【One of my current projects】 I'm planning to organize "Summer Football Camp" from 4th to 6th of August in 2019. More than 20 kids will gather at football ground and campsite to have great time. If you're interested in not only traveling but also camping and volunteering, I'll be thankful for your join and help! Hi there. I'm Shiro. I live in Minowa town in southern Nagano. My town is situated in "Ina valley" which is surrounded by high mountains. Its winter is quite cold though it seldom snows. If you want to experience real countryside on your travel in Japan, this area will be pretty nice for you. Minowa is 3 to 4 hours from Shinjuku,Tokyo and Nagoya by highway bus or train(at least one change needed). All members of my family are kind and welcoming, so you can definitely get relaxed here as if you stay at your home. Currently I started to work on preservation rural landscape in this area. My parents and I have been interested in ways that European countries are taking to preserve their landscape and agriculture. I'd like to take you around in this area if you want to. I think the views from the top of mountains will impress you. I hope that we share some time for frank talks about rural landscapes,our culture and other stuff. I'm working full-time at town office during weekdays. l live with my parents in a same house, and my brother's family(his wife and a 3year-old son) live in the connected house. I look to host friendly guests who want to experience rural areas in Japan and beautiful view of Japan Alps. Hope to hear from you.