Takeshi Sakamoto, CEO of Trip Designer Inc., was featured in an interview on Tokyorama
An interview with our CEO, Takeshi Sakamoto, was featured in Tokyorama, a media outlet for the Italian community in Japan.
News & Media
Company news, events and the press coverage of Omakase Tour, year by year.
20261 news
20256 news
Takeshi Sakamoto, CEO of Trip Designer Inc., was featured in an interview on "Yamatogokoro Career."
Takeshi Sakamoto, CEO of Trip Designer Inc., was featured in an interview on Yamatogokoro Career, discussing how the Omakase Tour team, now 14 people (seven of them from overseas), hires for passion...
Omakase Tour Blog was selected as one of the Top 30 Japan Travel Blogs by FeedSpot.
The Omakase Tour blog was selected by FeedSpot as one of its Top 30 Japan Travel Blogs, ranked 24th, chosen from thousands of blogs by relevancy, authority, and social engagement.
Omakase Tour is now live on the JNTO Sydney website
Omakase Tour is now listed on the JNTO Sydney website (Japan National Tourism Organization) as a Japan-based tour operator.
Yanaka Walking Tour featured in JapanKart Blog
Omakase Tour's Yanaka walking tour was featured in the JapanKart blog, in a guide to exploring the historic Yanaka district: "Ranked #1 on Tripadvisor, it's perfect for those seeking a unique,...
Our team photo was taken by ON-1, Inc.
Our team photo was taken by ON-1, Inc., a leading creative production studio in Tokyo.
Yanaka Walking Tour featured in Magical Trip media
Omakase Tour's Yanaka walking tour was featured in Magical Trip's guide to Tokyo's old-town neighborhood of Yanaka, starting from JR Nippori Station and taking in the area's historic temples,...
20244 news
Omakase Tour participating in ILTM Cannes 2024
From December 2 to 5, 2024, Omakase Tour participated in ILTM Cannes 2024 for the first time, developing a network of luxury travel agencies, designers, and concierges across Europe.
Omakase Tour exhibiting at Connections Luxury Americas 2024
From November 10 to 13, 2024, Omakase Tour exhibited at Connections Luxury Americas 2024 in Los Angeles, California, building a network of luxury travel agencies, designers, and concierges across the...
New Yuzen Dyeing Activity by Omakase Tour
Omakase Tour has launched a new Yuzen dyeing activity in Asakusa, Tokyo, introducing guests to the traditional Japanese art of Yuzen dyeing and kimono making. The activity is led by a craftsperson...
Omakase Tour awarded Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Guided Walking Tour in Japan for 2023
Omakase Tour was awarded Tripadvisor's Best of the Best 2023 for our Yanaka walking tour. Tripadvisor selects the top 10 tours from over 4,000 across Japan, and Omakase placed fifth overall, with our...
20233 news
We updated the team introduction page as new employees from India and Italy joined
Omakase Tour updated its team introduction page as new employees from India and Italy joined the company.
New Tour: Takamatsu Art 6-Hour Tour with the Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum
Omakase Tour has added a new tour: the Takamatsu Art 6-Hour Tour including the world-famous Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum, in the Kagawa area.
New Tour: Small Group Kyoto Food & Culture Dive
Omakase Tour has added a new tour: the Small Group Kyoto Food & Culture Dive, in the Kyoto area.
20223 news
New Tour: Manga Drawing Class (1 Standard Lesson) in Nakano
Omakase Tour has added a new tour: the Manga Drawing Class (1 Standard Lesson) in Nakano, in the Tokyo area.
Takeshi Sakamoto, CEO of Trip Designer Inc., featured in ABC News
Takeshi Sakamoto, CEO of Trip Designer Inc., was featured in ABC News (Australia), in a report on how Japan's tour operators were coping through the COVID-19 recovery.
Mt. Fuji Climbing Tour featured in the Asahi Shimbun
Omakase Tour's Mt. Fuji climbing tour was featured in the Asahi Shimbun on July 2, 2022.
20213 news
Kochi Barrier-Free Tourism Promotional Project featured in the Kochi Shimbun
Omakase Tour's Kochi barrier-free tourism promotional project was featured in the Kochi Shimbun on November 18, 2021.
Omakase Tour's Barrier-Free Travel Seminar featured in the Ryoko Shimbun
Omakase Tour's barrier-free travel seminar for Kochi Prefecture was featured in the Ryoko Shimbun (Travel News) on March 21, 2021.
Kochi Barrier-Free Monitoring Tour featured in Accessible Japan.
Omakase Tour's Kochi barrier-free monitoring tour was featured in Accessible Japan. Our team travelled through Kochi Prefecture to inspect the accessibility of its facilities and sightseeing spots,...
20203 news
CEO Takeshi Sakamoto appointed inbound tourism expert and advisor by the Japan Tourism Agency
Takeshi Sakamoto, CEO of Trip Designer Inc., was appointed an inbound tourism expert and advisor by the Japan Tourism Agency, dispatched to support wide-area tourism promotion projects across Japan.
Omakase received the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award
Omakase Tour received the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award for the fourth year in a row, recognizing consistently outstanding traveler reviews.
Takeshi Sakamoto, Owner of Trip Designer Inc., featured in the Ryoko Shimbun
Takeshi Sakamoto, owner of Trip Designer Inc., was featured in the Ryoko Shimbun (Travel News), the travel-trade newspaper.
20191 news
SHOYU
Adachi Fish Market featured in SHOYU
Omakase Tour's Adachi Fish Market experience was featured in SHOYU. We introduced the writers at SHOYU to the culinary delights and local feel of this off-the-beaten-track Tokyo market.
