About us

Saihara, the village I call home. A "seriously" rural spot just an hour and a half from Tokyo.
It's aging, a bit fragile, and might blow away in a strong wind, but the people are warm and the old-fashioned countryside scenery is still very much alive.

Let's spend some slow, easy time outdoors together in Saihara, exploring this village where nature and culture come together!

Old houses that feel frozen in time, hills, waterfalls, and hiking trails all around.🥾
Ingredients you won't find anywhere else.🍙
The elders here are incredibly friendly,
and many are still out working their fields well into their 80s and 90s.🧑‍🌾🥕

In spring, cherry blossoms turn the village pink.🌸
In summer, playing in the river is the best kind of cool-down.🏊💦
In fall, the leaves burn bright red.🍁
And in winter, you can harvest yuzu, the local specialty, just about everywhere.🍊

Through this group, I'm on a mission to help Saihara thrive again,
organizing events to share its charm and connect you with local artists and residents!