Hi, I’m Marek
Hi, I’m Marek
I’ve lived in Tokyo for 4 years
I speak English, Japanese
I am Translator
I am a long-term Japanese language and culture scholar with 15+ years invested in the field. During my life I focused on Japan, learning the Japanese language, and learning about Japanese culture, history, philosophy, geography, and society, and I also tried a few traditional arts such as calligraphy, bookbinding, and origami. I enjoy learning about philosophy, sociology, biology, and physics, especially astrophysics. I like to travel and experience new cultures and new food. I am trying to stay up-to-date by watching news and documentaries. My hobbies include listening to music, playing guitar, composing music, creating videos, writing, watching films, and playing video games.
My knowledge & interests
Japanese Language Teacher
Street food
Local cuisine
Food markets
Cinema
Parks
Gardens
Hikes
Political history
Social history
Religious history
Street photography
Whiskey
Street markets
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Local speciality drinks
Thrift stores
Second-hand markets
Bookstores
Video game stores
Classical music
Rock music
Blues music
Traditional music
Folk music
Electronic music
Hip-hop
Metal music
My reviews
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Mareks English was excellent Great lunch spot Super knowledgeable and friendly
March 2025
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Marek was a wonderful tour guide that opened the door to Tokyo from a personal perspective. We hit major landmarks and also took a personal tour of corners of prefectures we would have never discovered on our own. We discovered amazing sushi, ramen, izakaya and yakitori spots, learned our way around the transit system, and learned about some of the important traditions at the temples and shrines as well. Thank you Marek!
February 2025
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We had an awesome tour with Marek today. He was friendly, informative- shared great historical knowledge and more importantly was able to pivot during the day to accommodate our interests as we encountered different things during the tour. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough. Our group of husband, myself and 3 teenagers enjoyed the tour immensely. We were able to experience so many different places we would never be able to encounter on our own in such a timely fashion. If you want to make the most of your Tokyo experience then please book a tour with Marek!!
January 2025
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Marek was a very good guide. He's quite knowledgeable about many of Japan's sightseeing locations/attractions. He also helped to make the time in Tokyo better by showing me how to use the subway and buy things in stores. Very good guide.
January 2025