20184 news
Omakase featured in The Japan Times
Omakase Tour was featured in The Japan Times, which joined a barrier-free tour of Tokyo led by founder and CEO Takeshi Sakamoto: "We will be following a course set by Trip Designer founder and CEO...
Yanaka Walking Tour featured by Lonely Planet
Omakase Tour's Yanaka walking tour was featured by Lonely Planet in a video exploring Tokyo's historic Yanaka neighborhood.
Trip Designer Inc. featured in Nikkan Sports
Trip Designer Inc. was featured in Nikkan Sports on August 15, 2018.
Sugoidesune Shisatsudan
Yanaka Walking Tour featured in Sugoidesune Shisatsudan
Omakase Tour's Yanaka walking tour was featured in Sugoidesune Shisatsudan.
201710 news
Barrier-Free Tokyo Tour featured in Yomiuri Online
Omakase Tour's barrier-free Tokyo tour was featured in Yomiuri Online, in its coverage of accessibility ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
OMAKASE featured in The National, UAE.
Omakase Tour was featured in The National (UAE) among its picks for the best halal holidays: "Omakase offers Muslim-friendly guided experiences in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Sapporo and tours can be...
Yanaka Walking Tour featured in Ryoko Shimbun.
Omakase Tour's Yanaka walking tour was featured in Ryoko Shimbun, the travel-trade newspaper, which joined the tour through the historic Yanaka district, lingering at Yanaka Cemetery and Nezu Shrine...
Barrier-Free Tokyo Tour featured in the Asahi Shimbun
Omakase Tour's barrier-free Tokyo tour was featured in the Asahi Shimbun on August 26, 2017.
Omakase featured in detik travel (Indonesia)
Omakase Tour was featured in detik travel (Indonesia), in a story about the Heikegani "samurai crab" of Japan and Omakase's travel packages to Miyajima Island.
One day Barrier-free Tokyo Tour for Wheelchair Users featured in MATCHA.
Omakase Tour's one-day barrier-free Tokyo tour for wheelchair users was featured in MATCHA, taking in Senso-ji, Shibuya, Meiji Shrine, and Sumida Park along wheelchair-accessible routes.
One day Barrier-free Tokyo Tour for Wheelchair Users featured in METRO POLIS.
Omakase Tour's one-day barrier-free Tokyo tour for wheelchair users was featured in Metropolis. The tour covered Asakusa and Harajuku/Shibuya using public transport, with wheelchair users Josh...
Trip Designer Inc. featured in the Yomiuri Shimbun
Trip Designer Inc. was featured in the Yomiuri Shimbun on March 17, 2017.
One-Day Barrier-Free Tokyo Tour for Wheelchair Users featured by Kyodo News
Omakase Tour's one-day barrier-free Tokyo tour for wheelchair users was featured by Kyodo News.
One-Day Barrier-Free Tokyo Tour for Wheelchair Users featured in The Japan Times
Omakase Tour's one-day barrier-free Tokyo tour for wheelchair users was featured in The Japan Times, in a piece on the tour's vision of accessible travel in the capital.
201610 news
Sapporo Muslim Tour featured in Halal Media Japan
Omakase Tour's Sapporo Muslim-friendly tour was featured in Halal Media Japan: "brand new tour specialized in Muslim tourists has just launched in Sapporo" The winter tour includes a visit to Nijo...
Trip Designer Inc. featured in TTG Asia
Trip Designer Inc. was featured in TTG Asia, the travel-trade media for the Asia-Pacific region.
Omakase featured in The Brunei Times
Omakase Tour was featured in The Brunei Times, in an article on halal travel information for Muslim tourists.
Omakase featured in detik travel
Omakase Tour was featured in detik travel (Indonesia), in a report on how Japan is becoming easier to visit for Muslim travelers.
Omakase featured in Have Halal, Will Travel
Omakase Tour was featured in Have Halal, Will Travel, among its selection of authentic experiences to try in Japan for Muslim travelers.
Omakase featured in MATCHA
Omakase Tour was featured in MATCHA, the Japan travel and culture web magazine.
Trip Designer Inc. formed a partnership with Have Halal, Will Travel
Trip Designer Inc. formed a partnership with Have Halal, Will Travel, one of the world's leading Muslim-travel media platforms, to bring Omakase Tour's Muslim-friendly experiences in Japan to a wider...
Omakase featured in Sogyotecho
Omakase Tour was featured in Sogyotecho, a Japanese web magazine for entrepreneurs and startups.
Omakase featured in the Mutsu Shimpo
Omakase Tour was featured in the Mutsu Shimpo, a local newspaper in Aomori Prefecture.
Omakase featured in Halal Media Japan
Omakase Tour was featured in Halal Media Japan, which introduced our cherry-blossom-viewing and karaoke experience tour for Muslim travelers: "This tour is an experience tour for Muslim travelers...
20154 news
Omakase featured in HalalJapan.jp
Omakase Tour was featured in HalalJapan.jp, which introduced the launch of our interpreter-guided tour platform for independent foreign travelers.
Omakase featured in Halal Media Japan
Omakase Tour was featured in Halal Media Japan, which announced the launch of our interpreter-guided tour service for foreign independent travelers: "Trip Designer will launch along with a providing...
Omakase featured on truelife.com (Thailand)
Omakase Tour was featured on truelife.com (Thailand).
We Launched Omakase
Omakase Tour launched on November 4, 2015 as an interpreter-guided tour platform of specialized interest tours (SIT) for foreign independent travelers (FIT), including Japan's first Manga tour and a...