I was looking for a genuinely unique way to kick off my trip in Japan, and I found it: my first-ever sound healing session in Tohoku.

The setting was perfect. Held inside a traditional wooden Kominka (old folk house), the tatami mats were laid out with yoga pads, and incense filled the air—it was instantly relaxing. The hour-long session felt incredibly short, as the rich, deep vibrations washed over me.

At one point, a strong wind picked up outside. The old wooden windows began to rattle loudly, and I started to feel distracted. Just as I was getting irritated, the sound therapist calmly said, "This, too, is the vibration of nature. Do not resist it; become one with nature." That simple guidance was a breakthrough moment. I stopped fighting the noise, and suddenly, the rattling became part of the experience.

It felt like my mind was completely reset and clarified. Stepping out of that Kominka, I felt an incredible sense of focus and calm. It was the absolute, perfect way to start my journey through Japan!