Full Bloom Sakura
Cherry blossoms in full bloom gently embrace a quiet corner of the castle.A special spring moment where history and nature come together.
Category: Green Tourism
Memories from the Tea Fields
We took a special photo together in the vast tea fields, surrounded by endless greenery and fresh mountain air. It was a peaceful and memorable moment, enjoying the beauty of nature and the calm atmosphere of the countryside.
Handmade Soba Experience
Enjoying freshly made soba they crafted themselves, paired with a big homemade onigiri.In a traditional Japanese tatami room, this simple lunch becomes a truly authentic experience of Japan.
A Calm Moment in Rural Japan
A lovely moment with today’s guests in my home village.We enjoyed the peaceful countryside and the quiet atmosphere together.
Seasonal Sweet for the Tea Ceremony
Spring is almost here, so today we served a cherry blossom–inspired sweet during the tea ceremony. Our guests really enjoyed this little taste of Japanese spring.
Spring Is Just Around the Corner
Today we welcomed a lovely pair of guests.We enjoyed a quiet tea time together on the engawa, feeling the gentle breeze and the calm countryside atmosphere.Simple moments like this make me truly grateful.
Next Season Starts Here
Carefully digging up Japanese yam seed tubers from the soil.These small roots will become next season’s precious crop.Farming always begins quietly, beneath our feet.
Snow-Kissed Tea Fields
We had a little snow in our usually warm village. The tea fields are wearing a beautiful white coat.
Another Happy Tea Ceremony Today
Today, we welcomed new guests who enjoyed a peaceful Japanese tea ceremony.Smiles, calm moments, and a truly relaxing experience.
Our Guest Enjoyed a Relaxing Tea Time on the Engawa
Relaxing with a cup of tea on a traditional Japanese engawa. Our tour guests enjoyed the calm atmosphere and left with smiles.
Toshikoshi Soba
New Year’s Eve in Japan.On this day, we eat Toshikoshi Soba to let go of the past year’s hardshipsand to wish for a long, peaceful life in the year ahead. Today, I prepared handmade soba to welcome the New Year.In Japan, this quiet moment at the end of the year is a time to reflect,to […]
Frosty Mornings
Winter mornings are tough for digging wild yams… The field turns white with frost, and my hands go numb in no time.Still, this is the best season for harvesting.Time to push through and give it my all
Harvested Treasures of the Earth
After months of careful cultivation, our Japanese yams (Jinenjo) are finally unearthed and laid out across the field.Each one carries the weight of the seasons—spring’s first warmth, summer’s long sunlight, and autumn’s cool air.Digging them out is a demanding task, but seeing these beautifully shaped yams lined up makes every moment worthwhile.This is the pure […]
Digging Up Nature’s Treasures
The season for harvesting Jinenjo (Japanese wild yam) has finally arrived!After months of care and patience, we’re carefully digging up each precious gift from nature.It’s hard and demanding work, but this is the moment we look forward to the most.
Wild Yam Season Begins!
Cutting the vines before digging up the wild yam!The harvest season is just around the cornerCan’t wait to see how big they’ve grown!
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