- City of Kyoto Visitors Host -

Nov.2017 I got an enquiry through this website and led a private tour for 3 Kiwis. With their limited days and time, I provided the best possible tour to get a snapshot of Kyoto. The girls quickly got to love Japan and realised they didn't have enough time to see Kyoto. They were only beginning to embrace their lifelong passion for Kyoto. Photo: One of the guests started collecting calligraphy.

Oct. 2017: I led a group of eight visitors from Mexico to Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple and Nishiki Market. The guests were especially interested in historical contexts, the story I delivered extended to Edo Castle and Shogun's daily life, which drew a lot of attentions from the guests. Although It was drizzling on and off, everyone was patient and genuinely enjoying their Kyoto leg. 　

Oct.2017 : Gion evening tour for a solo traveller from New Orleans. As I was explaining "Geisha" dancing, I found out she had a background in Jazz dance and had strong interest in both traditional and experimental Japanese dance. It was enjoyable to talk about a choreographer both of us admired. She missed out Gion a year ago, I was happy to fill her missing piece of her trip to Japan.

An article I wrote has been published online on a local web-magazine geared toward residents and tourists from overseas. It was published by a leading publishing company in Kyoto. The article is about Kintsugi, Heiando and Mr. Hiroki Kiyokawa.

“Pottery surgery!?”: the world of Kintsugi
http://why.kyoto/blog/11/17432