Podcasts about koyasan

"The field recording I chose was rich with historical resonance, immediately reminding me of another sacred route in Japan—Kumano Kodo, an ancient pilgrimage trail deeply connected to spiritual tradition. This parallel between Camino de Santiago in Spain and Kumano Kodo in Japan felt natural, as both sites are UNESCO-designated partners in preserving cultural and historical heritage. "Fortunately, I had my own field recordings from Kumano and Koyasan temple, and as I listened, I was struck by how seamlessly the Buddhist chant and the Spanish gaida (bagpipe) intertwined. Their tonal qualities resonated in a way that evoked a shared sense of devotion, despite being from different corners of the world. "Rather than stopping at this musical dialogue, I wanted to create something immersive — an experience akin to walking along these sacred paths. To achieve this, I incorporated poetry from ancient Japan, reciting verses that reflect themes of journey, reflection, and spiritual connection. By layering these elements, I hoped to offer listeners — whether tourists, pilgrims, or those engaging from afar—a way to connect with the past and feel the enduring spirit of these landscapes. "The final composition unfolds as a call-and-response between the two pilgrimage routes, distant in geography but united in essence. It invites the listener to trace the footsteps of those who came before, to remember, to feel, and to sense the unchanged atmosphere of these sacred spaces—a rare and precious experience in our fast-moving world." Praza das Praterías, Santiago de Compostela reimagined by Yutaka Atonami. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Bean Battle and Friendship at Koyasan's Sacred Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-02-03-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 寒い冬の日、雪が静かに積もる高野山。En: On a cold winter's day, snow quietly accumulates on Koyasan.Ja: そこは灯籠が優しい光を放ち、神聖な寺院が立ち並ぶ場所です。En: It is a place where lanterns emit gentle light, and sacred temples line the area.Ja: 今年の節分には、多くの人々がこの神聖な場所を訪れました。En: This year during Setsubun, many people visited this holy place.Ja: 広場には太鼓の音と僧侶の声が響き渡ります。En: In the square, the sound of drums and monks' voices resonate.Ja: 例年のように、ヒロは親友のユキと一緒にこの特別な日を楽しむために来ていました。En: As usual, Hiro came to enjoy this special day with his best friend, Yuki.Ja: ヒロは少しうっかりした性格で、しばしばユキに助けられています。En: Hiro, with a slightly scatter-brained personality, is often helped by Yuki.Ja: ユキは、彼を見守りながらも、ユーモアを忘れない逞しい友人です。En: Yuki is a robust friend who watches over him without forgetting humor.Ja: その日、一緒に来たアジアからの観光客、アイコもこの文化を知ることに興味津々でした。En: That day, a tourist from Asia named Aiko, who came with them, was also fascinated by learning about this culture.Ja: 彼女の目は日本の伝統に輝いていました。En: Her eyes sparkled with the traditions of Japan.Ja: ヒロは節分の豆まきが待ち切れません。En: Hiro couldn't wait for the Setsubun bean throwing.Ja: その興奮からか、寺院の入口で靴をしっかりと揃えずに脱いでしまいました。En: Perhaps due to his excitement, he left his shoes unsorted at the temple entrance.Ja: 豆まきが始まると、彼の心はすっかりその催し物に散漫です。En: When the bean-throwing ceremony began, his mind was completely distracted by the event.Ja: 豆を投げ、鬼を追い払う儀式は無事に終わりました。En: The ritual of throwing beans to drive away demons went off without a hitch.Ja: 式が終わり、ヒロが靴を取りに戻ったとき、そこには彼の靴がありませんでした。En: After the ceremony ended, and Hiro returned to get his shoes, they were nowhere to be found.Ja: 「えっ？」と不安になるヒロ。En: "Eh?" said a worried Hiro.Ja: ユキとアイコは待っていましたが、彼は「あれ、俺の靴どこだ？」と困惑の顔。En: Yuki and Aiko were waiting, but he was puzzled, saying, "Where are my shoes?"Ja: 大勢の人々の靴が並んでいる中、見つけるのは難しい様子です。En: With a large number of people's shoes lined up, finding his own seemed difficult.Ja: ユキは、「大丈夫、探すの手伝うよ。」と声をかけます。En: Yuki reassured him, "It's okay; I'll help you find them."Ja: アイコも「いろんな靴を試してみたら？」と冗談めかして提案しました。En: Aiko also jokingly suggested, "Why not try on various shoes?"Ja: ３人で寺院の周りを歩き、「すみません、この靴を見かけましたか？」と訪ねることにしました。En: The three of them walked around the temple, asking, "Excuse me, have you seen these shoes?"Ja: しかし、なかなか見つかりません。En: However, they couldn't find them easily.Ja: 気が滅入り始めるヒロに、ユキは突然、「ヒロ、はい、豆！」と言って優しく豆を投げ始めました。En: Just as Hiro was beginning to feel dispirited, Yuki suddenly said, "Hiro, here, beans!" and gently started throwing beans.Ja: 豆まきが再び始まり、みんなが笑い始めました。En: The bean-throwing started again, and everyone began to laugh.Ja: 見物人も巻き込んで、豆まきの小さな戦いが始まります。En: The spectators got involved, and a small bean-throwing battle commenced.Ja: その混乱の中、親切な僧侶が現れ、微笑みを浮かべヒロに「これでしょうか？」と靴を差し出します。En: In the midst of the chaos, a kind monk appeared with a smile and offered Hiro his shoes, asking, "Are these them?"Ja: 「ありがとうございます！」とヒロは深々とお辞儀をし、ようやく安心しました。En: "Thank you very much!" said Hiro, bowing deeply and finally feeling relieved.Ja: 温かいお茶を一緒に飲みながら、三人は笑顔で一日を振り返りました。En: As they drank warm tea together, the three reflected on the day with smiles.Ja: 「なんだかんだで楽しかったね。」とユキが言い、ヒロも「もう、あの時は焦ったけどね！」と笑いながら応えました。En: "Despite everything, it was fun," commented Yuki, to which Hiro replied with laughter, "I was really flustered at the time!"Ja: ヒロはこの一日の出来事で学びました。En: Hiro learned from the events of that day.Ja: ユキのように、たまには面倒なことも笑い飛ばして、楽しむ方がいいこともあると。En: Sometimes it's better to laugh off troublesome things and enjoy them, just like Yuki does.Ja: そして、その日高野山での冒険が、より一層彼らの友情を深めました。En: Moreover, their adventure on Koyasan that day further deepened their friendship. Vocabulary Words:accumulates: 積もるlanterns: 灯籠sacred: 神聖なresonate: 響き渡るscatter-brained: うっかりしたrobust: 逞しいfascinated: 興味津々unsorted: 揃えずritual: 儀式demons: 鬼hitch: 無事dispirited: 気が滅入るcommenced: 始まりますspectators: 見物人reassured: 安心しましたreflected: 振り返るflustered: 焦ったtroublesome: 面倒なadventure: 冒険deepened: 深めましたbean: 豆sparkled: 輝いていましたentrance: 入口shoes: 靴puzzled: 困惑suggested: 提案しましたoffered: 差し出しますsmile: 微笑みexcuse me: すみませんwithout a hitch: 無事に

