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.

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.

The first thing that captures the hearts of visitors to Shigaraki-no-Sato is the traditional Japanese house nestled within the landscape. The thatched roof, the warmth of earthen walls, and the touch of timeworn wooden pillars—all evoke a nostalgic yet refreshing sense of wonder. This old house is not merely a relic of the past. It […]

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