SCT Menu／Japan／Kumanogawa Area
SCT Experiential Program（Kumanogawa）
- Purpose of Experience
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Until now information has flowed from the urban centers to the rural areas and people began to leave the rural areas for the cities. The result has been the aging and depopulation of rural areas and a general abandonment of rural life which is becoming a serious problem. It is important to learn the importance of rural areas in our life and experience this in practical application. Sustainable Community Tourism is an important factor that can facilitate such learning and experiences that will hopefully change the pattern of rural abandonment. The applications of SCT should be applicable regardless of local or national differences or the diverse environments that we live in.
- Content of Experiential Program
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Visit with an organic agriculture specialist and educator in Kumanogawa in the outskirts of Shingu City. Nestled in the mountains of Kumano blessed with abundant waterfalls, rivers enjoy a leisurely discussion, interaction and feedback.
Discussion will revolve around how to maintain a healthy rural countryside and lifestyle. Activities that redefine ‘Do it Yourself’ as the basic foundation of self-sufficient life and wisdom. ‘Kawaraya’ construction is one example of the ‘do it yourself’ culture of Kumano which was prevalent until the early Showa era in this region. These little buildings used no nails and could be assembled or taken down in about an hour. Experience the meaning and wisdom of self-sufficient life through direct experience and such activities and have some fun too!
- Experiential Program Video Clip
- Kumanogawa Discussion and Feedback Session