In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount the transition from Korea to Japan, starting with a curious encounter with a kimchi pastry in Busan. This prelude to our travels led us to a ferry ride to Fukuoka, where Japan presented itself not with the anticipated high-tech spectacle but with serene, orderly streets and an unexpectedly quiet ambiance. Settling into our modest accommodations, we dove into the local cuisine with a bowl of hearty ramen and marveled at the advanced features of Japanese toilets. The culinary journey peaked with our first taste of Kobe beef, an experience marked by its subtle, buttery texture and rich flavors, highlighting the unique culinary heritage of Japan and setting the tone for a trip filled with surprising discoveries and quiet reflections.

Welcome to 2024! The year that L.A. Meekly turns deeply religious! This month we're covering a few hidden and not so hidden religious locations and movements from around Los Angeles. We're covering the Jewish eruv (19:06), the Mormon Los Angeles California Temple (31:35), the Pentecostal Azusa Street Revival (45:54) and the Koyasan Buddhist Temple (1:16:55).

Darren Shan is an author who has published "over 60 books for older children and adults, and sold around 30 million copies across the world." You may know him from classics like Cirque Du Freak, The Demonata, Koyasan, Zom-B, The Thin Executioner, Archibald Lox and The City Trilogy. Darren has also published books like Father of the Future, Molls Like It Hot and Midsummer's Bottom under the name Darren Dash. You can find him online (Darren Shan and Darren Dash) as well as on X (Darren Shan).   The order form for his upcoming children's picture book The Terrified Troll   His newest book Father of the Future is out now on Amazon!

Déjà un mois que je suis rentrée du pays du soleil levant, il était temps de vous raconter ce merveilleux périple !   De Fukuoka à Tokyo en passant par Beppu, Hiroshima, Osaka, Okayama, Koyasan, Yoshino, Kyoto, Magome, Nagano et Kamakura, sans oublier Disney Sea et toutes les expériences extraordinaires, j'ai eu la chance de voir le Japon dans tous ses états !   N'hésitez pas à m'écrire sur Instagram (@carlita.s.purple) si vous avez des questions. Je me ferai une joie d'y répondre 

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe sits down to discuss omiyage, when to get it, who to get it for, what to get, and how to navigate the culture of gift-giving in Japan! From sneaky good ideas to absolutely DON'T DO IT mistakes, the Krewe has it all!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe sits back down with returning guest & friend of the podcast, Shinichi Mine of TabiEats YouTube fame!  Together, we explore one of Japanese most hyped and popular dish... RAMEN! From the different types and regional delicacies to etiquette and manners and recent trends, we cover it all! Bust out those chopsticks & soup spoons... ITADAKIMASU! ------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ More Info on Shinichi & TabiEats ------Shinichi on InstagramShinichi's World on InstagramShinichi on TikTokTabiEats on InstagramTabiEats YouTube ChannelShinichi's World YouTube ChannelI Will Always Travel For Food YouTube Channel

Happy Valentine's Day! This is a bonus episode inspired from the four piece compilation from 2022. This week we highlight four past discussions. Firstly we have interviewer Guy Perryman (UK) inquiring Tiffany of her cultural experiences between the Philippines and Japan, then sharing an important message as a LGBTQ+ activist in Japan with Masa Yanagisawa (JP),  living with Japanese monks with Felicity Tillack (AUS),  and lastly, living as an LGBTQ+ individual in Japan with Maeve Duvally (US).To our wonderful listeners, let us know which episodes in 2022 you enjoyed most!Special Announcement: Don't forget to reserve your spot on our Zenscape Wellness Retreat from April 7th, 8th & 9th in Hiroshima! Feel free to send an email at breakfastwithtiffanyshow@outlook.com for more information.  Mentioned Episodes & Links; EP 124: Guy Perryman Interviews Featuring Tiffany Rossdale ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com/podcast/episode/7c4efdd6/guy-perryman-interviews-featuring-tiffany-rossdale EP 125: Marriage For All Japan With Guest Masa Yanagisawa ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com/podcast/episode/785af340/marriage-for-all-japan-with-guest-masa-yanagisawa EP 126: The Reality Of Living With Japanese Monks ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com/podcast/episode/7bca680e/the-reality-of-living-with-japanese-monks EP 127: Is Japan A Safe Country For Transgenders? ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com/podcast/episode/7c2823f0/is-japan-a-safe-country-for-transgenders Support the showBreakfast With Tiffany Show Official Facebook Page ~ https://www.facebook.com/breakfastwithtiffanyshow Tiffany's Instagram Account ~ https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyrossdaleofficial/ For coaching sessions & programs with Tiffany, check out her official page ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com Breakfast With Tiffany Show Youtube Channel ~ https://bit.ly/3vIVzhE Breakfast With Tiffany Show Official Page ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com/podcast For questions, requests, collaborations and comments, feel free to reach us via our e-mail~breakfastwithtiffanyshow@outlook.com

