Meet Yukiko and Robert Lunday

Tiny World Tours friends and collaborators Robert and Yukiko Lunday welcome travelers for short homestays at their farmhouse in Yamaga, Kumamoto. Their home offers a thoughtful base for exploring the rhythms of local life and the cultural depth of the region.

Robert is a poet, essayist, and teacher whose writing and teaching have been shaped by years in both Japan and the U.S. Yukiko is a guide and spiritual practitioner whose work draws on Japanese traditions of awareness and renewal. Together, they create an atmosphere of reflection, creativity, and welcome.

Guests staying with the Lundays gain a resident’s perspective on Yamaga and its surroundings. Depending on the season, this may mean hiking through mountain trails, swimming in streams beneath waterfalls, exploring ancient kofun burial mounds, soaking in hot springs, or joining in festivals and community gatherings. Meals often feature fresh local ingredients, a continuation of the couple’s care for place and hospitality.