the story behind Watsumugi
In a world that often moves too fast, Watsumugi Journey invites you to slow down and walk a different path — a circular way, woven with care, where every step reconnects you with life.
Inspired by the ancient wisdom of the land, the spirit of communities, and the natural rhythms of the earth, we explore places and stories that celebrate regeneration — of soil, soul, and society.
Through mindful travel experiences (yatras), gatherings, and storytelling, we weave new relationships across cultures, nature, and ourselves.
Watsumugi Journey is not just about arriving at a destination — it’s about how we walk, what we weave along the way, and how we return home transformed.
Come weave with us 🧵
about the founder
Hiromi Iwase (Romy)
Born in Tokyo in 1980 and raised in Yokohama and New York, Romy is a traveler and dancer of life weaving regenerative stories and connections across the world.
She has been drawn to music, dance and theater from an early age, and has worked as a bilingual narrator / belly dancer & instructor from her 20’s.
Since 2019, she has been involved in grassroots initiatives in Japan focused on single-use waste reduction, permaculture, and non-violent communication.
In 2024 she joined the global voyage of NGO Peace Boat as cruise staff. From 2025 she has been working in the marketing team for Earth Company, on a mission to create regenerative futures throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Romy continues to travel exploring ways for people to reconnect with themselves, society, and the earth. She enjoys visiting coffee shops and spending time in the ocean, and is a practitioner of DUP (Dances of Universal Peace).