Koyasan (o el monte Koya) es un lugar precioso de fuerte espiritualidad donde puedes alojarte en un templo budista. ¡Dale al play! Koyasan o monte Koya (hacemos una reflexión sobre cómo nombrar ciertos sitios cómo éste al comienzo del episodio), es un lugar espectacular al sur de Osaka, con muchísima historia y una gran espiritualidad y además Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Aquí Kobo Daishi fundó la escuela de budismo shingon y entre el complejo central, con unos 100 templos, el cementerio Okunoin con sus 200 000 tumbas y el mausoleo de Kobo Daishi, o el templo Torodo y sus 10 000 lámparas, es un lugar de gran espiritualidad y belleza natural. Además, puedes alojarte en un templo budista (shukubo, se llama esto) y cenar y desayunar comida vegana como los monjes y participar en los rezos matutinos (a las 5 de la mañana).  Luego, en Japonismo mini te contamos algunas de las tradiciones de Japonismo por Navidad y Año Nuevo. Por ejemplo, la nengajo, que ya la tenemos lista para enviar en una newsletter especial el 1 de enero. O el calendario de fotografías 2023, que también lo enviaremos gratis el 27 de diciembre. Sólo tienes que estar suscrito a la newsletter. Mencionamos también varios comentarios curiosos y divertidos, algunos que tienen que ver con los datos de Spotify Wrapped para 2022, que en el caso de Japón a fondo y Japonesamente han sido fabulosos, y acabamos con la frase japonesa del episodio, para saber preguntar dónde está algo. ¡Mata ne! ¿Quieres colaborar con el programa? Colabora en Patreon Únete a la Comunidad Japonismo Reserva hoteles en Japón (y en todo el mundo) Consigue seguro de viajes (¡no sólo para Japón!) Busca los mejores vuelos Lleva Internet (pocket wifi o SIM) JR Pass para viajes ilimitados en tren ---- Continúa la conversación en: Web: https://japonismo.com Discord: https://discord.gg/hZrSa57 Facebook: https://facebook.com/japonismo Twitter: https://twitter.com/japonismo Instagram: https://instagram.com/japonismo Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/japonismo Newsletter semanal: http://eepurl.com/di60Xn

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... with the borders re-opened, the Krewe is on a travel kick lately (and is ALWAYS on a food kick)... so this week the Krewe put the two together!  Joined by Shinichi of TabiEats YouTube Channel fame, we explore Japan with a food-focused filter. From crazy vending machines to a cuisine breakdown by region, this episode will help you figure out how to plan your trips around your meals... and not the other way around! ITADAKIMASU! ------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ More Info on Shinichi & TabiEats ------Shinichi on InstagramShinichi's World on InstagramTabiEats on InstagramTabiEats YouTube ChannelShinichi's World YouTube ChannelI Will Always Travel For Food YouTube Channel

