Category: Meet Locals
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Meet a Local in Kyoto: Ken
“I really want to introduce the personal side of who the Japanese are. It’s my mission to make this the highlight of your visit to Japan and it’s what I strive to achieve for every one of my guests.”
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Meet A Local in Tokyo: Aya
Aya offers exclusive personalized tours of Japan’s biggest LGBT district,Shinjuku’s Ni-Chome.
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Meet A Local in Tokyo: Hirotaka
In a rustic cafe in central Tokyo, a soft-spoken man with a friendly smile awaits us — He is introducing the Japanese underground rock music scene to travelers from around the globe.
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Meet a Local in Tokyo: Frank, a Ramen Expert
Frank’s popular ramen tasting tours are a great way for busy tourists to make sure they do not miss out on the opportunity to deeply explore this culturally significant dish.
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Meet A Local in Tokyo: Yumi
Part of what makes Yumi’s classes so popular with her guests, is her understanding of the curiosity that travelers bring with them when they enter the kitchen. For many, this is their first real encounter with Japanese people, and Japanese culture.
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Meet a Local in Tokyo: Wakana, a Calligraphy Master
Wakana is a woman of many talents — a licensed calligraphy instructor, a dietitian, a world traveller, and a craftswoman skilled in the Japanese arts of paper-folding (origami), and weaving (tsumami-zaiku).
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Meet a Local in Tokyo: a Craft Beer Enthusiast, Ren
“My goal is to have those who have never tried Japanese craft beer before to try it and wholeheartedly enjoy the experience. I want them to try flavors that surprise them—things they’ve never tried before, so they can walk away with an unforgettable experience.”