Rural Japan holds centuries of tradition, community-driven values, and seasonal rituals that are rapidly fading as populations shrink and younger generations move away. This course aims to preserve and share that side of Japan, the part that’s often overlooked but deeply meaningful.
By focusing on rural regions, we’re encouraging curiosity, cultural appreciation, and hopefully, in a small way, renewed interest in these communities. It’s about honouring the quieter stories of Japan before they disappear.