Welcome!
Founded by Julia Maeda in 2015, Tokyo Personalised aimed to introduce Tokyo and beyond to visitors on a deeper, more personal level than standard tour companies. In Spring 2018, Julia launched Okuni: Japan Unbound to further this mission of uncovering Japan’s lesser-known regions. Operating on a referral-only basis with a focus on customisation and highly personal service, Okuni has welcomed nearly 200 VIP client groups—including A-list celebrities and industry leaders—and has taken them everywhere from the vast National Parks of Hokkaido to the sub-tropical beaches of Okinawa, the sacred mountains of Dewa Sanzan to the remote Sado Island, and many destinations in between.
JULIA
Armed with an insatiable curiosity, a keen eye for the detail and a passion for new experiences Julia has hiked, climbed, run, swum, sailed, driven and generally combed the length and breadth of Japan, loving to delve deeply into each new place, and sample as much of the incredible and varied cuisine as possible. Her mission is to ensure that any visitor leaves feeling like they have discovered something of the ‘real’ Japan, and for them to want to come back to experience more. English by birth, Julia has lived in Japan for over 23 years (in Tohoku and Tokyo) during which time she has raised three boys. Alongside her family and company, Julia continues to work as a consultant for the Japanese government and local tourist authorities to assist them in promoting and developing their regions for international travelers.
If you want to know more, please ask a mutual friend for an introduction.