Thank you to those who participated in the tour. On that day we hosted 25 people from USA, UK, New Zealand, Mexico, Philippines, Serbia, Australia and Germany. We divided into three groups. It was a mild clear sky autumn day. We hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. The leaves on the street are turning brown and yellow, so called autumn leaves. In the East Garden, Japanese typical autumn fruits, Kaki (persimmons) were coming out. These fruits taste like mixture of apple, orange, and melon. Seeing Kaki fruits coming out is one of the signs that autumn season already arrived here. We could truly share the peaceful moments with one another on that day. But sadly in some parts of the world, wars are raging and many people are dying. We used to welcome people from these war zones. We are worried if they are safe. We wish the wars end very soon. We always wish for the world peace. We believe our activities contribute to keeping the world in peace by communicating with one another face to […]
Thank you so much for joining our tours at Asakusa in the morning and Ueno Park in the afternoon on Oct 22nd. We welcomed 29 guests in total from USA, Australia, UK, Ireland, Hungary, Spain, Germany and Poland. We hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. (Asakusa Morning Group A) (Asakusa Morning Group B) (Asakusa Afternoon) Sensoji Temple is crowded with tourists from the morning, and our morning and afternoon tours took us slowly through the crowds of Nakamise shipping street. However, in the evening, the crowds gradually eased and the temple grounds were lit up, giving us a different look at Asakusa than usual. (Asakusa Twilight Group A) (Asakusa Twilight Group B) This year marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Ueno Park, so events were being held on this day as well, and there were more threads than usual, making it more lively. We took a walk through the refreshing Ueno Park, feeling the hustle and bustle. (Ueno Park Group A) (Ueno Park Group B) We always strive to give high-quality tours. Your feedback is […]
Fall is finally here! We locals who tolerated the long sticky summer are now crawling out of our caves to enjoy the upcoming exciting autumn events. Today we welcomed 24 guests from France, Australia, US, UK, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil, Denmark, Germany, Canada and Hungary. Everyone had a 2.5hr pleasant stroll under the crisp autumn air. For our guests and viewers staying in Tokyo next month, here are some amazing spots where you can enjoy the autumn colors for Foliage in downtown Tokyo starting around mid November. https://livejapan.com/en/article-a0000567/ We hope all of our guests enjoyed the tour as much as we guides did. Thank you for choosing our tour and wish you all a safe journey home or to your next destination 😉 For more information about our tour, please visit our website at https://tfwt.jp/top/east-gardens-of-the-imperial-palace/ , https://www.facebook.com/TokyoFWT (Posted by Asako)
TFWT appreciate your participation in our tour to Sensoji Temple in Asakusa on October 18. 22 people kindly joined us from Australia, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Spain, Germany, Canada and USA. The weather was perfect in the middle of autumn. It was lucky enough for us to see a twice-a-year event in Asakusa. I hope you enjoyed walking and seeing the dance performance with us. As promised, group photos and snap shots are posted. It was the Golden Dragon Dance on the Sensoji Temple grounds. To commemorate the reconstruction of its main hall in 1958 after WWⅡ, Sensoji Temple has started the event to revitalize Asakusa and has been continuing until now. The Dragon Dance is held twice a year on March 18 and October 18. It originates from the mountain name of Sensoji Temple, Kinryu-san or Golden Dragon Mountain. When the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy housed in the main hall appeared in the world in the 7th century, it is said that the Dragon with golden scales descended from the sky and ever since has been protecting the Goddess. The Dragon is 18 meters long and weighs about 88 kilograms. It’s manipulated by the eight men and the dance […]
Thank you for choosing our weekly tour at on October 17. We welcomed 5guests from UK, Singapore, U.S.A and Spain. I hope all of you enjoyedand shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, groupphotos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. Yesterday was the perfect day for the tour because there wasn’t a cloud in the blue sky and it was very comfortable. Unfortunately, the leaves on the trees haven’t yet changed color. However, we enjoyed full broom of fragrant olives and its scent. Speaking of the colored leaves, if you want to see the colored leaves during your stay in Japan, you should go mountain area. I highly recommend around Hakuba in Nagano prefecture. You can see the beautiful colored leaves and snow-capped mountains now. It’s colder than Tokyo, so be sure to bring warm clothing and take trekking shoes. It takes 3 hours to get to Hakuba on the Chuo Main Line. In addition, if you have some free time in your schedule, get off at the Hotaka on the way and visit a wasabi farm or eat soba noodles. Please keep in mind Soba may cause allergies. Be carefully! […]
