About Kosuge Village
The headwaters of the Tama River, which cuts across Tokyo-to(the Tokyo Metropolitan area), are located in Kosuge Village in Yamanashi Prefecture. The headwater area is called “Tama Genryu.”
What is NPO Kosuge?
The specifically nonprofit enterprise corporation of Tama Genryu Kosuge (hereafter NPO Kosuge) was founded in 2009. Tama Genryu (Tama River headwaters) is a natural and cultural resource of Kosuge Village.
Discover Authentic Japanese Culture
Long ago, many Japanese people lived a rustic lifestyle in symbiosis with their natural environment. The Japanese word ‘Satoyama’ (里山) refers to the committed relationship these people have with their natural environment in mountain woodlands.
It is not mentioned in any guide book, but why not visit an authentic Japanese village?