Lanzar una empresa en España no es fácil. Lo más normal es que cierre antes de cumplir cinco años, una edad que no alcanzan ni la mitad. La esperanza media de vida cuando nacen es de 11 años. Cifras todas inferiores a las registradas en el resto de la Unión Europea. Así se entiende, claro, que solo 41 compañías españolas se hayan fundado antes del siglo XX.Pasa en España, pero es un comportamiento general en casi cualquier país. Con algunas excepciones, principalmente asiáticas. Y por encima de todas las excepciones, Japón, un país de tradiciones ancestrales, que cuenta, no con una, sino con varias empresas milenarias. De hecho, 4 de las 5 compañías en activo más antiguas del mundo son niponas. Y tiene más de 20.000 compañías con más de un siglo de vida.Y por encima de todas destaca Kongo Gumi, la empresa más antigua del mundo. Corría el año 578 -por poner en perspectiva, un siglo más tarde de la caída del Imperio Romano-, cuando Shigetsu Kongō ponía en marcha esta empresa, dedicada a algo tan universal como la construcción. Pero no a cualquier tipo de construcción, sino a la construcción, y después al mantenimiento, de templos budistas.Todo comienza cuando el príncipe Shotoku Taishi, un adolescente, encarga la construcción del primer templo budista en Japón, en la actual Osaka. En un país donde la religión predominante era el sintoísmo, no había carpinteros, arquitectos o artesanos especializados en este tipo de edificaciones. Así, deben ir a Corea, donde contrata a tres expertos en la materia. Uno de ellos es el propio Shigetsu Kongō.Este equipo llegado de Corea fue el encargado de construir el famoso y espectacular templo de Shitennō-ji, el primero construido en suelo nipón. Kongo Gumi, durante sus primeras décadas de vida, se dedicó en exclusiva al mantenimiento y la preservación de este templo.Su construcción finalizó en el año 593, y ha sobrevidido hasta nuestros días. Aunque a lo largo de su historia ha sido víctima de numerosas catástrofes y accidentes, que han hecho que tuviera que ser reparado o reconstruido varias veces. Su imagen actual data del año 1963, cuando se le hizo la última gran intervención, tras ser destruido por un tifón.La rápida expansión del budismo por todo el país, la fama alcanzada por la belleza de Shitennō-ji, el apoyo imperial y el prestigio que le daba el hecho de ser los pioneros, les abrieron numerosas oportunidades de negocio. Así, en los siguientes siglos se encargan igualmente de la construcción de los templos de Hōryū-ji (607) y Koyasan (816).Kongo Gumi era una empresa familiar. Los 40 presidentes que ha tenido la compañía en sus más de 1.400 años de historia son todos descendientes de Shigetsu Kongō, o cónyuges de los mismos. Pero con una particularidad, el cargo no lo heredaba el hijo mayor, como era tradición, sino que se le entregaba al más preparado de todos.Por supuesto, una empresa de tal longevidad también ha pasado por crisis, algunas de las cuales llegaron a amenazar su supervivencia. Una de las más graves llega en 1868, con la revolución Meiji y su persecución al budismo, en el que incluso llegan a destruirse algunos templos. Kongo Gumi se queda así sin una de sus principales fuentes de ingresos.Para superar esta crisis, la compañía decide diversificar su negocio, y comienza entonces a construir otro tipo de edificios, como casas tradicionales o oficinas, adaptándose a la revolución industrial que empezaba a llegar a Japón, y que estaba impulsada por los Meiji.Las dificultades que viven en ese periodo llevan a Yoshisada Kongo, el 32º líder de la empresa, a escribir 16 reglas, 16 principios básicos, basados en su glorioso pasado, que sirvan como guía en el futuro. Estos van desde normas formales, sobre cómo vestir, cómo tratar a los clientes o cuánto beber; a metodológicas, como el control de calidad o la importancia de presentar presupuestos honestos; o de formación, especificando los pasos a seguir para convertirse en maestro artesano, o fijando la importancia de la lectura y el aprendizaje de la aritmética.Con la gran recesión sufren otro momento muy complicado. El líder Haruichi Kongo se suicida, al no poder cumplir con los objetivos marcados, en un ritual ante las tumbas de sus antepasados. Le sustituye en el cargo su viuda, Yoshei Kongo, la primera y única mujer que ha dirigido la empresa en su milenaria trayectoria, que logra remontar la situación apostando por la construcción de ataúdes de madera. Con la II Guerra Mundial, el negocio estuvo asegurado.Pero la crisis que de verdad puso contra las cuerdas a la compañía llegó a finales del siglo XX. Por un lado, por la burbuja inmobiliaria de los años 80, que le llevó a alcanzar un elevado nivel de deuda, por todo el dinero que había pedido prestado para invertir en ladrillo. Y por otro, por los cambios sociales y la mayor laicidad que han llegado a Japón, que han provocado una caída dramática de los donativos que recibían los templos budistas.La empresa sufre una situación económica muy complicada, que provoca que deba ser adquirida por Takamatsu, una constructora japonesa de mayor tamaño, en 2006. En este momento surge cierta polémica. Hay que considera que con este movimiento se pone fin a la historia de la empresa, dejando de ser la más antigua en activo, a pesar de seguir trabajando; mientras que otros consideran que aunque esté bajo el paraguas de otra marca, sigue viva.Mientras tanto, la legendaria empresa ha vuelto a especializarse en edificios religiosos, con la artesanía y la calidad como principios básicos. Sin embargo, en vez de vivir de los encargos del Gobierno, ahora apuesta por promover activamente nuevos proyectos de construcción y restauración.Los días 1 y 15 de cada mes, los empleados de Kongo Gumi siguen reuniéndose para rezar una pequeña oración en honor del príncipe Shotoku, para agradecerle cómo empezó todo.

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... don your henro gear, grab your walking stick, & journey to Shikoku for an 800 mile, thousand year old 88 temple pilgrimage with Todd Wassel, author of the travel memoir Walking in Circles! The Krewe & Todd explore the history behind the pilgrimage, personal experiences traversing the island, some can't-miss tips for preparation, and just a general appreciation of the natural beauty of Shikoku as a whole. You don't want to miss this one! ------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ More Info on Todd Wassel ------Todd's WebsiteWalking in Circles (Amazon)Todd on TwitterTodd on InstagramShikoku Pilgrimage WebsiteProof Doug Actually did this (Ehime Prefecture Blog)

We return. We get back up. We are on the horse. In the return of the podcast now heading towards the coveted 100 episodes we've got a few interesting topics. I had somehow avoided reading and any of Haruki Murakami's books, that was, until now. I have completed "Hard Boiled Wonderland And the End Of the World" it was great and ever a testament to not judging something until you've completed it. Further beyond the topic of reading, I've done some amazing travel recently around the Kansai region of Japan which took me to the Onsen town of Kinosaki and Koyasan, the most beautiful place I've ever been in Japan.

We are all caught in the liminal time.  What is liminality? It can be called your cocoon time,  the time of stillness, congealed by time and space, the not knowing, the not thinking, the acceptance of being squeezed into the tight state of  "cocoonism". This is the awareful space that does the thinking for you,  the mindless state of non-waiting. Ahh, but because we are still alive and breathing in this dimming environment, our passage through it demands patience: “Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy,” says the Persian poet, Saadi Shirazi. Liminality is always scary, claustrophobic, vulnerable but it a natural state for personal growth, occurring more frequently than we can imagine. .Ultimately, our liminal space/time is about accepting that we do not know, we are not privileged to know the unknown, we will not know until it is revealed. And if w persist till birth-time,  we emerge with wings.Deuter's Music "Koyasan" in the backgoundSupport the show (http://paypal.me/wiseearth)

