Hop aboard the ferry to this tiny island in the Goto Archipelago, where restoration projects and warm hospitality are placing Ojika firmly on the map.

Nishi Awakura is a small village with a big vision. Now its entrepreneurs are creating new products, drawing inspiration from the village’s 100-Year-Old Forest Initiative.

The Tsubame-Sanjo Factory Festival aims to instil pride in the area’s metalworking industry, shining light on the region’s craftspeople and ingenuity.

Eat, and Energize the East is contributing to a brighter future for the Tohoku food industry. Meet the farmer and the fisherman working with the community in mind.

Moving to a tiny rural village has been life-changing for Daisuke Yamanaka. Discover the renowned rice fields and quality of life of the Shonai Plain.

Rich nature, high-quality produce and seasonal charms await in Hokkaido. Destination Tokachi’s Kenichi Goto shines a light on an outdoor mecca in the making.