"Live in the Japanese countryside surrounded by nature.
Fix up an old house, make the yard nice, grow your own crops, and become self-sufficient.
View the cherry blossoms in the spring;
attend the festival in the summer;
eat roasted sweet potatoes in the fall;
hear the temple bell ring in winter, and then it's time for the first shrine visit of the New Year.
- Build a pond and raise varicolored carp.
- Catch wild fish and bugs and take photos of other wildlife.
- Observe various Japanese customs throughout the year.
- Help the village head revive the community.
- Buy a mountain and explore your new backyard."
Japanese Rural Life Adventure is a cozy farming simulation game available on Apple Arcade. Players immerse themselves in the tranquil Japanese countryside, restoring an old house, cultivating crops, and becoming self-sufficient. Engage in seasonal activities such as viewing cherry blossoms in spring, attending summer festivals, eating roasted sweet potatoes in fall, and hearing the temple bell in winter. Help revive a small community, build a pond for koi, catch fish and bugs, and explore a mountain you can purchase as your backyard. With charming pixel art and mobile-friendly gameplay, this game offers a relaxing experience rooted in Japanese culture.
Screenshot
Here are some screenshots of the game.
Ratings & Reviews
โ โ โ โ โ LOVE this game
Thu Sep 28 2023 QueenSheesh01
This game is legit so unique on its own. The graphics is unlike others and I love the animation. Itโs so freaking cute. The only thing I donโt like is the touchscreen control. I wish it had more of a joystick control as I donโt wanna keep tapping just to move.
โ โ โ โ โ No Guidance, No Help
Mon Sep 18 2023 Jason Bartlett
Yet another Apple Arcade game they just throw onto the service without any instructions or help. All these developers just coming out with "free" games for Apple Arcade and they expect us to know what to do. I'm getting really tired of paying money to Apple each month only to get games that have absolutely no tutorial or help section. "collect mail" - um, ok, HOW? "build a workbench" - um, ok HOW? "collect this, build that, go here" - um, ok, HOW? A little instruction would be helpful. This game is just taking up hard drive space. Useless.
โ โ โ โ โ Adorable
Fri Oct 06 2023 sltwtrcwgrl
I love this game and I really hope it finds its way over to Steam so my friends can play. Such a cute casual game, and love the authentic Japanese words and celebrations. This is the perfect game to play on my laptop at bedtime. Some of the things are a bit tricky to figure out if you're unfamiliar with Japanese but luckily the internet helped with that.
โ โ โ โ โ fun
Wed Sep 20 2023 Britt590
enjoying this cute little game so far. wouldnt mind a joystick option to be added tho for those that prefer instead of tapping. love it!
โ โ โ โ โ A nice cozy game
Wed Sep 20 2023 JimsonJrSr
This game reminds me a lot of stardew valley, and maybe that's where the inspiration comes from.
However, I felt less stress with this game (maybe it's because of the wonderful soundtrack -- at least i'm not sick of it yet) in terms of getting things done.
While it doesn't give you clear instructions, there's enough hints through icons and the like to be able to figure out what to do next fairly easily.
I do find the "tap to walk to location" a bit disorienting at times and I find myself hoping that the control would be more like a joystick.
โ โ โ โ โ just the game i was looking for
Tue Sep 10 2024 Kanata K
Love this chill game that also helps you learn about Japanese culture through the seasons and festivals, I honestly think that the game is just fine with small hints to get you through, not everyone needs exact guides to play games, much prefer games that let you figure things out, love the cooking mechanism, i'm seriously hoping for more recipe updates, more urban legend plotlines, canmaybe even the abiltiy to decorate and upgrade your house, please keep updating more and releasing new stuff, I play this on my train ride to work everyday
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Wed Jul 23 2025 Retrala
Easily one of the best games I have ever played of itโs genre. The story parts really immerse you. The attention to detail when it comes to the Shinto and Buddhist traditions of Japan is amazing. Playing in Japanese helped me with practice reading and vocabulary. Highly recommended for anyone interested in Japan and/or Japanese culture.
โ โ โ โ โ MacOS Window Resizing Please!
Thu Sep 21 2023 Seanux
Having this take over my entire studio display is a bit silly, I should be able to resize the window
โ โ โ โ โ Relaxing
Mon May 12 2025 Kitty pop 857
I love it when I was playing I felt animal crossing and unpacking vibes and itโs so beautiful and calming I think this should be more famous itโs very nice and graphic I like how it looks like stardew valley five star rating
Pls make another game like this
Pls
โ โ โ โ โ Stop starving the dog
Tue Jul 01 2025 mkelliotmk
This game is cute and not bad but has a couple major flaws that make it not fun. First, the fishing mechanic on a track pad is PAINFUL. It needs to be changed. If I were on an iPad or phone it would be fine, but desktop is awful. Second, when the chicken grows up it can eat from a set selection every day. When the dog grows up, it only requests food I do not have and will take days or longer to make, forcing me to slowly starve the dog. I HATE THAT SO MUCH. Just let me feed the dog berries or fish and find a different way to get me to cook specific recipes! This is awful and the reason I am quitting the game.
Features
Charming pixel art style depicting the Japanese countryside
Seasonal events like cherry blossom viewing, summer festivals, and winter shrine visits
Activities including farming, fishing, bug catching, and wildlife photography
Community-building tasks to help revive a small town
Mobile-friendly gameplay with simple, one-handed controls
Ability to customize your home and character graphics
Exploration of a purchased mountain and nearby wilderness
Walkthrough
Starting Your Journey
On Day 1, you arrive by train in the countryside. Begin by cleaning your property: remove 42 weeds outside and 37 pieces of garbage inside. Focus on the tatami room by fetching a Rag and Bucket from the shed, filling the bucket with river water, and cleaning the floor. Place a Tatami from the shed, take a nap, and meet the landlord to progress.
