The Inaka Journal
"Inaka" is the Japanese word for countryside. It evokes quiet villages, rice fields, mountain paths, and a slower pace of life far from the city.
Welcome to the Inaka Journal
A blog about slow living in japan
In 2025 we bought our home on the Izu Peninsula of Shizuoka, a 15-minute drive from the historic onsen town of Atami.
The Inaka Journal is our way to share the slower rhythms of rural life, from seasonal foods and local festivals, to travels across Izu.
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