What I want to leave for the future is not things, but the power to live. A day to rethink our lives in a forest without electricity, gas, or running water.
A convenient life is truly something to be grateful for.
Water comes out when you turn the faucet,
and you can boil water in a few minutes.
If you have a problem, you can look it up on your smartphone,
and you can cook rice with the push of a button.
Such days have become our "normal."
But what if that normal disappeared today?
Would I be able to act calmly?
Would I be able to spend time peacefully with my family and loved ones?
That question was the beginning of this event.
Table of Contents
1. The day I thought, "What if it were today?"
2. Preparing is not about being afraid
3. Why Musubite?
4. What you will experience on this day
5. What I really want you to take home
6. What I want to convey as a pharmacist
7. Who should come
8. Event Overview and Application
1. The day I thought, "What if it were today?"
This year on March 11th.
As I quietly put my hands together in prayer, I suddenly thought:
"What if it were today?"
I have never experienced a major disaster since I was born.
If I were to be affected by a disaster, would I really be able to act calmly?
Would I be able to properly use the disaster prevention goods in my home?
I could not confidently say "yes."
That is why I thought:
I want to experience it "now," not "someday."
And if I'm going to do it, I want to "share it joyfully" with friends.
2. Preparing is not about being afraid
When you hear "disaster prevention," you might think of:
Buying emergency food.
Stockpiling water.
Checking evacuation sites.
I imagine that is the image you have.
Of course, that is also important.
However, aren't there opportunities for preparation in more familiar places?
Starting a fire.
Cooking rice without relying on electricity.
Sharing wisdom in a restricted environment.
Caring for and helping each other.
Even without convenient things, if we all share our wisdom, we can manage.
I believe that such an experience leads to the greatest peace of mind.
3. Why Musubite?
The setting is "Musubite no Mori" in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
It is a quiet forest base where we live as much as possible without relying on electricity, gas, or water.
Here, we:
Start a fire,
cook rice in a kamado (traditional stove),
and heat a Goemon bath with firewood.
Put your smartphone away for a little while,
and enjoy the sounds of the forest, the warmth of living things, and conversation with people.
You can have such an experience of returning to nature.
4. What you will experience on this day
🔥 Fire starting and kamado rice cooking
We will cook rice together.
We will enjoy taking a little extra time to do what we usually do with the push of a button.
♨️ Goemon bath
A bath where the water is heated with firewood.
Take a breather in the forest while feeling the warmth of the fire. In addition to the relaxing effect, new ideas might come to you.
🎒 Actually using disaster prevention goods
Disaster prevention supplies in the home.
From "having them" to "being able to use them."
Let's actually pick them up and experience them.
💊 Mini lecture on daily life
From a pharmacist's perspective,
I will talk about reviewing your home medicine cabinet, preparing for disasters,
and daily life.
🤝 Connections where you can see faces
Building a network of friends you can rely on in case of an emergency.
While gathered around a meal,
let's talk slowly.
5. What I really want you to take home
It is not the knowledge of how to start a fire, nor how to use disaster prevention goods.
What I want you to take home is
the peace of mind that "it's more manageable than I thought."
Even if the day of an emergency never comes,
"We ate kamado rice together that time, didn't we?"
Such an experience
will surely enrich your daily life a little,
not just for the sake of a disaster.
6. What I want to convey as a pharmacist
When you get sick, medicine is a great help.
However, in the end, your own immune system is the key player in healing.
Health and disaster preparedness are not things you start only after something happens,
but rather the accumulation of daily life.
That is why I share the importance of organizing one's life.
I believe that the accumulation of mindful living
leads to both health and disaster preparedness.
7. Who should attend
・Those who want to spend a relaxing time in nature
・Those who want time to rethink their lifestyle
・Those who want to feel more familiar with disaster preparedness
・Those who want to experience building a fire or cooking rice in a traditional stove
・Those who want to connect with local residents and people who have moved to the area
・Those who want to spend a special weekend
・Those who want to create memories with their children
*Participation by individuals or adults only is also very welcome!
8. Event Overview & Registration
Date and Time
Saturday, September 5, 2026
13:00 - 19:00
Location
Musubite
795-1 Tsutsumi, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Participation Fee (tax included)
Adult (10 years and older) per person
Early bird discount until August 20: 7,980 yen
After that: 9,800 yen
Ages 3-9
Early bird discount until August 20: 3,990 yen
After that: 4,900 yen
Ages 2 and under
Free
The participation fee includes:
Dinner, stove experience, Goemon bath heated by firewood, river play, mini-lecture on living, materials, and venue usage fee.
▼ Click here to apply
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Finally
Why not gather around the fire together, laugh, and gain a little confidence that you can do it?
And may the connections made here become a great circle of mutual support.
I look forward to meeting you all on September 5th.
Pharmacist close to your daily life🌿
Yuki Yamashita