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Aug 10, 2017
2017 Private Summer Tour of Japan | Tokyo
The first full day of my private tour of Japan was spent as a day trip in Nikko, visiting a master Japanese sword smith and some of the sights that make Nikko magnificent. After our time in Tochigi Prefecture, we had a few days to explore, photograph, experience and eat our way through Tokyo. Though [...]
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Aug 11, 2016
Private and Custom Tour of Japan | Tokyo and Cooking Experience
If my previous private and custom tour of Japan was a photography and foodie tour of Japan, my next private tour of Japan was a photography and hiking tour of Japan! I say hiking tour of Japan because we probably walked between 15km – 18km a day as it was Mike’s preference to walk whenever possible! [...]
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Apr 25, 2015
2015 Cherry Blossom Group Tour of Japan | Tokyo
Before evening returning from the the 2015 Cherry Blossom Tour of Japan, I received a few inquiries about the 2016 Cherry Blossom Tour of Japan! If you are looking for that information, the details of the 2016 Cherry Blossom Tour of Japan can be found here. Like every trip to Japan, the 2015 Cherry Blossom [...]
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May 13, 2014
Why should I visit Japan with a guide or group tour?
I get asked frequently why should I visit Japan with a group or a guide and there are many reasons why you should see the sights in Japan with a guide! There is nothing wrong with going sightseeing in Japan by yourself and Japan is safe enough (actually, crime wise, Japan is probably just about [...]
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May 9, 2014
2014 Summer and Fall Tours of Japan
Japan Photo Guide is excited to announce 2 opportunities to experience Japan in 2014! In June and July of 2014 there is limited availability of short day tours or photography/portrait sessions in Japan. Whether in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hokkaido, Miyajima or someplace else, please contact me about what you want to do in Japan this summer! [...]
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Apr 20, 2014
Tour of Japan | Samurai Experience
After spending some time as a Ninja, I was able to stop by for a few minutes to check out the samurai experience being offered by the same group that introduced me to the Ninja Experience, IJCEE. The Institute for Japanese Culture Experience and Education has an office in Tokyo, but can help to arrange special [...]
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Apr 19, 2014
Tour of Japan | Ninja Experience
While still in Tokyo for the cherry blossom tour, I arranged an experience at a small dojo to learn about life as a ninja, the tools/weapons ninjas used and even to learn a few moves. For this special experience, it was just the boys as the girls had their day to go shopping in [...]
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Apr 16, 2014
2014 Cherry Blossom Tour of Japan | Tokyo and Kyoto
I love visiting and sharing Japan during anytime of the year, but there is nothing like Japan during cherry blossom season! What started out as me helping the family plan by consulting on their trip, turned into a 8 day tour with them in Tokyo and Kyoto during cherry blossom season. We were perhaps a [...]
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Mar 3, 2013
Interview on Live w/ Katie Adler
Another exciting event that happened in February was that I was asked to be on Live w/ Katie Adler, a voice over artist in Tokyo, Japan, that works for NHK and many other clients. I was really excited about talking with Katie about how I ended up in Japan, going from North Carolina, then Miami [...]
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May 11, 2012
Special Deals on 2012 Summer Tours of Japan
Going to Japan in the summer of 2012? Me too! I will be traveling to Japan this summer in July to visit friends before they leave Japan and also to see family in Tokyo. If you were to hire me for a custom tour of Japan, normally you would be charged my travel fees to [...]
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Mar 1, 2012
13 Day Photo Tour of Japan | Few of My Favorite Photos of Japan
You have probably already seen some photos from my most recent photo tour of Japan when I guided a lovely couple from Turkey from Tokyo to Hiroshima and back, but here are a few more of my favorites from the trip. Actually to be more specific, our photography tour of Japan took us from Tokyo to Hakone [...]
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Dec 15, 2011
13 Day Photo Tour of Japan | Street Photography in Japan
In November I was lucky enough to lead another private photography tour of Japan. This time, I was with a couple from Turkey, Kurt and Serap, who had always dreamed of coming to Japan. After learning a little more about them, their interests and reasons for wanting to visit Japan, I planned a 13 day [...]
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Apr 20, 2011
Yes, It is safe to visit (most places in) Japan!
Northern Japan is still, and will still be, devastated for a long time, but now is as good as time as any to visit Japan! From Tokyo down to Okinawa, life is back to normal and is safe to travel to. There are two great reasons why now is the perfect time to plan a [...]
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