Walk barefoot on Japan’s Number 1 Grassy Field!

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature. Connect with friends.

Barefoot Walking Experience at Shinyuri Art Parks

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air and a lovely grassy field.

Every First Saturday of the month

First Meeting Point

Saturday 03 December 2022, 13:30

Shin Yurigaoka between KFC, MUFG, and Dean and Deluca: 35°36'13.3"N 139°30'29.5"E https://w3w.co/locator.juggler.nail

Second Meeting Point is Shin Yuri Art Park

Saturday 03 December 2022, 14:00

Shinyuri Art Parks https://goo.gl/maps/QAhUddBiieDAZsQm6

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Details

Enjoy Grass

Shinyuri Art Parks features an immaculate large grassy field.

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

Enjoy Community

Find like-minded others who enjoy walking barefoot!

What to Expect

• The event is on, rain or shine.
• We’ll walk from Shin Yurigaoka station starting 13:45
• Feel free to join at Shinyuri Art Parks by 14:00.
• Take off your shoes in the park; connect with mother earth!
• Meet friends, enjoy chatting, connecting

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes which you can take off at the grassy field.

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Walk barefoot on Japan’s Number 1 Grassy Field!

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature. Connect with friends.

Barefoot Walking Experience at Shinyuri Art Parks

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air and a lovely grassy field.

Every First Saturday of the month

First Meeting Point

Saturday 05 November 2022, 13:30

Shin Yurigaoka between KFC, MUFG, and Dean and Deluca: 35°36'13.3"N 139°30'29.5"E https://w3w.co/locator.juggler.nail

Second Meeting Point is Shin Yuri Art Park

Saturday 05 November 2022, 14:00

Shinyuri Art Parks https://goo.gl/maps/QAhUddBiieDAZsQm6

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Details

Enjoy Grass

Shinyuri Art Parks features an immaculate large grassy field.

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

Enjoy Community

Find like-minded others who enjoy walking barefoot!

What to Expect

• The event is on, rain or shine.
• We’ll walk from Shin Yurigaoka station starting 13:45
• Feel free to join at Shinyuri Art Parks by 14:00.
• Take off your shoes in the park; connect with mother earth!
• Meet friends, enjoy chatting, connecting

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes which you can take off at the grassy field.

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Walk barefoot on Japan’s Number 1 Grassy Field!

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature. Connect with friends.

Barefoot Walking Experience at Shinyuri Art Parks

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air and a lovely grassy field.

Every Third Thursday of the month

First Meeting Point

Thursday 20 October 2022, 13:30

Shin Yurigaoka between KFC, MUFG, and Dean and Deluca: 35°36'13.3"N 139°30'29.5"E https://w3w.co/locator.juggler.nail

Second Meeting Point is Shin Yuri Art Park

Thursday 20 October 2022, 14:00

Shinyuri Art Parks https://goo.gl/maps/QAhUddBiieDAZsQm6

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Details

Enjoy Grass

Shinyuri Art Parks features an immaculate large grassy field.

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

Enjoy Community

Find like-minded others who enjoy walking barefoot!

What to Expect

• The event is on, rain or shine.
• We’ll walk from Shin Yurigaoka station starting 13:45
• Feel free to join at Shinyuri Art Parks by 14:00.
• Take off your shoes in the park; connect with mother earth!
• Meet friends, enjoy chatting, connecting

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes which you can take off at the grassy field.

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature.

Barefoot Walking Experience:

Slow-paced barefoot hike to Hossawa Falls (one of the hundred famous waterfalls in Japan, located in Nishitama District, Tokyo), and the small mountain Bonbori. We will also enjoy Seoto-no-yu foot bath and free time near the Minamiaki River after the hike.

Barefoot Rob and others will be barefoot; you’re welcome to try hiking barefoot as well!

Meeting Point

Sunday 16 October 2022, 10:03

Musashi-Itsukaichi Station (Itsukaichi Line), South Exit (https://goo.gl/maps/KMN7J5aQdKrwVLhK8)

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Details

Walking surfaces:

dirt walking path, short gravel path, asphalt sidewalks, a mixture of dirt and fallen leaves hiking trail.

Please stay alert about where you’re walking to avoid injury.

