Hannah Kirshner initially moved to Kyoto to study and experience Japanese culture. After working in various roles, she returned to Yamanaka Onsen, where she built a profound connection with the community, leading to her book, "Water, Wood & Wild Things." Now, she owns two homes she's renovating while embracing local traditions and nature. Kirshner plans to host culinary retreats that highlight local food cultures, reflecting her journey of immersing herself and contributing to the community she loves.
"As I moved there to write about the community, I became a part of it—and wanted to stay," Kirshner states, emphasizing her deep connection to Yamanaka Onsen.
"It's ironic that my husband moved to the US from Japan when he was 18, thinking he'd never go back, only to marry an American woman who never wants to leave," Kirshner reflects on her journey.
"I grew up on a small farm in the Pacific Northwest, and there is a sense of the familiar in Yamanaka's misty forests," Kirshner shares about her bond with nature.
Kirshner hopes to celebrate local food cultures through retreats and workshops, merging her passions and her life in Yamanaka.
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