Do you want to learn what makes the complicated nation of Japan tick?
Experience Tokyo and Japan through the eyes of a 41-year resident who is a student of Japanese history with a 26-year career as a journalist in Japan’s media.
I am slowly adding online bookable tours.
Tsukiji “Food” market and culture tour
Sample a variety of foods, and learn the culture and history behind what makes Japanese cuisine the talk of the world.
Take in a Japanese ball game with Jim
Enjoy a unique experience at the ballpark with a veteran Japanese baseball writer.
If you want to see a ballgame on your own but need info about games and tickets, feel free to reach out to me, and I’ll do what I can to help.
Imperial Palace East Garden history tour
Visit the East Garden of Japan’s Imperial Palace. Learn how Japan’s unique culture has shaped its history over the past 600 years.
Koenji Counterculture Tour
Visit Koenji, one of Tokyo’s less talked-about gems, a bohemian enclave and epicenter for Japan’s counterculture movement.
Custom tours
None of the above? Make the most of your time in Tokyo and ask about a custom tour to suit your needs and budget. I have tours prepared, but no pages up for Tokyo’s old town, Asakusa, and for the tranquil neighborhood of Gotokuji, home to Japan’s famous cat temple.
All private tours are by appointment. Contact Jim at guidedogjapan@yahoo.com or by telephone or WhatsApp at +81 090-9146-1547
