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.
Big goals: Soccer clubs work to revitalize their regions
Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer
The sports industry was one of the first and foremost to suffer from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and...
Tsukuba ‘bar’ guides both visitors and revitalization efforts
Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer
On the outskirts of Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture, there is a homey place called Tamaribar, a play on words combining...
Venture firm, nonprofit revitalize Tohoku and beyond
Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer
Eleven years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake struck the Tohoku region. While many now living outside the...
État d’esprit
Robbie Swinnerton
Contributing writer
Innovative, modern Okinawan cuisine rooted in local foods and flavors Dinner at Restaurant État d’esprit opens not in chef Yasuhiro...
NTT collaboration learns how to plant a sustainable well-being city
Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer
NTT Urban Solutions recently acquired a new certification of international guidance on the operation of smart cities over its development...
Fukuyama, City of Roses, to host world convention and expo
Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer
The World Federation of Rose Societies’ 20th World Rose Convention will be held in the Hiroshima Prefecture city of Fukuyama...
Involving locals helps promote and preserve Japanese geoparks
Maiko Muraoka
Contributing Writer
There are 169 UNESCO global geoparks in 44 countries. In Japan, there are 44 national geoparks certified by the Japan...
Kataori
Robbie Swinnerton
Contributing Writer
Hyperseasonal regional cuisine for the ultimate in destination dining When it comes to depth of flavor and intense regional focus,...
On Shimokita Peninsula, geopark dining and robot tours
Maiko Muraoka
Contributing Writer
Enjoying beautiful views and eating local delicacies are the best parts of traveling for most people. Now there is a...
Nihonryori Takamura
Robbie Swinnerton
Contributing writer
Edo-style dining in Akita on the Sea of Japan coast Hidden away in the residential backstreets of Akita, Nihonryori Takamura...
Chimikepp Hotel
Robbie Swinnerton
Contributing writer
Michelin-starred modern French cuisine deep in the mountains of Hokkaido Surrounded by thick forest, Chimikepp Hotel lies deep in the...
Suntory invests for future with initiatives toward zero emissions
Maiko Muraoka
Contributing Writer
Suntory Holdings, a global leader in both the alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage industries, has been making concrete plans and taking...
