Ozuchi 3

Organized together with Shizen Taiken Ozuchi Mura since 2013, founded by local people to keep the
original landscape. There were 140 inhabitants with 20 houses in 1916, but now no people live there!
Still 10 houses are remained and the area was designated as Nation's Preservation District for Groups of
Historic Buildings. We will try to improve the situation of the village by young voluntary power!
W: We will do various work to activate the area and success their culture. Main work is cultivation of
abandoned land, cropping woods, harvesting and planting vegs, but also planning of school visit and
event with local old people. And do some other work for the community.
S: Best practice to revive depopulated areas in each country and their networking. Bring some info!
A: Renovated house (traditional house!). CV. SBN
L: The southwest part of Ishikawa prefecture. Ozuchi village is surrounded by mountains, so isolated, but
beautiful place. There is a spring and a river. Charcoal making was main industry.
T: Komatsu is nearest airport. Osaka (Kansai) airport (2.5 hours by express train). From Tokyo, 4 hours
by express train/ 8 hours by highway bus (For Narita airport, you need to arrive by 20:00 on Sep. 10 and
can leave there after 12:00 on Sep. 24)
LA: Exchange parties with local people, trekking, hot spring etc.
SR: High motivation to work hard and simple life in the isolated area and respect to the local culture
and way of the local organization! Speaking Japanese language is welcomed!