste like.

A: It seems like a really fun way to spend a day, especially with the cold weather!