Would you challenge yourself to work for half a year or more in a Buddhist temple? That's what filmmaker and https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC71BceCGkgnQQLDqj9jdACA ( @Where Next Japan ) founder Felicity Tillack decided to do in 2016. Her aims were to improve her Japanese and learn more about Japanese culture in one of Japan's most famous spiritual destinations, Koyasan. Watch the interview here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k73aXh5PZs8 (https://youtu.be/k73aXh5PZs8) Here Felicity shares insights from a 6-mos work term in Japan's most famous Koyasan where she worked in one of the local catering businesses making the famous Shojin-Ryori Buddhist vegan meals for visitors. Apparently that doesn't mean living there as a vegetarian is any easier than other parts of Japan. This is a follow up conversation with Felicity Tillack who first appeared in Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow-podcast to talk about her Japanese Indie film: Impossible to Imagine and her short documentaries about people in Kyoto. Watch the 1st Talk with Felicity Tillack about her Indie Film : https://youtu.be/CtwmXg6UzTo (https://youtu.be/CtwmXg6UzTo) Listen to the Podcast: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6b2c9562-3d85-477c-8b01-3a3aefd959fd (https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6b2c9562-3d85-477c-8b01-3a3aefd959fd) Website: https://wherenextjapan.com/ (https://wherenextjapan.com/) YouTube/Instagram/Facebook: @wherenextjapan == About JJWalsh - InboundAmbassador - Seek Sustainable Japan Talkshow-Podcast == Seek Sustainable Japan is a talkshow and podcast interview series hosted by JJWalsh an American expat long-time Hiroshima, Japan based educator, content creator and entrepreneur. Official Website: https://www.inboundambassador.com/ (https://www.inboundambassador.com/) #seeksustainablejapan #seekingsustainabilitylive #japan #sustainability #sustainable ~~~ Listen to the SeekingSustainability LIVE Talkshow on Podcast [AUDIO] http://www.inboundambassador.com/ssl-podcasts/ (http://www.inboundambassador.com/ssl-podcasts/) ALL Talks in Seek Sustainable Japan (April 2020~) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcyYXjRuE20GsvS0rEOgSiQVAyKbEFSRP (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcyYXjRuE20GsvS0rEOgSiQVAyKbEFSRP) JJWalsh Official InboundAmbassador Website: https://www.inboundambassador.com/ (https://www.inboundambassador.com/) Please join, become a monthly sponsor or a 1-time donation supporter on YouTube / Patreon / BuyMeACoffee / or KoFi - every little bit helps keep Seek Sustainable Japan going, thank you! All Links: https://linktr.ee/jjwalsh (https://linktr.ee/jjwalsh) ~~~ Music by Hana Victoria Music rights to "Won't you See" purchased for Seek Sustainable Japan 2022 Hana Victoria Short Bio My name is Hana Victoria, and I am a Japanese-American singer songwriter who dreams of inspiring, encouraging and empowering others through my music. Every word, melody, and visual comes straight from my heart, and I hope they influence you in some positive way :) YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/HanaVictoria (https://www.youtube.com/c/HanaVictoria) INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hanavictoria_cozycorner/ (https://www.instagram.com/hanavictoria_cozycorner/) SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3CHm2w1lJWuiu9txD1wYyq?si=oF7shMElTiid46ZZerCbIg (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3CHm2w1lJWuiu9txD1wYyq?si=oF7shMElTiid46ZZerCbIg) APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hana-victoria/1550597954 (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hana-victoria/1550597954)

S1 Episode 08 - Koyasan Pour ce huitième épisode, nous vous emmenons à la découverte de Koyasan dans la préfecture de Wakayama ! Après deux passages dans ce village berceau du bouddhisme et un véritable coup de foudre, Olivier aura à coeur de vous partager ses visites dans ce site classé au patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco. Après un trajet d'un peu plus de deux heures depuis Osaka, le plateau mythique de Koyasan se dévoile sous vos yeux, lové dans la montagne. Nous arpenterons ensemble le cimetière millénaire de Okunoin sur un sentier de plus de 2 kilomètres dans une forêt remarquable : samouraïs ou paysans ordinaires reposent sous ces arbres et la végétation sauvage qui reprend ses droits petit à petit. Dans ce lieu si particulier qui invite au repos et à la réflexion, on se croirait vraiment hors du temps. Koyasan, c'est aussi l'occasion de passer une nuit dans un temple administré par des moines aubergistes. Après avoir pris un bain, on dégustera ensemble une multitude de plats issus de la cuisine bouddhiste dite "shojin ryori". Tofu, végétaux et plantes de la forêt seront mises à l'honneur, eux-aussi cuisinés par les moines qui vous hébergent. Le matin, on se lèvera à l'aube pour participer à la prière matinale du temple, bercés par les sutras entêtants qui résonnent dans la montagne. Une expérience inoubliable, Koyasan n'attend que vous ! Bonne écoute et bon voyage ! ************************************ Chapitrage : 00:45 fin du générique 01:30 introduction koyasan  03:10 accès  04:40 éléments d'histoire  07:12 cimetière okuno-in de jour  10:20 okuno-in de nuit  12:04 le séjour dans le monastère  15:45 la prière du matin  17:55 les 1200 ans de Koyasan  19:18 cherchez l'intrus  20:38 extraits sonores  21:42 nos coup de coeur  25:12 concours PEKOPEKO (leur site) 27:47 le mot de la fin ************************************ Pour vous aider à préparer votre voyage, toutes les informations relatives à cet épisode sont à retrouver sur les liens suivants : La carte : ici  La série d'articles d'Olivier dédiés à Koyasan : comment réserver une nuit en temple à Koysan, la visite du cimetière de jour et de nuit, les autres temples à voir.   ************************************ Nos coups de coeur du mois :  Manga : Le livre du vent, Taniguchi & Furuyama Artiste : Rickie-g ************************************* Jeu concours PEKOPEKO BOX Indice supplémentaire : ............(.)~(.)          

