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Enhance Leadership Skills with Waterfall Meditation

In today's competitive business environment, leaders are constantly seeking ways to improve their mental resilience and decision-making capabilities. The Japan Management Development Association and the Kansai Management Association are organizing a special one-day training program aimed at executives and top leaders on November 6, 2025, at the scenic Yuhino Falls in Minami Ashigara, Kanagawa Prefecture. This unique event combines the physical and mental disciplines of waterfall rituals and meditation, designed to help participants refine their souls, stabilize their minds, and gain newfound energy for self-improvement.

Training Experience

Participants will engage in a rich experience that includes:

• - A powerful waterfall ritual known as ‘Takigyo’.
• - Zen meditation or ‘Zazen’ to enhance focus and calmness.
• - An enlightening lecture by Master Kunio Ichikawa, an expert in waterfall practices, sharing insights into business and life management.

Leaders worldwide incorporate practices like Takigyo and meditation, understanding their benefits for maintaining focus and clarity. This program offers participants a chance to reset their minds amid the roar of the waterfall, training themselves to control their thoughts even in extreme conditions. In quiet moments of meditation, they will learn to clear distractions, sharpening their concentration and insight, which are crucial for effective decision-making.

Desired Outcomes

The training aims to provide several benefits to its attendees:

• - Break through personal limits and discover a new version of oneself.
• - Eliminate distractions and restore concentration.
• - Boost productivity by training the brain’s capabilities.
• - Cultivate insight and problem-solving skills.

Unlike merely focusing on mental discipline, this program intricately blends Takigyo and meditation to develop critical business skills such as decision-making, action-taking, and human capability.

Program Details

Location: Yuhino Falls, Minami Ashigara, Kanagawa

• - Height: 23 meters, Width: 5 meters, famed for its abundant water flow throughout the year, alongside rich cultural legends. Participants will engage in the training under the guidance of Master Ichikawa, who has over 20 years of experience in waterfall rituals.

Schedule: November 6, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Participation Fee: 58,000 yen (including tax)
Capacity: Limited to 15 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Organizer: Japan Management Development Association / Kansai Management Association

If your organization seeks a tailored training program, we can also accommodate private sessions. Please inquire with us for details.

How to Apply

For participation inquiries, please contact the Kansai Management Association directly or visit our official website for more information.
Website: Japan Management Development Association
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 06-6312-0691

About JMDA and KMCA

With a rich legacy of over 70 years, the Japan Management Development Association has been at the forefront of Japan's management sector, catering to the evolving needs of industry and supporting business growth through educational endeavors. Our semiannual National CEO Conference has 500 participants, celebrated its 142nd installment this year, and offers various seminars, training programs, and consulting services to meet organizational challenges.

Contact Information:
Osaka: 1-5, Douyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0027
Tokyo: 1-3-21, Shin-kawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0033
Website: JMDA/KMCA