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We received thank you emails from four Israelis whom we guided around Tokyo on December 9th (Guide Taka) and December 10th (Guide Toru), so we would like to share them with you.
Dear Toru san and Tak san,I hope this letter finds you all in great health and high spirits. We are writing to express our deepest and most heartfelt thanks for the extraordinary guidance you provided during our recent visit to Japan.As dedicated volunteers, you opened up entirely new and fascinating worlds for us—from the serene beauty of ancient temples to the vibrant pulse of local traditions. Your explanations were not only comprehensive and meticulously detailed but also profoundly engaging, weaving in rich cultural insights, historical depth, and personal stories that made every moment come alive and truly unforgettable.We couldn't have imagined better guides than you. Beyond exceptional tours, you became […]
We received a thank-you email from an American lady whom Tsune guided on a Tokyo sightseeing tour on November 30th and December 1st, so we'd like to share it.
Dear Tsune, あけましておめでとう！Happy New Year! I am sorry it has taken me so long to write this note to you. When I returned home, I was immediately swallowed up by work and by all the planning and events for the holidays. I finally have a bit of breathing room. Please forgive my tardiness. I want you to know how fondly I am remembering the lovely time we had together in Tokyo, and I want to thank you again for your kind, generous and very patient help during my time there. You made my stay truly wonderful and I am deeply grateful. I never would have been able to negotiate seeing […]
The following is a report on the results of guiding in December.
ーーNumber of guide requests (cases) :15、ーーNumber of guide requests (persons) 36、ーーNumber of days guided (days) :16、ーーNumber of guests guided (persons) :46、ーーNumber of guide participants (persons) :10
We received a thank-you email from a Spanish couple we guided around Kamakura and Tokyo for three days with four guides, so we would like to share it with everyone.
Dear all, We’ve been back from our trip to Japan a week now, and we are trying to assimilate all the experiences and good memories we encountered in our short time visiting such an incredible country. We will certainly be back soon. We would like to thank Kashiwa Goodwill Association for arranging the volunteer guides to accompany us during our visits to Kamakura and Tokyo. It was a pleasure to meet Mr Kurokawa, Mr Araki and both Ms Katori and Ms Nagata. Thank you all for their kindness and their time, and the lovely memories we will always cherish. On Friday the 28th November we met Yuki San, who was […]
Association's Year-End Gathering!
Our association holds monthly meetings for information sharing and networking. This month, in addition to our regular meeting, we enjoyed a year-end party with delicious food and drinks, and plenty of friendly conversation. It was a lovely time that strengthened the bonds among our members. We are always happy to hear from you!
The following is a report on the results of guiding in November.
ーーNumber of guide requests (cases) :24、ーーNumber of guide requests (persons) 106、ーーNumber of days guided (days) :36、ーーNumber of guests guided (persons) :88、ーーNumber of guide participants (persons) :18
Tsune received a letter of thanks from an American who he showed around Tokyo.
Tsune,You have been a wonderful guide and a wonderful companion, and you have made my stay in Tokyo very special. I appreciate all of the guidance you gave and all of the cultural information you shared. And I also appreciate all the laughter we shared together. I will remember this time with you with much gratitude.Thank you!
Keiko guided two Russian guests around Tokyo and Kamakura in October. She received a thank you email from them, which we'd like to share here.
Dear Keiko-san, We are writing to express our deepest gratitude for the meticulously planned program you designed for us in Tokyo. Your thorough preparation was evident in every detail, creating a journey that was both seamless and profoundly enriching. Thank you for providing us with the unique opportunity to truly touch the culture and beauty of your city and country. We are especially grateful for the chance to explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites and other significant cultural landmarks, each visit offering a deeper understanding of Japan's rich history. The experiences with traditional cuisine were an absolute highlight, allowing us to savor the authentic flavors of Japan. We were blessed […]
Tetsuo guided two Russian guests around Tokyo and Kamakura in October. He received a thank you email from them, which we'd like to share here.
Dear Tatsuo-san! We want to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible warmth and hospitality you showed us during our visit to Japan. Meeting you was, without a doubt, one of the brightest and most memorable highlights of our trip. A special thank you for the wonderful textile street, for introducing us to the art of kimono, and for the heartfelt conversations that warmed us more than any sunshine. Thanks to you, Kamakura has become for us not just a point on the map, but a true place of power, a place our hearts will now always yearn to return to. We are endlessly impressed by your astounding command of […]
Kazue received thank-you emails from two Americans whom she showed around Tokyo.
Hi Kazue, Thank you for the generosity of your time, planning, and a full day of walking to show us sites in Tokyo that we would not have been able to enjoy on our own. We sincerely appreciate it all! We hope you enjoy the small gifts. The chocolate is from a very famous store in San Francisco. I was told that Pistachio nuts were hard to get in Japan. And for reasons we don’t quite understand, we were told the Trader Joe tote bags are popular in Japan. I am not sure though. 😀 Have a wonderful week ahead. And remember…if you and your husband decide to travel to […]