Onomichi Shipyard Upcycling Community Project

A community regeneration project transforming a closed shipyard in Onomichi, Hiroshima into an art and community space using decommissioned vessel materials. Ship materials such as steel, wood, and rope are upcycled into architectural and artistic installations, simultaneously creating local employment and preserving maritime industrial heritage. Represents a new model for Seto Inland Sea industrial heritage reuse.

The practice of renovating traditional Japanese old houses for modern use. They are repurposed as cafes, accommodations, and offices, gaining attention as a means of regional revitalization. Techniques that blend the beauty of traditional architecture with modern comfort continue to evolve.

A national initiative to revitalize rural areas facing population decline and aging. Various measures including the hometown tax system, regional vitalization cooperators, and workations are being implemented. Community development leveraging unique local resources is advancing across the country.

A new work style combining remote work with vacation at hot spring resorts and other destinations. Local governments like Shirahama in Wakayama and Nagano actively attract workation visitors, drawing attention as a fusion of regional revitalization and digital nomad culture.

Activities to conserve satoyama—landscapes with human-nature coexistence in rural areas. Multifaceted value including biodiversity maintenance, community revitalization, and agricultural experience venues. Urban volunteer participation makes it important for regional revitalization. Growing international recognition through increased UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designations.

Conservation activities for satoyama (semi-natural rural landscapes where humans and nature coexist). Maintains biodiversity and practices sustainable agriculture. Ongoing initiatives by NPOs, municipalities, and corporations nationwide. Connects traditional Japanese agricultural culture to the future while achieving environmental conservation. Gaining attention in global sustainability discussions.

A concept representing agricultural and fishing villages where humans and nature coexist sustainably. Characterized by high biodiversity and traditional farming and fishing cultural heritage. Recently recognized as critical for urban-rural symbiosis, regional revitalization, and ecosystem conservation, satoyama and satoumi have become central to Japan's national sustainability policies, blending Japanese natural philosophy with practical sustainability.