Early Tasks and Exploration
Continue restoring your home by building a bench for the peddler lady to unlock seed purchases for crops like cucumbers and daikon radishes. Complete tasks to unlock the nearby town, assist elderly residents, and partially restore a Shinto shrine to advance the story.
Gameplays
Farming and Self-Sufficiency
Plant and harvest crops such as rice, vegetables, and fruits to sustain yourself. Manage resources like time and money to maintain your farm. Seasonal changes affect crop growth, with tasks like watering and harvesting designed for quick, satisfying mobile sessions.
Mini-Games and Activities
Engage in fishing by tapping to tire out fish, cook using multi-step processes like boiling and slicing, and photograph wildlife with a challenging focus mechanic. Relax by watching cherry blossoms or fireflies, adding to the cozy vibe.
Questions And Answers
Here are some possible questions and answers that you might find useful
Questions And Answers
Here are some possible questions and answers that you might find useful
Q:How can I play Japanese Rural Life Adventure?
A:You can play by subscribing to Apple Arcade, available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. New subscribers get a one-month free trial. If you use Apple Music, consider Apple One for a small additional fee to access Apple Arcade.
Q:How do I get carp for my pond?
A:Carp are not obtained through fishing. Continue progressing through the game by completing tasks, and you will encounter opportunities to acquire carp naturally.
Q:Can I share game data between devices?
A:Yes, if data is successfully saved to iCloud with the same Apple ID. When switching devices, choose between new or old data carefully, as mistakes cannot be undone. Ensure all devices have the latest OS for smooth data sharing.
The Japanese Rural Life Adventure How to Page is a website that offers practical and useful advice on how to plan and enjoy a rural life adventure in Japan. You can find out how to choose the best region, season, and mode of transportation for your trip, as well as how to book accommodation, food, and activities that suit your budget and preferences. You can also learn how to prepare for the weather, culture, and language of rural Japan, as well as how to respect the environment and the local people. The Japanese Rural Life Adventure How to Page is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to have a fun and memorable rural life adventure in Japan.
There is a new upcoming update of the game for next month, it is the Museum update. So now, let's me show you a way to earn money other than Fishing to prepare for the new update!!!!!!!!
Japanese Rural Life Adventure is a game that consists of seven chapters, each corresponding to a different season and festival in the rural village. The chapter walkthrough is a guide that helps the player complete the main objectives and quests of each chapter, as well as discover the secrets and hidden items in the game. The chapter walkthrough also provides tips and hints on how to interact with the villagers, improve the village, and enjoy the various activities in the game. The chapter walkthrough is divided into sections that cover the different areas and events of the game, such as the villager area, the mountain, the river, the pond, the forest, the spring festival, the summer festival, the autumn festival, and the winter festival. The chapter walkthrough is a useful resource for players who want to experience the full charm and story of the rural life adventure.
This video shows you the Chapter 4 of the game. This time we are going to explorer the mountain, to see the Fuji Mountain and we have our first new Year.
This video shows you the Chapter 6 of the game. After the Summer Festival, you can start raising Koi, and finish up most of the Seasonal events. Furthermore, we have the last 2 treasure puzzles solved in this video.
This video shows you the Chapter 7 of the game. After you complete everything, the last challenge would be to complete the all season events. It is not easy, you have to prepare all the items for the whole year. if you missed one thing, you have to do ...
This video shows you the Chapter 8 of the game. After you complete everything, and have the new update, you can help to build the Museum. It takes a lot of efforts and here is the full videos.
Japanese Rural Life Adventure is a game that showcases the beauty and culture of rural Japan. The game is a feature of Apple Arcade, a subscription service that offers over 180 games for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. The game is developed by a Japanese indie game studio that aims to create games that are relaxing and heartwarming. The game is a simulation game that allows the player to explore a quaint village and its surroundings, interact with the villagers, and help them revitalize their community. The game also features various activities such as fishing, gardening, cooking, crafting, and photography. The game also has a rich story that unfolds through the seasons and festivals, as the player learns more about the Japanese culture and traditions. The game has a charming pixel art style that creates a nostalgic and cozy atmosphere. The game also has a soothing soundtrack that complements the gameโs mood and setting. The game is a game that will make the player feel at home and at peace .
New update is here, and there is a new way to earn money fast, which is doing the digging shells. However, you can only dig 3 times at a time, but there is a trick to do unlimited digging. The video will show you how.
The Japanese Rural Life Adventure News and Updates Page is a website that provides the latest information and updates on various rural life adventures in Japan. You can find out about the new destinations, events, activities, and opportunities that are available for travelers who want to experience the authentic and diverse aspects of rural Japan. You can also read the stories and reviews of other adventurers who have shared their experiences and insights on the website. The Japanese Rural Life Adventure News and Update Page is a great source of inspiration and guidance for anyone who wants to explore the hidden gems and wonders of Japanโs countryside.
New update is here, and there is a new way to earn money fast, which is doing the digging shells. However, you can only dig 3 times at a time, but there is a trick to do unlimited digging. The video will show you how.
New update is here, and you can do pottery. I finally able to create a 5 stars pottery, which you need to reach at least level 95 in pottery.. it is crazy.
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