JAPAN’S HIDDEN SPIRITUAL DEPTHS Japan's spirituality is felt in the hush between temple bells, the warmth of a hot spring bath on a snowbound night, and the quiet precision of a kaiseki meal. Beyond its bright cities and headline sights, a deeper Japan awaits — one where nature, ritual, and hospitality converge in moments of near transcendence. HOKKAIDO’S ELEMENTAL APPEAL Japan’s northernmost island is shaped by the elements: fire, water, wind, and snow, each playing its pa
