Tabayama, Mountain village in Kitatsuru district, Japan
Tabayama is a mountain village in Kitatsuru district situated at about 500 meters elevation and spreads across several valleys with dense forests and traditional wooden structures. The settlement blends into the surrounding landscape with scattered houses adapted to the steep terrain.
The village received official administrative status in 1889 during Japan's major restructuring of rural governance in the Meiji period. This transformation brought modern administrative systems to remote mountain communities.
The community grows rice and vegetables using methods passed down through generations, with terraced fields forming a central part of daily village life.
Regular buses connect the village to nearby cities from the central terminal throughout the day. Spring through autumn offers the best visiting conditions when weather is mild and mountain trails are easily accessible.
The village runs a reforestation program where three saplings are planted for every tree harvested. This commitment to forest care sets it apart as a model for sustainable living with nature.
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