Hi, I’m Mari
Hi, I’m Mari
I’ve lived in Tokyo for 40 years
I speak English
I am an Office Worker
Hi there! I'm Mari, a Tokyo enthusiast. My passion for travel has led me to live in the US, Canada, and Australia, but my heart always brings me back to Tokyo. From the enchanting cherry blossoms to the captivating world of animation, there's no end to the wonders of this city. I'm a devout foodie, convinced that Japanese cuisine is the world's best, and I never tire of uncovering new delightful spots. Having roamed Tokyo's neighborhoods since childhood (and yes, that includes countless trips to Tokyo Disneyland in Chiba!), I'm eager to share its secrets with fellow adventurers like you. Dive into Tokyo's magic with me!
My knowledge & interests
Food
Drinks
Arts
Nature / outdoors
History
Shopping
Photography
Culture & customs
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Fine dining
Unique & unusual foods
Theater
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Wildlife
Hikes
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Architectural history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Portrait photography
Wine
Whiskey
Third wave coffee
Gin
Local beers
Artisanal tea
High-end fashion boutiques
Department stores
Vintage shops
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Alternative or underground culture
Gourmet food
Vegetarian food
Vegan food
Local speciality drinks
Traditional drinks
Japanese sake
Painting
Sculpture
Traditional art
Digital art
Contemporary art
Thrift stores
Second-hand markets
Specialty shops
Bookstores
Video game stores
Music stores
Antique shops
Landscape photography
Wildlife photography
Action photography
Sports photography
Food photography
Fashion photography
Commercial photography
Night photography
Nature photography
Ethnic culture
My reviews
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Mari was amazing! Fantastic tour.
April 2025
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Mari was wonderful. She escorted us from Tokyo to Hakone/ Fuji (which we would never have been able to figure out on our own ). The views were stunning. We had a bit of a glitch in that high winds caused a shutdown of the Ropeway down. Mari was able to figure out a way for us to get back without standing in the long line. After the tour she even helped us flag a taxi and directed the driver how to get to the dinner restaurant we reserved.
April 2025
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We were lucky enough to have Mari guide us. She was informative, enthusiastic and delightful. We really enjoyed the time and choices of places to visit. The Meiji Jingu Shrine was beautiful and a special experience and the tour throu Takeshita street a real experience! Mari went out of her way to help us. My reading glasses lost the screw from a side arm, she got it fixed. She got tickets for us and rode the train with us part way back to our hotel and tickets for the mono rail. We never would have tried those on our own. She also spent extra time with us. Energetic and delightful we would highly recommend her.
April 2025
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We really enjoyed spending the day with Mari who showed us around Tokyo. She was flexible and knowledgeable and really wanted us to have a good time. One of the best things we did was have lunch at a department store restaurant because we told her what we wanted and that we wanted to go somewhere that was not a tourist restaurant. She brought us to this restaurant in a department store that was packed with all locals and it was one of our favorite things we did. Her thinking outside the box made the day and created the experience for us. I would highly recommend her services.
April 2025