Shiatsu

Oh ... my ... goddess ....

I'll let you explore the history and technique of Shiatsu on your own. All I can say is, after a day of city trekking in my marathon quest to visit all six of the Great Temples of Nara, my feet felt like two bricks and my neck was into serious rigor mortis. An hour of Shiatsu with Michiyo, however, and I was reborn: my feet were once again pliant; my head had full range of motion once more.

I don't recall ever seeing Shiatsu as a massage option in the States, but if you do get an opportunity, I would highly recommend being open and receptive to experiencing this quintessentially Japanese art, practiced with the warmth of a mother's touch.