Hablamos de todos los lugares en Japón que han sido declarados Patrimonio de la Humanidad en Japón, tanto cultural como natural. ¡Hay muchos lugares interesantes entre ellos! Japón es uno de los países que firmaron la Convención para la Cooperación Internacional en la Protección de la Herencia Cultural y Natural de la Humanidad de la UNESCO. Desde entonces, son 23 los lugares japoneses protegidos y declarados como Patrimonio de la Humanidad. 19 de ellos son patrimonio cultural y los 4 restantes, patrimonio natural.  Esto puede cambiar porque hay dos sitios más nominados que podrían ser incluidos, pero esto te lo actualizamos en la parte 2 de este episodio. Merece la pena escuchar este Japonesamente con lápiz y papel porque muchos sitios son muy interesantes para agregar a tu planificación de viaje. Entre ellos (pero hay más, aunque para eso tendrás que escuchar todo el episodio), tienes: El templo Kiyomizudera (Monumentos históricos de la antigua Kioto). Koyasan y Kumano Kodo (Sitios sagrados y rutas de peregrinación de los Montes Kii) El monte Fuji El castillo de Shuri y Sefa Utaku, en Okinawa (Sitios Gusuku y otras propiedades culturales asociadas al reino de Ryukyu) El Museo Nacional de Arte Occidental en Tokio (de Le Corbusier) Gunkanjima, famosa por la película de James Bond "Skyfall" (Sitios de la revolución industrial de la era Meiji en Japón: siderurgia, construcciones navales y extracción de carbón) Y tú, ¿cuántos de estos sitios japoneses Patrimonio de la Humanidad has visitado? ¿Quieres colaborar con el programa? Colabora en Patreon Únete a la Comunidad Japonismo Reserva hoteles en Japón (y en todo el mundo) Consigue seguro de viajes (¡no sólo para Japón!) Busca los mejores vuelos Lleva Internet (pocket wifi o SIM) JR Pass para viajes ilimitados en tren ---- Continúa la conversación en: Web: https://japonismo.com Discord: https://discord.gg/hZrSa57 Facebook: https://facebook.com/japonismo Twitter: https://twitter.com/japonismo Instagram: https://instagram.com/japonismo Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/japonismo Newsletter semanal: http://eepurl.com/di60Xn

Con Daniele Pivato, travel blogger e socio dell'AITB - Associazione Italiana Travel Blogger - visiteremo il Paese del Sol Levante. Daniele ci guiderà in un itinerario alla scoperta di alcune città del Giappone: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Koyasan e Osaka Suggerimenti per una esperienza di viaggio indimenticabile

Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this special episode, we will have a Shingon Buddhist priest, Rev. Ryuzen Hayashi at the Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin temple in Los Angeles to discuss the basic concept of Shingon Buddhism.We will ask important questions such as:1. What is Shingon Buddhism? What is the core teaching of Shingon Buddhism?2. How is Shingon Buddhism related to Tibetan Buddhism? 3. Who is Kukai?4. What is Koyasan?5. What is Dainichi Nyorai (Sanskrit: Mahāvairocana Buddha) ?6. What is Okyo (Sutra)? What is Dainichi Kyo?7. What is Goma Ritual?8. What is Fudo Myoo?9. Why is Shingon Buddhism is called esoteric Buddhism? What is so esoteric about it?10. Why does Shingon have different kinds of Buddhist statues?Rev. Ryuzen Hayashi is a Shingon Buddhist priest at the Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin temple in Los Angeles. Born in Kyusyu, Japan, he graduated from Shu-chi-in University, the oldest university in Japan. In Koyasan, Japan, Rev. Hayashi studied to become a Shingon esoteric Buddhist priest. Rev. Hayashi joined the Los Angeles Koyasan in 2012, the temple’s centennial anniversary.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/carvingthedivine)

Happy New Year! Wishing you and your loved ones clarity, abundance in love, awareness and willingness during this period of reflection and transition. I spent my New Year’s Eve with the monks. I think it was one of those invitations and signs that I decided to listen to. It was a divine experience. On this new episode and our first 2021 show, I'll be sharing you my wonderful experiences at the sacred place of Koyasan.Honouring the reality that I’m creating new ways of existing during the holiday season. Ways that my body is still adjusting to. Unlearning what holidays are no longer. Relearning what they mean to me. I’m curious how was your holiday? If you find this episode is valuable to you consider a minute to support the podcast by buying us a tea ;) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiffanyrossdaleE-mail us ~ breakfastwithtiffanyshow@outlook.comFollow Tiffany Rossdale Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/TokyoHottieOfficial Facebook Page ~ https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTiffanyRossdaleBreakfast With Tiffany Show Official Facebook Page ~ https://www.facebook.com/breakfastwithtiffanyshowCheck out the following sponsors; Cryosauna located in Roppongi, Tokyo Japan ~ https://cryosauna.jp/eng/homePure Shop - https://pureshop.jp Face Care Oil (Recommended)https://pureshop.jp/product/facecareoil Support the show (https://paypal.me/breakfastwithtiff)

Kevin Adams, Kevin Lee, Garfield Li, Michael Suen, Patrick Suen and Hanna Ikeda-Suen live in Toronto, Canada, and on November 2007, went to Japan for Iaido for the first time as a group. In this whirlwind 10-day journey across central Honshu island, we visited castles, shrines & temples in Osaka, Kyoto, Inari, and Koyasan; we spend a night at the Jigokudani Monkey Park near Nagano; we practice Iaido in Ohara with Trevor Jones Sensei, and in Tokyo with Kikkawa Sensei, Yoshimura Sensei, Kuwata Sensei, Hatakenaka Sensei, and Tsubaki Sensei. Through all the walking, all the trains, and all the challenges of traveling in a foreign country, we've stuck together as friends for all these years, and the experiences we had on this trip 13 years ago has given us memories of a lifetime. This podcast was created specifically to share meaningful experiences of budo practitioners around the world, and this was an amazingly fun alternative to the traditional 1-on-1 interviews. In fact, if this format seems popular enough, I would love to host a similar session with others in the budo community. One thing to note. Since our discussion is conducted while looking at some video and photos we took on this trip, there is much more context for those watching on Youtube, than on a podcast app with audio only. Although, I think that’s sufficient as well. If you want to find this episode on Youtube, go to https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada This episode is also available at the following podcast platforms ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anchor: https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tokushikai-inside-look/id1523336799 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMzk0OWVhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Mf1mrLTfVT3Sbu8XM032m Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1523336799/tokushikai-inside-look Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/tokushikai-inside-look Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/i9qbnxx7 Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/tokushikai-inside-look-We0ozJ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To get the latest on what we’re up to at Tokushikai Canada, subscribe to our newsletter at https://subscribe.tokushikai.ca and find us on Facebook and Instagram @tokushikai.canada

