Les repères du Ravin aux Loups
狼の谷の宿 - Okami no Tani no Yado
International Non-Profit Association
A bridge between Belgium and Japan, at the heart of cultures and pilgrimage routes
A bridge between Belgium and Japan, at the heart of cultures and pilgrimage routes
"Les repères du Ravin aux Loups" is an international non-profit association that forges unique links between Belgium and Japan. In Wallonia, our immersive refuge, Okamini no Tani no Yado, opens the doors to an authentic cultural experience. In Japan, we support pilgrims on the Shikoku pilgrimage with ecological and sustainable projects. Embark with us on an adventure where traditions and solidarity meet!
Follow our adventure step by step in video! Discover the challenges, successes, and moments of sharing that shape "Les repères du Ravin aux Loups". Learn how to create an association, dive into the heart of Belgian-Japanese culture, and support pilgrims with us. Inspiration, practical tips, and an authentic glimpse of our daily life await you!
Immerse yourself in the soul of Japan with unique workshops: learn the art of the tea ceremony, master calligraphy, or savor the secrets of Japanese cuisine, guided by passionate Japanese women in Belgium.
We offer a haven of peace to pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago in Belgium and equip the Shikoku shelters in Japan with solar panels, combining tradition and modernity for their well-being.
Support our projects by purchasing unique items adorned with the non-profit logo: elegant mugs, traditional yukatas, refined bowls, handcrafted chopsticks, and delicate towels. Each purchase funds our cultural and ecological initiatives between Belgium and Japan.
Experience a Japanese getaway in our tiny house in Belgium. Each stay supports our cultural and environmental projects, for a meaningful experience.
Behind "Les repères du Ravin aux Loups" lies a story of love, a shared passion for culture and intercultural exchange, and... a little dog named Inu! For Kurodo, a Belgian, this passion began in 2017 during his first pilgrimage on the island of Shikoku. It was on that same island that he met his wife, Misako, a Japanese woman, during his third journey in 2023, on his 44th birthday, April 4th.
As the initiator of this association, Kurodo wanted to build a bridge between their two cultures. Misako, on the other hand, brings her Japanese cultural expertise and will manage the association's activities in Belgium, such as cooking and calligraphy classes, as well as welcoming pilgrims alongside her husband, and not forgetting Inu's cuddles to comfort travelers!
"Les repères du Ravin aux Loups" is above all a human and family adventure, a way for Kurodo and Misako, accompanied by their faithful Inu, to share their passion and forge an even stronger link between their two worlds.
