Since ancient times, in Japan where myriad gods dwell,
every creature, every stone, even wind and rain—
all were believed to carry a soul, and were met with reverence,
as beings with presence and will.
Mokichi Okada, who gave voice to Natural Agriculture, once said:
“Nature teaches us everything.”
When we regard the soil and crops as living souls with feelings and intent,
and offer them our gratitude and love, they respond—
with blessings as boundless as the sky.
A world where life honors life.
This quiet, radiant harmony is the Art of Agriculture,
and the way of being we hope to carry forward.
You are grown from the seed you sow.
Seeds are Culture
When we honor and love the soil, it reveals its true power.
The principle of Natural Agriculture is an overriding respect and concern for nature.
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Farmer
Encounter with Shumei Natural Agriculture Shortly after I was born, I suffered from asthma and atopic dermatitis. My atopic condition, in particular, was severe, and I relied on corticosteroids for over a decade. It was during this difficult time that I encountered this method of farming. Since then, I have embraced the principles of adapting...
Shumei Natural Farm Hokkaido
Encounter with Shumei Natural Agriculture Shortly after I was born, I suffered from asthma and atopic dermatitis. My atopic condition, in particular, was severe, and I relied on corticosteroids for over a decade. It was...
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Farmer
I will never forget the emotion I felt when I first tasted rice grown without pesticides or fertilizers. Moved by the conviction that “this is exactly what we need for the future,” I was inspired to become involved in Shumei Natural Agriculture myself.
Koba Farm
I will never forget the emotion I felt when I first tasted rice grown without pesticides or fertilizers. Moved by the conviction that “this is exactly what we need for the future,” I was inspired...
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Shigaraki no Sato
Shumei Shizen Nouhou Shigaraki no Sato revived the satoyama lifestyle, which was the contact point between people and nature, in order to once again restore the way of life of "respecting nature and adapting to nature.
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About SNN
SNN was established as a nonprofit organization to inherit and disseminate the natural cultivation method and its underlying philosophy as advocated by Mokichi Okada.
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SNN Membership Information
Our activities are supported by donations and membership fees from individuals and organizations who share our vision.
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Information on Publications
You can purchase the books here.
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