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Brazilian family in TsukijiNew!!
The family enjoyed eating the genuine Sushi at Tsukiji Outer Market. What they appreciated the most was three types of Tuna meat, those are, red tuna (Akami), fatty tuna (Chuutoro) and fattiest tuna (Ootoro). Sushi is very popular in their country but they said that they had never eaten such a tasty/fresh Sushi before.
Guided a nice family from Germany to Shibuya and Harajuku
I guided a lovely family of three from Germany to Shibuya and Harajuku. I explained things to them while we walked the whole time. I talked about a wide range of things about the current situation in Japan. They were very curious people and listened enthusiastically to my explanations. Thank you so much!
Katya, Fedya, and Vika・・・It was exactly one month ago that I met these three single Muscovites.
＊ As the young people were interested in design, architecture, and painting, I took them to the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo in Takebashi first thing in the morning. It was after the Meiji Restoration (1867) that Japanese people learned Western painting from traditional art such as Japanese painting and ukiyo-e. They liked the quiet and warm space where ink paintings and oil paintings were exhibited, and they carefully traced the genealogy of Japanese art from modern to contemporary times. The youngest, Vika, walked around enthusiastically, so in the third floor art room, she took a break on a stool and gazed at the magnificent masterpieces of Japanese painting. ＊ A few days […]
The frank Italian couple enjoyed east side of Tokyo.
The frank Italian couple explored Tsukiji fish market, Kiyosumi-park, Fukagawa-edo-shiryokan, Fukagawa-fudoudo, Tomioka-hachimangu, Imperial-Palace and observatories around Tokyo station. They were most impressed by the open view from KITTE observatory.
Active Mexican friends enjoyed Kamakura seaside and histories.
Active Mexican friends explored Inamuragasaki, Hasedera, Koutokuin, Houkokuji, Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu and Komachi-street. They also enjoyed Nagashi-soumen at lunch near Kenchouji.
Brazilian businesswoman spent 2 days in Tokyo
Due to short stay, we covered the main touristic points in Tokyo. Ohtemachi business district - Palacio Imperial - Meiji-Shrine – Harajuku, Shibuya and Fukagawa-Edo-Museum. She was impressed with the contrast of new and old aspect of Tokyo at Ohtemachi and the way of living in Edo Era at the museum.
Italian tourists have a blast at Yuiga-hama Beach
We took 10 Italian tourists to Yuiga-hama Beach in Kamakura. They were very happy to see the sea, which they said they rarely see in their daily lives.
Italian nice guys enjoyed east side of Tokyo.
Italian nice guys explored Asakusa, Tsukiji, Monzennakachyo, Kiyosumishirakawa area and Imperial Palace. Finally they went to Tokyo station to buy Shinkansen ticket and Hokuriku pass. We were a little bit confused to buy tickets at different JR companies.
A lovely couple enjoying Tokyo and Hakone.
They had a valuable experience driving around Shibuya on Go-Karts and then visited Meiji Jingu Shrine. They experienced both the modern side of Tokyo and a touch of authentic Japanese culture. The next day, they visited Hakone and enjoyed its beautiful natural scenery.
American friendly family explored Tokyo street.
American friendly father and daughter explored Yanakaginza, Kagurazaka street and Akihabara. Final destination was Tokyo station area. They went to Marubiru and KITTE observatories. And they went to Maruzen book store, and bought many English written Japanese famous comic books.