Mindful Miho

Miho is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specialized in mindful eating and integrative nutrition f Visit her website for more info!

Miho is a Registered Dieititian and a Mindful Eating Expert! She provides personalized nutrition counseling for individuals online or via phone. Miho specialize in integrative and functional nutrition, and her major focus is on mindful eating.

04/28/2026

“150 years? Still a baby.”
Our local guide in Shuzenji said something I haven’t stopped thinking about.

As we passed by Arai Ryokan — founded in 1872. Many of Japan’s famous people have stayed there.

Then we walked few steps up the hill where we were greeted by a masterfully crafted wooden gate. Asaba Ryokan, the oldest ryokan in town.

500 years old.
Still serving guests.
Still family-owned.

It must have seen countless changes in the world - wars, inventions, beliefs, and people but still claiming its spot in town.

Somewhere in that layering of time is the answer to a question modern business has largely stopped asking:

What are we building this for?
Not this quarter.
Not this decade.
For whom, a hundred years from now?

The time seems to be flying by and we’re in the era of constant change. Somehow knowing that there are businesses running for so long gave me a sense of comfort.

—

In the West, we talk about longevity in business as an achievement.

In Japan, it is a philosophy.

Researchers who study shinise point to a few consistent principles:

長期思考 — Chōki shikō. Long-term thinking.
Not quarterly profits. Not market share. Not scale.
The question is: will this still be here in 100 years?
I hear this often in Japan, how will the decisions we make today affect our children?

三方よし — Sanpō yoshi. Three-way satisfaction.
A traditional Omi merchant philosophy: good for the seller, good for the buyer, good for society.
Not a two-party transaction. What you do must serve the society as a whole.

家 — Ie. The house.
The business is not a vehicle for wealth extraction. It is a living entity — a household — that must be passed intact to the next generation. The leader is a steward, not an owner.

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I think the deepest form of wellness is not just taking care of your body today.
It is building a life — and a way of being — that is worth preserving.

Japan has been practicing that for a very long time.

Link in comments to learn more about the Zen & Mindfulness Japan Wellness Retreat · November 9–14, 2026 · Shuzenji, Izu.

04/23/2026

I went on a guided hike on the ancient Mt.Fuji trail.

There was hardly anyone on the trail. This is the official starting point of Mt.Fuji trail. Nowadays, people don’t use this trail since they can get to the 5th station by car to start the ascent. But until 100 years ago, this was how people start climbing the mountain.

Leading up to the Torii gate ⛩️ I saw many carved stone to commemorate the 33th climbing of Mt.Fuji. In Fujiko spiritual practice, number 33 is a sacred number.

I had a nice chat with the tea house owner by the trail. He is a retired professor and started the tea house after his retirement. The tea house was not in use for a very long time and he wanted to revive the trail. He believe that this trail is the best trail to feel the presence of the spirit.

04/20/2026

Over tourism in certain parts is a current challenge in Japan.

I had a nice chat with a lady who sat next to me on the bus to the Mt. Fuji.
She was born and raised in Asakusa, Tokyo.

She shared how she’s seen the town getting flooded with tourist over the years.

She’s happy that more people are interested in the Japanese culture and visiting this beautiful country but was also voiced concerns about local people are losing their space.

Her favorite local coffee shop is no longer her place to sip tea in peace. Prices are inflated. Grocery shops are being replaced by souvenir shops. It’s getting harder for local people to live.

It was an enlightening realization for me and it made me fully commit to creating this retreat to highlight different parts of Japan.

People we are working with are all local tourist operators, and all of them are very passionate about sharing the culture and story of the reason they lived in.

Tomomi - a local tour operator in Izu is really passionate about bringing more people to Izu. She shares that has so much culture in history not even Japanese people know about it.

When we visit there, we saw have a few people were visiting Izu compared to some places we passed by like Kawaguchiko by Mount Fuji. A quiet location that’s been around 1200 years rich with history and culture, a perfect place for a Zen retreat.

