Tim Bunting
Tim Bunting
Tim Bunting is a certified Yamabushi with almost a decade worth of experience in Yamagata living near the Dewa Sanzan. Originally from New Zealand, the self-professed nature lover spent many of his formative years in the great outdoors, and truly feels at home amongst the vast forests, sprawling rice fields, and mountains of Yamagata Prefecture.
For Tim, the Dewa Sanzan holds a special importance as a place to get away from the real world, and back to a simpler time, that he believes is something that could benefit people from the world over.
Tim’s interests include Japanese history and culture (he is the curator of dewasanzan.com), coffee, photography, music, and sports such as cricket and rugby.
Tim Bunting
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Maiko Ito
Born in Nagoya, Maiko Ito has had extensive experience abroad, studying at Newcastle University during her you …
Tim Bunting
Tim Bunting is a certified Yamabushi with almost a decade worth of experience in Yamagata living near the Dewa …
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Megurun aims to support sustainable rural communities. To achieve these aims, we gained a travel agency license registered with the governor of Yamagata Prefecture: Region 282.