To all that are wanting to experience Tokyo as a local, please please please stay with Wakana!

She not only welcomed me into a new and foreign country, but she welcomed me into her home. This was my first trip overseas on my own, and I could not have stumbled upon a better host. From sharing dinners together in the local town of Shimokita (that she introduced me to), to setting me up with a wonderful traditional Japanese room, to giving me ideas and advice for what I can do with my future, she made my stay in Tokyo a life-changing event. I wish there were more words in the English language to describe how generous, hospitable and kind Wakana was to me in my time in Tokyo. It was only ten days and yet I miss her like she were family.

If you want to experience Japan on your own, she will leave you to be on your way without any qualms, but if you are like me and tend to "go with the flow" without a solid plan, she is great. She never made me feel like I was a foreigner being a tourist - instead, I felt like I was just a person in Japan during my stay with her, which I appreciated so much.

I think I am repeating over and over how gracious Wakana is, and it's because I cannot say it enough! There is not one aspect to Wakana as a host that could be a negative. If you are visiting Tokyo, do not hesitate to stay with Wakana. She will make your trip to Japan what everyone wants an overseas trip to be - unforgettable.

Thank you so much for sharing your home with me and inspiring me Wakana, I miss you already. Keep in touch x