About.

Konohana Family is a farming-based spiritual community at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Japan where about 87 non blood-related members live as one big family.

In 1994, 20 members found Konohana Farm, which then was renamed to Konohana Family. They aimed to establish a community where people can live together by following the law of universe and fully activate one’s gifted talents for making world more harmonious and peaceful place.

The members are from age 0 to 78, about 30% of the members are children, and average age is 35 as of April, 2017.

The name “Konohana” comes from the goddess of Mt. Fuji, “Konohana Sakuyahime no Mikoto”. Since its establishment, the family has built a certain life style based on harmony. All members make full use of their talents in daily life, playing specific roles, and helping each other.

Key Stats.

Year founded

1994

Size of project site

16 hectares

Languages spoken

  • Japanese
  • English

People on site

100 - 100

Dry season

July to September

Wet season

December to February

Living Conditions.

Sleeping

  • shared rooms
  • private room

Vegetarian Food

  • communally cooked meals

Internet

  • fast: streaming video

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