Signature Journeys
Signature Journeys with Itto Mogami
Let Me Introduce You to My Japan.
Hello, my name is Itto Mogami.
I am a professional Japanologist. I have lived in Japan for more than 30 years and have studied the country since 1992. Japan has long been my home, an integral part of my life and the focus of my continuing professional interests.
- Over 30 years in Japan
- Professional Japanologist since 1992
- Postgraduate researcher in Zen Buddhism, Komazawa University
- 30+ years with Japanese corporations, including Mitsubishi Corporation
Over the years, I have discovered countless remarkable places, met fascinating people and immersed myself in Japanese history, philosophy, culture and traditions.
There are places I usually visit with my family or share with close friends. There are people with whom I have built relationships over many years. Many of these places and personal connections lie well beyond conventional travel itineraries.
It is this Japan — my Japan — that I would like to share with you.
I would be delighted to accompany you personally, introduce you to interesting people, show you places close to my heart and help you gain a deeper understanding of this extraordinary country.
Itto Mogami /最上 一燈
Professional Profile
Over 30 years in Japan.
Has lived in Japan continuously since 1995.
Japanology since 1992.
Formal study of the Japanese language, history, culture, economy and society.
Languages.
Fluent in Japanese; considers the Osaka dialect his own.
Academic education.
Graduated with honours from the Faculty of Oriental Studies, Far Eastern State University, specialising in the Japanese economy.
Education in Japan.
Studied Japanese language and economics at Osaka University of Foreign Studies.
Academic research into Zen Buddhism.
A postgraduate researcher at Komazawa University in Tokyo, a leading international centre for Zen Buddhist studies with an educational tradition dating back to 1592. Currently writing a dissertation on the philosophy of Japanese management and Buddhism, including Zen Buddhism, and their practical application to contemporary life and management.
International business education.
Executive MBA, IMD Business School (Switzerland); Digital Transformation programme, London Business School.
Professional career.
More than 30 years of experience working with Japanese multinational corporations, including Mitsubishi Corporation, leading businesses in Japan and overseas, international trade and strategic consulting.
Television and press coverage.
Has appeared on Japanese television programmes, including shows featuring Takeshi Kitano. His entrepreneurial achievements and successful business ventures in Japan have been covered repeatedly by the Japanese and international press, including The Yomiuri Shimbun (読売新聞), Japan’s largest newspaper by circulation, as well as numerous newspapers in various countries around the world.
Personal interests.
Japanese history, Buddhism, Zen philosophy, karate, Japanese art, cultural traditions and the Japanese worldview.
Your Journey
Every signature journey is created individually. Your itinerary, its duration and its content are discussed personally, with your interests and preferences in mind.