People & places to visit in Japan
About Wamaze
Wamaze — 和 (wa, Japan) + amaze — introduces the people behind owner-run places in Japan, so that when you visit, you can meet them in person. Each listing is described by the owner and links directly to their own website.
01Who you'll meet
Owners in Japan who welcome visitors from around the world: restaurants and cooking classes, kimono and fashion, culture and craft, wellness and beauty, and local services run by the people who started them. Many of the owners are members of BNI, the business referral organisation, and list their BNI Connect profile alongside their website.
02In the owners' own words
Each owner describes their business in Japanese, in their own words, and publishes it in English, so you can get to know the person before you arrive. Every listing links to the owner's own website, where you can find out more or get in touch.
Every listing is also available in Italian, French, Spanish, German and Portuguese, translated from the English by AI.
03Getting listed
Owners in Japan can apply to be listed. After confirming their email, they write about their business in Japanese and publish it in English once the listing has been reviewed.
04FAQ
What is Wamaze?
Wamaze — 和 (wa, Japan) + amaze — introduces the people behind owner-run places in Japan, so that when you visit, you can meet them in person. Each listing is described by the owner and links directly to their own website.
Who is listed on Wamaze?
Owners in Japan who welcome visitors from around the world: restaurants and cooking classes, kimono and fashion, culture and craft, wellness and beauty, and local services run by the people who started them.
Who writes the listings?
Each owner describes their business in Japanese, in their own words, and publishes it in English, so you can get to know the person before you arrive.
How do I contact an owner or book?
Every listing links to the owner's own website, where you can find out more or get in touch.
How can a business be listed?
Owners in Japan can apply to be listed. After confirming their email, they write about their business in Japanese and publish it in English once the listing has been reviewed.
Is Wamaze available in other languages?
Every listing is also available in Italian, French, Spanish, German and Portuguese, translated from the English by AI.