Dear David, Thank you very much for sending such a wonderful review. It is truly my passion—and my greatest joy—to guide guests like you who show a sincere interest in Japanese culture. I sincerely wish you a safe and amazing journey throughout the rest of your time in Japan. And since your coin landed inside the circle of frogs, it means you’ll return home safely! “Kaeru” means both “frog” and “to return,” so it’s a lucky sign for a safe journey home. Mana

Dear Sam, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I truly appreciate it. The shrine you requested isn’t very popular among international tourists, but it is an irreplaceable and deeply cherished place for the local community. Thanks to you, I had the opportunity to learn more about its great history again—something I’m very grateful for. Mana

Dear Janet Thank you so much for sending me not just one, but two five-star reviews! I’m especially happy because they help raise my average score (haha). Since you complimented on the illustrations I drew for my tours, I actually started attending a manga art class in Osaka to improve my skills—and I even started working on some new pieces. As for storytelling, I practice ” Rakugo,” because I truly love the saying “Laughter brings good fortune.” I hope that next year will be filled with smiles and happiness all around you! Mana