The guests seemed to be real enthusiasts of Japan, so much so that it was hard to believe this was their first visit. They had always had a strong interest in Asia, and they told me proudly that their garden at home features koi swimming in a pond and an object modeled after a torii gate, for which they had carefully considered even the vertical and horizontal proportions based on images. They were very knowledgeable about wood, and I realized that an amateur's knowledge alone was not enough. This time I managed by checking with the shop staff, but I felt that further preliminary research would be needed. They appeared to have traveled to many countries, and I did my best so that they would become repeat visitors to Japan.

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Tour Report by Takaaki

Hello, I’m Takaaki Nagase, a national licensed tour guide. This is a greeting to the foreign tourists going to explore Japan. I don’t have a long career of attendant, but I know well about Chukyo Area. It consists of urban cities like Nagoya and mountainous region in Gifu. When you come to Japan, you can’t miss this area. Would you come and experience this area on your way to Kyoto from Tokyo. In the urban area, I will recommend Nagoya taste restaurants and national treasures like “Inuyama Castle”. In the country side, I will give you a chance to relax in the exquisite sound of the creek.
I’m sure I can take you to the impressive part of Japan.