Japan: Between Modernity and Tradition

A Journey Through Its Ancestral Paths

In the Far East, where modernity dances with tradition, Japan presents itself as a fascinating mosaic of contrasts. On my pilgrimage through this land of the rising sun, my goal is to unravel the threads that connect the bustle of Tokyo with the serenity of ancient paths.

In every corner of the Japanese archipelago, the essence of the past coexists with the accelerated pulse of the present.

Japanese Duality: Modernity and Tradition in Balance

On the streets of Tokyo, where skyscrapers rise as testaments to technological innovation and bullet trains zip across the land at breakneck speeds, the narrative of a nation that has embraced modernity without losing its connection to its roots is woven. The image of the Meiji Shrine rises amidst the urban bustle, reminding us that Japanese tradition is a living force that flows alongside dazzling progress.

The Japanese Way of St. James: Kumano Kodo and Spirituality Among Sacred Forests

Trekking in Japan is more than just a hike; it's a pilgrimage through centuries of spirituality that unfolds along ancient trails like the Kumano Kodo.

The Kumano Kodo, known as the Japanese Way of St. James, winds through the Kii Peninsula, taking pilgrims along paths that wind between ancient cedar trees and temples that seem to emerge from the earth itself. Japanese spirituality meets the majesty of nature.