Take advantage of these low fares while I'm still starting out.
- General-purpose tagging along - ¥500/hr
- Tour Guidance - ¥1,000/hr (free itinerary consultation included)
- Menial labour - ¥1,500/hr (including driving time if any)
I also charge a transportation fee to and from the meeting point (around ¥800 ~ ¥1200 for the metropolitan Tokyo area). I may also ask for dining and entrance costs to
be covered depending on the situation. Share any post on this page and your first hour with me is free! Japan Travel Itinerary Consultation:
A complimentary service! Let me help plan the ideal free-and-easy itinerary for you with my vast wealth of experience. Just get in touch. Couchsurfing:
Another complimentary service! Traveling to Japan solo and need a place to crash? I have ample accommodations for one guest. I am located 30 mins away from Tokyo via train, along the way from Narita Airport. Arrange a phone call with me and let's talk things out. Proxy buying:
I take a commission fee of 12% the total item price, and follow prevailing mid-market exchange rates.
- Yahoo! Auctions
- mercari
- Rakuten Japan
- amazon.jp
- any other EC store that ships only to Japan
Physical proxy buying:
Need me to show up at a physical venue to get an item for you? I can do that for 40% item price + transportation and entrance fees if any
Shipping/forwarding:
For shipping items directly to my address to be sent overseas, I charge a handling fee of ¥500 per package + 10% shipping fee. I use Japan Post EMS or registered mail when sending items overseas. Shipping prices range from ¥1,200~¥8,000 depending on weight and parcel size, and is to be borne by the customer on top of the service fee. Remote assistance from a resident of Japan:
I can also help with anything else like ticket bookings, hotel reservations, etc. that require a Japanese address or phone number (approach me directly with details).
¥500 per instance. Qualifications & experience
- 4+ years living in Japan
- 5+ years in the tourism industry
- Couchsurfing veteran, have hosted over 20 satisfied guests in Okinawa
- Have visited 43/47 prefectures in Japan, extensive knowledge of each
- JLPT N2 certification + business/everyday Japanese
- Japanese Driver's License (MT, ordinary vehicle)
Payment modes
Cash-in-hand/ Paypay/ LINE Pay/ Paylah!/ PayNow/ bank transfer (Singapore or Japan)
My promise to you
I aim to please
I always try to be helpful in every way possible
I am friendly, outgoing, considerate, and a great listener
I am willing to meet just about any demand and go along with just about anything
I can be as quiet or as chatty as is comfortable for you
I respond quickly, promptly, and attentively
I remain open-minded and make no judgements whatsoever
Your information will be kept strictly confidential and will not be used for anything outside intended purposes
