Japanese culture

Shinrinyoku: Japanese Bio-Hacking

I uploaded a new video on Shinrinyoku, forest bathing. Shinrinyoku, forest bathing is a Japanese bio-hacking method. In other words, it is a bio-harmonizing method. In many ways, bio-hacking done in Japan is bio-harmonizing.

Satoyama Nordic Walking along Water-filled Rice Paddies

Rice paddies have water now, and people will plant rice next week or so. The end of April to the beginning of May is the rice planting season in Japan. It is a beautiful time to go walking or cycling and my regular morning Nordic walking gives me further pleasure.

Cherry Blossoms, Yoshuku, and Ima Iwai

I developed a custom that I call Ima Iwai out of Yoshuku. Ima means now, and Iwai means celebration. Ima Iwai means celebrating the present moment, appreciating here and now.

Yoshuku: a Japanese method of Manifestation

In the past, people had cherry blossom viewing parties not just to celebrate the blooming,  but also to celebrate the rice harvest in Autumn in advance. The cherry blossom was a symbol of a good harvest and prosperity. By celebrating the good harvest in advance, people thought they would manifest that reality. 

Going Local Can Help You Find Your Ikigai

Yesterday, I attended a symposium in our town, and Kazumasa Sashide, the editor in chief of a famous magazine called Sotokoto spoke there.

Sotokoto features many projects happening in small rural towns and villages across Japan. Kazumasa Sashide is the author of a book called Bokura Wa Chiho De Shiawase Wo Mitsukeru, We Find Our Happiness in the Countryside. He depicts many cases of young people moving to the countryside and finding their Ikigais.

Hinamatsuri on March 3rd

We have a festival called Hinamatsuri on March 3rd in Japan, but we don’t do anything special in our house since it is more for girls.

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