Fishermen returning from the sea, travelers just passing through.
Once, this town had "Banya"— 
traditional harborside hubs
that welcomed everyone without question.
Inside was a kindness that some might call over-caring,
and a warm culture of hospitality
where everyone shared a meal from the same pot.
Times have changed, and our dining tables have drifted apart,
but that passion for laughing together across boundaries
still sleeps within our hearts today.
That is why, all across this town, we are opening the doors once again.
Melting away borders, connecting with a comfortable sense of closeness.
A place where fresh new breezes and good old-fashioned bonds intertwine.

Fishermen returning from the sea,
travelers just passing through.
Once, this town had "Banya"
— 
traditional harborside hubs
that welcomed everyone without question.
Inside was a kindness
that some might call over-caring,
and a warm culture of hospitality
where everyone shared
a meal from the same pot.
Times have changed,
and our dining tables have drifted apart,
but that passion for laughing
together across boundaries
still sleeps within our hearts today.
That is why, all across this town,
we are opening the doors once again.
Melting away borders, connecting with
a comfortable sense of closeness.
A place where fresh new breezes
and good old-fashioned bonds intertwine.

Sanriku DAO ── “Machi-Banya”

Sanriku DAO:
The Town’s
"Machi-Banya"

A community where locals, travelers,
and transplants come together to turn the entire Sanriku region into a welcoming "Banya."

A community where locals, travelers, and transplants
come together to turn the entire
Sanriku region into a welcoming "Banya."

Sanriku has a deeply rooted, time-honored culture of hospitality
—one filled with warmth and a touch of caring meddling.
Sanriku DAO is a project that expands this deeply human spirit
into the modern era through the power of technology.
Whether it’s helping with everyday chores
or sharing surplus ingredients that would otherwise go to waste
—we turn these acts of "friendly meddling" into Sanriku POINTS,
transforming goodwill into the very energy that drives our region forward.
Locals, hikers, and international workers alike.
By breaking down the conventional labels of "tourist" or "migrant,"
we all gather around the fire and become family.
That is Sanriku DAO — “Machi-Banya.”

Sanriku has a deeply rooted,
time-honored culture of hospitality
—one filled with warmth
and a touch of caring meddling.
Sanriku DAO is a project
that expands this deeply human spirit
into the modern era
through the power of technology.
Whether it’s helping with everyday chores
or sharing surplus ingredients
that would otherwise go to waste
—we turn these acts of "friendly meddling"
into Sanriku POINTS,
transforming goodwill into the very energy
that drives our region forward.
Locals, hikers, and international workers alike.
By breaking down the conventional labels
of "tourist" or "migrant,"
we all gather around the fire and become family.
That is Sanriku DAO — “Machi-Banya.”

Sanriku DAO Resident NFT

Sanriku DAO
Resident NFT

This NFT is digital proof that you are a member helping to build "Machi-Banya."

This NFT is digital proof
that you are a member helping to build "Machi-Banya."

Holding this NFT grants you access to an exclusive digital community.
Here, locals and travelers alike can drop all formalities to connect openly, giving rise to everyday acts of friendly meddling and new projects.
Guided by these shared passions, we come together as a DAO to shape our future direction. The more you get involved, the more this entire town transforms into a warm, welcoming "Banya" just for you.

Holding this NFT grants you access
to an exclusive digital community.
Here, locals and travelers alike
can drop all formalities
to connect openly, giving rise to
everyday acts of friendly meddling and new projects.
Guided by these shared passions, we come together
as a DAO to shape our future direction.
The more you get involved,
the more this entire town transforms
into a warm, welcoming "Banya" just for you.

How to Enjoy Sanriku DAO

How to Enjoy
Sanriku DAO

At Sanriku DAO, everyone can join the region's warm cycle of goodwill through "acts of helpfulness" (friendly meddling). Whether online or in person, you can take action doing what you do best. In return for your caring efforts, you will receive Sanriku POINTS. The points you accumulate can then be used—or shared as a gift—for unique local experiences and events.
Here is a glimpse of where your helpful hands are needed, along with some of the ways you can spend your points!

At Sanriku DAO, everyone can join the region's warm cycle of goodwill through "acts of helpfulness" (friendly meddling). Whether online or in person, you can take action doing what you do best. In return for your caring efforts, you will receive Sanriku POINTS. The points you accumulate can then be used—or shared as a gift—for unique local experiences and events.
Here is a glimpse of where your helpful hands are needed, along with some of the ways you can spend your points!

※Please note that these points cannot be purchased with, or converted into, fiat currency (Yen) or cryptocurrencies. They are non-volatile "Thanks Points" with a fixed value of 1 point = 1 yen, and can only be used within affiliated services of Sanriku DAO.
※These points connect with "overlooked local resources and kindness" that cannot be quantified by legal tender (Japanese Yen)—such as misshapen vegetables, fish that cannot be sold at market, surplus building materials, or vacant rooms.

Future Projects Born
from Friendly Meddling

All across this town, someone’s “kindness that can’t look away”
is becoming the seed for a new future.
We are envisioning modern “Machi-Banya” projects
that bring people together in a vibrant mix of backgrounds and generations
—from point-powered food sharing loops and youth taking on new challenges,
to active seniors finding a renewed sense of ikigai (purpose in life).
Here is a glimpse of what we are building.

All across this town, someone’s
“kindness that can’t look away”
is becoming the seed for a new future.
We are envisioning modern
“Machi-Banya” projects
that bring people together
in a vibrant mix of backgrounds
and generations—from point-powered
food sharing loops
and youth taking on new challenges,
to active seniors finding a renewed
sense of ikigai (purpose in life).
Here is a glimpse of what we are building.

Members of Sanriku DAO

Members of Sanriku DAO

Sharing the vision of "Machi-Banya," a group of unique local figures from various fields
—including transportation, energy, tourism, amusement, and civil engineering
—have come together. By pooling their own unique brands of "friendly meddling,"
they are working hand-in-hand to co-create a warm, welcoming future for this town.

Sharing the vision of "Machi-Banya,"
a group of unique local figures from various fields
—including transportation, energy,
tourism, amusement, and civil engineering
—have come together.
By pooling their own unique brands
of "friendly meddling,"
they are working hand-in-hand
to co-create a warm,
welcoming future for this town.

Sanriku DAO LLC

3-2-5 Minamimachi, Kesennuma City,
 Miyagi 988-0018, Japan
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