{"product_id":"kuni-a-japanese-vision-and-practice-for-urban-rural-reconnection","title":"Kuni: A Japanese Vision and Practice for Urban-Rural Reconnection","description":"“Reading Kuni makes me want to dive into rural Japan...this book reminds me that leaders emerge when and where you least expect it.”\n— ALICE WATERS, founder of Chez Panisse restaurant, activist, and author\n\nA guide to reviving and revitalizing forgotten places and communities through the Japanese principles of kuni\n\nKuni offers a unique model for the revitalization of rural and deindustrialized lands and communities--and shares lessons in citizen-led regeneration for all of us, regardless of where we live.\n\n“Kuni” is both a reimagining of the Japanese word for nation and an approach to reviving communities. It shows what happens when dedicated people band together and invest their hearts, minds, and souls back into a community, modeling a new way of living that actually works. A kuni can be created anywhere--even a hamlet on the verge of extinction--and embodies 7 key principles:\nEveryone is equal in a kuni Kuni is equipped with a Regional Management Organization--a democratic organization that takes care of small public services Kuni is a link between residents and repeat visitors Life in a kuni is circular--consumption and production are in balance Kuni embraces the whole person Kuni can be a place for young people who seek interconnectedness The time for kuni is now\nKuni offers a compelling vision of regenerative relationships that can take root in the United States--and anywhere. With spare and beautiful prose and useful principles for reviving rural places, this book addresses our longing for a hopeful revolution of everyday life.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1623177316\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1623177316.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:McCarthy, Richard|Sekihara, Tsuyoshi|Finlay, Kathleen\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43339922440253,"sku":"BVV.1623177316.G","price":7.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1623177316-0.jpg?v=1783976483","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/kuni-a-japanese-vision-and-practice-for-urban-rural-reconnection","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}