TRIPS

Embrace ‘Me Time’ Travel Mindfully

Our curator
Joe Jun Liao
Curated tour

Travel Mindfully: Exploring Zen, Nature, Art, and Self with Joe Jun Liao

May 16 - 23, 2025

Joe Jun Liao, Hong Kong architect and entrepreneur, guides our unique Japan tours. Deeply versed in Zen Buddhism and minimalist design, Jun blends traditional wisdom with modern innovation. His journey from student to Zen practitioner under monk Toryo Ito informs his approach. Experience Japan through Jun’s eyes, exploring mindfulness, architecture, and technology in transformative ways.

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Original

The Hidden Daily Life and Living Traditions – Tokyo, Onomichi & Kyoto

You will be exposed to a myriad of elements from the traditional to the contemporary, from sea/farm to table, and the art of pairing seasonal food with sake to culinary practices that adhere to Zen Buddhism.

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Tailor-made

Tailor-made Itineraries: Experience Japan Your Way

It may include navigating the northern island of Hokkaido, embarking on an ocean adventure in Okinawa, receiving blessings of prosperity in Kyoto, engaging yourself in the nature and history of Hiroshima, or experiencing the allure of a bustling metropolis like Tokyo.

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