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Who is KEN OKA?
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Who is KEN OKA? you can see who I am!

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  • Name/Gender/Age：Ken Oka, Male, 61
  • Title : CEO
  • Company：
    ZENflow Planning LLC (ZENflow Tours)
  • Address：
    Kagurazaka N Bldg. Room 2-L, 3-14 Suidocho, Shinjuku-city, Tokyo Japan 162-0811
  • Email：t.oka@zenflowplanning.com
  • Phone：+81-80-7792 1950
  • Language：English, Chinese, Japanese
A portrait of a man wearing glasses and a white shirt. He has a serious expression in front of a simple background.
Logo of the business name
  • Name/Gender/Age：Ken Oka, Male, 61
  • Title : CEO
  • Company：
    ZENflow Planning LLC (ZENflow Tours)
  • Address：
    Kagurazaka N Bldg. Room 2-L, 3-14 Suidocho, Shinjuku-city, Tokyo Japan 162-0811
  • Email：t.oka@zenflowplanning.com
  • Phone：+81-80-7792 1950
  • Language：English, Chinese, Japanese

My Passion and likes :

Japanese culture (Religion and Faith, Japanese cuisine, Tea ceremony, Japanese gardens, Traditional performing arts, History, Ukiyoe printings, Modern architecture, hot springs etc.)

Areas Covered :

Tokyo and its suburbs including Yokohama, Nikko, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji/Hakone, Izu peninsula, Kawagoe, Yamanashi etc.

My Belief :

Respecting diversity and cultural identity leads to world peace.

Credentials :

  • National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English) :
    Certificate No. EN04793
  • General Travel Service Supervisor :
    Passed 2017 No.29-232
  • ​Travel Itinerary Control Manager(Domestic) :
    Passed 2019 Sept
  • A member of Japan Federation of Certified Guides (JFG)
  • A member of Tokyo City Guide Club (TCGC)
  • Senior first aid certificate given by Tokyo fire department
  • Certified Care-Fitter
  • Urasenke tea ceremony certificate
    elementary level

I was born in 1962 and brought up in Tokyo, Japan. I am a native Tokyoite, received an education in Tokyo. Since graduation from a school of economics at Tokyo University, I had worked for a multi-national trading firm for more than 30 years and then jumped into the tourism industry in 2018. During my long business career, I had visited more than 30 countries and 60 cities (including stationing in New York, Hong Kong, and Beijing) worldwide to learn international communication. This experience made me realize the importance of understanding my own cultural background.​

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After 3 years’ experience as a freelance tour guide, I decided to expand my business for my fellow tour guides, and set up a new company ‘ZENflow Planning LLC’ at the end of 2021. This company is officially registered as a category-3 type travel company in Japan and introducing tour guides in Tokyo and other cities to the visitors to Japan. My private guiding service ‘Japan Culture Guide’ is still active under the name of this company now.

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if you have interested in KEN OKA’s private guide,

send your inquiry now !

Ken Oka extends one hand, posing to guide the customer.

if you have interested in KEN OKA’s private guide,

send your inquiry now !

Ken Oka extends one hand, posing to guide the customer.

