【YORUMORI】Reflection & Dialog in the Forests of Japan

This is the English version of YORUMORI’s Overview. A translation in Japanese (概要-日本語 / Overview-Japanese) is available.

We host experiences in the forests of Japan where you let go of constant thinking, open your senses, and feel nature and yourself, together with companions.

Programs are mainly in Japanese. We invite connection beyond words — through presence, shared quiet, and sensory awareness.

Held several times a year in a few selected forests in Japan (for example: Uenomura, Kumano Kodo, Aso, Oku-Nikko), with lodging in nearby facilities.

Participants spend solo time in the forest by day, at night, and in the morning, then come together to share what they felt — sometimes around a fire, sometimes in a circle in the forest to share dialog.

YORUMORI weaves solo time and dialog so you can deeply feel nature, yourself, and companions.

See: YORUMORI Personal Program (JP)

 
See: YORUMORI Organizations Program (JP)

We avoid busy tourist seasons and crowded hours to preserve a calm and reflective atmosphere.

Many of our sites are satoyama-style forests — natural settings that feel familiar, close-to-life.

We aim to nurture such places with local communities to support well-being. 

See: YORUMORI Local Program (JP)

• Japanese is the primary language.

• English support (by request): we may be able to arrange help from English-speaking Japanese supporters if contacted in advance (availability depends on schedule and conditions).

• For groups/organizations: interpretation feasibility (dates, venue, group size) will be discussed; let’s decide together after we talk.  

• Locations: selected forests in Japan (not nationwide).

• What to bring: layers suitable for morning/evening temperature changes, comfortable walking shoes, outdoor gear.

• Schedule / Duration: overnight programs. For exact dates, lodging, and details, please check the individual program pages.

Details are mainly in Japanese — feel free to contact us with any questions.

Below are selected excerpts / partial translations  from participant comments.

• I discovered feelings I didn’t know I had… living in the city, I realized how few chances I’d had to use all my senses — Company executive

• A luxurious time out of the ordinary… in the night forest with only moonlight… letting go of thought… — Mindfulness instructor

• What truly matters became clearer… in a time and space without judgment… — Entrepreneur / Consultant

• Just being in the forest awakened essential senses… stepping on fallen leaves… lying on rocks by the stream… simply being there awakened them… I clearly felt uplifted — Executive coach

See: Voices from Participants (JP)

Email: info@yorumori.jp

Subject: Please put "EN PROGRAM REQUEST" in the subject line

English support is not always guaranteed, but we will try when arrangements allow. Please contact us in advance.

概要-日本語 / Overview-Japanese