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" We had an extraordinary experience with Nabeel, and I truly cannot recommend him highly enough. We purchased concert tickets from StubHub in the U.S. (which, in hindsight, I would strongly advise against for events in Japan). In order to retrieve our tickets, we were required to register through a third-party Japanese website called TV Asahi and download them from there. The process was extremely complicated, entirely in Japanese, and phonetically challenging. Nabeel patiently registered all of us on the website — a very time-consuming process — and spent hours helping us navigate and attempt to download the tickets. He never rushed, never showed frustration, and remained calm, kind, and fully present the entire time. Unfortunately, two of us were not able to get into the concert. We had come for my son, and thankfully my husband was able to go in with him. Nabeel stayed with me, and what could have been a disappointing evening turned into something truly meaningful. We shared a meal and had a fascinating conversation about history, politics, religion, and culture. It ended up being one of the most memorable parts of our trip. Beyond that, Nabeel is incredibly knowledgeable about everything — where to find taxis, supermarkets, restaurants — and especially the Peace Tour in Hiroshima. It takes a very special person to guide something as heavy and monumental as the bombing of Hiroshima with such gentleness and thoughtfulness. He explained the history with care, nuance, and respect, offering balanced and compassionate perspectives. By the end of our time together, it honestly felt like we had gained a new family member. He has such a kind and thoughtful nature, and we felt supported every step of the way. If you have the opportunity to work with Nabeel, you will be in the very best hands."

"Awais provided a great tour of Hiroshima. It was definitely a sobering look at the destruction of the nuclear bombing and its lasting impact. Awais was very knowledgeable of the history and provided a great history lesson that focused on all aspects of this period in time."

"Haq made our afternoon in Hiroshima great and gave us a great private tour. He was extremely flexible and accommodating and figured out ways to make it a great tour despite holiday closures. He really made an effort to keep our daughter interested and engaged and overall added so much to the experience that we wouldn’t get just by walking around on our own. "

"Nabeel is personable, responsive and knowledgeable. My kids enjoyed his company and found him interesting and engaging. The walking tour had a nice variety of sights. Nabeel provided some great recommendations for restaurants and hidden gems (like Mitaki-dera) that helped us plan our remaining time in Hiroshima. We recommend!"

"We toured Hiroshima and Miyajima with Haq, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. He suggested that since we had come all that way, we should do both in one day and we’re so glad we did. It made for a full, meaningful day, and we learned so much along the way. Haq was incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful, sharing history, context, and personal insights that really brought each place to life. Beyond that, he was just great to be around easygoing, engaging, and happy to share his favourite experiences, local customs, and little details we never would have picked up on our own. Highly recommend Haq to anyone looking for a deeper, more personal way to experience Hiroshima and Miyajima. "

"I had an amazing time with Haq. I learnt so much about the history of Hiroshima as well as insightful aspects of Japanese culture. I not only loved his breadth of knowledge but also his humour and enthusiasm and kindness. He can also tell a great story and was really entertaining! I would warmly recommend him for any tour you are wanting to do in Hiroshima. Thank you Haq 🙏"

"Haq is fabulous and we cannot recommend him highly enough! We booked last minute and were so glad that we did. Haq is extremely engaging and bursting with energy and information. His passion for Japan and it's history shines through. We also thought that the fact he is not Japanese, whilst being immersed in the culture, was a positive as he is able to give his own perspective on current and past issues without bias. Don't hesitate to book him for your tour."

"We really enjoyed our tour with Awais. Not only is he very knowledgeable, but he is personable and was wonderful to spend time with. He made sure we got the full picture of Hiroshima and understood what happened there. I would highly recommend. "

"Haq was amazing! He was willing to adapt the tour to suit our interests and time frame. We found him to be very friendly and engaging. He has extensive knowledge of Japanese history and the political landscape and is clearly passionate about both! We loved our time spent with him and would definitely recommend him to others."

"Awais was extremely knowledgeable and provided great insight regarding the horrific events that occurred in Hiroshima during WWII. Our tour visited all of the important landmarks and memorials as well as a trip to the castle and gardens. We saw all of the sights on our list we had hoped to experience in Hiroshima. As an added bonus when it was time for lunch he took us to an incredible okonomyaki restaurant that was absolutely delicious. We chose Awais based upon prior reviews on the withlocals site and the reviews were on point. He has a PhD. in economics and speaks several languages fluently. He was able to easily explain all the important information to us. It was a great experience. We would highly recommend Awais as a tour guide. "