Gallery

Two people standing in front of a traditional Japanese temple sign with large kanji characters.
A large group of tourists posing together outdoors in a garden, with their guide standing in front.
Two men sitting at a table in a private room of an izakaya. They are enjoying a meal in a relaxed atmosphere.
A large wooden torii gate at the entrance of Meiji Shrine, surrounded by towering trees on a sunny day.
People exploring an immersive digital art installation with flowing light patterns.
A beautiful golf course surrounded by tall trees, with a clear blue sky and distant mountains in the background.
A display of various sizes of maneki-neko (lucky cat) figurines, all with their paws raised, symbolizing good luck and fortune.
A wooden torii gate standing at the entrance of a shrine. The background is filled with lush trees and a clear sky.
A group of five people enjoying a meal at a teppanyaki restaurant. They are smiling and posing for the camera.
Two people taking a selfie on a city street corner. Bright smiles and a backdrop of buildings create a lively atmosphere.
A close-up view of cherry blossom branches in full bloom against a clear blue sky.
Two men posing for a photo inside a cozy cafe. The atmosphere is warm and inviting.
A group of five people enjoying a meal at a teppanyaki restaurant. They are smiling and posing for the camera.
A group of five people, including two children, posing in front of a large Christmas tree indoors
A group of brightly colored koi fish swimming in a pond, their vivid red and white patterns visible through the rippling water.
Two men raising their glasses in a toast at an izakaya, surrounded by a lively and colorful atmosphere.
A vibrant garden filled with blooming azalea bushes in shades of pink and white, with visitors walking among the flowers.
Two people standing in front of a temple. The beautiful traditional architecture and clear blue sky are highlighted.
A serene view of the Imperial Palace moat and stone walls, with a traditional Japanese guardhouse and lush greenery under a clear blue sky.
A group of three people taking a photo with a famous character statue on the street. They are smiling and striking a humorous pose.
A family of six, including two children and two women in traditional attire, gathered in a Japanese tea room.
A bowl of ramen featuring rich broth, slices of pork, soft-boiled egg, and garnished with green onions and herbs.
A couple standing together in front of an old stone bridge, surrounded by nature.
A traditional Japanese meal featuring a variety of small dishes, including vegetables, seafood, tofu, and a soft-boiled egg.
A traditional Japanese garden featuring a wooden pavilion by a calm pond, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Two people smiling for a selfie with a Shinto shrine gate in the background. The traditional Japanese scenery is prominent.
Four older adults smiling under a wisteria trellis.
A group of five people smiling and taking a photo while on a boat ride. The mood is joyful.
Three people posing happily with Doraemon statues lined up outdoors.
The historic red brick Tokyo Station building, with Japanese flags displayed outside, set against a backdrop of modern skyscrapers.
The Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan building in Tokyo, an example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural design, with modern buildings in the background.
Four people sitting around a table in a cozy Japanese restaurant, enjoying a meal.
A group of seven people posing outside a coffee shop. The atmosphere is relaxed.
A man in a judo gi giving a demonstration in a judo shop. An engaged audience listens attentively.
The iconic Wako building in Ginza, Tokyo, with its distinctive clock tower and surrounding modern skyscrapers on a sunny day.
Three people sitting on a bench in a Japanese garden, with greenery and a pond in the background.
A group of five people enjoying a meal at a teppanyaki restaurant. They are smiling and posing for the camera.
Two people sitting together in a restaurant, relaxing and taking a photo. The scene conveys a laid-back, friendly vibe.
Two tourists enjoying a rickshaw ride. The scene captures the experience of riding in a traditional Japanese vehicle.
A stunning view of Mount Fuji with a snow-capped peak, reflected in a calm lake under a clear blue sky.
Two men enjoying a yakitori meal at a traditional Japanese restaurant. One man is gesturing while the other listens attentively.
A woman and a man taking a selfie in a Japanese garden, with blooming flowers and trees in the background.
The spacious courtyard of Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, with large trees flanking the entrance to the main hall.
The grand entrance gate of Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo, crowded with visitors under a bright blue sky.
A stone guardian lion-dog statue at the entrance of a shrine. The shrine buildings and blue sky are visible in the background.
The interior of a traditional Japanese tearoom. The space is tranquil, with tatami flooring and a tokonoma featuring a hanging scroll.
A colorful Pikachu-themed meal featuring a Pikachu-shaped rice ball, vegetables, and other decorative foods on a yellow plate.
The stone wall ruins at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The vast grounds feature stone steps and lush green trees.
A family of five and a friend enjoying dinner at a restaurant. Warm smiles and a cozy atmosphere are captured in the moment.
People walking on Takeshita Street in Harajuku. The street is bustling with tourists, giving off a lively shopping district vibe.
A front view of the giant Buddha statue standing under the blue sky in Kamakura. The atmosphere is serene and majestic.
A modern black sculpture with a circular opening, set in an urban plaza surrounded by glass office buildings.
A man and a woman enjoying a meal at a traditional Japanese restaurant, with a variety of dishes on the table.
Three people taking a selfie together with a city nightscape in the background. Their smiles are prominent.
A group of six people posing in front of the Mori Art Museum. It's a moment from their sightseeing.
A man playing guitar in a music store, with a woman sitting beside him. The moment is set against a backdrop of displayed guitars.
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