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in the old way of living. One good example of this is found on Ishikawa prefecture’s Noto Peninsula, which extends into the Sea of Japan. In 2011, the old ways of the land and the sea practiced there were registered as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage. People still use traditional ways to farm and fi sh, cultivating rice fi elds carved out of mountain slopes, living sustainably in harmony with nature, celebrating their culture and holding traditional festivals against a backdrop of beautiful scenery. They receive the blessings of nature without a feeling of entitlement, incorporating them into their daily lives. In the old days this was how the Japanese lived, and these ideals and traditions are quietly making a comeback in parts of the county.

SATOYAMA EXPERIENCE
Satoyama is an environment abundant with the wisdom of our predecessors who, through traditional farming and culture, coexisted with nature. This guided tour provides participants with the invaluable opportunity to learn about the way of life in Hida while cycling through the beautiful rural scenery and savoring its nostalgic ambience. The tour offers a glimpse of a uniquely Japanese lifestyle that can hardly be seen in ordinary sightseeing tours.

SATOYAMA EXPERIENCE 8-11 Ninomachi Furukawa-cho
Hida-shi Gifu-ken 509-4235
http://satoyama-experience.com

Sakaami-ryo / Sakaami-gamo
Sakaami-ryo is a traditional hunting method that has been designated as an Ishikawa prefecture Folk Cultural Asset.With origins in the Edo period, it was encouraged as a part of samurai training, being passed down through the generations in an unbroken chain. This method of hunting is limited to the three months of winter, and when dusk comes, Y-shaped net is tossed high in the air to catch ducks. However, only 300 of them are caught this way every year. The taste is also rare – the birds don’t have the distinctive duck smell, and the flavor remains present even after eating. Sakaami-ryo hunting methods show a respect for, and symbiotic relationship with nature and the wildlife they take by never overhunting.

Executive Committee for the
Promotion of Brand Differentiation
for Sakaami-gamo Duck Hunting c/o Kaga-shi Shokoshinko-ka
Ni-41 Daishoji Minami-cho Kaga-shi
Ishikawa-ken 922-0811
http://tabimati.net/sakaami201220

Kesennuma Fisherman's life experience program
Kesennuma, on the Pacific Ocean, has long prospered as an important center for offshore fishing. You can spend half a day here working under the guidance of fishermen, experiencing their way of life and catching fish with them. This is a great way to learn about the local way of life and a culture that developed in close contact with the sea.

Maru Office 234 Karakuwa-cho Matsubatake
Kesennuma-shi Miyagi-ken 988-0551
http://maru-office.com
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Tenkuu no Yama-cha (Green tea)
Drinks
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035
Kohiki no Utsuwa (Pottery bowl)
Kitchenwares
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160
ISOEMON SAVON (Soaps)
Housewares
Bath Goods/Towels -
073
Sakurai Shikki Hana Crystal (Crystal glass with lacquer craft)
Kitchenwares
Glasses/Cups -
006
Encounter surprisingly colorful local cultures.
Travel Experience
Local Culture -
447
Jirodo Korogaki (Dried persimmons)
Foods
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480
Shiraume no Niwa (Japanese plum liqueur)
Drinks
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010
Experience a variety of sports activities carried out amidst nature
Travel Experience
Activities Amidst Nature -
193
Lumie Cube (Cube air freshener made from plaster)
Housewares
Air Fresheners/Insect Repellants -
354
Torafugu Kaiseki (Tiger globefish dinner set)
Foods
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321
Haritsuke Jikatabi (Split-toed Japanese socks)
Fashion
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028
Kofukuwan Series (Kofukuwan, Dai, Chu, Sho: Kuro, Bengara) (Bowl series)
Kitchenwares
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255
Haze Rosoku (Japanese wax tree candles)
Interior
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117
Kuronabe (Earthenware pot)
Kitchenwares
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418
Kisuke Koji Power (Rice malt condiment)
Foods
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061
The Deformed Polygon Glass (Asymmetrical/Irregular polygon glass containers)
Kitchenwares
Glasses/Cups -
260
Shell Vase (Ceramic single-flower vase)
Interior
Glass/Vases/Flower Pots -
228
Kamiwaza Meishiire (Business card holder made of washi)
Stationery
Name Card/Business Card Cases -
349
Biwako Shinju (Biwako pearls)
Fashion
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129
BIRDY. Cocktail Shaker (Cocktail shaker)
Kitchenwares
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294
Imabari Muffler 70 (Mufflers made with cotton towel)
Fashion
