Good news for fans of rice cultivation sim hybrids, as XSEED Games has today announced that they will be showcasing their highly-anticipated Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin at BitSummit Volume 6. This appearance will mark the first ever public demo of the game in Japan and will show off its side-scrolling action mixed with the complexities of rice cultivation, all set against a beautiful Japanese mythology backdrop.

Developed by Edelweiss, creators of the acclaimed Astebreed, those interested in making the trek to Japan can check out the game this weekend from May 12-13 in Kyoto, Japan at Miyako Messe. For more on the game, be sure to read our preview.