This page shows all the products and services I offer, made with love and following my motto: “Fast, simple, and effective”.
List of services (details below):
✈️ Travel
Tailored travel experiences
🏠 Relocate
Find your home in Japan and the French Riviera
💬 Communicate
Influencer marketing
Communications management
Photography and modeling
Videomaking and acting
Products, merchandising, and events
Main work time zones:
Central European Time (GMT+1); Japan Standard Time (GMT+9)
Languages:
English, Italian (native) – Knowledge of Japanese (N2), German, French, and Spanish
For more information about Elly Lakes, please refer also to the following pages:
About Me
Elly’s Portfolio
Elly’s Influencer Campaigns
Elly’s Collaborations
Elly’s Testimonials
Elly in the News
CONTACT ME
FOR DETAILS, QUOTATIONS, AND COLLABORATIONS!
TAILORED travel experienceS
Your access to Japan and the world
Since I was a kid I have always been travelling all around the world, and I finally have the chance to put my expertise in service of others. I have been travelling through entire Japan since 2016 and I have been living in Tokyo since 2018, where I learnt Japanese and started my remote work career. From August 2024 I have been living in Nice, French Riviera, adding a new beautiful tourist destination to the list. Read the reviews of this service on Elly’s Testimonials page and contact me when you are ready to design the perfect trip tailored to your needs, of any duration and to any destination.
Details of the service:
– Initial free call to get to know you and your travelling preferences
– Trip organization according to your needs
– Support with bookings, and help with translations
– Online support service during the trip (through messages and calls)
– Support in person during the trip (subject to availability, or through collaborations)
– Possible destinations list (places I have already visited)
– Everyone is welcome (so far, I have experience with business travel, female solo travel, honeymoon and stag/bachelorette travel, accessible tourism, families with kids and teens, LGBTQIA+ travel, and travel with pets) read the latest reviews
– This service’s rates vary depending on your specific choices, feel free to contact me for more information
Referral program:
– Bring a friend and start collecting discounts for your next trips
– The discount is earned as soon as your friend uses this service
– There are Levels, like in a videogame (Level 1 to Level 5)
– Coupons with discounts from 10% to 40% are valid for one year
– Once you reach Level 5 (50% discount) it will be for life!
– The discount can be used for trips of any duration and to any destination
– You can start referring your friends even before organizing your first trip
Free, customizable, handmade gift card by Elly Lakes:
– If the trip organization is a present for a special occasion, you can receive a free handmade gift card to surprise your loved ones (more information in this article)
– Example of handmade gift card: Christmas campaign 2024
Find Your Home in JApan ANd the french riviera
Your dream apartment or house in Japan and the French Riviera
I was based in Japan for seven years, and now I am enjoying the beautiful French Riviera. They are two amazing destinations where to live for a while, or even for a lifetime! If you are searching for a short-term stay, I will personally assist you. For long-term stays, you will receive my support alongside that of my collaborators. In Tokyo, I started renting apartments and houses with C-plus in 2021. In Nice, we rented our first apartment in the city center with the help of FRH in 2024. Now I collaborate with both companies to help foreigners finding their home in Japan or the French Riviera. Read the reviews of this service on Elly’s Testimonials page and contact me to start researching your dream home based on your needs and budget.
Details of the service:
– Initial call to get to know you and your housing preferences
– Taking care of your case or connecting you with the best agent
– Online support service during the entire process (through messages and calls)
– For a short-term stay, the service’s rate may vary depending on your specific choices, feel free to contact me for more information
– For a long-term stay, my support will be free of charge and gives you advantages, feel free to contact me for more information
Referral program:
– Bring a friend and start collecting discounts for other Elly Lakes services
– Every discount earned will be provided as a coupon for the service of your choice
– You can start referring friends even before having contacted me for any service
INFLUENCER MARKETING
An insider’s view of your brand
I can be your testimonial for products and services: Make me try your new dress, culinary recipe, or hotel stay. I will upload the experience on Elly Lakes social media pages and create a special campaign just for you! Please refer to the page Elly’s Influencer Campaigns for some examples.
