Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently urged Indians to embrace natural farming as part of his larger vision focused on ...

Rachel Kimura at Hinata Farms in Bronzeville, 4431 S. Federal Credit: Matthew Gilson for cHICAGO READER Rachel Kimura conducted more than a few experiments during the first growing season on her ...

Renowned Japanese agriculturist and philosopher Fukuoka’s (The One-Straw Revolution) final work calls on modern-day farmers to reconsider their methods and heed the needs of the land. Navigating work ...

With its vibrant nightlife, famous ramen and historic merchant culture, Fukuoka City is a bustling cosmopolitan city in Kyushu’s Fukuoka Prefecture. And if you venture outside the city into the rural ...

Before I even knew much about Fukuoka, I knew I wanted to explore Kyushu’s green, rural countryside. Fukuoka just happened to be the most convenient airport to fly into—and I’d heard it had great ...

Fukuoka, known for its outdoor food stalls, is a popular destination for Japanese tourists. Now it’s starting to draw more international travelers, too. By Erik Augustin Palm There’s a soothing hum to ...