Hi, I’m Ack
Hi, I’m Ack
I’ve lived in Tokyo for 60 years
I speak English, Japanese
I am Marketing Expert
Hey there, I'm Ack, your local host here in the heart of Tokyo! One thing I adore about Tokyo is its constant energy and ever-changing fashion scene. It's like the city never sleeps! And let me tell you, we're always ready to welcome visitors with open arms and a smile. One of my favorite pastimes is being out and about searching for the newest shops and slurping up the best ramen in town. Whether it's in Ikebukuro or Shinjuku, I know these neighborhoods like the back of my hand. Consider me your go-to Tokyo expert. From ramen joints with flavors that will blow your mind to explaining the intricacies of sushi, I've got you covered. And don't forget to strike a pose, because I love snapping photos of our adventures together! So, what are you waiting for? Let's dive into the excitement of Tokyo and make some unforgettable memories together!
My knowledge & interests
English Studies
Food
Drinks
Shopping
Photography
Street food
Local cuisine
Food markets
Cinema
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Social history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Portrait photography
Wine
Whiskey
Third wave coffee
Gin
Local beers
Department stores
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Lifestyle culture
Japanese sake
Landscape photography
Food photography
Nature photography
Pop music
Rock music
My reviews
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Akio was very informative and fun to be around. Showed us very important places in downtown Tokyo and we learned a lot. Would definitely recommend him to f/f in the future.
January 2025
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Ack is knowledgeable about the city and took us to several nice view spots. We had fun going to stores that we are especially interested in and ended up going back by ourselves. He also sent us additional information on less known spots after the tour. Highly recommended!
December 2024
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Ack did a great job showing us many of the best areas to see to a tourist new to Tokyo. He was very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with and we couldn’t ask for a better city tour. He is also very well travelled as his career involved global travel when he worked for Toyota . Our time and money very well spent. Thank you ack!
October 2024
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Akio-san provided an excellent view, history and insight into contemporary urban Tokyo. We visited Meiji jinju and many areas around Shibuya. We ended at a great ramen place I'd very likely have missed on my own. He was even patient enough to let me attempt speaking (and reading) my poor Japanese! Thanks, Ack!
September 2024