Farming life opens possibilities for both young and old

Farming life opens possibilities for both young and old

KAMOGAWA, Japan - Akiko Osawa (right), of Tokyo, cuts down trees along with her colleague at the Kamogawa Farm-Return School's farm in the city of Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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