Mother Farm in Chiba – A Trip the Whole Family Can Enjoy
Have you ever been to a Japanese farm? There is one in Chiba that is perfect for a day trip. The Mother Farm offers entertainment for young and old alike.
Kyoto Organic Farmer Life–Sustainable Organic Farm Tour
One Kyoto local has taken the tourism boom as an opportunity to provide a sustainably-focused day tour from Kyoto. Chuck Kayser, moved to Kyoto over 20 years ago and has been organic farming for 11 years. He is also a member of Seeds of Sustainability Kyoto, a group which hosts events throughout the city promoting sustainable ideas.
Rice Harvest in Niigata – When a City Girl Tries to Become a Japanese Rice Farmer
As Niigata is one of Japan’s top producers for rice and rice wine (sake), one of the best ways to connect to the local community is of course, getting on the rice fields!
Shikoku Karst – Nature at Its Peak
Attracted by the panoramic views that Shikoku Karst has to offer, I decided that this was definitely one of my must-sees in Kochi, and off we went to Shikoku Karst on an early weekend morning in the middle of September.
Become a Wasabi Expert at the Daio Wasabi Farm
I spent years eating sushi and burning my nose before realizing I didn’t know much about this spicy little devil. Then I visited the Daio Wasabi Farm in central Nagano. Just a quick trip from the popular castle town of Matsumoto, Daio is a sprawling display of meticulous farming methods and pristine natural resources.
Going Organic: What a Weekend at a Self-Sustaining Resort in Japan Taught Me
“I think this whole organic thing is nonsense,” I told my lady friend, “but hey, it’ll be nice to spend a weekend away from the busy city for a change.”
Farmshop: Farm-Fresh Dining in Futako Tamagawa
Farmshop Restaurant and Market is renowned for their farm-to-table concept of delivering locally produced food to local consumers.
Experiential Tourism – Working on a Shiitake Farm
Japan’s tourism is booming with rapidly growing numbers of overseas visitors. Part of the new wave is Experiential Tourism. This means rolling up one’s sleeves and working in some traditional area to really get to grips with grass roots Japan.
Yume Bokujo
So what do you do when your kid likes animals and you don't want her making friends with the pigeons in the park? You take her to a farm in Chiba, where she can pet bunnies and chase sheep. Yume Bokujo is one such place in Narita.