"What is Hakuba EarthLove Society?"

Established in 2024, the Hakuba Earth Love Society is based in Hakuba Village and aims to preserve traditional culture and protect the natural environment. As a gathering of like-minded individuals and companions who share a bright future, we will explore and propose an environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle. With our ever-growing number of like-minded individuals and companions, we will spread a new way of life (necessary for society and the environment now and in the future) from Hakuba Village to both domestic and international audiences.

 

Hakuba Village captivates people with its magnificent nature throughout the four seasons, where diverse communities harmonize, and where a sustainable lifestyle and vision are shared by the local government and its people.

My roots lie in the Himalayas, where, since ancient times, gods have believed to reside in the high, snow-capped mountains, and even today, people can be seen offering prayers there every day. This mountain worship, which involves living modestly in harmony with nature and preserving ancient culture without letting it die out, is also alive and well in Hakuba Village, and is something we can be proud of worldwide. I will continue to spread my activities and aspirations to build a bridge between the Himalayas and Hakuba Village, and to cooperate with as many people as possible to create a future filled with more hope for everyone.

 

As part of our initiative, we are planning to upcycle the former ski resort site in Hakuba Village into a sustainable public space. We will utilize the former slopes and grounds to operate events and activities that bring people together throughout the seasons, fostering a sense of appreciation for nature and culture, and promoting conservation. We understand that the public space needs events and activities that will attract people. Examples currently under consideration include operating an organic garden, planning well-being and retreat programs (such as travel and corporate training), planning and holding yoga sessions and outdoor events, creating a community center-like facility to provide meals to people both within and outside the region, and hosting environmental education programs and international programs. Our goal is to promote a new, more harmonious lifestyle for all people. Our aim is to spread a system from Hakuba to the world that contributes to the environment, society, and economy while cherishing modern culture and the teachings of bygone eras.

 

We believe that Hakuba Village becoming a leader in this paradigm shift and paving the way for a sustainable future will also lead to the prosperity of Hakuba Village.

To that end, we hope to gather as many supporters and collaborators as possible and move forward with our activities together with you.

We sincerely look forward to your support and endorsement.

 

P.S.: EarthLove Station will open next to JR Hakuba Station in the fall of 2024!

Earth Love Station will feature a dining zone where you can enjoy Earth Love curry and Himalayan hot pot that resonate with mind, body, and society; a cafe and bar zone that will serve as a place for interaction between people from within and outside the region; and a podcast station (open recording studio) where high-minded people visiting Hakuba will explore the Earth, nature, and a brighter future!

We look forward to your visit and the interest you will show.

 

"Hakuba Earth Love Society"

A group of people who aim for a brighter future by preserving culture and nature.