Linker- JAPAN
Go Anywhere. Speak Anything. Travel Deeper.
Unlock the Real Japan with Your Personal Student Interpreter & Guide.
What is Linker-JAPAN?
Your Gateway to an Authentic, Worry-Free Journey
Linker-JAPAN is not a tour. It’s your Personal Local Assistant service, dedicated to turning your trip to Japan into a collection of unforgettable memories.
We eliminate the language barrier by having enthusiastic university students who are passionate about learning Japanese accompany your journey. They will “Link” you with local people and experiences, allowing you to immerse yourself in the authentic Japan that guidebooks never mention.
Forget the constraints of expensive tours or high-priced professional guides. Linker-JAPAN prioritizes your personal wishes 100%—what you want to see, eat, and experience. Our friendly and dedicated students provide reliable, top-tier support at an exceptionally affordable rate.
Our Concept
We are pioneering a new travel style where global explorers intersect with the next generation of Japanese innovators.
Our guides aren’t professional tour operators. They are current Japanese university students and passionate English learners eager to practice their skills and share their world. We offer them a real-world platform for global communication, and in return, they provide you with an authentic, affordable, and energetic experience that no traditional tour can match.
This service is a win-win: Travelers get deep cultural immersion at an unbeatable price, and students gain invaluable international experience—all happening in the heart of Tokyo. We’re not just guiding trips; we’re forging friendships and building a global community, one exciting Tokyo adventure at a time.
1. Empowering the Next Generation
Linker-JAPAN provides the ultimate stage for university students and passionate English learners to use their skills outside the classroom. It's not just a part-time job; it's a chance to gain real-world communication prowess and intercultural understanding that will shape their future careers.
2. Value for Travelers
For you, our service is a "Local Friend Journey." Forget generic tours; you'll explore the "real" Tokyo through the eyes of a local student, leading to deep cultural immersion. Travel stress-free and confidently, knowing you have a dedicated partner to help you discover the Tokyo you truly want to see.
3. Unbeatable Value
By leveraging the enthusiasm of our students instead of professional high-cost guides, we achieve amazingly low prices. You can stretch your travel budget further, investing more in authentic Japanese food and memorable experiences.
Why chose?
Freedom
Not a tour. Your itinerary, time, and pace are completely free. We move when and where you want.
Peace of Mind
The language barrier is gone. Your assistant acts as your voice for ordering, asking questions, and navigating emergencies.
Smart Choice
Achieve a high-quality, local travel experience without the high cost of a professional guide or packaged tour.
1. Complete Communication Support
Your student interpreter becomes your voice in every scenario: complex restaurant orders, hotel requests, navigation questions, and even casual chats with locals.
2.Seamless Transit Assistance
Get stress-free support for Japan's intricate public transport system. Your assistant helps with ticket purchases, route planning, and smooth transfers, ensuring you never get lost or waste time.
3. Student Enthusiasm and Friendliness
Unlike formal professional interpreters, our students bring a unique warmth, flexibility, and genuine desire to communicate, making your travel experience feel like exploring with a knowledgeable friend.
1. 100% Customizable Itineraries
"I've seen the major sites," "I want to visit a local izakaya," "I'm looking for a specific hobby shop." Your assistant accommodates any niche request, helping you craft a truly special, personal route.
2.Insider Local Insights
Our students leverage their local knowledge of current trends, hidden gems, and best value spots. They offer the "living Japan" experience that is absent from standard travel guides.
3. Flexible Adaptation
Need to change plans due to weather? Want to make an impromptu stop? Our assistants are flexible, supporting spontaneous decisions and helping you turn travel mishaps into fun adventures.
1. Smart Pricing Structure
By utilizing passionate students (who are not part of the high-cost professional tourism industry), we maintain high-quality service while significantly cutting high guide fees and tour costs. Stretch your budget further for better experiences.
2.Guaranteed Vetting Process
Every student is rigorously screened for language proficiency, cultural awareness, and communication skills. Affordability never compromises quality.
3. Invest in Experiences
Use the money you save to enjoy more delicious food, buy more unique souvenirs, and enrich your overall travel experience.
Chose places
Eat Like a Local: Ameyoko's Hidden Food Gems
Asakusa Temple Secrets & Senso-ji Story Walk
Tsukiji's Best Bites: Fresh Food Tasting Adventure
More Adventures Coming Soon!
Pricing Plans
Local Bite Session
Quick, Delicious Bites & Local Spotting 2 Hours of focused fun, perfect for a quick and authentic local flavor.
Street Food & Quick Snacks (Enjoy local light meals and beverages on the go.)
Targeted Sightseeing (A brief, engaging look at the main attractions and key points of the area.)
Souvenir Hunting (Your student helps you find unique, local gifts in nearby shops.)
Deep Food Explorer
Sit-Down Meal & Neighborhood Deep Dive 3 Hours for a relaxed exploration centered around a shared meal and rich cultural talk.
Full Meal & Street Food (Enjoy one sit-down meal at a local favorite, plus surrounding snack exploration.)
In-Depth Sightseeing (Time to explore not just the main sites, but the backstreets and hidden spots.)
Cultural Exchange (Deeper conversation about local life, student perspectives, and history during the meal.)
Ultimate Culture Connect
Full Immersion: Meal + Hands-On Experience 4.5 Hours for the most comprehensive experience, blending food, culture, and learning.
Full Meal & Bites (A complete local meal plus street food sampling.)
Hands-On Experience (Includes one pre-booked cultural activity of your choice in the area, or a deep-dive exploration of a niche local hobby/spot.)
Full Support (Extended time allows for complete, worry-free navigation and spontaneous detours.)
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Years in Motion
Pioneering new solutions since Day 1.
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Innovations Launched
From concept to creation, every project is a story.
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Client Satisfaction
Your vision, our mission. Achieving success together.
Customer Reviews
"I avoided expensive guided tours and used this service instead. The student took us to tiny shrines and delicious ramen shops that only locals know. I truly experienced the real Japan. Unbelievable support for the price."
"My friend and I struggled to communicate during our first trip. Having the Linker-JAPAN student with us made us feel safe and confident everywhere we went. It was like traveling with a friend, and the cost-effectiveness was incredible."
"As an older traveler, I usually stick to large, well-known sites. But my student guide, Kenji, was incredibly patient and adapted the itinerary to my pace. He helped me understand the history behind every temple. I felt like I had a private historian and a kind grandson rolled into one. I saw more of Japan than I ever thought possible."
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is this a "tour"?
A: No, Linker-JAPAN is not a tour. We do not offer fixed itineraries. We provide an interpretive assistant to accompany your self-planned route and activities, ensuring no language barriers and full flexibility.
Q: Can I trust the students' level of skill?
A: Yes. We only select university students who have passed a rigorous screening process for high language proficiency and demonstrated strong cross-cultural communication skills.
Q: Who pays for the assistant's meals and travel?
A: The client is generally responsible for the student assistant’s local travel expenses incurred while accompanying the client, as well as their meal costs during the service hours. Specific details are provided upon booking.
Q: I don't speak any Japanese. Is that okay?
A: Absolutely. That’s why we’re here! Our assistant will be your voice, supporting every step of your journey.