At the core of the Japanese diet and indispensable comfort food is, of course, rice. Rice and a variety of vegetables are produced in the Asuka, Yamato region, yet a majority of the farmers cultivate their crops in addition to their standard occupations. “Satoyama” is a traditional method of sustainable agriculture that has been perfected over centuries of humans coexisting in harmony with nature. Enjoy the freshest vegetables and the Asuka, Yamato region’s famous “Hinohikari” rice, enriched by a biodiverse ecosystem and endlessly flowing, crystal-clear stream. With our “Satoyama Farmstay” plan, travelers can discover firsthand the unique relationship between agriculture and community that differs greatly from the larger commercial farms in the west.