Hi, I’m Lay
Hi, I’m Lay
I’ve lived in Osaka for 3 years
I speak English, Japanese and some Spanish
I am Teacher
Hi, I'm Lay. I would describe myself as an optimistic, easy-going person who loves trying out new things! After my studies, I came to Japan in late 2014. I fell in love with the history and culture almost immediately. Osaka is definitely the place to be because of the unbelievable architecture, friendly locals and delicious food! It's the perfect combination of authentic and modern. In my free time, I enjoy roaming the streets of the city and getting lost in the hundreds of side alleys. Let me show you why I live and love it here. Every day is like a mini-adventure.
My knowledge & interests
Bachelor's in Linguistics
Food
Drinks
Nature / outdoors
Shopping
Street food
Local cuisine
Food markets
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Social history
Architectural history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Whiskey
Gin
Local beers
Department stores
Vintage shops
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Popular culture
Lifestyle culture
Alternative or underground culture
My reviews
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Our guide, Lay, was fantastic. She brought us to all the popular sites of Osaka and gave us detailed information on its background. She customized parts to our interest and made sure we accomplished everything on schedule. Highly recommend to those wanting to see the best parts of Osaka.
January 2025
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Lay was so patient with our squirrelly kids, catered to our interests and shifted plans easily when the kids ramped up the impatience. The market was a lot of fun and Lay was knowledgable.
December 2024
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We had a lovely tour with Lay, who knew the area well and provided great recommendations of food and restaurants for our tour. It was interesting to hear about her experience as an ex-pat in Japan and her integration into the culture.
July 2024
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We had Lay as our tour guide for 4 hours. She spoke English and made our tour so much easier. We customized our sites based on what we wanted to see with her recommendations. We went to Osaka castle, seafood street market, and shopping district. We were able to ask her several questions on history sites including local living and how to get around in general . She was very helpful and even gave us a tip on how to easily get to the airport.
June 2024