Are you interested in immersing yourself in nature’s delights this summer? Beyond leisurely moments amidst nature, many people today desire a more profound natural encounter. The corporation, REED, based in Kamiyama City, Yamagata Prefecture...
How can we make our memories of travels more meaningful? Perhaps by leaving a place we visited during our journey in a better condition than when we arrived. There is increasing attention towards regenerative tourism, a step beyond sustainable...
The tourism approach known as “dark tourism,” which confronts the sad and heavy history of mankind, such as war, disasters and social discrimination, is receiving attention worldwide. In Fukushima Prefecture, which experienced an unprecedented...
As the heat intensifies, escaping indoors from the scorching outdoor temperatures that seem to reach 40 degrees, we are greeted by overly aggressive air conditioning, making it uncomfortably cold and seemingly prone to catching a cold. In fact...
Arete LLC unveiled its lodging facility Gōon〜G.O.A.T〜 in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, in March 2023. This unique container-style private villa can be exclusively rented and offers a contactless experience from booking to check-in. The entire...
Enter the forest and gently brush the plants. Feel their warmth. Try chewing the leaves a bit and be surprised at the sweetness of the trees. In the Hida region, with its World Heritage sites, you can encounter nature that restores your mind and...
To live is to eat. To eat is to live. In modern society, opportunities to learn about the value of life are few and far between. How many of us really consider that the meat and fish we casually consume every day were once living beings? There are...
Enjoy lodging in a traditional temple and spend a luxurious time there. The time spent staying in a traditional building and experiencing Japanese culture is often more fulfilling than time spent in new tourist facilities. Hokoji Temple, the head...
Just like home, we spend much of our time at an office on a daily basis. The reduction of waste and other environmental considerations that come out of this process can only be achieved if the awareness and actions of the company and its employees...
Saunas have become popular in recent times. Saunas made of wood offer a soothing environment with a subtle aroma of trees. Such saunas not only heal people but also have the potential to positively impact the natural environment. Artistry Co. Ltd...