Grateful to CNA938 (Channel NewsAsia) CNA Radio 938 hosted by @pageturners938 Melanie Oliveiro for featuring my journey through Japan on her programme, “Destination Anywhere” — from machiya living and shamisen culture to intentional travel rooted in wellness and craft. 🎙️🇯🇵
The conversation was a timely reminder that meaningful travel isn’t about ticking destinations off a list, but about slowing down, respecting heritage, and co-creating value with local communities. Craft, wellness, and sustainability are deeply interconnected — and when approached mindfully, they become powerful tools for cultural preservation and conscious living. Our travels led us to discover the beauty of Japanese culture and crafts, and many more traditional values together with @kaigai_handmade and our first private retreat with our trainers and valued clients. Will be sharing more about our journey soon! Every retreat is different as we explored new places and enjoy different localised activities so it is a unique experience for anyone who joins us. The next retreat will be in end Oct 2026 and the itinerary will be released soon to interested participants.
Thank you to the CNA938 team @iamhui8 for giving space to these conversations and for spotlighting stories that go beyond mainstream travel narratives.
Also grateful to Ah Jie @zoetay10 for sharing too, so coincidentally that you tuned in😍! And my lovely crocheted jacket is by none other than @softlymadecottage
🎧 Listen here:
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna938-rewind/machiya-shamisen-and-ichizawa-travel-tales-entrepreneur-agnes-tay-5917991
Art of Tsumamizaiku 