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Japan Unbound<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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What Are We?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Okuni is a high-end in-country travel agency, a concierge service for visiting agents and media, and a consultancy for destinations within Japan wanting to increase their recognition to inbound travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our clients are primarily from English-speaking countries (predominantly US, UK, & Australia). They include corporate CEOs, Hollywood A-listers, IT entrepreneurs, and other independently wealthy individuals. In addition, we introduce travel writers and influencers to destinations and stories that help promote varied aspects of Japan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We believe in relationships and invest our time in building them with our Japanese partners and suppliers and with the agents who trust us with their VIP clients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What Sets Us Apart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our roots are in tourism consulting and it is our passion for supporting lesser-known destinations, local artisans, and independently owned properties that motivates us. We have spent years traveling throughout the country, finding the locations and experiences that rarely appear on standard Japan itineraries. Our goal from the outset has been to create trips that allow our clients to discover the true depth and beauty that quietly and steadily defines Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Okuni was founded in 2018 we have operated on a referral-only basis, maintaining just enough of a web and social media presence to let our Japanese partners know that we actually exist and because we can\u2019t resist showing off this incredible country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s Personal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Above all, we design every trip based on individual interests and passions, drawing from Japan\u2019s incomparable and varied cuisine to its endless array of skilled artisans and craftspeople; from its awe-inspiring architecture to its profound natural beauty. Our expert guides lead the way while we handle all the arrangements and provide assistance and support 24\/7.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Who Are We<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Julia Maeda<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Originally from England, Julia has lived in Japan for over 28 years and has raised three boys here, all of who have now flown the nest\u2026for now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After many many years of exploring the length & breadth of her adopted country and acting as a tour guide for visiting family & friends, Julia created her own company – Tokyo Personalised – to introduce visitors to a deeper level of life in the capital city. This combined with work promoting remote areas of Japan and consulting for the National Parks agency, led to the creation of a Japan-wide travel agency – Okuni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julia lives in Tokyo with her Japanese husband (originally from Aomori) and their rescue pup Nezu-chan (originally from Shikoku), although much of her time is spent continuing to the search the country for special places, people and experiences to introduce to her clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n