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Daniel TJ International Correspondent Tokyo, Japan

You know, sometimes people ask me how long I’ve been in Japan, and I laugh because honestly, it feels like forever—in the best possible way.

I came here over 25 years ago thinking it would just be a short adventure, and somehow… well, here I still am.

And in that time, I’ve learned something important: Japan is one of those places that you can visit again and again, but if you don’t have someone to really show you around, you’ll miss half the magic.

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That’s basically why we started doing what we do—tours, but not the boring “herd of people following a flag” kind of thing.

I mean real, personal, English-speaking tours of Japan that make you feel like you’re hanging out with a friend who just happens to know all the good stuff.

We do all kinds of tours. And I’m not exaggerating—all kinds. People have asked for some of the most specific, quirky, beautiful things over the years, and honestly, it’s what keeps this fun.

Take photography tours, for example.

Oh man, I’ve had people come out with these huge cameras, tripods strapped to their backs, ready to capture the cherry blossoms in Kyoto or the neon madness of Shinjuku at night.

There’s this Canadian guy, James, who came on one of those tours last spring. He told me, “I thought I knew how to take photos until I tried to keep up with Tokyo at night.

Your city doesn’t sleep!” He left with memory cards full of shots that honestly looked like magazine covers.

And then there are wedding tours.

The bride looked so breathtaking that random Japanese grandmas were stopping to take photos of her.

We arranged the whole thing—photographer, makeup, the works. They sent us a Christmas card the year after with one of those shrine photos on the front. Honestly, it kind of melted my heart.

But hey, not everything is that serious. Food tours are one of my favorites because, let’s be real, eating in Japan is basically a sport.

You haven’t really lived until you’ve done a proper ramen crawl in Tokyo or followed us to some tiny, hole-in-the-wall izakaya where the owner has been grilling skewers for forty years.

We’ve had people from the States—like this couple from Chicago—say, “We thought sushi was just California rolls… until tonight.” That still makes me laugh.

Speaking of food, we also do restaurant tours for the serious foodies.

It’s less about eating everything and more about the story—meeting the chefs, learning why a bowl of soba tastes different in Nagano versus Tokyo, sipping sake brewed by a family that’s been at it since before America even became a country.

Yeah. That’s special.

And okay, this might sound funny, but we’ve even done singles tours. Yep, tours for people looking for love.

I was skeptical at first, but you know what? It works. There was this group of American and British travelers who wanted to meet locals and see the city together, and somewhere between karaoke in Shibuya and late-night ramen, a couple actually hit it off.

Last I heard, they were still together. Sometimes I joke we should start charging a matchmaking fee.

If love’s not your thing, maybe beauty is. We’ve put together beauty tours around Tokyo where people hop between high-end salons, skincare shops, and even those quirky little nail bars in Harajuku.

You wouldn’t believe how much fun a group of girlfriends from Australia had doing that. They spent the whole afternoon getting pampered, giggling, and snapping selfies with their new hairstyles.

Of course, there’s also the romance tours. These aren’t necessarily about meeting someone new, but more about traveling with your partner and, you know, just soaking it all in together.

Imagine a private dinner cruise in Tokyo Bay with the skyline glowing behind you, or wandering through Kyoto’s bamboo forest at dawn before the crowds arrive.

Those moments stick with people.

And then fashion tours… well, Tokyo is basically fashion’s playground, right?

We’ve had designers, bloggers, and just regular folks who love clothes come out to see the latest trends in Shibuya, vintage treasures in Shimokitazawa, or even to meet up with Japanese designers. One American student told me:

“This was like stepping into my Instagram feed—but better.”

Now, sometimes people want the real VIP treatment. And we’ve got that covered, too.

For our exclusive tours, we go all out—think hotel stays at some of the nicest spots, fine dining experiences you wouldn’t find on your own, limo service (because why not), personal photography so you don’t have to keep fumbling with your phone, and basically anything you can dream up.

We’ve had actors, business executives, and yes, even one “famous” person I can’t name (NDA and all that jazz). They all wanted something private, easy, and unforgettable.

The tours can be as short as one full day or stretch out to a whole week if you’ve got the time. Some people like to hit the highlights fast, others like to sink in and just live it. We’re flexible. That’s the whole point.

And you know, after doing this for so long, the reviews we get are what keep me going. Americans saying things like:

“I felt like I was traveling with a friend, not a guide.”

Canadians writing, “This was the Japan I wanted to see, not the one in the guidebooks.” Australians (and you know they’re honest!) saying:

“We laughed so much we forgot it was a tour.”

We’ve even had folks from England, Singapore, and New Zealand send us notes later saying they’d come back just to do another one. That… yeah, that means a lot.

I guess what I’m trying to say is, these tours aren’t about ticking boxes or snapping quick photos in front of famous spots.

They’re about connection—connecting you to Japan in a way that feels real, personal, and fun.

So, if you’ve ever thought about coming to Japan—or maybe you’ve already been and want to see it in a new way—well, you’ve got options.

Whether it’s food, fashion, love, beauty, or just a little adventure, we’ve probably got something that’ll make you light up.

Honestly, why not? Life’s short, and Japan’s waiting.

Ready to start your tour? Let’s make it happen. One day, seven days, or somewhere in between—we’ll craft it around you.

Reach out, tell us what you dream about, and we’ll build it together.

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