Carl Kay, Tokyo Way

About Tokyo Way

TOKYO WAY: FULLY CUSTOMIZED LUXURY TRAVEL ENABLING DEEP EXPERIENCE OF JAPANESE CULTURE AND VALUES Full-service luxury destination management company covering all of Japan. We offer access to Japan’s most special people, places and experiences. Stay in leading global hotels or exquisite ryokans deep in the countryside. Founded and run by a Harvard grad American expert. All tours are fully customized in close consultation with agents or guests. Licensed Japanese travel agent. Our team assures your trip runs perfectly and maximizes use of guests’ time

About Carl

Carl Kay is an American entrepreneur who has lived in Japan for twenty-three years after majoring in Japanese at Harvard in the 1970’s. He ran and sold a previous company that localized American software products for the Japanese market and currently advises a Japanese firm specializing in customer experience design. The idea to found Tokyo Way appeared during a meditation retreat at Engakuji temple in Kamakura. Carl’s mission for Tokyo Way is to give visitors access to some of what is special about Japan, which he gets to experience every day.

Carl’s Capstone Project

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Description:

Trying to lead guests deeper into Japan, to less overrun places and fresher experiences. Tohoku region is still recovering from the 2011 tsunami and welcomes the visitors. Hoping to highlight Japan's spiritual values and connection to nature, and the integration of those values and connections with daily life, especially through experiences. Climb a sacred mountain with a mountain warrior priest guide, practice mindful swordsmanship in a rural dojo, trace sutras in a Buddhist temple, archery and more. phone