Daruma Vision™
Leadership Retreat in Hakone
July 18-20, 2026
A transformative experience in nature-rich Hakone combining sound, guided visualization, and Japanese wisdom to help you cut through the noise and
anchor your next move.
From Leaders Who’ve Experienced It
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"The Daruma Vision I attended was a very well curated and positive event that I walked away with not only feeling rejuvenated but but also well focused on what I want to do going forward."
—Damon Mackey
Catalyst4MBAs, CEO
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"Probably one of the best retreats in Tokyo for human-centric leaders. A rare opportunity to reconnect with yourself and re-envision your future."
—Leo Murashige
Onedrops Inc., CEO
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"I’m Japanese yet even I didn’t know about yoshuku. It was inspiring to learn about the Japanese way of manifestation, and the celebration of our achievements really allowed for the internal shift to be solidified. A highly recommended experience. "
—Emily Kamata
Gold Speak Inc. Founder and CEO
You're executing well. Something still feels off.
You're making decisions, but they feel reactive.
You know where you're going, but you can't fully articulate it in a way that moves people.
You just haven't had the space to find that clarity within.
This 3-day retreat is built for that exact feeling.
The nature-rich landscape of Hakone naturally supports regulation, reflection, and deeper thinking. Away from urgency and noise, you’ll have the space to reconnect with yourself and how you lead.
Limited to 8 participants.
Meet Your Guides
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Lana Iwabuchi
Founder & Director of Learning
Russian by roots and Japanese at heart, with 25+ years in Japan. Former Mitsui & Amazon leader turned coach and facilitator. Lana designs Rocklit’s experiences and helps leaders make grounded, authentic choices so they can lead with clarity and an open heart.
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Nanako Aramaki
Director of Wellbeing & Co-Facilitator
Born in Tokyo and raised in Canada. Former COO and professional flamenco dancer turned sound therapist and coach. Nanako guides the sound-led, embodied aspect of the experience, helping leaders regulate, restore, and reconnect with their deeper knowing.
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Monika M. Sadkiewicz
Director of Community & Partnerships
Born in Poland. Based in Japan for over half of her life. Connector by nature, educator by training. Builds Rocklit's partnership ecosystem where conversations spark collaboration.
What Makes
Daruma Vision™ Different
A transformative guided process to clarify vision—individually and collectively. We use emotional memory to bridge the gap between "knowing" and "being."
What’s included
- Arrival and check-in
- Sound immersion to shift out of high-alert mode
- Opening session and intention setting
- Daruma Vision™ facilitation
- Deep reflection and structured exercises
- Time in nature for focused thinking
- Group discussion
- Decision-making and prioritization
- Defining next steps
- Closing and integration
Sound Bath
Sustained sound and vibration from metal singing bowls regulate the nervous system. As the body settles, mental noise drops and clarity becomes accessible.
“Sound bypasses the thinking mind.”
- Shifts brainwaves into calm, receptive states
- Releases stored physical and emotional tension
- Creates space for insight
Yoshuku
Yoshuku (予祝) celebrates success in the present tense. This state releases dopamine and oxytocin, strengthening confidence and making action feel natural.
“Celebrate the harvest before the planting.”
- Rooted in Shinto tradition
- Builds emotional certainty
- Turns intention into felt reality
Daruma
Daruma represents commitment and perseverance. In alignment with Yoshuku, both eyes are filled at once—anchoring full commitment to the future already claimed.
“Fall down seven times, get up eight.”
- Inspired by Bodhidharma, founder of Zen
- Weighted base symbolizes resilience
- Comes in different colors, each with meaning
Two-nights accommodation with onsen hot springs access and all meals included.
Who is this for?
This retreat is designed for:
Executives and senior leaders
Founders and decision-makers
Leaders navigating growth, change, or complexity
You’ll get the most value if:
You’re making high-impact decisions
You feel the need to step back and recalibrate
You want clarity before your next move
What you’ll leave with
A different relationship with your own thinking.
A clarified personal vision you can speak in one sentence
A regulated nervous system — the foundation for clear decisions
A Daruma as a physical commitment anchor
Practices for any high-stakes moment ahead
Connection with 7 other leaders navigating similar terrain
The retreat takes place at a quiet, nature-surrounded hotel in Hakone.
Approximately 2 hours by bus from Shinjuku Station to Hakone Kogen Hotel
Set in the mountains, away from the pace of the city
On-site onsen hot springs
Surrounded by nature, the environment supports mental reset, clearer thinking, and nervous system regulation.
Reset in nature-rich Hakone
Pricing and Payment
Includes:
All sessions and facilitation
2 nights accommodation
Meals during the retreat
Payment Terms:
¥30,000 deposit to secure your spot
Full payment due by July 4
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund available until July 4 (minus platform fees)
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. This leadership retreat is designed to meet you where you are. What you need to bring is a genuine willingness to think clearly.
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Yes. Our facilitators are bilingual and can assist you. Please note this when you apply.
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Full refund available until July 4 (minus platform fees). After that date, the deposit is non-refundable. Transfers to a future retreat are allowed.
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Approximately 2 hours from Shinjuku Station by direct bus to Hakone Kogen Hotel. Full travel details provided on registration.
Apply to join our summer retreat
We’ve limited this retreat to 8 participants to ensure depth and focus.
If this aligns with what you need right now, apply via the Luma page.
We’ll confirm fit before finalizing your spot.