Washinmura Joins 'April Dream,' Sharing Its Vision of a Village Where People, Animals, and Nature Coexist on the Yamanote Line
Washinmura, a glamping facility in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is participating in the 'April Dream' project organized by PR TIMES, broadcasting its dream of 'a happy village where people, animals, and nature coexist' on Tokyo's Yamanote Line starting April 1st.
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To realize a happy village where people, animals, and nature coexist, achieving both 'spiritual richness' and 'sustainable living.'
Towards the realization of a symbiotic village balancing 'spiritual richness' and 'sustainable living.'
'Washinmura,' a nature-symbiotic glamping facility located in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is participating in the 2025 'April Dream' project to share our dream nationwide.
'April Dream' is a project by PR TIMES that designates April 1st as a 'day to talk about dreams,' a nationwide initiative in Japan where companies and organizations announce the dreams they want to realize.
In this year's April Dream, 'Dream Spots' where dream cherry blossoms bloom have been created in 250 locations nationwide, and Washinmura is participating as a Dream Partner.
In addition, Tokyo's Yamanote Line is running from today carrying over 5,200 dreams, and Washinmura's dream of 'a happy village where people, animals (especially rescue cats), and nature coexist' is also featured in these train cars.
We hope that by catching the eyes of many urban dwellers, it will become a step towards realizing the sustainable symbiotic society we idealize.
The dream Washinmura envisions is the realization of a society that balances 'spiritual richness' and 'sustainable living.'
At the facility, which is a renovated traditional folk house over 200 years old, rescue cats live freely and interact with visitors. We are also advancing practices of new ways of living in harmony with nature, such as a treehouse project and pesticide-free hydroponics.
When visiting this facility, you can step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and experience regaining your original joy in nature where cats live freely.
It is utilized by many people both as a healing weekend travel destination and as a place to look for hints on new ways of living.
Through participating in April Dream, it has become an opportunity for more people to know about Washinmura's philosophy of 'coexistence of people, animals, and nature.' The dream message featured on the Yamanote Line will continue running through Tokyo from April 1st.
Towards the realization of a symbiotic village balancing 'spiritual richness' and 'sustainable living.'
'Washinmura,' a nature-symbiotic glamping facility located in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is participating in the 2025 'April Dream' project to share our dream nationwide.
'April Dream' is a project by PR TIMES that designates April 1st as a 'day to talk about dreams,' a nationwide initiative in Japan where companies and organizations announce the dreams they want to realize.
In this year's April Dream, 'Dream Spots' where dream cherry blossoms bloom have been created in 250 locations nationwide, and Washinmura is participating as a Dream Partner.
In addition, Tokyo's Yamanote Line is running from today carrying over 5,200 dreams, and Washinmura's dream of 'a happy village where people, animals (especially rescue cats), and nature coexist' is also featured in these train cars.
We hope that by catching the eyes of many urban dwellers, it will become a step towards realizing the sustainable symbiotic society we idealize.
The dream Washinmura envisions is the realization of a society that balances 'spiritual richness' and 'sustainable living.'
At the facility, which is a renovated traditional folk house over 200 years old, rescue cats live freely and interact with visitors. We are also advancing practices of new ways of living in harmony with nature, such as a treehouse project and pesticide-free hydroponics.
When visiting this facility, you can step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and experience regaining your original joy in nature where cats live freely.
It is utilized by many people both as a healing weekend travel destination and as a place to look for hints on new ways of living.
Through participating in April Dream, it has become an opportunity for more people to know about Washinmura's philosophy of 'coexistence of people, animals, and nature.' The dream message featured on the Yamanote Line will continue running through Tokyo from April 1st.
FAQ
What is Washinmura's dream in the April Dream project?
It is the realization of a happy village where people, animals (especially rescue cats), and nature coexist, balancing 'spiritual richness' and 'sustainable living.'
Where was this dream announced?
It was announced on train advertisements running on Tokyo's Yamanote Line from April 1st, as well as at 250 Dream Spots nationwide.
What kind of facility is Washinmura?
It is a nature-symbiotic glamping facility in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, built by renovating a 200-year-old traditional folk house where visitors can interact with rescue cats.