Hoshino

Organized together with a local group formed for this project since 1999. This village has received
the first prize at the national contests for visibility of beautiful stars in the sky and terraced paddy fields.
In spite of the town’s natural heritage, depopulation (especially of youth) is a serious problem here
similarly with many other parts of the country side in Japan. We aim to activate the area by international
voluntary power through helping forest conservation and organizing children’s summer camp.
W: We will work in the forests for maintenance by such as cutting underbrush. We will also support
children’s summer camp will be held in this village. We will play, cook, and live in a nature with kids in
order for them to learn independence, group cooperation, and have interest in different cultures.
S: Effective cases of activated depopulated areas in each country. Bring some info..!
A: A community center. SB! CV.
L: Small village surrounded by mountains, about 50 km southeast of Fukuoka, famous for production of
tea leaves and beauty of starry sky.
T: Fukuoka (3 hours by express train. You need to arrive at Fukuoka airport by 10:00AM on Aug. 15th
and can leave there after 17:00 on Aug. 30).
LA: Star watching, exchange parties, etc.
SR: Interest in nature protection & activity with children. Adaptability to enjoy a simple lifestyle is
needed!