The sound of insects and the cool winds, the turning leaves of the trees in the forests and mountains, the year’s most colorful landscapes—Autumn in Japan has an atmosphere all its own. Japanese people have a history of training themselves and nurturing the spirit through several paths, or “Ways”. There are the ways of the Japanese sword called Iaido, and Kendo, which is based on the samurai spirit. There are ways of training energy, or “Ki” through Aikido, and Kyudo, the Japanese art of archery, as well as Shodo, which cultivates the spirit through calligraphy. Our staff is also challenges themselves to improve. Visit Japan during the season where nature’s backdrops are at their most colorful.