As a farmer, I grow mainly vegetables, and I make a living by selling them. Some things I grow currently include togarashi peppers, corn, tomatoes, and mushrooms, but I am constantly trying out new things and grow various types of fruits as well. My field is about 0.8 acres. There are many problems, such as damages caused by boars and deer, but my main focus is on organically creating good soil, which in turn produces better vegetables and fruit.

Twelve years ago, I found an old traditional house that had been abandoned for years, and I decided to renovate it. After the renovation, I started to live there with my family.
I had always wanted to live in a place in the mountains by running water, and this village was the perfect fit, nestled between mountains with a running stream right by the home.
I have gained precious experience from traveling abroad for three years as a backpacker. Many people helped me, so now it is my time to give back to someone.

I’m looking forward to working with you!
So far, we have accepted over 100 wwoofers. From that experience, we hope that those who are thinking of resetting their lives can come into contact with different values ​​through travel and farming experiences.

Learn more about the farm and what we have been working on recently at:

https://youtu.be/XiODdKMdmy4?si=AgoEnOpTLOZ9iF89

https://www.facebook.com/FARM-RIVER-SIDE-126291834667255/

It has been more than 10 years since we started the farm, and we currently mainly grow chestnuts, Japanese pepper, and green chili peppers, and we are looking for agricultural techniques that will be useful to young people starting out in agriculture.