Professional tour guide Andrew is an expert Japanese culture, economy, politics etc. Andrew has lived in Japan for more than 20 years.
Personal experience of life in Japan
The capital of capitals. Cradle of culture. The city of a thousand temples. City of Emperors. The heart and soul of Japan. Alpha and Omega of the Land of the Rising Sun. Hundreds of epithets can be found about the old capital of Japan. But to put it very simply, if you’ve traveled in Japan and haven’t visited Kyoto, you haven’t been to the real Japan.
I will share with you my impressions of how I participated in funeral of old Japanese baba. Not yesterday and not today, about ten years ago.
Kanazawa, also known as little Kyoto, famous for six element garden Kenrokuen, Samurai houses and Hihgashi geishas distric. It is Japan’s a capital of gold.
Catfishing in Japan. The story of how I fished in the Tamagawa River near Tokyo.
Hakone is primarily famous for its many hot springs and fantastic views of Mount Fuji. It’s easy to get to and the sights to see are breathtaking.
The pinnacle of Japanese gastronomy, a restaurant that has been filmed 18 times on TV. Poisonous fugu fish, whale meat, turtle soup, sashimi and other delicacies.
In one of my articles I shared my fishing experiences. However with carp fishing professor Virginijus Virbickas we had also other fishing trips.
I suggest a day trip by car to the mountain resort of Hakone, with stunning views of Mount Fuji. On request a visit to the onsen at the hot springs with a great view of Lake Ashinoko can be arranged. Hakone is one of Japan’s most famous hot springs resorts and is located next to Mount Fuji. During the tour you will admire Mount Fuji from the observatory at Ashinoko Skyline. Later you will follow a mountain trail to Owakudani a volcanic area famous for its sulphurous smell and white smoke.
General look at the kindergarten system in Japan. Education system in Japan and in Europe are like two different planets. In this article I will explain main differences.
This article takes a look at three of Japan’s most beautiful landscapes: Matsushima Archipelago, Amanohashidate and Miyajima Island of the Gods.
I offer a one-day excursion by car to Kamakura, the old capital of Japan which is located near the Pacific Ocean.Kamakura is one of the most popular day trips. On your way to Kamakura you will not only see the famous Great Buddha Temple or the Hasedera Temple complex with its magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean but you can also visit Kamakura’s old town with its many shops or go to Enoshima island.
Tokyo and Kyoto are the most visited tourist destinations in Japan. But the Land of the Rising Sun has much more to offer than urban concrete jungles or thousands of temples. Japan is also home to traditional villages, untouched nature. Anyone from the chef to the CEO of the biggest company, from the retiree to the student, travellers with the most varied hobbies and leisure pursuits will find something to their heart’s.
First to Japan I came back in 2003. I joke that I have been living in Japan practically since the last century. In this article, I will give you an overview of the main tourist attractions to visit in the Tokyo megapolis. The tips are intended to take into account a 2-day itinerary.
Kyoto. Capital of capitals.The cradle of culture.City of a thousand temples. City of emperors. The heart and soul of Japan. The alpha and omega of the Land of the Rising Sun. Hundreds of epithets can be found about the old capital of Japan. But to put it very simply, if you have travelled in Japan and have not visited Kyoto, you have not been to the real Japan. In this article, I will look at the main tourist attractions to visit in Kyoto, the heart of Japan. The tips are designed to fit into a 2-day itinerary.
I have lived in Japan since almost the last century. Not only have I lived there, but I've also studied, worked for a huge corporation, and visited over a hundred schools in Tokyo. So my experience about Japan is multidimensional. Travelling with a guide who follows the news of the country day by day, who is interested in different areas, gives a whole new quality to the trip.
I have been to almost 30 of Japan's 47 prefectures. From Hokkaido in the north to the tropics in Okinawa I've travelled for both business and personal reasons. I've visited all the tourist hotspots and more in person.
Tourist travel in Japan is usually limited to wherever fast trains (shinkanse) can take you. However, if you want to see a truly authentic Japan, travelling by car opens up other possibilities. I drive a Nissan Serena, so I can organise exclusive offers for four travellers.
Working as a tour guide was not and is not my main job, so I can offer excellent value for money based on my compentence. I just enjoy interacting with different people and sharing my knowledge.
Having lived in Japan for more than twenty years, I have explored the country through and through. I share with you my travel accounts. I hope you find some of the information useful if you decide to explore this beautiful country.
