DeeJay is from the Philippines with a Master’s in Business Administration and a degree in Financial Management. He may be a Filipino, but he has a heart for Japan. He believes that his leadership skills were honed by the anime he watched growing up. He is […]
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Jessop is our Travel Operations Director. He is fascinated by the wide range of opportunities to connect with locals and immerse in local areas of Japan. He has 20 years of experience in Asia plotting out unique adventures. You can also find him fishing with Japan’s […]
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Sae was born in Japan and has studied in New Zealand and Canada, working as a makeup artist, beauty advisor and English tutor. She is genuinely passionate about sharing her love for Japanese culture, beauty and ultimately, unforgettable fun memories with her guests. Read more about […]
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Anne is the CEO and Founder of Arigato Travel. She founded the company in 2016 with tours in Japan, realizing her calling to create amazing experiences for international visitors. She was a featured speaker at the New York Times Travel show and continues to share her […]
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Matthew is the Co-Founder of Arigato Japan alongside his wife, Anne. He focuses on strategy and business development. In addition to his work at Arigato Japan, Matt is CCO at weConnect, helping global companies discover a better way to manage their finance and payroll functions.
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Lauren is our GM and a partner in the company. She has degrees in education and art and a background in multicultural businesses. She is a lover of food, wine, travel, design and LIFE! Lauren has worked in Tourism in Japan for the last 7 years. […]
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Norma is our Training and HR coordinator. She shares her knowledge with our guides and also runs Spanish-language tours. Norma is a passionate etching and woodblock artist who came from Mexico to learn Ukiyo-e. As a foodie, Japan was the perfect place to explore and share! […]
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Jenkie was born and raised in the Philippines. She is a marketing graduate and former manager of Kirelis International for 10 years. She joined Arigato Japan in 2017. Jenkie is our Head of Finance and is working hard to manage our financial and budgeting operations.
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Born in Paris and now based in Tokyo for 8 years, Jessica is Arigato Travel’s Marketing, Sales & Business Development Director. After 6 years in the gaming industry, she took a leap to pursue her dream life in Japan. Passionate about Japanese culture, music, local food, […]
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Kristine is our Admin Manager. She is dedicated and committed to providing excellent service to clients and continues to be responsible for our goal in offering the best food and travel experience to visitors from around the world, by showing Japan’s unique culture.
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