Preserving Traditional Japanese Agriculture in a Modern-Day Global Context Lillian Rowlatt Co-founder Kokoro Care Packages Niigata, 2003-2005 Japan’s agriculture industry faces challenges from a shrinking and aging farming population, an overwhelming presence of small-scale farms, and inefficient structural and political issues. Yet against this backdrop, an opportunity arises for Japan to preserve and support its agricultural communities by increasing the awareness of its traditional ...READ MORE »