We will expand the field of view from efforts focused on satoyama, the natural areas around farmlands, to include satokawa and satoumi bordering rivers and the sea, and will collect, share and disseminate a wide range of practical information such as matching these efforts with existing industries, sales and distribution networks for new products, and tourism from abroad.
【Sustainable Japan Grand Prize】Lifestyle Accent Inc.
Toshio Yamada CEO
Factelier produces clothing in Japan and sells it both domestically and internationally. We partner with 60 factories nationwide, 90% of...
Yamagata co-hosts event on revitalizing rural economies
Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer
Cultural creativity and community strength make city attractive Participants at the first panel session | Takao Ohta The city of...
Farm Restaurant Cuore
Taeko Terao Contributing writer
Premium fresh lamb and mutton in Hokkaido The Hokkaido town of Shiranuka is a 20-minute drive from Kushiro Airport. The...
Auberge Eaufeu
Taeko Terao Contributing writer
‘New cuisine’ in former school Auberge Eaufeu is located on a site endowed with underground water from Mount Hakusan. The...
Himawari Shokudo 2
TAEKO TERAO Contributing writer
Italian in trending Toyama Among this year’s 10 Destination Restaurants, Himawari Shokudo 2 was honored as Destination Restaurant of the...
Tango region’s Wakuden no Mori: A circle of people and nature
Emi Maeda Contributing writer
Nestled in the mountains of Kyoto’s Tango region lies Wakuden no Mori, a place that is far more than a...
Mauvaise herbe
TAEKO TERAO
Contributing writer
French restaurant explores Okinawan ingredients The enigmatic French restaurant Mauvaise herbe keeps its phone number and address unlisted, disclosing its...
Ventinove
TAEKO TERAO Contributing writer
Italian wood-fired cuisine in Gunma Kawaba, home of the Italian restaurant-inn Ventinove, is a village of about 3,000 people in...
Ebitei-Bekkan
Taeko Terao
Contributing writer
Toyama restaurant keeps traditions fresh Toyama, home to the restaurant Ebitei-Bekkan, is the capital of Toyama Prefecture, facing Toyama Bay...
G-net links young job seekers with businesses in the Gifu area
Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer
G-net, an organization based in the city of Gifu that received the Special Award in the satoyama section of the...
Iwami Ginzan businesses’ silver road to revitalization
Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer
The Omoricho area of Oda around the Iwami Ginzan silver mine in Shimane Prefecture is a small and picturesque town...
Shintaku
Taeko Terao
Contributing writer
Niigata restaurant makes brilliant comeback after fire Murakami, located in northern Niigata Prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast, is...
