Taking slow time for yourself...
JANUARY NEW MOON
Nighttime Forest Bathing
Embrace the Dark on the First New Moon of 2026
Sunday, January 18, 4:30-6:15pm
Yoyogi Park, Tokyo
Experience nature in twilight and darkness during the first New Moon of the year. Amongst the silhouetted trees and fading winter light we will connect to nature through our senses. This auspicious day of new year intention setting will serve as our backdrop. Gathered in community circle, we will enjoy a candlelit warm tea and seasonal snack to close. Each participant will be provided with a New Moon Lantern to light their way that they can take home afterwards for continued ritual intention setting throughout the year.
WHEN: Sunday, January 18th (New Moon)
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TIME: 4:30-6:15pm (meet time 4:20pm)
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WHERE: Yoyogi Park (details on where to meet with google links will be sent out to those registered)
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COST: ¥4500/$35USD​
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CLICK TO REGISTER HERE.​
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GLOBAL DAY OF UNPLUGGING
Every year in early March thousands of people across the globe unplug from technology. Why? For quality human connection!
Tokyo Unplugged Village is coupling our yearly gathering with the seasonal Japanese tradition of gathering under the cherry blossoms. Join us for HANAMI + HOBBY, a picnic gathering of hanami (cherry blossom viewing) and your hobby. Together we'll enjoy food, snack, drinks and whatever hobby you'd like to bring: crafting, reading, drawing, knitting, board games, crossword puzzles, birdwatching, painting, napping and more. Join your Tokyo community and others around the globe in stepping away from your phones, laptops and computers and engage in connection with others and your environment.
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This event will be held at Yoyogi Park on Saturday, March 28, 11am-2pm. Participants are responsible for bringing their own picnic or snacks, a blanket or picnic mat, and their personal hobby. Each registered participant will receive a complimentary Global Day of Unplugging phone knapsack for tucking your phone away in style!
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REGISTRATION LINK (registering will provide you with location details, and weather updates in case of cancellation)
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Michelle is the Japan Director of Global Day of Unplugging. Please click the link to find out more about this global movement. If you would like to be involved in the organization and promotion with Michelle, please contact her by email: michelle.slowlife@gmail.com
