Instead of concrete walls or metal fencing, we use a remarkable plant known locally as screwpine — a powerful natural living barrier that combines protection, sustainability, and beauty in one solution. A Fence That Grows Screwpine is more than just a plant. With its long, structured leaves lined with sharp
When you sit down to enjoy a plate of rice, it’s easy to overlook the incredible journey that brought it to your table. Behind every single grain lies months of dedication, sweat, and deep connection to the soil. At Vaksana Farms, we believe that understanding where your food comes from
Several years ago, Vaksana Farms welcomed a guest who left behind more than memories he gave us a timeless gift. His name was Tomoaki-san, a senior executive at Japan Post, who arrived at our farm carrying the heavy burden of burnout and work-related stress. His doctors and psychologists had recommended
Sometimes, it’s the little annoyances in life that push us to take big action. For me, that moment came four years ago on Vinayaka Chaturthi. My mother handed me a long shopping list for the festival: flowers, turmeric, fruits… and limes. I walked into the market casually, expecting a quick
Every place has a heartbeat. For us, that heartbeat needed a name. When we began the farm in 2011, we knew right away that a patch of land without a name felt like an incomplete story. A name does more than label a place it gives the place an identity,