Programa completo de Gente viajera con Esther Eiros y Carles Lamelo. El mapa coloreado de Europa en función del riesgo de viaje, la potencialidad del turismo de golf para contribuir a la recuperación económica y las conclusiones del Congreso del Turismo Digital celebrado en Benidorm centran el análisis de Mariano López en El Prisma. La innovación y la digitalización turística tienen otra cita importante en unas semanas: el Tourism Innovation Summit, en Sevilla. Su directora, Silvia Avilés, nos cuenta cuáles van a ser los temas de debate. Enrique Domínguez Uceta nos avanza los planes de reapertura del Machu Picchu y nos acompaña de viaje sobre las Líneas de Nazca, dos enigmáticos enclaves de Perú. Kike del Olmo envía su carta dominical. Viajamos virtualmente a Colombia y ponemos rumbo a Koyasan, en Japón, con Elena del Amo. Además, conocemos los planes de las estaciones de esquí para esta temporada, charlando con Jesús Ibáñez, presidente de ATUDEM. También repasamos las novedades que presenta el sector del caravaning, uno de los que más ha crecido este verano.

Ep#7 - In Episode 7 we share some more music interests and mention the release of one of Steve's new tracks! It's part of a compilation album where 20 artists from all over the world came together to create an album. We are also sharing more of the idea behind it and what all songs have in common. ‘Don't be afraid to make a foul of yourself, because it's always fun giving things a go.' , as Steve nicely put it. Find the album for the charity project here:https://hirokisugi.bandcamp.com/album/its-5pm-somewhere-full-albumSteve's song is no.12 on the album and it's from his project ‘Morven', find more of his music and his new songs here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MykAQq6TWUhfD6eqrqk2P?si=1ppZgP8cTN2GJxjOVLHVtgJazz album of the week:https://open.spotify.com/album/7BVfV9OGD9tYdy7Jr5JLbt?si=IAE6Ppq4QJGIB6u-UvFRtwWe are also diving into the topics of concepts of ‘love, peace & harmony' being constant work. Only through our efforts and willingness to be loving and kind, we can build a community that looks after each other and dedicates time to being there for others.Some more bullet points from this episode:- being able to acknowledge and receive a compliment- being consumed by self obsession and learning to be humble through your daily practices - a peak into our Japan travels - talking about the weather ?!, but then diving deeper into when the storm finally hits and the relief that comes with it - calm from within- to know what the smelling tree thing is about, listen to Episode 5 from the 27th of May- making a commitment — it's constant work- being compassionate and kind doesn't need to cost you money- small acts of kindness towards the strangers you meet- turn that frown upside down! - it's our responsibility to create the society we want to live in - listening to some late night jazz- managing time and priorities

Our first episode takes place in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Here we had the opportunity to talk to our guesthouse owner Shogo, an avid traveler himself. He explained to us a lot of the mysteries we still weren’t getting after almost three weeks of travel in Japan. This amazing country was our first destination and it is probably one of the most magic places we've ever visited.

In questo episodio Via Narrante sale alle pendici di Koyasan, in Giappone, il Monte Sacro per il Buddismo Shingon e ti parla di suoni, statue e di un incontro speciale. Buon ascolto!

In this podcast episode, we share ideas for your 2019 travel wish list. We are not going to talk about the top 20 travel destinations around the world but focus on the locations that sometimes get overlooked. We look at 10 of our favorite spots for doing all the things we love to do - food, scooters, beaches, culture, history, festivals, music, meeting new friends and socializing. Our list includes Lisbon, Krakow, Greek Islands, Panama City, Da Nang, Sicily, San Pedro de Atacama, Koyasan, Alicante, and the Isle of Man. This may be the first time you are hearing about some of these locations. Tune in to find out why you need to consider each for 2019. Main Topics Covered: Best Travel Spots for 2019 (Places You May NOT Know) Links Mentioned in the Episode: An easy way to support us is by checking out our Amazon Store. We list all of the items we love there.  Look through the TrustedHouseSitters website and get your discount by using our link Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index recently came out. We have been to over half of the top 20 list including the TOP destination Bangkok, Thailand. Other cities include Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, New York, Tokyo, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Bali, Osaka, Pattaya. This is our list of top cities to visit in 2019 beyond that top 20. Matt freaking loves Lisbon, Portugal for so many reasons. We get into a bunch of them on Podcast 18: Lisbon, Portugal (Our Second Trip to the Romantic & Festive City).  We also described Lisbon Portugal – 14 Top Things to Do in that detailed post.  The history and culture to be found in Krakow, Poland is endless. We discuss it in great detail in Podcast 22: Poland – Warsaw, Krakow, Auschwitz.  Greek Islands! You gotta love it! We highlight our favorites in Podcast 21: Five Greek Islands We Love (with Tips and Tricks).  Panama City, Panama is a treasure in the same time zone. In Podcast 24: Panama City, Casco Viejo, and San Blas (Sailing Adventure in Panama) we talk all about our love for this Central American location.  You all know that Da Nang, Vietnam is one of our favorite places on Earth. Check out Podcast 11: Vietnam Travel to hear more about why you should go.  If you like poker check out Playing Poker in Vietnam [Millions at Stake] to learn about how it goes down there.  Would you want to see motorcycles flying by at 180+MPH? Listen to Podcast 16: Sicily and Isle of Man (2 Very Different Island Experiences) for those details.  Nikki is in love with San Pedro de Atacama. After you listen to her passion on this episode check out San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (The Best Itinerary with Videos).  If that is not enough, also check out San Pedro de Atacama Travel Tips (Top 7) and then book your trip.  Koyasan, Japan is one of the most unique places on the planet. So spiritual. Listen to Podcast 32: Japan Travel Part 2 (Sumo Wrestling, Geisha, and the Countryside).  Oh, Sicily! We loved you for so many reasons. Castellammare del Golfo stood out for many reasons. Read Sicily Restaurants (Top 5) That We Can’t Get Out of Our Minds to get inspired.  The beaches of Alicante, Spain are some of the best in the world. Listen to Podcast 19: Alicante (Spain) to hear why we fell in love with this beautiful destination.  If that is not enough, read Alicante Spain (The Best Beach City in Spain) and you will want to pack your bathing suit immediately.  Make sure you understand what to pack. Pack Less! Here is a great post on everything we packed in a single backpack.  Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world

