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02/06/2026

Greetings from Japan ☺️🗾

I feel incredibly blessed and grateful to be here in Japan, walking through so many different forests, each one truly unique and amazing.

These experiences have inspired me with new ideas and a deeper appreciation for the beauty and wisdom of nature.

01/06/2026

🌳 Japan Forest Bathing Retreat 2026 – DAY 9 🌳

Our Japan Forest Bathing Retreat came to a gentle close today.

As we said our heartfelt farewells to the wonderful hotel staff, we left Nagano carrying precious memories of ten days immersed in the forests, culture, and spirit of Japan.

From ancient trees and sacred shrines to shared laughter and quiet moments of connection, this journey has left footprints on our hearts.

Thank you for being part of this beautiful experience.

Until we meet again in 2027. 🌿✨

今年も日本森林浴リトリートは無事に最終日を迎えました。

10日間という時間は、いつも本当にあっという間に過ぎてしまいます。

今年も参加者の皆さんと一緒に、日本の森でたくさんの思い出を作ることができました。

たくさんの時間を共有し、たくさんの笑顔を交わし、それぞれの瞬間を大切に味わいながら過ごした10日間。

そして何より、日本の森たちが私たちを優しく受け入れ、包み込んでくれたことに心から感謝しています。😊

ご参加くださった皆さま、本当にありがとうございました。

また2027年にお会いできることを楽しみにしています。🌿

31/05/2026

🌳Japan Forest Bathing Retreat 2026 - DAY 8🌳

We had a pleasant walk from Magome to Tamago Samurai trail !

今年もお客さんと一緒に中仙道を歩いてきたよー!

29/05/2026

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28/05/2026

🌳 Japan Forest Bathing Retreat 2026 - DAY 6🌳

We experienced a Zen meditation at Rinsenji temple in the morning.

It was a very new experience to some participants but we all had a very peaceful zen time together.

After the meditation, we went back to Akasawa forest and enjoyed a forest train ride & forest sauna !

After all the activities today, we felt very relaxed and refreshed😌😌

この日は午前中に座禅体験。
お客様はほぼ全員初めての体験で
やや緊張気味にスタート。

15分の瞑想を4セット繰り返し
終わったあとは和尚さんが入れてくれた
抹茶で和み　皆でゆっくりおしゃべり。

午後はまた赤沢自然休養林へ戻り
森林鉄道と森林サウナを体験。

去年同様　お天気に恵まれて
ゆるやかな1日となりました。😊😌





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25/05/2026

🌳Japan Forest Bathing Retreat 2026 - DAY 5 🌳

Finally....second year with amazing souls💚💚💚

今年も 森林浴発祥の地、
赤沢自然休養林に
皆さんをお連れすることができました。

感無量💚



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23/05/2026

🌳 Japan Forest Bathing Retreat — DAY 4 🌳

Today we left the moss forests behind and journeyed into the beautiful Kiso region.

In the morning, we visited Suwa Taisha, one of Japan’s oldest and most sacred Shinto shrines ⛩️

Our day then continued with a cultural experience as we visited Yamatowa Kyogi factory in Ina City and learned about the traditional process of making Kyogi — thin sheets of fragrant red pine wood crafted with incredible skill and care.

A huge thank you to
for organising the factory tour again.🙏

Even without a forest walk today, being inside the factory felt deeply connected to nature. Surrounded by the calming scent of red pine wood, it carried the same soothing essence as a Forest Bathing experience 🌲

As we travelled closer to Kiso, the scenery slowly transformed from urban landscapes into dense mountain forests, reminding us how connected these traditions are to the natural world.

We safely arrived at our third hotel and ended the day with a warm toast of Japanese sake 🍶💙

日本森林浴リトリート4日目は移動日。
美しい 苔の森を出発した後
諏訪大社でお参りをし
伊那市にある経木工場"やまとわ"を訪問して
今年も 経木を作る工程を見学させていただきました。

森林浴はしなかったけれど
やまとわ(株)さんに滞在中
経木材料である 赤松の香りに癒されて
森林浴 効果 もバッチリ🌳👍☺️

その後は木曽に向かい
ホテルにチェックイン✅️

この日は日本酒で🍶カンパーイな
夕飯でした💙




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22/05/2026

🌳Japan Forest Bathing Retreat — DAY 3 🌳

Rain changed our plans today, so the mountain walk had to wait — but it gently led us somewhere just as magical: the serene moss forests of the Shirakoma area 🌿

The rain became part of the experience, deepening the colours, softening the sounds and revealing a new way of seeing the forest. Through this “rain filter,” nature showed us something different and beautiful in every step.

An unexpected slow day became an invitation to simply be present.

We ended the day with an early dinner and an early night, resting in the quiet rhythm of misty weather.💙☔

日本 森林浴ツアー4日目は朝から雨。
蓼科山に上がっていくに連れて
雨足がどんどん強くなってきた。

かなり 降水量があったので
予定を急遽変更。
近くにある自然園で苔の森を少し散策したよ。

雨の中で苔の森は とても幻想的だった。
思いがけないお天気だったけど
雨の粋な計らいで
また違った経験をすることができて幸せ☺️☔💙

霧に包まれた 静かな夜
この日は早めに夕飯を取り早めに就寝。

20/05/2026

🌳Japan Forest Bathing Retreat DAY 2🌳

The sun smiled on us today as we shared our first Forest Bathing walk in beautiful Tateshina ☀️🌿

In the forest, words are not always needed.
What matters is simply your presence, becoming part of what you are seeing, hearing and feeling.

Forest Bathing invites us to just be in nature, without the need to control anything or be controlled by anything.
Your presence in this moment is enough.

As we slow down and soften into the natural world, the border between the “true self” and the self we think we should be gently begins to fade away 🍃

And of course, all the elements and essence of the Japanese forest - the scent of pine trees, the sound of the creek, the softness of moss and the quiet presence of ancient trees - gently support and guide us back to ourselves ✨

今日もお天気に恵まれた☺️
午前中は滝まで 森林浴ウォーク
午後は 北八ヶ岳ロープウェイに乗って
山頂まで行き、 山頂ウォークを楽しんだよ。

五感をフルに使って
じっくりと森を浴びてきました!

蓼科の森は本当に緑が濃くて
美しい。
苔の美しさにみとれるばかり。

今回も地元ガイドのY君に
サポート頂き
安全で無事に終えることができたことに
感謝。ありがとう。

19/05/2026

🌳Japan Forest Bathing Retreat — DAY 1 🌳

Our 10-day journey has begun under beautiful sunshine 🌞

Today we travelled from Tokyo to Nagano, stopping at the sacred Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine to offer prayers for a safe and meaningful journey 🗻⛩️

We also enjoyed a delicious homemade lunch at a local family-owned restaurant! Such a beautiful way to begin our time together in Japan 😋

日本森林浴リトリートついにスタート✨

初日は東京から長野へ移動。
途中 北口本宮富士浅間神社に寄り
今回の旅の安全を祈願してきたよ。

ランチは古民家の郷土料理でおもてなし。

1年後にまたここに戻ってこれてよかった☺️💕

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