“Take a little break from your busy daily life!”
With that thought in mind, participants gathered from all over the country for the “Gojiai Trip for Adults.” They headed to “Saishunkan HILLTOP,” the manufacturing base of Saishunkan Pharmaceutical in Kumamoto Prefecture.
On the vast grounds surrounded by rich nature, they toured the manufacturing site, enjoyed delicious food and Kumamoto tea, and walked through the natural landscape. Furthermore, the day was packed with various forms of “self-care,” including a Domohorn Wrinkle application experience.
Whether alone, with a mother and daughter, or with friends, the participants enjoyed the day in their own ways. The “Kenko” (Health) editorial department reports on the day’s events.
\November itinerary for the self-care trip has been added/
(November 25-26)
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Off to Saishunkan HILLTOP!
We boarded a bus from our accommodation, “OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts,” and headed for Saishunkan HILLTOP. During the trip, a Saishunkan Pharmaceutical staff member acted as our guide.
We headed to our destination while listening to stories about Kumamoto and the program that was about to begin.
When we arrived at HILLTOP, a lush green landscape spread out before us. Our expectations for the special day that was about to begin grew higher and higher.
Check your current self with “Green Tea Omikuji”
The welcome drink was a somewhat unique “Green Tea Omikuji” (fortune-telling tea).
The program started with something unique to Saishunkan Pharmaceutical, which continues to manufacture products that value the connection between people and nature based on the philosophy of Kampo!
We tasted green tea that changes color when lemon juice is added, and checked the current state of our bodies and minds based on the “taste” we felt at that moment. We experienced the traditional Chinese medicine concept that “there is a connection between taste and the five internal organs.”
Conversations naturally emerged, with people saying things like, “This is how I felt!” and “What was your result?”
We received advice based on our results, giving us hints to better enjoy the meals and experiences that were to follow.
Furthermore, there was also a trial time for the “Vitalizing Skin Extract,” which we would be able to see being made during the factory tour later.
Now that we were even more curious about how it was made, we finally headed to the manufacturing site.
To the place where Domohorn Wrinkle is born
From here, we went to the “Yakusai Koen,” where we could observe the manufacturing of Domohorn Wrinkle.
For a trip memory, we took a group photo with the “self-care pose” of hugging ourselves. While listening to explanations from the Customer Pleaser® (employee), the participants carefully observed the work through the glass. We watched the various processes from the manufacturing to the shipping of Domohorn Wrinkle.
Through the manufacturing site, which is not usually seen, we touched upon their dedication to manufacturing, such as their commitment to raw materials and the ingenuity used to ensure products reach customers in perfect condition.
By seeing it up close, we could feel the products from a slightly different angle than usual, learning where and by whose hands Domohorn Wrinkle is made.
Participants commented, “I didn’t know they were this particular!” and “I was overwhelmed by a sight I rarely get to see.” It was a time to fully appreciate their dedication to manufacturing.
The long-awaited lunch time that delights the body
After the tour, it was finally time for lunch. We sat at the table with the staff of Saishunkan Pharmaceutical in the employee cafeteria, which also won the “Amazing! Healthy Longevity Power Award 2025.”
Some participants even enjoyed the happy discovery of finding the ingredients suggested by their ‘Green Tea Fortune’ and realizing, ‘It really connects to the results!’
Based on the philosophy of ‘medicine and food share the same origin,’ the dishes, which use plenty of fresh, locally grown vegetables, are full of color and volume. The main dish of the day was the popular menu item, ‘Chicken Chili Mayo’.
At the Saishunkan Pharmaceutical employee cafeteria, a different menu is served every day. Encountering a new lunch each time you visit is a unique pleasure of the employee cafeteria. Some have even said, ‘I want to join the self-care trip again just to look forward to this lunch!’
After the meal, spend time as you like amidst the greenery.
Once your stomach is full, it’s time to head outside. We board a bus to go out and enjoy the nature of Saishunkan HILLTOP.
On the spacious hilltop, you might find yourself stopping to gaze at the scenery or taking a deep breath. The participants enjoyed nature at their own pace.
Feeding the carp in the pond was also a big hit!
This trip’s charm lies not just in following a schedule, but in the freedom to spend your time according to your mood at the moment.
The ‘time to do nothing,’ which is hard to find in a busy daily life, is also a luxurious form of self-care.
The ultimate self-care! A Domohorn Wrinkle skincare experience.
And the conclusion of this trip is the Domohorn Wrinkle skincare experience. You get to try the products you just saw being made on your own skin.
Under the guidance of our skin professionals, the Customer Pleasers®, you will carefully apply the skincare while learning tips on how to use it.
‘It makes such a difference just by changing how you use it!’ ‘Now I understand why all the Pleasers have such beautiful skin.’
After the experience, some participants were happily talking about how their skin felt ‘smooth’ and ‘moist’ while touching it. The items you try can also be purchased on the spot. Participants picked up their favorites while receiving advice from the Customer Pleasers®.
The lingering joy of the self-care trip continues even after you return home.
‘Seeing,’ ‘listening,’ ‘eating,’ ‘walking,’ and ‘touching.’
Savoring delicious food and taking deep breaths in nature. Caring for your skin, laughing with others, and sometimes stopping for a moment to focus on yourself. By layering these moments, it became a day of ‘self-care’ that nurtured both mind and body.
The ‘Adult Self-Care Trip’ allows you to discover what you ‘like’ and what feels ‘comfortable’ while enjoying the nature, food, craftsmanship, and encounters with people in Kumamoto.
Because new discoveries and pleasures await every time you visit, you can enjoy it with a fresh feeling no matter how many times you participate.
Why don’t you join the ‘Self-Care Trip’ next time to find some time to care for yourself?
⭐In November, a new itinerary for the self-care trip was added (25th-26th). We are currently looking for participants! Please see the article below for details.⭐
