Wakage no Itari Village

I know the coolest and funnest place in Nago. Have you ever heard of Wakage no Itari Village?

Concept

Japanese society has a problem which is local depopulation. As a solution, Wakage no Itari Village is thinking about self-sufficiency to fulfill all of their supplies, and curbing population outflow to the city to help with survival in the local areas. And they are making an example community.　

These are their slogans.

• Make the future which we want, by ourselves.
• Do interesting things which will impress everyone.
• Do it now, without hesitation.

Activities

Raising Rice and Organic Vegetables--They raise rice at Kayo, nearby the village. At the time of harvest, many local people join and help. And they also raise organic vegetables at the village.

Music Festival--They held a music festival. In total, about 200 to 300 people participated. It was so powerful and a very interesting festival.

Manufacturing Workshop--Sometimes, they hold manufacturing workshops. They make houses, Sanshin, furniture, and many other things.

Location

Wakage no Itari Village is in Futami, Nago city, Okinawa prefecture, near Henoko base. It takes about 30 minutes from the center of Nago city to the Wakage no Itari Village by car.