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Lessons on mindfulness and self-discovery from Japan's mountains
Accompanied by mountain guides, Japan-based writer Ally Hongo walks the mountains of Dewa Sanzan in search of deeper discoveries in the Japanese philosophy of mindfulness and self-discovery.
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Mountains, tea fields and hot-spring baths: A pilgrimage into Japan's heartland
Central Japan offers adventure and allure – the tallest mountains in the country, Unesco World Heritage sites and vibrant festivals. Go off the beaten track on a wilderness and alpine adventure ...
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This Mountain National Park Is Japan's Best Cherry Blossom Destination—With 30,000 Trees, Gorgeous Hiking Trails, and Ancient Shrines
Mount Yoshino in Yoshino-Kumano National Park is considered one of the best places to view cherry blossoms in Japan. There are ... The five-mile-long mountain ridge that encompasses Mount Yoshino ...
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Sacred Routes and Sites in Japan: Kumano Kodo in the Kii Mountain Range
and their surrounding forest landscape reflect a persistent and extraordinarily well-documented tradition of sacred mountains over 1,200 years. The area, with its abundance of streams, rivers and ...