The tiny Okayama village providing Japan with a blueprint for forest management
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-07-27 13:00 UTC+10:00
Section: ENVIRONMENT
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, World News, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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NISHIAWAKURA, OKAYAMA PREF. – Threading through the woodlands encircling Nishiawakura, a village in a mountainous area of Okayama Prefecture wedged against the borders of both Hyogo and Tottori prefectures, an international group of curious outdoor enthusiasts follows closely behind tour guide Futoshi Nishioka.
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