Are you in the mood to celebrate Japanese heritage and sustainable living in the countryside? Kominka Japan is organizing Minka Summit 2024, the third annual event tailored for minka owners and enthusiasts seeking their dream folk houses. The summit...
As you plan your travels to Japan, concerns about natural disasters, including earthquakes, may arise. Let us guide you on coping with unpredictable situations effectively. The current trend in earthquake resistance in Japan It is required that...
Nose Town, located at the northernmost tip of Osaka Prefecture, is a place of easy access, just 40 minutes by car from Shin-Osaka, and yet it retains a close connection to nature, being designated as a “biodiversity hotspot” where...
Kominka Japan, founded in 2016, is organizing Minka Summit 2023, an event that brings together knowledgeable speakers, panels, workshops, artisans, merchants and NPOs. The summit is designed for both minka owners and individuals who are searching...
On January 17, Zenbird held an event, “Japanese Old Folk House Kominka and Sustainable Hints.” We welcomed Ryuichi Sugimoto, the chairman of the Japan Kominka Association as a guest. This online event featured the sustainability aspects of kominka...
(Japanese version below:日本語でのご案内は記事後半からとなります。) Another exciting media event is coming up on January 17th, 2023! This online event explores kominka, Japanese old folk houses, and how they are linked to sustainability. The event will be bilingual...