The second lecture in the “Satoumi of Noto” series was successfully held on August 29 (Saturday) in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, themed “Considering the Satoumi Capital Theory in the Anamizu Bay and Satoumi Movement,” attracting many participants.
Anamizu Bay is formed by various points and coves of different sizes, with small fishing ports nestled in these bays. The people of Anamizu have engaged in fishing while also cultivating fields in the surrounding areas, leading a semi-agricultural, semi-fishing lifestyle. Anamizu Bay has long been known for its diverse fishing practices, and the recognition as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System has catalyzed activities that leverage the natural capital of the satoumi, sparking what is now referred to as the Satoumi Movement.
In the keynote speech delivered by Kyosuke Inoue from NHK Enterprise, he introduced the perspective of the Satoumi Capital Theory. When looking at Anamizu Town through this lens, it becomes evident that the satoyama (rural mountain) and satoumi (rural sea) are visibly close to each other and that the area is blessed with various tangible and intangible resources. Following this, Masaki Iwata from the Shinzaki-Shigaura Satoumi and Satoyama Promotion Council shared stories about the revival of the traditional “bora-machi yagura” (a waiting shelter for fishers), which seemed to support Inoue’s points.
During the panel discussion, participants heard from Makoto Nakayama of Inaka Jikan, who has cultivated trust with local farmers over many years, implementing rural experience trips based on the concept of urban-rural amphibians.
The insights and advice from external perspectives inspired many concrete questions from participants, leading to an engaging session that exceeded the scheduled time.
