A PIONEER TOWN PART1

Strolling around the town of Obuse. This town is known for its sweet chestnuts and efforts to restore the unique historical appearance of town's central district. The efforts were started in the 80s as a collaboration among residents, business owners, and the public sector. And eventually Obuse became a pioneer in the revitalization of rural towns in Japan.
小布施を歩く。ここは、栗と中心市街地の歴史的景観を「修景」する事業で知られる町。修景は80年代に住民、事業者、行政の協働で開始され、小布施を日本の地方における地域活性化のパイオニアにした。