Travel thoughtfully. Connect deeply. Experience Japan.
TokudAw helps you navigate Japan safely, meaningfully, and with respect for its culture and community.
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Deep cultural understanding
We connect travelers and communities through genuine, respectful exchange.
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Tailored with intention
Every journey is thoughtfully designed around your goals and interests.
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Travel with peace of mind
Safe, comfortable travel planned with care and attention to detail.
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Curiosity leads the way
Our joy comes from genuine encounters, not staged experiences.
What is a destination management company?
A destination management company (DMC) goes beyond trip planning. It’s a local partner that manages every aspect of travel, logistics, and cultural connection within a destination.
TokudAw brings this expertise to Japan—supporting travelers, businesses, and organizations with tailored services that combine insight, precision, and care. From private car tours to corporate market entry, our role is to make every journey or project run seamlessly.
We are TokudAw
TokudAw was founded by two people who know Japan from very different angles: Wanping Aw, an educator and licensed guide who has spent her career building cultural bridges, and Kazuhisa Tokuda, a certified logistics and transport coordinator who knows how to make the most complex journeys run smoothly. Together, they launched TokudAw to serve curious families, purposeful businesses, and anyone seeking meaningful, culturally-rich travel.
What our travelers say
Where we operate
Traveling in Japan means endless choice, from neon-lit cities to serene mountain towns. TokudAw helps you focus on the places to travel in Japan that matter most: Tokyo and Osaka’s energy, Kyoto’s heritage, Hokkaido’s snow, Kanazawa’s craft, and the hidden gems in between.
Our Services
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Deep cultural understanding
We connect travelers and communities through genuine, respectful exchange.
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Tailored with intention
Every journey is thoughtfully designed around your goals and interests.
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Travel with peace of mind
Safe, comfortable travel planned with care and attention to detail.
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Curiosity leads the way
Our joy comes from genuine encounters, not staged experiences.
FAQs
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Our role is to take the stress out of planning and make every journey seamless, safe, and genuinely enriching. We don’t sell pre-set packages or bargain tours. Instead, we design and coordinate trips that reflect who you are and what you want to experience, working with a trusted network of licensed partners across the country. Here’s a snapshot of what we can bring to your trip:
● Bespoke itinerary planning and reservations
● Smooth, accessible travel for families, elderly travelers, and groups
● Licensed private drivers and vetted vehicles
● On-call support while you’re in Japan
● Translation and interpretation services
● Corporate trip coordination, from transport to event logistics
● Educational and cultural exchange program design
● Ancestry and heritage tour planning
● Booking of cultural workshops, performances, and unique experiences
● Guidance on etiquette, customs, and local connections
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Japan Private Drivers is TokudAw’s sister company, specializing in private chauffeur services across the country. Their licensed drivers and vetted vehicles make travel easy for families with young children, elderly parents, or groups who need safe, door-to-door comfort. Whether it’s airport transfers, day trips, or multi-day itineraries, Japan Private Drivers ensures every journey is smooth.
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TokudAw works with travelers who want more than a checklist of sights. Our services are designed for families spanning generations, schools and universities seeking educational programs, businesses building relationships in Japan, and individuals reconnecting with their roots. If your goal is to learn, connect, and experience Japan through meaningful cultural exchange, TokudAw is here to make sure it all runs like clockwork.
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No. While we design family vacations and group trips with cherry blossoms, snow tours, or cruise transfers in mind, TokudAw also manages business delegations, incentive trips, and academic exchanges. We even curate ancestry tours and subject-specific programs for schools and universities. Every itinerary is custom-built to your purpose in Japan.
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Travel agencies sell packages. TokudAw creates tailored journeys. We coordinate multi-generational travel, accessible tours, cultural encounters, gastronomy, and even samurai or ninja experiences—all delivered by our trusted network of guides and drivers. You don’t get an off-the-shelf product, you get a trip shaped exclusively for you.
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Yes. We specialize in accessible travel: wheelchair-friendly vehicles, allergen-friendly restaurants, flexible sightseeing routes, and licensed drivers who know how to support elderly travelers or those with mobility needs. Our goal is to make Japan’s highlights available to everyone!
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Japan’s language, etiquette, and logistics can overwhelm even seasoned travelers. A DMC like TokudAw makes it frictionless: arranging private drivers, interpreting services, accommodation, cultural programs, and curated experiences from snow resorts to countryside ryokans. With us, you travel with confidence—safe, supported, and enriched.
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