Encounter Japan Travel held a webinar offering a new perspective on Setouchi, the region surrounding the Seto Inland Sea, renowned for blending nature, culture, and contemporary art. This destination has become a key stop for itineraries focused on cultural experiences beyond the traditional. Naoshima: the jewel of contemporary art The most famous island in Setouchi…
Setouchi: Where Art Meets the Sea The Seto Inland Sea is one of Japan’s most distinctive landscapes. Its calm waters stretch between the islands of Honshu and Shikoku, surrounded by seven prefectures: Hyogo, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tokushima, Kagawa, and Ehime. This region, known as Setouchi, has been a cultural and commercial crossroads for centuries. Its…
When we think of Japan, it’s easy to picture ancient temples, cherry blossoms, or the elegant art of tea. However, there is a silent protagonist that has shaped its history, cuisine, and landscape for over two thousand years: rice. Traveling through Japan following the path of rice is to discover the most authentic part of…
The Art of Contemplation In the spiritual heart of Japan, there is a type of garden that doesn’t aim to impress with colorful flowers or ornate fountains. Instead, it speaks through silence, order, and hidden symbolism. These are Zen gardens, or karesansui (枯山水): minimalist landscapes made of raked gravel, stones, moss, and sometimes small plants…
Zen Beyond the Temple When we think of Japanese Zen, what often comes to mind are silent temples and carefully raked gravel gardens. But today, the influence of this philosophy goes far beyond religious spaces. Welcome to the world of Zen parks — public areas that combine landscape design, minimalist aesthetics, and natural elements to…
An Invitation to Harmony and Presence In the fast pace of modern life, there are few moments when time truly seems to pause. One of those rare experiences awaits you in Japan: the tea ceremony — known as sadō or chadō (茶道) — a centuries-old tradition that is not just about preparing or drinking tea,…
Discover Osaka and Hiroshima in our Third Webinar. On June 25th, Encounter Japan Travel held its third exclusive webinar for travel agents, focusing on the most western destination in Japan: the regions of Hiroshima and Osaka. During the seminar, key recommendations were shared about points of interest, culture, and local experiences for travelers looking to…
What is the Kumano Kodo? Kumano, located in the southeastern part of the Kii Peninsula, is surrounded by nature and has long been revered as a sacred place where the gods live. Visiting this place gave rise to the belief that by praying for happiness in the afterlife and entrusting one’s thoughts to the gods,…
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