If you are someone who wants to go on the off the beaten path or support conscious tourism, I’d love to invite you on this experience.

04/16/2026

There are so many words that Japanese people use that is hard to translate. Wabi sabi is one of them.

We use wabi sabi to anything that resonate with you deeply that are simple yet beautiful.

We apply this word to nature sounds, handcrafted pottery, traditional architecture, leaves falling from the trees.

I see this word as a description of an emotion than just a word.

03/18/2026

As the cherry blossom starts to bloom in Portland, I want to share a bit about the 花見　Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) and the Japanese Culture

People think Japanese people are quiet and humble but no we know how to have fun!
There’s almost 2000 years of tradition with this spring celebration.

It starts with the Japanese mythology,

The Flower Goddess: Konohanasakuyahime
enshrined in Mount Fuji. She represents the paradox of existence: an impermanent beauty, yet a spirit so strong it protects people from volcanic activities of the mountain. To Japanese, to celebrate Hanami (flower viewing) is to sit in the presence of the Goddess herself.

* In our upcoming Japan wellness retreat, We will visit the shrine by Mt. Fuji where she is enshrined!

She also symbolizes the Japanese wisdom: Ichigo Ichie
Sakura (Cherry blossom) is the symbolism of Ichigo Ichie (一期一会). Translated as "One time, one meeting," it reminds us that these bloom are only seen once same flower does not bloom again next year. So we must cherish this moment fully before it fleets away. It’s the kind of spirit you find in Japan, people’s action is filled with respect and curiosity because they know no moment is permanent.

Another tradition with Hanami is Yoshuku:
Have you ever celebrated a victory before it happened? This is the ancient practice of Yoshuku. Historically, Hanami wasn’t just a picnic; it was a Shinto ritual of "pre-celebration." By celebrating the abundance of the blossoms in spring, farmers were manifesting a bountiful rice harvest in the autumn.

Just as the Japanese farmers used the spring blossoms to "pre-celebrate" the autumn harvest, we invite you to begin your journey of manifestation now.

Our Japan Wellness Retreat this November is the culmination of the intentions you set today. I will be sprinkling these less known traditions and wisdom throughout the retreat for you to cultivate more mindful live beyond this trip!

Read more here: https://www.housenine.com/japan

03/09/2026

We're inviting you to join us: Zen & Mindfulness — Japan Wellness Retreat. November 9 - 14,2026

There is a specific kind of stillness found in the healing waters of Izu and the sacred foothills of Mt. Fuji. 🗻♨️

It is a quietness that doesn’t just silence the noise—it invites you to listen to your inner self.

For months, we have been quietly dreaming and curating a journey that goes beyond traditional travel.

The Essence

Our 6-day immersion explores the timeless concepts that define the Japanese way of living:

✨ 一期一会 (Ichigo Ichie) | Being fully present in this unique moment.
✨ 侘び寂び (Wabi Sabi) | Finding beauty in the imperfect and the transient.
✨ 温故知新 (Onko Chishin) | Gaining new insights by revisiting ancient wisdom.

From morning Zazen with a monk to the meditative ritual of matcha in Shizuoka’s tea fields, we invite you to step out of the "to-do" list and into the presence of the present.

Click the link in our bio to explore the full itinerary. 🔗

08/22/2025

I recently realized this very simple law of the universe.

In the past, I lived in constant state of fear, anxiety, overwhelm, worry, scarcity, and sadness. At times these emotions made me angry, stressed, “emotional”, and I thought I was going crazy.

Which resulted in unhealthy eating behaviors.

I thought I need to change something OUTSIDE of me to change myself.
I thought I needed to have more money, lose weight, dress nicely, and excise everyday and to live a happy life.

How can I live happy when I don’t have the resources, energy, and access?

But no, there is infinite resources in me, I just needed to tap into it.

We already possess unlimited abundance that’s accessible to us - our words.

Be generous with our words. To ourselves and to others.

