Hi, I'm Kazu.
Born in Nagasaki, raised in Fukuoka, and shaped by four years wandering the ancient streets of Kyoto — I've spent over a decade calling Tokyo home. Every weekend, I clock 20,000+ steps exploring the city, quietly collecting its hidden gems.
Why I Started This
It started with a simple frustration. Every time I traveled or showed a friend around Tokyo, I wished there was a clearer way to separate the places locals actually love from the ones that just happen to be popular with tourists. So I built it myself. Each map is a blend of what's trending right now and what makes a place feel genuinely local — the kind of mix you'd only get from someone who actually lives there.
The Curation Standard
Visited in Person
Every location has been personally visited. No aggregator data, no sponsored listings. Ever.
Always Evolving
These maps are never finished. New spots are added continuously as the city changes and new gems are discovered.
Local × Traveler Balance
A deliberate mix of what locals talk about and what savvy travelers seek out — the sweet spot between authenticity and accessibility.
Let's Keep This Growing Together
These maps are a living project — and your input makes them better. If something's changed, if you found a hidden gem, or if you're looking for something specific, drop me a comment on Threads. I read everything.
Find me on ThreadsHave a Good Trip.
Every map is built with one goal — to help you experience Japan the way the people who love it most actually do.
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