Educational Field Trip

Paper making experience

Using the ``nagashi-suki'' method, the paper sewage is poured into a wooden frame. Once the water has drained, let it air dry by standing the wooden frame outside to dry. The finished product will be mailed to your home at a later date. You can make original colored patterned paper. *Closed irregularly during the off-season (December to March) *Confirmation required learning effect In addition to learning about the paper manufacturing process, children learn that the paper they use on a daily basis was once made by hand and was valuable, and develop a mindset for using things with care. message to teacher You can make plans regardless of the weather. Through traditional industries, each person can express their own sense and individuality in their work, and create one-of-a-kind original pieces.

Experience living in a mountain village is the first step towards SDGs

Tono Furusato Village is an experiential facility where our predecessors survived the poor era and pass on the ``spirit of unity'' and ``wisdom for living'' to the present day. Through these experiences, students will be exposed to the significance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations, and will have a fruitful education that will raise their awareness of how to create a sustainable, diverse, and inclusive society. How about traveling? We also accept students who want to experience living at Magariya. Please contact us for details. learning effect By learning about the production site, you will learn about the ``responsibility of production and consumption'' and the ``circle of life.'' ``From the individual to the whole'' We gain mutual understanding through collective action. You will feel the richness of the land and learn the importance of communicating with and protecting the richness of the sea. Learn the wisdom of living by hearing from farmers about their past poverty and their methods for overcoming it. message to teacher In the past, in rural villages, grandparents would babysit and tell old stories about discipline. I listen to people's stories as analogies, so my heart accepts them honestly. The SDGs set by the United Nations have great hints about life in this satoyama. In order to build a sustainable, diverse, and inclusive society around the world, with the goal of 2030, we would like to give our students a taste of life in a mountain village.

Nature surrounded by mountains, villages and the sea, mountain village fishing village life experience

Kuji City is a place blessed with nature, including mountains, villages, and the sea. The people who live there live a fulfilling life while skillfully dealing with nature, which is sometimes gentle and sometimes harsh. Experience the life unique to a farming, mountain, and fishing village while being exposed to the wisdom of people who live in harmony with nature, and being surrounded by the majestic nature that surrounds them. message to teacher There are many learning environments where you can learn experientially. Children can learn a lot by immersing themselves in living environments that are different from their daily lives, such as white birch forests, charcoal burning, and Uchimakido. We provide an optimal learning environment in this natural environment. You can experience the traditional mountain village life.

Safe food experience at a carefully selected farm

At a farm that focuses on health, you will learn about compassion for animals and the importance of food while actually experiencing farming. You can experience the specialties of food, such as free-range chickens and home-made processed meat products.

A slightly wild buggy experience

Ride on a buggy driven by a staff member and speed through the off-road created in the forest. It's full of thrills as you run on steep slopes and through rivers. Make memories of your field trip by experiencing activities that allow you to fully enjoy nature. learning effect By releasing stress, you can change your mood and improve your motivation to learn. message to teacher Children are also feeling anxious and stressed as they are unable to participate in school and events with peace of mind. We believe that it is necessary to have time to have fun and have fun to the fullest by having fun experiences that you would not normally be able to have.

Soba making

Using buckwheat flour ground in a water wheel, you can experience everything from making soba to eating it. The guidance is provided by local mothers. You can also tour the waterwheel. learning effect The menu allows you to experience the process of making buckwheat noodles, from grinding the flour using a water wheel, to making soba noodles and eating them, along with the activities of the local community. message to teacher Under the guidance of local mothers, this experience makes effective use of local resources. You can experience the local culture, traditions, and a slow moment.

Soba making experience (soba, kakke)

You can try your hand at making soba noodles using locally produced buckwheat flour in a facility that has been relocated from an old folk house. A local soba master will teach you, so please feel free to apply. learning effect You can learn how to prepare soba dishes, which are local and traditional foods. message to teacher Adjacent to the village is a ski resort, tennis courts, park golf course, and lodging facilities.

Soba making experience

This is an experience of making soba noodles using 100% buckwheat flour without filling. You can eat it on the spot or take it home.

Soba making

You can make soba, cut soba, and sample the finished product. Depending on the buckwheat harvest status, whether or not you can participate in the experience and the number of people you can accept will change. Please contact us in advance.

Elephant making experience

You can interact with local people while making nostalgic sandals. This is an experience of making morals using straw or cloth.

Shimenawa/Kadomatsu making experience

This is an experience of making shimenawa while interacting with local people.

sports experience

Enjoy sports to your heart's content on Hachimantai's vast field! There are also plenty of winter experiences where you can experience the splendor and majesty of snowy mountains and the harshness of nature.