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Hi lovely travelers,

I'm Serge, originally from the Netherlands, and Japan has been my home for over three decades now. What brought me here initially was love, and that love has kept me rooted in this beautiful country ever since. Along the way, I discovered another love: Japan itself.

Though my job as media fixer, I've been traveling and working throughout all of Japan, exploring unique places and meeting lots of very interesting people.

I would love to share and make you, my dear traveler, experience these places as well. Visiting and getting a tour at Japan's oldest traditional vinegar maker, or experience and taste at a traditional "katsuo bushi" bonito flake maker, or do you prefer to visit some old local shrines or temples. with no-one around you, except for the crickets and trees. Maybe you just want a friend to bring you to your desired locations and interpret and be at your beck and call 24 hours (like I do for the media). If you're looking for flexibility (time, places. transport), you won't find a better match than me.

My work as a fixer taught me a valuable lesson: the key to traveling together successfully, lies in a blend of humor, professionalism, and adaptability.

Hello!

I’m Tomoko, I was born and raised in Nagoya and yes, it’s true—I'm the reason Serge is in Japan, ha ha! I’m an experienced tour leader, yoga teacher, and balloon artist (yes, you read that right, balloon artist!). I believe that while knowledge is important, having great social skills is just as essential to being a fantastic tour leader. I love connecting with people, hearing their stories, and of course, sharing my own! If you’re up for a tour, I’d be thrilled to show you all the incredible things Japan has to offer. Let’s make it a memorable experience together!