Kashiwa Goodwill Guides Association Holds Year-End LuncheonNew!!
The year-end luncheon was held at the Crest Hotel and was attended by 30 members out of 57. It was a great opportunity to exchange information, which was different from the regular monthly meetings. We hope that all visitors to Japan will look forward to our guide skills in the coming year.
Exploring Tokyo’s charming local shopping streets with a Singaporean woman
I guided a Singaporean woman through Tokyo's charming local shopping streets, including Togoshi Ginza, Gakugei Daigaku, and Kagurazaka. She enjoyed exploring the city, shopping at local stores, and experiencing the lively atmosphere. She also admired the night view of Shibuya, concluding a fun-filled day."
The following is a report on the results of guiding in November.
ーNumber of guide requests (cases): 30ーNumber of guide requests (persons): 89ーNumber of days guided (days): 22ーNumber of guests guided (persons): 53ーNumber of guide participants (persons):8
Beautiful Italian Couple Honeymoon in Japan
I guided an Italian couple who got married two months ago on their honeymoon in Kamakura yesterday. It was a beautiful autumn day. They wanted to see Mt. Fuji, so we first visited Inamuragasaki. Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, but I hope this newlywed couple will be the happiest in the world.
Singaporean Gentleman Sightseeing in Kamakura
I guided a Singaporean gentleman to Kamakura. The autumn leaves had already started, and we were able to see wonderful scenery. He said that the Great Buddha and Kenchoji Temple were particularly impressive. The whitebait bowl for lunch was apparently very tasty, and he ate it all.
Active American was satisfied with Kamakura atmosphere
Active American was satisfied with Hasedera, Koutokuin, Houkokuji, Turugaokahachimangu and Komachi-street at Kamakura. He bought special box for keeping his important belongings.
Active American family enjoyed Tokyo sightseeing.
Active American family enjoyed west and east Tokyo for 2 days. They enjoyed especially Nintendo shop at Shibuya and Fukagawa-Fudoudo temple. They were really friendly family.
An American couple experienced a Buddhist memorial service at a temple
An American couple had a valuable experience of Buddhist memorial service at a temple in Kashiwa. They learned about the meaning and etiquette of burning incense. When they left, they received a traffic safety charm with their names on it from the head priest.
Cheerful American couple visited Kamakura with moist moss after rain.
Cheerful American couple visited Hasedera, Koutokuin, Houkokuji, Joumyoji, Turugaoka-Hachimangu and Komachi-street at Kamakura. It was after rain, so moss of temples were moist and good feeling.
Honeymoon in Japan for a French couple 💓
On 11/1/2024, a couple from France had a nice afternoon on their first honeymoon day in Japan. They were energetic to discover Shitamachi (downtown) Tokyo just after their arrival in Japan. We visited Yanaka Ginza, Nezu Jinja Shrine and Asakusa. And they were curious to learn about Japanese culture and history as well as the everyday life of Japanese people. It was a fun afternoon and we wish them a happy honeymoon in Japan.