About Satoyama Homestead

Cultivating Self-Sufficient Living

Satoyama Homestead was founded with a simple yet profound mission: to help families in rediscover the wisdom and sustainability of country living. We believe that growing your own food, building with your hands, and living in harmony with the seasons are not just lifestyle choices, but pathways to better health, stronger communities, and a more resilient future.

Drawing inspiration from the traditionalese concept of "satoyama" – the border zone between mountain foothills and arable flat land – we focus on creating productive, sustainable spaces where modern families can thrive while maintaining deep connections to the land and seasons.

Philosophy of Seasonal Living

We believe that every family, regardless of their experience level or space constraints, can successfully grow food and embrace elements of rural living. Our approach combines traditionalese agricultural wisdom with modern techniques and materials, creating solutions that work for today's busy households.

Small spaces don't mean small possibilities. Through careful planning, innovative design, and season-specific guidance, even the most compact urban or suburban plot can produce meaningful harvests and provide valuable learning experiences for the whole family.

-Focused Expertise

Everything we create is specifically tailored for's unique climate zones, growing seasons, and cultural context. From our planting calendars to our greenhouse designs, we understand that what works in other countries may not work here – and we've spent years developing resources that account for's specific challenges and opportunities.

We focus on practical, achievable solutions that fit into real family life. Our guides are tested by real families across's diverse regions, ensuring that our advice works not just in theory, but in practice. Whether you're dealing with limited space, challenging soil, or unpredictable weather, we provide clear, step-by-step guidance to help you succeed.

Building Community Through Knowledge

Beyond individual success, we're building a community of like-minded families who share knowledge, celebrate harvests, and support each other through the challenges of growing food in. Our workshops and consultations create connections between experienced growers and newcomers, fostering a network of mutual support and shared learning.

We believe that when families grow their own food, they're not just improving their health and reducing costs – they're participating in a movement toward greater food security, environmental sustainability, and community resilience that benefits everyone.