The satoyama offers a scene that relaxes the mind.

A way of life that thrives between civilization and nature.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, there is a landscape that is neither untouched nature nor completely rural. Rice fields and forests, villages and mountains blend together gently, creating a place where people and nature coexist in harmony. This is what we call “satoyama.”

Areas near villages that consist of mountains, forests, fields, and waterways.

“Satoyama” refers to areas near villages that consist of mountains, forests, fields, and waterways. In the past, many of the resources necessary for daily life in Japan, such as firewood, wild vegetables, mushrooms, and fallen leaves used as fertilizer, were obtained from these satoyama areas.

The sound of rice ears swaying in the wind, the murmur of a small stream, and the smiles of people cultivating their fields. Here, you can learn how to live in harmony with nature in a sustainable way.

In modern times, due to urbanization and changes in lifestyle, the existence of satoyama has been gradually disappearing in some areas. However, as an ecosystem where diverse living creatures coexist and as a model for sustainable living, its value is being reevaluated from the perspectives of environmental conservation and regional revitalization.

Additionally, the ever-changing seasonal landscapes, locally rooted traditional events, and regional food culture are also part of the charm of satoyama. The connections between people fostered through a lifestyle in harmony with nature, along with respect for nature, bring a sense of peace to the heart.