Where Ideas Take Root — and People Flourish.

From mindful retreats to community-building in Takahama, BlueLeaf Japan invites you to co-create, grow, and thrive in Japan.
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Our Services

Rooted in Takahama, BlueLeaf Japan offers services that blend place, purpose, and partnership.
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Retreats at Aoba’an

Host or attend transformational retreats at our heritage coastal home in Takahama. Ideal for club/corporate offsites, wellness programs, and artistic residencies. We provide the space, setting, and support to help your group focus, connect, and grow.

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Strategic Marketing & Facilitation

Bring your brand, project, or team challenge—and leave with momentum. We offer marketing strategy, brand planning, and facilitation for offsite workshops, retreats, or online support, blending global experience with local insight.

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Takahama.com Project

We manage Takahama.com to connect travelers with the best of Takahama. We support inns, associations, and tourism partners with multilingual content, guestbook profiles, and SEO-optimized promotion to attract sustainable tourism.

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Entrepreneur Support & Partnerships

Whether you’re launching a business or exploring a regional collaboration, BlueLeaf Japan offers planning guidance, local context, and partnership opportunities. From matcha to merchandising, we’re developing projects that grow ideas into impact.

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BlueLeaf Japan GK - Start with Purpose. Stay for the Journey.

BlueLeaf Japan grew from a quiet shift — a return to purpose, to place, and to the kind of work that matters. After years of teaching, advising, and building in global business and marketing, I felt drawn to something more grounded. Aoba’an, our retreat house in Takahama, became both a literal and symbolic starting point: a place to host meaningful retreats, foster creative strategy, and collaborate on community-driven projects. BlueLeaf Japan now brings that spirit into consulting, experiential stays, and regional revitalization — blending insight with intention, and inviting others to do the same.
Our Story

In their words

“Thank you once again for all your support during our retreat this May. We are truly grateful for the one-of-a-kind accommodation and the invaluable experiences you provided. The retreat had a profound impact on our members — it seems to have shifted their mindsets in a meaningful way. Moving forward, we will continue to build on this momentum and carry out even more impactful activities as the Doshisha Innovation Community.”
— Shutaro, Doshisha University Innovation Community Leader, May 2025
“I support your work not just because of the projects, but because of your deep commitment to bringing life and joy to rural Japan. It’s not just business — it’s for people, for happiness, and that truly moves me. I’ve done similar work in Kyoto and Tunisia, and I feel a strong resonance with your values. Friendship isn’t about how long we’ve known each other, but the shared spirit we feel. I’m grateful to walk alongside your vision.”

Ms. Reiko Nakamura, Cultural Advocate & Volunteer (Kyoto / Maizuru)

“Todd was my instructor at Capilano University, where he taught me invaluable lessons in entrepreneurship, marketing, and how to think differently to truly succeed. He pushed me to challenge myself, think globally, and take bold steps. His mentorship extended beyond the classroom—he saw my potential and supported me in the real world. Today, I’m a best-selling author, a TED speaker with millions of views, and founder of a global consulting firm. And I still turn to Todd for advice—there’s no one sharper, more creative, or more strategically attuned to the international landscape. Thank you, Todd, for being a key part of my journey.
Ms. Chen Lizra Professional Dancer & Somatic Coach | Healing for High-Achievers | TEDx Speaker
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