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New Year’s first visit in 2023, Tokyo

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Happy New Year! New Year’s Day in Tokyo was a peaceful start to the year. After visiting my guardian shrine nearby, then I visited Meiji Jingu shrine and Asakusa Sensoji-temple, to see how many people have come back for New Year’s visits this year. Meiji Jingu in the early afternoon seemed to be a little shorter than it used be before COVID-19, but there were still long lines of people looking forward to the new year. Passing through the first torii made of brand-new cedar, which was rebuilt last July for the first time in about 100 years, and enter … Continue reading New Year’s first visit in 2023, Tokyo

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Debut of Tokyo Volunteer Guides, Machinaka community tourist information

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I joined to a member of Tokyo Volunteer Guides, Machinaka community tourist information, in Asakusa area yesterday. We supported tourists, including foreigners, who are in trouble for finding their routes to target spots or any other troubles. At the exit of the subway, people who don’t know the location of the nearby Kaminarimon, guidance on the subway route on the way home, etc. It was a short time, but it was a debut for me two and a half years after my registration. After finishing the guide work, I took a short stroll in the town of Asakusa. It makes … Continue reading Debut of Tokyo Volunteer Guides, Machinaka community tourist information

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Guide to Indian couple who visit Japan first time

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Today, unfortunately, it rained all day, but I ghuided a couple from India to Tokyo. As requested from a lady who wanted to see a Japanese garden, so we first went to the Imperial Palace East Gardens to see the remains of Edo Castle and the Japanese garden, and then to Asakusa. I enjoyed sightseeing and shopping at Sensoji Temple. Continue reading Guide to Indian couple who visit Japan first time

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Guide Debut for guests visiting Japan for the first time

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I guided American guests who visit Japan first timee, and we visited the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, Senso-ji temple, and Shinjuku Gyoen, where the chrysanthemum exhibition is being held. With the lifeting up of COVID19 restrictions, I was nervous about what I wanted to say to the guests who were finally able to come, and I was worried about whether I would be able to explain it well. I am relieved that I was able to make my debut as a tourist guide thanks to friendly personality of guests and the beautiful autumn weather. Today’s beer is specially delicious. Continue reading Guide Debut for guests visiting Japan for the first time