Yael Reichler ’19 and Naomi Fireman ’19

Summer 2017

A Study of Rice Farming: Exploring the Experiences of Japanese Rice Farmers in Their Local Food Systems

Yael Reichler ’19 and Naomi Fireman ’19 will be in Japan from June to July studying the local food system by focusing on rice farming and its deep significance in Japanese cuisine and culture. They will stay on a rice farm and closely observe the physical labor involved, the process of the local food system, and the role that the local food system plays in Japanese culture. Reichler and Fireman hope the Oberlin community can further learn from Japan’s local food system. This is a timely opportunity for Reichler and Fireman to explore environmental work in an international setting.