With extensive experience in the realm of luxury tourism within Japan, Derek has established himself as one of the foremost authorities in the Japanese luxury travel sector. In addition to orchestrating an array of bespoke tours throughout Japan for his clientele, he has also made many significant contributions to the Japanese luxury market, such as mentoring local artisans on ways to enhance their studios to appeal to luxury travelers, as well as collaborating with Japanese governmental bodies in crafting new experiences tailored for the global luxury market. Derek's profound expertise and comprehensive understanding of all facets of Japanese luxury travel have positioned him as a highly-regarded expert in the field today, and he leverages this firsthand knowledge to provide MIGOTO Luxury's clientele with meticulously curated recommendations for their trips across Japan.

With over a decade of experience in the Japanese travel industry, Akiko is a seasoned industry veteran, having coordinated hundreds of tours for international guests looking to visit Japan. After attending college in the United States and receiving a degree in business from San Diego City College, Akiko first joined the travel industry in 2010, where she quickly became an expert in all matters related to inbound Japan travel. Having spent eighteen years abroad in the United States honing her English language skills, she returned to Japan in 2021, eager to assume a more hands-on role within the industry. With her extensive skills and expertise across various sectors of the industry, we take great pride in entrusting Akiko with the care of our guests at MIGOTO Luxury.

With a bachelor’s degree in tourism and hospitality management, Noriko has always found herself right at home in the travel industry. Raised in Tokyo’s historic Shitamachi area, she was constantly surrounded by a mixture of Japanese and international cultural influences from a very early age. This ultimately led to her leaving Japan and moving to California to pursue her career and dreams of seeing the world. Over the past two decades, Noriko has been working in and around the travel industry, with her love of travel having brought her to more than twenty countries. Over the years, Noriko has been the glue that holds multiple teams together, working tirelessly to create unforgettable memories for her clients visiting the Land of the Rising Sun. Whether it is working with the Japanese government to help spread awareness of new and exciting experiences all across Japan or acting as the bridge between luxury travelers and their dream vacations, Noriko is the cornerstone of our team at MIGOTO Luxury, and we take immense pride in her leadership and expertise.