Took a roadtrip to Niigata ken on the Northern shore of Honshu. Went walking in the forest and came across a farmer preparing his fields for planting. I came back a few days later and helped the whole family plant rice. They must have been entertained as they plied me with lots of good local food and good local sake!
I hear Niigata ken is covered in snow in the winter! Have to come back to see that!
