NATURE JOURNEY

Japan, Untamed

原生の日本

Rebun & Rishiri Islands

Shiretoko

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A narrow, UNESCO-protected wilderness peninsula in northeast Hokkaido, where brown bears fish for salmon in clear rivers and winter drift ice locks the coast.

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Bandai-Asahi National Park

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An ancient volcanic caldera covered in deep forest, where hot springs have welcomed travelers and pilgrims for over a thousand years.

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Mt. Fuji

Flyover

Fly low over the crater rim of Mount Fuji for an exclusive view down into the peak, marking the the journey's pivot point.

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Iya Valley

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Hidden in deep Shikoku, the Iya Valley remains quiet and untouched. Walk historic vine bridges, see emerald rivers, and stay in a preserved 300-year-old thatched farmhouse.

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Yakushima

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Home to ancient cedars up to 7,000 years old, this roadless forest inspired the classic Princess Mononoke and offers a rare encounter with primeval nature.

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Iriomote & Ishigaki

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Closer to Taiwan than Tokyo, the subtropical Yaeyama islands are ninety percent jungle. Explore Iriomote's wild interior and swim among reef turtles, manta rays, and vibrant coral.

SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

Japan, Sacred

霊場の道

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Dewa Sanzan

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A sacred site for over 1,400 years, Dewa Sanzan is home to Yamabushi ascetics who revere the mountain as a deity. This is where Shinto, Buddhism, and something older than both of them meet.

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Mt. Fuji

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Revered as a sacred boundary between the physical and spiritual worlds, the symmetrical peak of Mount Fuji has shaped Japanese art and beliefs for millennia.

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Kumano Sanzan

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For over a thousand years, the three grand shrines of Kumano Sanzan have drawn travelers deep into the forested mountains of the Kii Peninsula.

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Izumo Taisha

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Izumo Taisha predates recorded history, its founding myth woven into the Kojiki, Japan's oldest chronicle. Every October, according to Shinto belief, all eight million gods of Japan gather here to determine the fate of human connections for the coming year. 

GASTRONOMIC JOURNEY

Japan, Savored

源の味

Rebun & Rishiri Islands

Konbu & Uni (Rishiri Island)

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Every Japanese meal begins with dashi, and the finest dashi begins with Rishiri kelp. Harvested from frigid, mineral-rich waters, this kelp is the quiet foundation of Japan's best kitchens.

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Artisanal Salt & Fish Sauce (Noto Peninsula)

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Jutting into the Sea of Japan, the Noto Peninsula preserves ancient traditions, from sea salt harvested with 1,200-year-old techniques to unparalleled fermentations favored by those in the know.

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Rice, Sake & Seafood (Toyama & Niigata)

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Backed by the Northern Alps, Toyama's snowmelt produce firefly squid, white shrimp found nowhere else in the world, and buri yellowtail at its finest in winter.

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Ise Lobster & Shellfish (Ise-Shima)

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The free-diving ama of Ise-Shima have harvested the seafloor on a single breath for two thousand years.

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Wagyu, Kurobuta, & Shochu (Kagoshima)

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In the shadow of the active Sakurajima volcano, Kagoshima's rich soil helps produce premium wagyu, kurobuta pork, and sweet potatoes used to distill local shochu.