Details of the service:
– Initial free call to get to know your brand and your communication needs
– I mostly work on Facebook, Instagram, X (former Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube, please refer to the Elly on Social Media page for details
– My follower base is located everywhere in the world, the majority of which resides in Switzerland, Japan, Italy, United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany
– Open communication during the entire creation process
– Confirmation before posting (you will always have the last word)
– This service’s rates vary depending on your specific choices, feel free to contact me for more information
Referral program:
– Bring a business and start collecting discounts for other Elly Lakes services
– Every discount earned will be provided as a coupon for the service of your choice
– You can start referring businesses even before having contacted me for any service
COMMUNICATIONS Management
Make your brand be seen
I can help you craft the best communication project for your brand: I have experience in building websites and writing articles for my own projects and other companies, creating newsletters and writing content on Social Media, and managing communication on Discord. Please refer to the page Elly’s Portfolio for some examples.
Details of the service:
– Initial free call to get to know your brand and your communication needs
– I have experience using different kinds of software like WordPress, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Discord, or Klenty, please refer to my Curriculum Vitae on the About Me page for details
– Open communication during the entire creation process
– Confirmation before publishing if I am the one doing it (you will always have the last word)
– This service’s rates vary depending on your specific choices, feel free to contact me for more information
Referral program:
– Bring a business and start collecting discounts for other Elly Lakes services
– Every discount earned will be provided as a coupon for the service of your choice
– You can start referring businesses even before having contacted me for any service
Photography and Modeling
Say it with a picture
I started exhibiting and selling my photography through Inside Japan – The Exhibition in 2017. While dreaming about my next photographic exhibition, I show part of my pictures on Elly Lakes social media pages. I love taking pictures of everything in an artistic way: landscapes, objects, people, and animals. I also have a past as a model, I can be your testimonial for services, products, and places.
Details of the service:
– Initial free call to get to know you / your brand and your photography needs
– Photography research in my archives (list of photographed countries here)
– In case of modeling, photo shooting in your desired place
– This service’s rates vary depending on your specific choices, feel free to contact me for more information
Referral program:
– Bring a business and start collecting discounts for other Elly Lakes services
– Every discount earned will be provided as a coupon for the service of your choice
– You can start referring businesses even before having contacted me for any service
VIDEOMAKING AND ACTING
Describe it with a video
My documentaries aim to show the true face of things through music and commentary, please check out Elly Lakes YouTube Channel for some examples. Customized videos I crafted at clients’ events can be reviewed upon request. My videos of Japan were also shown on RAI, the Italian national public broadcasting company, in occasion of Lucca Comics and Games 2021, please check Elly in the News page for details. I also have experience in vlogging, television interviews, and comedy videos.
Details of the service:
– Initial free call to get to know you / your brand and your video / documentary needs
– Video research in my archives (list of filmed countries here)
– In case of acting, video shooting in your desired place
– This service’s rates vary depending on your specific choices, feel free to contact me for more information
Referral program:
– Bring a business and start collecting discounts for other Elly Lakes services
– Every discount earned will be provided as a coupon for the service of your choice
– You can start referring businesses even before having contacted me for any service
products, merchandising, and events
Elly Lakes as your expert in different fields
I could be your guest at events, conferences, YouTube channels, radio programs, and TV shows! With extensive experience in public speaking, I am well-equipped to share my insights. Please refer to the Elly in the News page for more details. I can discuss my personal experiences and expertise in various fields such as travel, relocation, and communication, or delve into the nuances of Japanese culture and more.
Details of the service:
– Initial free call to get to know your platform and your communication needs
– Live show or recording at your desired place
– This service’s rates vary depending on your specific choices, feel free to contact me for more information
Referral program:
– Bring a business and start collecting discounts for other Elly Lakes services
– Every discount earned will be provided as a coupon for the service of your choice
– You can start referring businesses even before having contacted me for any service
Elly Lakes sings!
I love singing, please refer to Elly Lakes Sings! My Relationship with Music and Signing for more details. With DJ BK, we released “Dream Night” on September 2020, you can purchase it on all the major music stores online. While here you can watch the video of my performance on stage at CLUB251 in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, when I covered the song “The Beginning” by ONE OK ROCK with the band CRAZY PINK.
Details of the service:
– Initial free call to get to know you / your brand and your musical needs
– Song recording or performance at your desired place
– This service’s rates vary depending on your specific choices, feel free to contact me for more information
Referral program:
– Bring a business and start collecting discounts for other Elly Lakes services
– Every discount earned will be provided as a coupon for the service of your choice
– You can start referring businesses even before having contacted me for any service
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