Abukuma is a small organization run by a couple that moved from urban Tokyo to rural Fukushima over 20 years ago, in search of a simpler life.  Through the years, they have gained an appreciation for nature and life by learning how to grow crops and live in the challenging environment of an isolated mountain village. 

Their mission is to share this appreciation for nature, primarily through camps for children where children from the cities get to experience farming activities in the rural environment.  Other programs involve forest work, agriculture seminars, and visits to local schools.  They also run lodging facilities on-site that can be reserved by the general public.  Lodging is offered in combination with experiences such as making handmade udon and making pizza in a wood-fired oven.   

They also respect the local community that helped them learn how to live in this environment.  Like many rural communities in Japan, there are decreasing numbers of young workers and children.  One of their objectives is to energize the local community by bringing in people from outside the village to experience and gain an appreciation for life here.