Enjoy Connection

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

Course

• Start at Musashi-Itsukaichi Station 武蔵五日市駅
• bus to Hossawa Falls 払沢の滝 (22 min, 490 Yen)
• hike to Hossawa Falls (1.3 km) and back
• go by bus/on foot to hiking trail entrance (7 min by bus)
• hike up Mt. Bonbori / 盆堀山 391 m, 3.0 km hike
• rest at Seoto-no-yu Foot Bath / 瀬音の湯 足湯
• explore Akigawa Valley / 秋川渓谷, Ishibune Bridge / 石舟橋 and Minamiaki River / 南秋川
• go back by bus/on foot (*) to Musashi-Itsukaichi Station / 武蔵五日市 (11 min by bus).

What to Expect:

• I will talk about how to safely walk barefoot.
• We will feel asphalt, grass, and myriad other surfaces.

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Donation:

1000 yen

What to bring

• Your water/soft drink, lunch
• Hat in case of sun
• Rainwear in case of rain
• Easy-to-wear sandals for hard-to-walk surfaces
• Hiking/walking shoes if you need
• Towel, wet tissues for your feet
• First aid supplies
• Mosquito/insect repellent
• Your seat pad
• Whatever you may need to take care of yourself
• 1,000 Yen

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

I’m sorry I have to cancel this event; I’m sick today.

Enjoy the night air. Enjoy moonlight. Touch the earth. Connect with nature. Connect with friends.

Enjoy chatting and barefoot walking on the full moon night. Share beautiful experiences with like-minded friends!

The energy of the full moon supports us in releasing unwanted energies, so we’ll also share some time in meditative energetic release under the full moon.

When

Thursday 08 December 2022, gather at 19:15; walk toward Tama River at 19:30

Where

Meet by the benches near Izumi-Tamagawa station https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

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Details

Enjoy moonlight

Weather permitting, we’ll be bathed in moonlight while enjoying the grassy field with bare feet!

Enjoy Grass

We’ll relax in a lovely grass baseball field next to Tama River.

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

19:15 Meet at Izumi-Tamagawa Station near benches https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

19:25: Walk toward Tama River

The grass is nice for walking and relaxing. Enjoy the light of the full moon.

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Donation:

2000 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Probably should bring a jacket because the weather is getting cooler. Bring lightweight shoes for the short (~5 minute) walk to the river. Watch for little rocks!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Enjoy the night air. Enjoy moonlight. Touch the earth. Connect with nature. Connect with friends.

Enjoy chatting and barefoot walking on the full moon night. Share beautiful experiences with like-minded friends!

The energy of the full moon supports us in releasing unwanted energies, so we’ll also share some time in meditative energetic release under the full moon.

When

Sunday 09 October 2022, gather at 19:15; walk toward Tama River at 19:30

Where

Meet by the benches near Izumi-Tamagawa station https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Details

Enjoy moonlight

Weather permitting, we’ll be bathed in moonlight while enjoying the grassy field with bare feet!

Enjoy Grass

We’ll relax in a lovely grass baseball field next to Tama River.

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

19:15 Meet at Izumi-Tamagawa Station near benches https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

19:25: Walk toward Tama River

The grass is nice for walking and relaxing. Enjoy the light of the full moon.

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Donation:

2000 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Probably should bring a jacket because the weather is getting cooler. Bring lightweight shoes for the short (~5 minute) walk to the river. Watch for little rocks!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Enjoy the night air. Enjoy moonlight. Touch the earth. Connect with nature. Connect with friends.

Enjoy chatting and barefoot walking on the eclipsed moon night. Share beautiful experiences with like-minded friends!

We’ll also share some quiet time in prayer under the eclipsed moon.

When

Tuesday 08 November 2022, gather at 19:15; walk toward Tama River at 19:30

Where

Meet by the benches near Izumi-Tamagawa station https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Details

Enjoy moonlight

Weather permitting, we’ll be bathed in moonlight while enjoying the grassy field with bare feet!

Enjoy Grass

We’ll relax in a lovely grass baseball field next to Tama River.

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

19:15 Meet at Izumi-Tamagawa Station near benches https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

19:25: Walk toward Tama River

The grass is nice for walking and relaxing. Enjoy the light of the eclipsed moon.

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Donation:

2000 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Probably should bring a jacket because the weather is getting cooler. Bring lightweight shoes for the short (~5 minute) walk to the river. Watch for little rocks!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

I declare walking barefoot is a starting point.

