里山
Meanings
satoyama; managed woodland near villages
Refers to the traditional Japanese landscape of secondary woodlands and grasslands maintained by human activity near rural settlements, valued for biodiversity and cultural heritage.
I participated in a satoyama conservation activity.
A variety of plants and animals inhabit the satoyama in this area.
satoyama settlement pattern
A historical human geography term describing a settlement pattern where villages are located in upland valleys and lower slopes are cultivated. Rare outside academic contexts.
This settlement exhibits a typical satoyama settlement pattern.
Usage patterns
- 里山を守るto protect/preserve satoyama woodland
Local residents are working to protect the satoyama woodland.
- 里山を保全するto conserve satoyama woodland
This organization works to conserve satoyama woodlands.
- 里山で暮らすto live in a satoyama area
They live in a nature-rich satoyama area.