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Living in a Land of Four Seasons: Embracing Japan’s Rhythms of Nature and Life
There are only a few places in the world where the changing of the seasons can be felt so vividly throughout the year. In Japan, cherry blossoms bloom in spring, cicadas sing in the humid summer, leaves turn brilliant shades of red and gold in autumn, and gentle snow...
Kids Take the Lead! A “Reverse Guided Tour” Where Confidence and Discovery Grow Through Guiding Others
In most trips, adults make the plans, decide the route, and explain the sights—while children simply follow along. But what happens when the roles are reversed? In a unique experience known as the “Reverse Guided Tour,” children take on the role of leader, guiding...
Draw a “Memory Map” at the End of Your Journey: Trace Your Steps and Capture Your Travel Story in Your Own Way
On the final morning of a trip—or during the quiet return home—it’s natural to feel a bit wistful. In this gentle moment, taking time to draw your own map of memories becomes more than just a way to preserve your travel story. It becomes a meaningful process of...
Create a “Family Travel Planner” Together: A Heartwarming Time to Draw Up Plans and Prepare as One
Before embarking on a trip, parents and children come together to create a “shiori”—a hand-made travel planner. It includes maps of the destination, a packing list, fun facts to learn, things to look forward to, and personal goals—often accompanied by handwritten...
A Journey of Gratitude: Create a “Thank You” Postcard to Warm the Heart After Travel
As your journey comes to a close, you pause and reflect—“Who am I most grateful to?” In this quiet moment, you take pen to paper and write a heartfelt “thank you” to someone who came to mind. Not a souvenir or a snapshot, but a message born from the heart—this is the...
Become a Young Travel Reporter: From Observing to Sharing—A Journey of Discovery for Parents and Children
“What makes this place so popular?” “What kind of job does that friendly man do?”—simple questions like these often spark deeper curiosity in children during travel. When they take the time to investigate, ask questions, and express what they learn, a family trip...
Live Like a Local: A Weeklong Stay in Japan’s Countryside—More Than Sightseeing, Becoming Part of the Scenery
When people think of travel, the image that often comes to mind is a whirlwind tour—visiting famous spots over a few days, trying local specialties, snapping photos, and heading home. But now, a quiet shift is underway: more and more people are choosing to spend a...
Work, Learn, and Live: A Family “Workation + Study Stay” Experience in Japan
As the idea of “working while traveling” gains popularity, more families are seeking ways to spend that precious time together. In response, Japan is offering a unique and growing option: the “Workation + Family Study Stay” package—a new travel style that gently...
Beyond Sightseeing: A Journey of Connection That Brings Hearts Closer in Japan
Visiting famous landmarks, taking photos, and buying souvenirs can certainly make for a fun trip—but often, the most lasting memories come from who we meet and how we connect with them. Stepping away from tourist spots and into the everyday spaces where people live,...
A Family Journey Through “Anime Locations × Traditional Towns” — A Magical Encounter Where Screen and Reality Meet
The anime your child watches with sparkling eyes—did you know that the world within those stories often exists in real-life locations across Japan? Train stations, riverbanks, shopping arcades, sloping streets… scenes seen countless times on screen suddenly appear...
A Journey to Discover Many Small “Thank Yous” – Nurturing a Gentle Gaze Through a Heart of Gratitude
On a journey, someone offers you a smile. Someone notices you’ve forgotten something and returns it. Someone quietly pours you a second cup of tea. In those fleeting moments, the word “thank you” naturally wells up from the heart. Yet such gratitude can be so small it...
A Day of Doing Nothing: Discovering the Power of ‘Empty Space’ to Enrich the Heart
Modern life is filled with doing—packed schedules, constant notifications, and ever-present thoughts of what comes next. But what if stepping away from all that and deciding, “Today, I do nothing,” is actually the most luxurious and heart-centering choice? The “A Day...
Fireside Memories with Senko Hanabi – A Night of Fading Sparks That Teach Us the Value of Quiet Moments
A soft pachi—the spark ignites and a small blaze blossoms. Watching the glowing embers gently fall, someone whispers a thought—not loudly, but softly enough to drift into the night air. Senko hanabi (Japanese sparklers) symbolize not just summer in Japan, but a tender...
“Gratitude Journal” Workshop: A Journey Moments to Center the Heart by Putting Small Thanks into Words
Simply saying “arigatou” (“thank you”) out loud can somehow make the heart feel a little lighter. Yet, amid the busyness of daily life, even that small word often gets swallowed and left unsaid. That is precisely why taking a quiet moment while traveling—to pause and...
Finding Clarity Through Copying Sutras: The Calm of the Brush Soothes Mind and Emotion
In a quiet room, the scent of ink lingers. Before you lies a faintly printed sutra text. You hold the brush, take a steady breath, and trace each character with deliberate care. No words are spoken, no sound breaks the silence—just your hand and your heart, in focused...