OUR PROMISES

1. We'll provide you with outstanding serive. - We are working hard to make sure you are enyoing the trip and hte memories will last a lifetime.

2. We'll meke your Japan travel easy and unique. - You can expect unique travel itinerary planned just for you, hassle-free.

3. We'll be responsible to our communities. - Each and every tour is planned and operated by a local community we're part of, to benefit the local people.

4. We'll conserve our environment. - Linking conservation and tourism while contributing to boost Japan's environmental literacy is our goal.

5. We'll offset your carbon footprint. - You will no longer feel guilty if you are climate conscious. We calculate and offset your carbon footprint, evey trip, every time.

Key Principles on sustainability

1. comply fully with the environment and its pertinent laws

2. maximize efficiency on utilization of resources and energy

3. comply with Kyoto Protocol: read more on carbon offsetting

4. help improve the well-being of local community

5. disseminate and disclose environmental policy

Ecotourism Principles (cited from TIES)

1. minimize impact

2. build environmental and cultural awareness and respect

3. provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts

4. provide direct financial benefits for conservation

5. provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people

6. raise sensitivity to host countries' political, environmental, and social climate

CSI (Corporate Social Investment) projects

Carbon offsetting:
We are a carbon neutral company since day one. All the carbon emission associated with energy required to operate our office, transportation provided for travelers and guides, and accommodations is calculated and offset by investing a portion of our profit into environmental non-profit organizations and renewable energy devices.

Tree planting :
Vast majority of secondary forests of cypresses and cedars in Japan is now unattended due to influx of cheap import lumbers. If branches are not cut as they grow, these coniferous trees block the sunlight, inhibiting others to grow down below. In result, top soil is washed away and eroded, leaving extremely fragile slopes of unhealthy woods. To maintain healthy woods and increase biodiversity, we plant trees with local community and on request basis with travelers under supervision of forestry service.

Sea turtle conservation : Sea turtles and their spawning grounds in Ohama beach are recognized as a national natural treasure. We work with Sea Turtle Museum to maintain healthy environment for the turtles to come ashore and nest.

Feel good about making a difference
Fundraising for local NGOs: Financial contributions made by Spirit of Japan Travel guests and supporters are making a difference on our CSR projects that support local NGOs in ecotourism, conservation, and rural community development to demonstrate ecotourism help conservation and create benefits to community. Before the tour ends, guests will be kindly asked in written form to make a difference in our tour destinations.

WE ARE A CARBON NEUTRAL COMPANY