konohana family – inspiration from japan
Live in harmony with the nature,
Learn from the nature, and
Recover the health in the nature.
Konohana Family is an organic agricultural community which is almost 100% self-sustained, located at the foothill of Mt. Fuji, living as a big family of 47 people (as of November, 2007). There are 11 children, 4 teenagers and 32 adults.
In 1994, the original 20 members moved to Fujinomiya city, Shizuoka Prefecture, hoping to live together and help each other beyond the generation gap and the family relationship. We founded
“Konohana Nouen (Farm)”, that is the original form of Konohana Family. The name of “Konohana” comes from the Goddess of Mt. Fuji, “Konohana sakuya hime no mikoto”.
Since the foundation, the Family has established an original life style based on the spirit of harmony. Everyone plays a great role in the community where he or she can make the most of his or her ability.
Following a natural flow of energy, each member works for the good of the whole group, making sure that what needs to be done is done.
Download a PDF file with the full story of the konohana family:
Konohana familyAnd some of their views on Sustainable Organic Agriculture, New Harmonious Society, Natural Therapy Program etc.
If you want to practice your japanese here is their website.