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.
Living history: You could spend a night in a castle
Although castles are one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations, not many people know you can actually spend a night...
Fukuyama Castle, the only one built with iron plates in Japan
City of Fukuyama
The venerable Fukuyama Castle is getting a grand renewal ahead of its 400th anniversary, restoring the history-scarred landmark to its...
Small but creative Toyooka has outsized presence
Maiko Muraoka
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The small coastal city of Toyooka has developed renowned presence by imaginatively developing the vitality of its economy and community....
Green economic recovery requires sustained effort
Japan Times Satoyama Consortium
With major nations starting to show commitment to a green economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing sustainability will be...
With sea and sake, using business to revitalize regions
Japan Times Satoyama Consortium
Various efforts are being made by stakeholders, both public and private, to revitalize rural areas in Japan. Using the power...
Urbanites work to help sustain rural areas
Japan Times Satoyama Consortium
Setouchi Jam’s Garden, a jam producer on the remote Suo Oshima island in Yamaguchi Prefecture, contributes to the local economy...
Local economies leaning into sustainability
Japan Times Satoyama Consortium
The city of Mutsu in Aomori Prefecture manages a circular regional economy using existing resources. Activities and projects to realize...
Rural communities look to urban populations for growth
Japan Times Satoyama Consortium
Engagement of nonresidents can be effective in revitalizing rural communities and their industries. At the same time, there are certain...
Old values, practices need re-evaluating
Japan Times Satoyama Consortium
Satoyama capitalism is a new concept of capitalism that centers around effective use of natural resources in creating new values...
Mie tour highlights environmental efforts
Japan Times Satoyama Consortium
The city of Shima in Mie Prefecture is blessed with natural richness in both seaside and mountain areas. A group...
Sustainable lifestyle key to a stable society
Japan Times Satoyama Consortium
As a society with an aging population and dropping birthrate, Japan is facing the question of what sustainable development is...
Local production, local consumption urged
Japan Times Satoyama Consortium
In a bid to share experiences and ideas about the effective use of existing resources of rural areas for revitalizing...
