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.
Hokkaido’s terroir crafts Japan’s next great wines
EMI MAEDA Contributing writer
Hokkaido is emerging as a significant player in Japan's wine industry, holding the third-largest share in the production of wine...
Hokkaido is a treasure trove of nature, food and culture
Kenji Koganezawa
Chairman, Hokkaido TOURISM Organization
People from Asian countries and regions, including South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, represent 90% of the foreign visitors to...
The many charms of the Hokkaido town of Yoichi
Yoichi Tourist Association
Located on the east coast of Hokkaido’s Shakotan Peninsula about an hour’s drive from Sapporo and half an hour from...
Fifth social event for satoyama practitioners
Keisuke Saito Mayor of Yoichi, Hokkaido
Hello, everyone. I am Keisuke Saito, the mayor of Yoichi. It is a great honor for our town to host...
Hokkaido is rich in nature, food and wine
Naomichi Suzuki Governor of Hokkaido
In Hokkaido, nature untouched by humans is preserved. An example is the Shiretoko World Natural Heritage Site, which has many...
Hokkaido’s potential to be transmitted globally in 5th satoyama event
Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer
Ahead of the fifth event to share insights and experiences about revitalizing rural economies through the sustainable use of resources,...
Satoyama × inbound – Hokkaido’s potential –
THE 5TH SATOYAMA PRACTITIONERS NETWORKING EVENT [pdf-light-viewer id="15269"]
Elezo Esprit
TAEKO TERAO
Contributing writer
Meat-based culinary community carries on Tokachi’s pioneer spirit From among the 10 Destination Restaurants 2024 honorees, Elezo Esprit was chosen...
Shonai connects rural areas to people nationwide, global markets
Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer
A sophisticated wooden structure overlooks fields in Yamagata Prefecture’s Shonai region, famed for its rice: Suiden Terrace, a hotel run...
Tokiwasushi
Taeko Terao Contributing writer
Spotlighting a Niigata castle town through sushi Shibata is one of Niigata Prefecture’s core cities, with a population of over...
Tottori wagyu and wine paired at New Otani Tokyo fair
Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer
The Tottori Wagyu Fair is taking place at six restaurants in the Hotel New Otani Tokyo until July 15. The...
Restaurant Naz
TAEKO TERAO Contributing writer
A young restaurant leads the way in Karuizawa Immediately after it opened in September 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Restaurant...
