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RAINY SEASON NEVER CHASE AWAY ADMIRES OF ASAKUSA–10TH OF JUNE

Thank you for joining our Tokyo Free Walking Tour. On the day of our two-guided tours, 10th of June, we welcomed 13 guests from, U.S.A. Australia, Canada, and Denmark. A rainy and overcast weather condition prevailed and lasted the entire day all over Tokyo. The sky was gloomy and gray, particularly during the day, in many parts of Tokyo, and one of the these places was Asakusa. Overlooking the entire Asakusa district from the rooftop of the Asakusa Information Center, we saw Tokyo Skytr...

2018.06.11

Asakusa

Emperor and Empress at Tokyo station

“Early bird catches the worm.” Now I can prove, this is definitely true. On this morning(June 9th), we welcomed guests from Israel, Indonesia, India and USA. We could just share the unforgettable time and encounter with Their Magesties. Thanks to our wonderful 5 guests!! “ Can you see the central entrance of the Tokyo station? This is the entrance for the Imperial family use.” “A street called ‘Gyoko-dori’ is located just in front of the Tokyo station Marunouchi -side. It is the straight and sho...

2018.06.10

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

No more Sakura, but another beautiful flowers here in Tokyo

Thank you for the guests who kindly joined our afternoon tour on 9th of June. We had 19 guests from six countries, divided into three groups. I do this guide volunteering from several years, and believed I’ve known well the area which has beautiful flower or the best season to see them. However, it was false. I was arrogant. Thanks to one of our guest’s suggestion, I saw a beautiful big Magnolia flower on the tour route for the first time on last Saturday. It boomed beautifully, solemnly, and it...

2018.06.10

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Tour Report on June 3 at Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

I sincerely thank you for taking the time for joining the tour to Meiji Shrine and Harajuku on June 3. We had nine guests from the various countries of Canada,America,Mexico,Columbia,Chile,UK and Philippines. Four of the guests had participated in our tour to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace on the previous day which we appreciate very much. The weather was perfect on this day prior to the rainy season. I hope all of you enjoyed walking with us. As you might have been guided, Harajuku Sta...

2018.06.04

Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

On Bushido, or the Samurai Way (June 2nd)

It was a pleasant day just before the start of the rain season. I had just finished sharing the story of the 47 samurais who willingly gave up their livesforthe honor of their master. Aguest from the UK asked aquestion - "When did such ideals of the samurai way come about? Is such mentality still common in the society?" There is a perfect bookon this subject. It isBushido: TheSoul of Japan, originallywritten in English in1899 (textavailableonline). The book was written by the Japanese educator I...

2018.06.03

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Report on 29 May 2018, Weekday Morning tour to The East Garden of the Imperial Palace

Many thanks to 18 guests who joined the tour from USA, Canada, Australia, Columbia, Vietnam, Portugal, and Germany. We divided into 4 groups. It was hot and humid morning as May is known to be beginning of summer season. In the East Garden, irises blossomed beautifully. Our guests enjoyed viewing the irises. The pond contains collection of various species of irises. That is treasure of the garden. Now is early summer in Tokyo, but in southernmost prefecture of Japan, Okinawa is already in mid-su...

2018.05.30

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

TOUR REPORT ON MAY 27 IN ASAKUSA AREA

Thank you for joining our Tokyo Free Walking Tour. On the day of our two-guided tours, 27th of May, with clear sunny skies, we welcomed 17 guests from Germany, U.S.A. Australia and Argentina. As usual, after greeting everyone and introducing ourselves, we made our tour in Asakusa for 90 minutes. Starting at the red painted gate, called Thunder Gate, we proceeded to the busy shopping street, Nakamise Street. Nakamise Street is the entrance to the main hall of Asakusa Buddhist Temple, which is the...

2018.05.29

Asakusa

TOUR REPORT ON MAY 26th(SATURDAY), 2018(afternoon tour)EAST GARDENS of THE IMPERIAL PALACE

Thank you very much for joining our tour on May 26. We welcomed 21 guests from Argentina, US, UK, Malaysia, Philippines, France, Canada, Bulgaria and Australia. All of us enjoyed strolling in some groups in the East Gardens. The last guide point of our tour is Ninomaru Garden which is a part of East Gardens.　. In Tokugawa Shogunate time, this area used to be the second palace compound of Edo Castle where Shogun`s family lived. Prior to the opening of East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in 1968, ...

2018.05.28

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (May 26 morning)

Thank you so much for joining TFWT for the morning tour on May 26th. We welcomed 8 guests from USA and India. A family, a lady and a group of three men. We enjoyed walkingunder the beautiful weather in May. Now irises were blooming in Ninomaru garden. For another month will be the best time to come and enjoy the irises. Hydrangeas are beginning to bloom in the Honmaru area. Even after the cherry blossoms, we can enjoy a lot of flowers in this Imperial palace garden. This is a place to enjoy fres...

2018.05.26

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

TOUR REPORT ON MAY 21 & 23, 2018 IN ASAKUSA

Thank you for your participation to “Tokyo Free Walking Tour - Asakusa Route” on May 21 Mon. We welcomed 7 guests from Austria, Germany, USA & Ukraine. As for May 23, it was a private tour based on the request from a guest from Toronto on the May 20 Meiji Jingu Shrine & Harajuku tour. Monday tour was held under a lovely sunny sky though was rather hot. But there was a light breeze which was very pleasant. Weather changed into cloudy on Wednesday, but still cozy for Asakusa exploring. As guests’ ...

2018.05.25

Asakusa