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Inspired Living

Our projects are born out of the dream to explore what means to live well by weaving Japan's timeless wisdom into modern life.
The word ‘maana’ means ‘senses’, an invitation to a journey that awakens our senses. Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s simple yet profound way of living, where we learn to find beauty in everyday moments.

Maana Experiences

Explore Japan’s ancestral practices to enrich our modern everyday lives. With wisdom passed down through generations, we collaborate with experts to teach us the old ways in a new perspective, offering intimate experiences that inspire intentional living.
Oharano landscape
Tea ceremony

Retreats

During our 5-day retreat, participants have a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in Japan’s best-kept wisdom on the art of living. Learn from masters dedicated to traditional dyeing techniques, native Japanese foods, and sustainable building practices - while exploring remote areas of Japan.
Learn more

Workshops

Our workshops and experiences offer insight into Japan’s ancestral practices to enrich our modern everyday lives.
Learn more
Oharano landscape
Tea ceremony

Retreats

During our 5-day retreat, participants have a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in Japan’s best-kept wisdom on the art of living. Learn from masters dedicated to traditional dyeing techniques, native Japanese foods, and sustainable building practices - while exploring remote areas of Japan.
Learn more

Workshops

Our workshops and experiences offer insight into Japan’s ancestral practices to enrich our modern everyday lives.
Learn more
Oharano landscape
Tea ceremony
During our 5-day retreat, participants have a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in Japan’s best-kept wisdom on the art of living. Learn from masters dedicated to traditional dyeing techniques, native Japanese foods, and sustainable building practices - while exploring remote areas of Japan.
Learn more
Our workshops and experiences offer insight into Japan’s ancestral practices to enrich our modern everyday lives.
Learn more
Oharano landscape

Retreats

During our 5-day retreat, participants have a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in Japan’s best-kept wisdom on the art of living. Learn from masters dedicated to traditional dyeing techniques, native Japanese foods, and sustainable building practices - while exploring remote areas of Japan.
Learn more
Tea ceremony

Workshops

Our workshops and experiences offer insight into Japan’s ancestral practices to enrich our modern everyday lives.
Learn more

Choose an experience

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Art of Living

Indigo Dye

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Art of Living

Fermentation

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Art of Living

Earthen Wall

Featured In

Conde Nast
Monocle
Architectural Digest
T Mag: The New York Times Style Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Casa Brutus
Kissa interior
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