> experience “rural farm life” or “communal living” just a couple hours away from Tokyo. You just straw-manned your way into a negative review of the concept.

> experience “rural farm life” or “communal living” just a couple hours away from Tokyo. You just straw-manned your way into a negative review of the concept. I think the vast majority of people looking at this can clearly see it's not actual rural or traditional communal living, but a relaxed getaway in the outdoors that's easy to get to, with top range locally sourced dining possibilities and an environment that actively encourages social interaction. The site you linked makes no mention of rural farm life or communal living. It sounds like this isn't your cup of tea (and to be honest it's not exactly mine either), but I love the trend of people repurposing buildings and old spaces rather than knocking them down. I also love the trend of locally grown and sourced food, rather than importing everything. Literally one of the best meals of my life was all locally sourced. Meanwhile most things I buy from the supermarket down the road are imported and taste bland. I hope both these trends continue.