….. 1. Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center . 90 minutes

• Hands-on earthquake simulation

• What to do during an earthquake (Japanese way vs common myths)

• How buildings, furniture, and people are trained to respond

• Why calm is more important than speed

….. 2. Earthquake-Resistant Urban Design Walk . 45 minutes

(Near Ikebukuro or central Tokyo)

• Spot subtle earthquake design features locals don’t notice anymore

• Why buildings look the way they do

• Seismic gaps, flexible structures, and city planning choices

“Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.”

….. 3. Evacuation System Stop: Ikebukuro West Gate Park (how people move & gather) . 45 minutes

Wide open plaza intentionally kept building-free

Emergency water access points

Underground infrastructure designed for disasters

….. 4. Local Neighborhood Stop: Daily Preparedness . 30 minutes

• Convenience store emergency sections

• What’s inside a Japanese emergency kit

• Why Japanese homes look “minimal” (and it’s not just aesthetics)

• What locals keep near their beds

….. 5. Reflection Stop: Tokyo After Disaster (Quiet café or park) . 30 minutes

• How Tokyo changed after major earthquakes

• Why panic is rare

• How community, rules, and culture shape response

• Q&A: “What would you do if it happened tonight?

The remaining time, if any, accounts for commuting between locations, transitions, regrouping, and settling into each segment, which naturally expand the overall duration.

✔ Dedicated, multilingual, professional local tour guide’s time and expertise (for 4 hours), along with their personal expenses.

✔ All Entrance Fees: All entrance fees for the listed attractions, whenever needed, are fully included in the tour, ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience for our guests.

✔ Stovenirs: A unique souvenir for each guest on the tour (see section below).

✔ Customizable Itinerary: Flexibility to tailor the tour according to your preferences and interests.

✔ Personal Support: If customers who book contact us with any questions about their Japan trip, we will respond promptly.

✔ No tips are expected, so you can simply enjoy your experience without any extra considerations. If you feel appreciative toward your guide, offering to cover their meal during the tour is warmly appreciated, though you are absolutely not required to do so.

✖ Meal Costs: Participants are responsible for their own meals (e.g., lunch).

✖ Transportation Costs: Participants handle their own transportation costs (public or private).

Note: For those who booked the 'Luxury Wand' asset, everything mentioned above is fully covered, including private transportation.

More about the 'Luxury Wand' here.

Stovenirs = Souvenirs + Stories.

贈り物の背後には、心のこもった物語が広がっています。

(Okurimono no haigo ni wa, kokoro no komotta monogatari ga hirogatteimasu.)

Translation: "Behind every gift, there is an heartfelt story unfolding."

For direct bookings made through our website, every guest will receive a special "stovenir" during the tour—a thoughtfully chosen souvenir accompanied by a captivating story about Japan, shared by your guide.

These stovenirs are designed to enrich your experience, making your tour not just memorable but deeply meaningful.

1. Confirmation Email: You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of booking.

2. Resources: We will email you "Preparing for Your Japan Trip" and "Japan Secrets" digital guides to help you make the most of your experience.

3. Personalized Contact: Your guides will reach out to you three times (via email or Whatsapp):

a… 2-4 weeks before your tour.

b… again the day before your tour with them.

c… and finally at the meeting point on the day of the tour.

4. Support: We will follow up with you to ensure everything is going smoothly and offer support if any issues arise.