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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.
Title: A French couple had a nice waking and discoveries in Kamakura
On 22/05/ 2025, a French couple visited and dicovered Japanese culture in Kamakura, the capital of the first shogun government in Japan. At Jochi-ji temple, they touched the abdomen of Hotei-son for having energy for life. After climbing a hill, at Zeniarai-Benten, they washed coins so that they will become rich. They also enjoyed a vegan lunch with locally grown vegetables.
Brazilian family in the low/traditional city area of Tokyo
They visited Tsukiji area where there are Tsukiji-Hongannjui temple and Tsukiji Outer Market. At standing sushi-bar, they appreciated sushi of fatty tuna, sea urchin and salmon roe which were very fresh.Then they moved to Kiyosumi-Shirakawa area where there are a beautiful Japanese garden and the museum which has an replica of old streets and houses of Edo era at the early 19th century. The last area was Monzennakachoo where they assisted buddhism rite at the temple and visited the shrine where the first commercial tournament of Sumo was held. They could breathe old and traditional atmosphere by this visit.
Active Italian guy explored east side of Tokyo.
Active Italian guy could attend the special prayer at Tsukijihonganji-temple and Fujagawafudoudo. He was gluten allergy, but enjoyed fresh Sushi without vinegar nor soy sauce. And he could find his liking English comic book at Maruze near Tokyo station.
Active Italian couple explored west side of Tokyo from afternoon.
Active Italian couple just came back from Kyoto explored Shinjuku Tokyo Metropolitan goverment building, Omoide Yokotyo, Gojira head, Meiji-Jingu, Shibuya crossing, Nintendo-shop. They were glunten allergy people, so they enjoyed gluten free noodle at Shinjuku.
A rainy day in Tokyo
A Brazilian lawyer dropped in Tokyo for 4 days during his 45 days around-the-world journey. Unfortunately when he was with me as a guide on May 6, it rained rather strong all the day but it seemed that he did not mind. We visited major touristic points like Omotesando-Meiji jinguu Shrine- Shibuya - Fukagawafudooson - Tomioka Hachimannguu Shrine - Imperial palace and Tokyo Station. Among them, he was impressed with the Buddhism rite at Fukawawafudooson because large drums were beaten.
Gentle Australian couple enjoyed not only west Tokyo, but also Yokohama port.
Gentle Australian couple asked me to go to Yokohama port at the morning, so I decided to go to port at first. It was fine day, and we can see many ships around there. We went Motomachi Chinese restaurant too, and enjoyed Chinese dishes. After that we went to west Tokyo.
Afternoon walk at Meiji Jingu Shrine
On 07/05/ 2025, a Belgian family visited Meiji Jingu Shrine after they went to Kabuki theater in the morning. They followed all the rituals at the shrine such as bowing and clapping when they pray. Each of them purchased an amulet according to their wish. It should protect them and bring them happiness in life.
Active Columbia family enjoyed east Tokyo.
Active Columbia family enjoyed Imperial Palace East Garden, observatories around Tokyo station, Akihabara comic shops, Fukagawa-fudoudou and Tomioka-Hachimangu. They said that the special prayer at Fukagawa-fudoudou was very spiritual experience.
I guided two ladies from Moscow, Russia to Kamakura on 4/17, and to Tokyo on the following day, 4/18.
The friendly pair visited the opening day of the Kansai Expo in Osaka, and after drawing lucky fortunes together at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, they went to Tokyo, demonstrating their youthful energy and athleticism. At the Kamakura Zen temple Kencho-ji, they sat on cushions on the tatami mats, closed their eyes and meditated for a while. At Kotoku-in, they were entranced by the slightly leaning Great Buddha sitting among young leaves. At the Imperial Palace Square in the center of Tokyo, they learned about Japan's postwar history and reflected on the gratitude of the age of peace. At Nikolai Cathedral in Kanda, preparations for Easter (Pasha) were underway, and they should […]