An Emotion-Filled Journey to Refresh Your Mind and Body
“A Nostalgic Journey Through Memories and Music at Misawa Elementary School in Yonezawa”
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Surrounded by the peaceful satoyama countryside, in a nostalgic school building, and followed by a soothing visit to Yonezawa’s famous Onogawa Hot Springs—this unique tour offers a heartfelt experience that awakens all five senses.
Enjoy the sights of autumn, the sounds of familiar tunes from your youth, the rhythmic beats of Japanese taiko drums, and the warmth of the “Bijin-no-Yu” hot spring known for its beauty-enhancing waters.
This special journey includes a session on “Emotional Therapy” led by a geriatric medicine specialist, and an engaging experience with the “Personal Song Method,” where listening to cherished songs from your youth helps revive long-lost memories and emotions.
In the afternoon, refresh your mind and body with an energetic taiko drumming experience “EXADON,” brought to you by a local folk music family.
Come and experience a new kind of senior travel that will leave you thinking, “Getting older can be fun!”
◆ Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Location: Misawa Elementary School “Tokokoto” Gymnasium
(Yonezawa-shi, Yanazawa 3401, Japan)
◆ Program Schedule
【Morning Session】
9:50 AM – 12:00 PM (Reception starts at 9:30 AM)
Participation Fee: ¥500 (includes materials) – First 80 guests
- 10:00–11:00 Lecture: “An Introduction to Emotional Therapy”
Speaker: Dr. Masahiko Fujii
(Visiting Professor, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University) - 11:00–12:00 Demonstration: “Personal Song Method”
【Afternoon Session】
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Reception starts at 1:30 PM)
Experience Fee: ¥1,500 (Limited to 20 participants – advance registration required)
Spectators: Free of charge
- Taiko Drumming Experience: “EXADON”
Hosted by the local folk music family group
Note: Participants in the taiko drumming experience must bring indoor shoes.
◆ How to Register & Inquiries
Hosted by: Zaigo Taro Juku (inside TREE Inc.)
Phone: 0238-21-6350
Email: fuben-ok@zaigotaro.club
※ You can register via the event flyer’s QR code (web registration form available).
