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Reflections & Insights
Thoughts on Japanese spirituality, mindfulness practices, and stories from our retreats in Japan.
Jornal
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Chinowa-kuguri: A purification ritual every 6 months（半年に一度のお清め「茅の輪くぐり」 ）
English 日本語 I went to Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine in Tokyo for Chinowa-kuguri. At many shrines in Japan a large green ring appears at the end of June.It is called Chinowa, and walking through is called Chinowa-Kuguri.It’s for removing im... -
The Exhibition of Bonsai at Meiji Jingu（明治神宮で奉納盆栽水石展）
English 日本語 The other day, I happened to see a beautiful bonsai exhibition at the main shrine area of Meiji Jingu!It was the annual "Hōnō Bonsai Suiseki Exhibition", held every June for more than 20 years. Most of them were around 200... -
Water Lilies Are Blooming at Meiji Jingu Gyoen!（明治神宮御苑に、睡蓮の季節がやってきました！）
English 日本語 Now water lilies are in high season at the Gyoen (Inner Shrine) of Meiji Jingu in Tokyo! It’s totally stunning to see them in Nanchi (South Pond) from the fishing deck, in front of Kakuuntei (Tea House). Feel so... -
Yesterday’s Japanese Iris Field at Gyoen of Meiji Jingu!（昨日の明治神宮御苑の菖蒲田）
English 日本語 Yesterday, I visited Meiji Jingu Gyoen (inner garden) to check Japanese irises again!I headed to the iris field, wondering if they’re still blooming…they are!! No matter how many times I see landscapes adorned with beautif... -
The Japanese Iris Field at Meiji Jingu Gyoen is Now in Peak Bloom!（明治神宮御苑の菖蒲田、今見頃を迎えています!）
English 日本語 Meiji Jingu Gyoen is a historic garden that has existed since before Meiji Jingu was built.Every June, the Japanese irises in its iris field come into bloom.There are around 1,500 irises in about 150 different varieties!Th... -
Meiji Jingu Self-Guided Audio Tour, Now Available on VoiceMap（明治神宮オーディオガイド「お参り編」を公開しました）
English 日本語 We're glad to share the release of Retreatrip's first self-guided audio walk on VoiceMap: Meiji Jingu Audio Guide to Omairi — Ritual, Forest and Sacred Space. Just beside Harajuku, Meiji Jingu opens into a vast forest and ... -
We’re Updating Our Site（サイト改修のお知らせ）
We're making some improvements behind the scenes to bring you a better experience. Some pages may be temporarily unavailable or look a little different during this time. We appreciate your patience. Thank you for visiting Retreatrip.現在...
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