Early Summer Location Feature: Homesteading in Nagano

Nagano sits high in the centre of Honshu, a region defined by altitude, cold winters and a landscape that shapes how people grow food rather than the other way around. Early summer arrives slowly here. Snow remains on the upper ridges while the valleys begin to green, and the difference in temperature between morning and afternoon can be sharp. These conditions have influenced local agriculture for centuries, creating a style of homesteading built on timing, observation and an acceptance that the land moves at its own pace.

Join us for our first location feature of the year, a deep dive into the intricacies of living self-sufficiently in this incredible part of the world...