Thank you for visiting my page. I guide you to an ancient capital city with 1,000 years of urban development and 100 years of movie history.

I grew up in OSAKA and studied in KYOTO. Then I worked in TOKYO and Osaka for 20 years as an urban planning expert for national and local governments. I researched community development sites throughout Japan, guided scholars and business leaders from inside and outside Japan to the cities.

Quitting my career, I became a freelancer as a National Licensed Consulting Engineer (Urban & Regional Planning) who loves movies. I inspected urban development sites and movie locations overseas. I compared the cities featured in movies with the actual ones and posted their photos on social media (90 cities in 30 countries). Having visited many cities overseas, I have come to think about the uniqueness of Japan's ancient capital city, where classical wooden buildings blend in harmony with their surroundings.

Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara formed a metropolitan area centered on the Imperial Palace from the 7th century to the 19th century. Even as political power shifted to other cities with the rise of the SAMURAI power, three cities remained economic and cultural centers. Three cities have accumulated a variety of historical and cultural sites over time and places, including temples and shrines, landscaped gardens, bustling entertainment districts, and the birthplace of the film industry. Even today, the residents maintain connections with nearby temples and shrines, continue to hold local events, and enjoy traditional lifestyles with minor modifications.

I have national licenses as a Guide Interpreter and General Travel Service Manager. Three cities are all within an hour train ride, making travel from one to another easy. Add your insight to my information, and I will make a customized tour and guide you to discover new charms.

I look forward to hearing from you.