On July 27, 2021 (Reiwa 3), the Jomon ruins in Hokkaido and northern Tohoku were registered as one of the World Cultural Heritage Sites.
Its value has been recognized due to its abundant nature filled with a variety of blessings that have been maintained and passed down for over 10,000 years through the people’s gathering, fishing, and hunting lifestyle. Not only were the lifestyles of the settlers demonstrated here, the spiritual side of their culture was also depicted and contributed to their values being recognized.
From the stone circles and clay figurines found in Jomon ruins, the development of the people's spiritual culture can be seen. Their heartfelt respect towards their ancestors and nature, and their prayers for fertile crop harvest stand out.
The Jomon period is a period unique to Japan, being that it corresponds with the Paleolithic, Neolithic, and part of the Bronze Age in world history. Japan’s Jomon period began well over 8,000 years earlier than the Chinese and Mesopotamian civilizations that appear in world history.
Jomon pottery excavated from the Omori Shell Midden in Tokyo was discovered to have had rope designs pressed into it giving it the name Jomon (Jo meaning rope) style pottery. This was the origin of the name ''Jomon period.''

Jomon pit dwellings are made by digging a circular or square pit in the ground, then structuring multiple pillars into the pit, and connecting them with beams and rafters to create the frame of the house.Then the roof is covered with soil, reeds, and other plants.
It is believed that the Jomon people lived in ``pit dwellings,'' which had hearths and fire pits. It is also said that there were food storage areas and graves near the dwellings. By digging approximately 50 cm into the ground, they created a basement like environment, which allowed the humidity to stay at the same level year round.
By lighting a fire over the furnace, it exterminated insects and prevented the wood and thatch from rotting. Pit dwellings were built by making good use of the principles of nature.
In Kanagi Genki Village, it is called a Jomon pit-style dwelling, but because the hole is not dug vertically, it is called Jomon pit-style dwelling with “風” in the name meaning ”style or inspired by” in this context.

We created Jomon cuisine under the supervision of Sachiko Seo, a culinary researcher who has won two Recipe Awards and is well-knowledged in Jomon culture. With the use of Jomon pottery, we have created a lineup of Jomon cuisine that utilizes cooking methods from open fire to boiling, as well as ingredients that have existed in this area.
Dishes such as sea soup made with seafood stewed in salt, meat wrapped in large leaves and steamed using a baking stone then served with sauce made from mountain fruits, salmon and scallops smoked in Jomon pit dwellings, and dishes created with the ingredients foraged from the mountains Such as mushroom pots can be enjoyed. Additionally, sweets made with chestnuts, walnuts, acorns, and honey can also be enjoyed.
Please enjoy the Jomon rich dining set up created by expanding the imagination.

Jomon was a time where no written language existed.
Now we are in an era in which we can use scientific research to imagine and enjoy the worldviews they would have experienced then. The average lifespan of the Jomon people is said to be 30 years, and with recent research it is theorized to be 50 years.
Now we are said to live in a “life goes on til 100” era, but perhaps the Jomon people enjoyed their 50 year lifespan more wholeheartedly than modern people.
Even with the people’s daily lives being at the mercy of various natural phenomena, their smile-filled life can be imagined. Precisely because they have taken a positive view of ''living together with love for nature,'' there may have been a Well-Being lifestyle that the modern world can use as a reference.
It was a time when there were no wars, when children with disabilities were raised with care, and when people were kind to everyone.
Although it cannot be said that the lives of the Jomon people were stress-free, it is imaginable that they had a well rounded life with a well-balanced, positive, and comfortable living.

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Living in the comfortable rhythm of nature

The Jomon were adept at using flames and enjoyed a creative and colorful lifestyle.The flame, which was at the center of their lives, led the Jomon to a well being. The rhythms of continuity and spontaneity had a calming effect on the mind. They were constantly in touch with the 1/f fluctuation in nature.

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Living in harmony with nature and in a regular rhythm

The Jomon people had a clear on and off routine, so their lives had a good balance of the autonomic nervous system. One of the German health-building therapies is called Kneipp therapy. People are born withnatural healing power and enhance the immune system.

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Ｂalanced diet and exercise

The Jomon did not live a life of idleness, but ran around in search of foodstuffs. Chestnuts, whose production has been confirmed at archaeological sites, are a representative source of energy for the Jomon. High in carbohydrates, vitamins B and C, and other nutritious ingredients, they were a staple food. Jomon earthenware decorated their dining tables, and they enjoyed a delicious lifestyle.

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Touching Aomori hiba

It is said that the ancestors of Aomori hiba were born about a million years ago. The Jomon period may have been a virgin forest of "Aomori hiba". Aomori hiba's four benefits include "antibacterial effect," "tranquilizing effect," "sterilizing effect," and "deodorizing effect. These effects may have been a major factor in fostering the Jomon Well-Being.