FEBRUARY 25, 2023 / JOHNNY /

“Kurkku Fields” | photo by Yurika Kono courtesy Fujiwalabo

Located an hour from Tokyo in the wilderness of Chiba is Kurkku Fields, a vast, 74-acre sustainable farm that combines elements of ethical farming and food, art and nature. You can visit for a day or stay for a weekend and enjoy fresh, delicious produce, admire art, and learn about sustainable living.

Thirteen years in the making, Kurkku Fields was founded by Takeshi Kobayashi, a Japanese music producer also known as a social activist and philanthropist. Kobayashi worked with architect Teppei Fujiwara to develop the overall plan for the farm, as well as numerous designers and artists to complete the eco-friendly initiative which includes public art, lodging facilities, library, bakery, farm-to-table restaurant, and much more.[…]

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