Many thanks to the guest who joined the tour. On that day we hosted 28 people from USA, Mexico, France, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Libya, South Korea, and Spain. We hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. The weather was very fine for the tour. It was clear sky and dry air. The season is turning autumn and no more heat was waving in the city. However, this time of the year is difficult for residents in Japan since the temperature can be cooler than summer but warmer than the average of autumn. We have to be cautious about our body condition adjustment in the changing of the season, especially from summer to autumn, as well as autumn to winter, which might come very soon. Sometimes we have difficulty in choosing what to wear outside. Autumn is said to be the season for sports, appetite, and art in Japan. Speaking of art, near the ending point of the tour, Hirakawamon Bridge is the National Museum of the Modern Art. It is located in only a few minutes walk […]
Thank you for choosing our Meiji Shrine and Harajuku tour on October 15, 2023. We welcomed 14 guests from Switzerland, Germany, USA, Malaysia, and Canada. I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. We thank our guests for participating despite the heavy rain. Unfortunately, we did not encounter any wedding processions during our tour due to the day of “Sakimake”, which is considered bad luck in the morning but turns into good luck later in the day. We hope you will have the next opportunity. Group A guests visited the Togo Shrine Harajuku which is right behind Harajuku Takeshita Street. It is known as the god of victory since it is dedicated to Heihachiro Togo who led Japan to victory in the Russo-Japanese War during the Meiji era. It is a power spot that is also visited by athletes such as Keisuke Honda of Japanese football player. October is called “Kannazuki”, Month without Gods. It is said that Shinto gods from all over Japan gather at Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane Prefecture. Shinto rituals are held regarding matters […]
Thank you so much for joining our tours at Asakusa in the morning and Ueno Park in the afternoon on Oct 8th. We welcomed 21 guests in total from USA, Canada, Philippines, Germany, Poland, Peru, Italy, Croatia and Brazil. We hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. (Ueno Park) (Asakusa AM Group A) (Asakusa PM Group B) (Asakusa PM Group A) (Asakusa PM Group B) During our tours, we not only provide explanations, but also receive many questions from our guests. One of the guests this time asked me about “Sports Day” on October 9th. Sports Day is a national holiday established in 1966 as a day to commemorate the opening ceremony of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. It is a national holiday to enjoy sports, cultivate a spirit of respect for others, and pray for the realization of a healthy and vibrant society. Until 1999, it was October 10th, but since 2000 it has been the second Monday of October. October 10th was chosen because it has many sunny days, but this year it looks like it will […]
Thank you for choosing our tour at the East Garden of the Imperial Palace on October 7, 2023. We welcomed 25 guests from USA, Netherlands, UK, Germany, Spain, Argentina, Peru, Iran, Taiwan, and Australia. I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. The weather was cool and very pleasant. We finally felt that autumn had arrived. The autumn leaves will gradually start now. How about enjoying autumn with us? In Japan, it’s known as the ‘Autumn appetite,’ and it’s a delicious season with great food. October 9th is Sports Day, a national holiday. Autumn is a fitting season for enjoying sports as well. One of our guests told us that he watched the American movie ‘RONIN,’ released in 1988. Do you know about RONIN? In modern Japan, ‘RONIN’ refers to individuals who didn’t pass university or high school entrance exams, or those who are unemployed and preparing for future opportunities. Historically, it referred to people without a permanent residence, particularly samurai who lost their homes and wandered in search of new lords during the feudal period. Some individuals […]
Many thanks to the guests who joined the tour on that day. We hosted 33 guests from Spain, USA, Romania, Australia, Israel, Sweden and Mexico. We appreciate great opportunities to communicate with wonderful people from all over the world. Although we’re already in October, the heat and humid air still persisted on the tour day. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached so that you can remember the fun moments we had together during the tour. During the tour, we happened to see the ceremony of dedication to the shrine in which group of people gathered and sang national anthem in the main pavilion stage, and later group photo was taken in front of the pavilion. National Anthem they sang was “Kimigayo” in which long life of Emperor was wished like “God Save The King (or Queen) in U.K. The lyrics was actually quoted from ancient Japanese poem, Kokinwakashu but the concept of singing national anthem to show patriotism was imported from the West. National flag, Rising Sun is the same. We describe Meiji Jingu Shrine as the place to tribute to late Meiji Emperor who reigned during Meiji Era (1868-1912). It was a time for Japan to transform […]
