NPO
Oyama Senmaida
Rice Terraces
Preservation Association
We preserve Japan’s countryside by connecting urban people with satoyama traditions in Kamogawa, Chiba.
Programs
A year-round mix of agriculture, education, and culture activities
Tanada Club
Tanada Club is Oyama Senmaida’s main office and used as a meeting hall, dining room, and workshop for programs and experiences.
OPEN
Wednesday – Monday
9 am – 4 pm
CLOSED
Tuesdays & frequently reserved for programs
Gonbei Cafe
Café & restaurant in a 120-year old building featuring local produce, rice from our terraced fields, and handmade Japanese “Chikko” cheese.
OPEN
Friday – Sunday
10 am – 3 pm
*Please understand that opening days sometimes change due to events and other activities.
Rice Sales & Souvenirs
Oyama Senmaida Rice
- 2 kg 1,500 yen
- 5 kg 3,500 yen
Rice is available at Gonbei. Please inquire in person.
Rice sales have been suspended for now. Please wait until next harvest. (as for March 2025)
Souvenirs
Oyama Senmaida postcards, homemade gifts, and locally produced foods are available in the Tanada Club and at Gonbei.
Publications
- Ango News (quarterly member newsletter)
- Oyama Senmaida History I & II (2013, 2023)
- Photo Calendar
- Creatures of the Rice Terraces
- The Forest Where Ango Lives
- Illustrated Encyclopedia of Creatures in the Mineoka Mountains
* Publications are available in Japanese only