Yes, the external circumstances may not change instantly. But overtime, my health improved and my mental state got brighter.

Are you living in the constant state of worry and anxiety?

Know that it’s possible to get out of it. 💪

12/29/2024

Need more space in your life? In your body?

Try slowing down.

In our technology-based modern world, people are always pushing our bodies to catch up. And I know how speed affects our bodies. Our bodies function by nature's rhythm, which is based on the sun passing through sky, the moon at night, and the earth orbiting around the sun to change seasons.

It might seem counterintuitive, but "Isogaba maware" (急がば回れ), the Japanese proverb meaning "If you want to reach fast, take the long way," teaches us that taking our time can actually create more room for focus, clarity, and genuine progress.

For the past couple of years, I've stopped multitasking. I've been a queen of multitasking and I still struggle with it. I like to work, I want to be busy, and I'm simply impatient to not get things done.

But when I rush through things, my body tells me to slow down by giving me signals. For my body, it's the stomach aches, brain fog, fatigue in the afternoon, and pain in my wrists, neck, and shoulders.

I'm seeing the world changing with new technologies like AI. I'm certain that the world will be moving faster than ever. And the only thing we have in control is how we spend our time. We must become more aware and intentional about how we use our time to live more peacefully and mindfully.

12/13/2024

the world is feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious 🌀
When you’re in a thick of it, every little block on the road can seem impossible to overcome.

Start with planting a seed of POSSIBILITY. 🌱
things may not turn around right away, like when you sow a seed in a garden.

Like when you sow and tend to your garden, it will soon flourish with a beautiful garden in your mind. 💐

You don’t yell at the seed you just sown that it’s too slow and lazy the next day. Beautiful things develop over time.

for now, just know it’s possible for you to feel
🌸 at peace
🌸 trust yourself
🌸 be confident
🌸 free from pain
🌸 Energized through out the day

It’s a REAL possibility. You may not believe me at the moment, but just keep this in the corner of your mind.

Follow me and I’ll be sharing more insights on how to live mindfully and eat mindfully so you can nourish your body and soul. 🙏

09/20/2020

Salmon roe- considered a Fall delicacy in Japan. Harvested from female salmon that came back to spawn in the river where it’s born.

My all time favorite food item growing up in Japan! I was dancing with joy when I found out that the local fisherman is selling it 💃💃💃
It’s still in process so can’t eat it yet... can’t wait to eat them on fresh cooked rice 🍚
Traditionally in Japan, we cure the salmon roe in salt and soy sauce. Fresh salmon contains parasite so it’s best to cook them or freeze them before eating. I did find a worm amongst the egg when I was processing it. So be careful!

Salmon roe is a nature’s fish oil capsule. Naturally packed with essential fatty acid like oMega-3 including DHA, EPA which is essential for healthy brain function.
Also salmon roe contains beneficial minerals such as magnesium, selenium, iron, phosphorus. As well as Vitamin A and D.

This beautiful ruby color is due to a powerful antioxidant - astaxanthin it protects body from uv radiation and sun damage.

🍣

07/13/2020

Early bounty from my garden!

Mizuna is my favorite Japanese green. Literally means ‘water green’ in Japanese, I love it’s juicy crunchy stems. It taste similar to arugula or mustard greens with a lot of crunch. I don’t see them often at local markets here so I’m so happy that I can harvest them right in my garden!

Along with Mizuna, my lettuce garden is growing like crazy! Having hard time catching up with them. I had a cold noodle salad with thinly sliced pork. Great summer recipe.🌞

It’s my first year building my garden and I am surprised how well they’re doing!

Coming soon - tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers, potatoes, sweet potatoes, kale, edamame, Kabocha, ginger, garlic.

What’s growing in your garden?

05/21/2020

Now we’re done painting over 1,900 sqft! Putting things back together. Can’t wait to reveal the improved space once we get back in business.

Preparing for reopening now, we don’t have exact reopening date yet but hopefully soon 🤞

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