It’s one of many starting points on the journey to self discovery. Who are you? Why are you here (on earth)?

For most people, wearing shoes has become the norm. Taking off the shoes allows one to experience a whole lot of sensations! Per area, there are more nerve endings on our feet than on our hands.

Hundreds of people have joined my barefoot walks. For those who have forgotten what barefooting is like, taking off their shoes outside results in a lot of Wow! There’s so many sensations!

Then after the mind calms down a bit, we can remember “oh that’s right! I have feet!” Then expand our awareness: “oh yes I have a body!”

Then go a bit more subtle from the physical body: wow not just physical sensations, I have emotions! Then, ooh emotions! How do I deal with them?

Then we learn a bit and discover emotions are like a guidance system for living. They help us navigate the world when used properly.

Feel angry? set a boundary.

Feel sad? it’s time to grieve.

Feel guilt? it’s time to apologize.

Feel fear? time to dive in deeper into the emotions.
Is it fear based on a real external thing? get more info or run away! Is it fear based on an old story? Is it mixed with excitement? You might just be onto the next best thing in your life. Go for it! (See Pressfield’s book Do The Work)

PART 2:

but wait, there’s more!

Awareness of our body and emotions is nice, but what about just using our body the way it’s designed?

Humans have taken to standing, so we need to balance. Your feet are a big part of that.

Do you cover your eyes to read? Why cover your feet to balance? Allowing your feet to give your brain info about balance is great.

Allowing your feet to actively maintain your balance is even better.

Set your toes free! Let them wiggle and explore the world. Let them do their job of telling you where you are and how you’re standing.

That way they grow strong and keep you living longer.

Seriously.

People who can balance on one foot for more than ten seconds LIVE LONGER.

What?

Yeah when you’re 80 years old, lose your balance and fall over, you might die right there, or at least probably going to break a bone, which tends to break the spirit being held up in bed with busted hip or whatever.

Simple solution: take off your shoes now! Allow your toes to actively balance!

Start wiggling those toes. Like building muscles, strength improves over time.

Can you play rock paper scissors with your feet? It’s not just a funny game; it can help you live longer!

Connect with nature. Connect with friends. Join us for an actual walk! Great photo points!

Barefoot walking for ~3.7km, starting at Karakida Station

Barefoot walking, great views, beautiful nature, enjoying fresh air and a lovely walk.

Meet at Karakida Station

Saturday 24 September 2022, 11:45

Karakida near the wavy chrome curve

Start walking to Nitanda Park

Saturday 24 September 2022, 12:00

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Details

Longish walk

We’ll walk ~3.7km from Karakida Station to Tama Center Station, likely through the following parks:

• Nitanda Park
• Tsurumaki Nishi Park
• Maronie Park
• Tsurumaki 2nd Park
• Narahara Park
• Tama Central Park

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

Enjoy Community

Find like-minded others who enjoy walking barefoot!

What to Expect

• The event is on, rain or shine.
• We’ll walk from Karakida Station starting 12:00
• There are many different surfaces, from gravel to grass, water to asphalt
• Lots of nature to connect with mother earth!
• Many great photo spots!
• Meet friends, enjoy chatting, connecting

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Donation:

1000 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes which you carry and wear if necessary. If you like photography, bring a camera!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Walk barefoot on Japan’s Number 1 Grassy Field!

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature. Connect with friends.

Barefoot Walking Experience at Shinyuri Art Parks

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air and a lovely grassy field.

Every Third Thursday of the month

First Meeting Point

Thursday 15 September 2022, 15:30

Shin Yurigaoka between KFC, MUFG, and Dean and Deluca: 35°36'13.3"N 139°30'29.5"E https://w3w.co/locator.juggler.nail

Second Meeting Point is Shin Yuri Art Park

Thursday 15 September 2022, 16:00

Shinyuri Art Parks https://goo.gl/maps/QAhUddBiieDAZsQm6

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Details

Enjoy Grass

Shinyuri Art Parks features an immaculate large grassy field.

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

Enjoy Community

Find like-minded others who enjoy walking barefoot!

What to Expect

• The event is on, rain or shine.
• We’ll walk from Shin Yurigaoka station starting 15:45
• Feel free to join at Shinyuri Art Parks by 16:00.
• Take off your shoes in the park; connect with mother earth!
• Meet friends, enjoy chatting, connecting

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes which you can take off at the grassy field.

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!