Located in the northern part of Kagoshima Prefecture, Kirishima is well known for its misty mountain peaks, plentiful hot springs, verdant greenery, and a strong connection to Shinto mythology.
Nestled in the valleys between mountain peaks and their deities of old were the houses of the common folk; farmers, artisans, and merchants, making a living through agriculture and selling their wares, living in harmony with nature. Thatched rooves with plumes of grey smoke rising from irori hearths, the sound of songs and laughter after a day toiling in the fields, and the constant bubbling of healing hot springs were an integral part of pastoral life here for hundreds of years. But change came to Japan and the rural way of life gradually began to disappear.
This time we join maverick Tajima Tateo for a chat about his journey to rediscovering the true value of the region he grew up in, how he took the wrong path and realized what the true meaning of travel is, and how he has been a champion of sustainable tourism and local development for decades.
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Wasure-no-Sato Gajoen
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