Experience the traditional Japanese way of farming where growing food, eating, and daily life are deeply connected. This program is suitable for both adults and children, making it ideal for families as well as individual travelers.

At Doronko Village, the farming family practices small-scale, circular agriculture, including organic vegetable farming, rice grown for self-sufficiency, and free-range chickens and pigs. Farming here is not only work, but part of everyday life, shaped by the rhythms of nature and the seasons.

During the experience, be welcomed into the farmer’s daily routine and take part in real farm activities such as fieldwork and caring for animals. By using your hands and body, learn about the cycle of life and the relationship between people and nature.

Encounter the Japanese concept of “mottainai,” a value that means not wasting food, resources, or life itself. This mindset is naturally embedded in the farm’s way of living and its sustainable, circular practices.

Conclude your experience with a home-cooked Japanese lunch made from seasonal ingredients and shared with the farming family. Rather than simply observing agriculture, this program offers a meaningful opportunity to step into rural Japanese life and experience a way of living rooted in respect, gratitude, and harmony with nature.