Our six weeks in Japan were unforgettable. Getting the chance to see how cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto differ was quite an experience. Mixing in time along the countryside in Kyotango was a treat. The stillness and peacefulness of our lakeside guesthouse were fantastic as we listened to the water while falling asleep at night. Sumo Wrestling was a highlight and a sports bucket list event I have imagined for years. Spotting a Geisha in Kyoto was an incredible moment to capture the beauty on film in a rare opportunity. We discuss all of this and more as we present our final three weeks in the remarkable country and give our insights on why you should add it to your travel list soon. Main Topics Covered: Kyoto Kyotango Tokyo Links Mentioned in the Episode: Books We Love - Discover the books we have read and enjoyed during and before our travels Be sure to check out Podcast 29: Japan Travel Part 1 (Our First 3 Weeks) to listen to us arriving in Tokyo, and spending time in Kobe, Osaka, Koyasan, and Nara.  Near the Kamogawa River in Kyoto, Pontocho is a lively alley with restaurants lining each side.  The Nishiki Market is an interesting place to spend a day. Here, you can find delicious treats, handmade traditional crafts, ceramics, textiles, and more. Our time in Kyoto was during Typhoon Jebi which caused great destruction. Luckily our area that we were visiting was not harmed.  Great timing allowed us to witness a Geisha on here way to her Friday duties.  Kyotango is a beautiful country area of Japan on the west coast. We stayed at an amazing guesthouse with a wonderful family. Be sure to look up Atsushi and his family if you go.  The breakfasts were unbelievable. The fish were caught just feet away from where I ate it.  Having the chance to watch a Sumo Wrestling event was a treat and a sports bucket list item for me.  The Digital Art Museum in Tokyo has been getting a ton of press for it’s Instagram friendly displays. We enjoyed discovery the beauty on a rainy day.  Make sure you understand what to pack. Pack Less! Here is a great post on everything we packed in a single backpack.  Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world

Our first three weeks traveling Japan have been unforgettable. Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi), Kobe, Osaka, Koyasan, Nara. There are so many positive things that we will share in this podcast episode. Railway system, umbrellas, 7-Eleven’s, vending machines, baseball games, Temples, and incredibly kind people. We love our time here. Halfway through our time in this gorgeous country and we have so much to share. Tune in to find all that we are enjoying, experiencing, and observing as we explore one of the unique cultures in the world. Main Topics Covered: Japan Travel Part 1 (Our First 3 Weeks) Links Mentioned in the Episode: Foundation Training - The most important exercises for your back while you travel!  ExpressVPN - protect your information when you travel and connect to see your content that you are paying for Our route so far in Japan - Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi), Kobe, Osaka, Koyasan, Nara.  Japan is a economic powerhouse globally.  The railway system in Japan is complex and systematic. It’s unbelievable.  7-Eleven, Lawson, Family Mart - the convenient store culture is awesome. The women all love umbrellas no matter what the weather.  Vending machines in Japan are everywhere! I used Meetup.com to connect with eight local business people to discuss ideas and projects that we are working to build. Check out Instagram of the guy bending over backward to take Nikki’s photo.  On Saturday night, I ended up going to a bar to grab a drink (Nikki headed home) and, WOW, did I have a blast with a bunch of locals.  The baseball game was out of this world. Check this video where the fans all blew up balloons then let them off at the same time.  Okunoin Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Japan.  Koyasan is full of beautiful Buddhist temples The local relationship with the tiny deer in Nara are a bit controversial as you can tell with Nikki’s passion. Though they are beautiful.  We will update on the final 3 weeks in an upcoming podcast. Make sure you understand what to pack. Pack Less! Here is a great post on everything we packed in a single backpack.  Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world

Casual chat with me as I walk to work!

Craig Mod has been walking the historical mountains and paths of Japan for the last five years. In April of 2018 he went on a solo Kumano Kodo walk and made this recording discussing the economics and production of his 2016 book, Koya Bound: Eight days on the Kumano Kodo. The book was made in collaboration with Dan Rubin and was sponsored by Leica Cameras.  Koya Bound walkkumano.com — data and maps of the walk craigmod.com The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage walk's main website Full transcript and audio online at: https://craigmod.com/onmargins/006/

BT recites his "comedy routine" You Might Be An Initiate, then discusses Koyasan, the Golden Dawn, the Source Family, Art, and the Origin of our Mind, with Saori Nishi Da.

My guest today, Ken Honda, is joining us from Tokyo, Japan. I love Japan, having spent time years ago in the holy city of Koyasan. It was a transformative time for me. Ken asks quite a provocative question: Is your money smiling? If you want to know what he means by that, and meet one of the foremost experts on the relationship between wisdom, happiness and money, listen in!The difference between Happy Money and Unhappy Money.When we earn and spend money, we do so with either love or fear. What it means to have a loving, abundant relationship with moneyHow we relate to money is how we relate to life. What parents must teach their children about moneyMoney and happiness expert, Ken Honda, is a best-selling self-development author in Japan, with book sales surpassing seven million copies since 2001. His latest book is called “Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money”. Ken’s financial expertise comes from owning and managing several businesses, including an accounting company, a management consulting firm, and a venture capital corporation. His writings bridge the topics of finance and self-help, focusing on creating and generating personal wealth and happiness through deeper self-honesty.Find Ken at Ken HondaFind Laurie at The Baca JourneySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wisdom-talk-radio/donations