However, he emphasized that the values central to meditation—intentionality, respect for nature, and balance—are deeply embedded in Japanese life, whether people formally meditate or not.

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A tour of some of the nation’s elegant institutions, including the Enoura Observatory and the Chichu Art Museum, reveals an approach that is startlingly different from the monumental or ...

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Japan’s countryside offers a serene escape from the fast-paced city life. With its peaceful landscapes, traditional villages, and untouched cultural heritage, these hidden gems provide an authentic ...

Amidst Japan's bustling cities and tech-savvy culture, lie serene tea plantations that promise an escape into tranquility ...

Japan's beautiful bamboo groves provide the perfect escape from the maddening city life, giving nature lovers a calm place to ...

Everything has its beauty, but not every one sees it. — Confucius. “THERE are cases,” says the critic Moto-ori, “in which a precise reproduction of a thing as it is in nature produces a ...

Connecting with Japan's nature and heritage Come and discover the nature-based experiences and time-honoured culture of Hokuriku, and meet the warm-hearted people who call this region home.

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