Satoyama Biodiversity Network Project

Research combining sustainable Edo-period agricultural systems with modern technology. It validates traditional practices such as crop rotation, composting, and water management, integrating them into contemporary farming. This interdisciplinary effort aims to achieve independence from chemical fertilizers while maintaining high productivity.

Converting agricultural waste such as rice straw and bark into biochar through low-temperature carbonization. It improves soil quality, sequesters carbon, and enhances microbial activity, boosting agricultural productivity. It simultaneously reduces air pollution from burning and enables carbon-negative farming practices.

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.

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.

Ecosystems of hilly/coastal regions created through human-nature coexistence. Facing challenges from depopulation but gaining renewed value through tourism development and conservation efforts. Functions as integrated approach to biodiversity protection, regional revitalization, and carbon neutrality.

A network organization connecting satoyama (marginal grassland/forest) conservation efforts across Japan. Integrating traditional wisdom from agriculture, forestry, and hunting with modern conservation ecology, it revives satoyama biodiversity. Through community and NGO collaboration, the initiative simultaneously restores abandoned farmland and protects endangered species.

Agricultural regeneration projects in Japan's traditional satoyama regions. Through multi-crop cultivation without chemical fertilizers, rotational grazing, and terraced field restoration, it maintains soil fertility while conserving regional biodiversity. It balances rural revitalization with environmental protection.