Mariko Hara原　眞理子

• English
• Japanese

Hello there! I’m Mariko. I’m a licensed Tour Guide. I was born in Fukushima and that’s where I live now, but I also lived in Tokyo for more than 30 years. Before that, I lived in Germany for three years. I have worked for an American company, a French company and a Japanese company and I have made a lot of business and personal trips to the US, Europe and Asia. Now I teach English to Japanese people and Japanese to foreigners, as well as being a tour guide. So, I think I’m quite international at this point.
My hobbies are mountain climbing, walking through the streets of the cities and towns, and Aikido, which is one of the martial arts. I also like eating local foods and drinking sake and meeting people.
　What would you like to do during your trip to Japan? By understanding what you’d like to do and see, I will be able to plan the best trip for you anyplace in Fukushima, Tohoku, Tokyo and many other areas.
I’d like to help you discover the charm of Japan! See you soon!

• Japanese Culture
• History・Samurai
• Agriculture
• Healthcare・Science・Technology
• Food Culture
• Trekking
• Snow Activity

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

• Coastal Area
• Central Area
• Aizu Area
• All areas of Fukushima Prefecture

金田　浩司

• English
• Japanese

I love to communicate and meet with people from different cultures. My hobby is triathlon. So, in spring, summer and autumn, I am good at activities such as running, swimming, biking etc, and in winter skiing. I would be happy if you could feel Aizu's goodness while walking together in a historic town or in rich nature. Currently I am also studying Chinese to acquire the qualifications of an interpreter guide of Chinese. Maybe easy Chinese will be available.

• Regional Interpreter Guides

Ayumi　Yokota横田　あゆみ

• English
• Japanese

Fascinated by the beautiful nature & the open-minded people living there, I moved from Kanto Region to Tamura,Fukushima in 1990. Just after the Great East Japan Earthquake,I was forced to stay at an evacuation center and then to live in the temporary house for some years． Being qualified as a Fukushima regional interpreter guide,I’ve had several chances to accompany foreign guests visiting mainly the area on the Pacific Ocean．
Recently, some visitors are enjoying touring around Tamura,Koriyama area in addition to the Seacoast Area．How about visiting the nature & the history the locals have lived with？Sometimes you can talk to the people there,and get to know how they’ve lived since 3.11．I would be happy if you find or feel something after you visit My Local Area‼

• History・Samurai
• Reconstruction-related

• Regional Interpreter Guides

• Coastal Area
• Central Area

Mayumi Mitani美谷 真由美

• English
• Japanese

• Regional Interpreter Guides

• Central Area
• Aizu Area

中西　勉

• English
• Japanese

I used to work for Fukushima through banking business for many years. Conquering disasters in 2011, Fukushima still attracts people to its glamour. I’ll be pleased to show you the existing state of my homeland.

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

藍原　寛子

• English
• Japanese

A journalist worked for local newspaper for 20 years, and licensed research administrative secretary in Charge of Policy for the diet member. Specialized Professional research about Great East Japan Earthquakes/ Disaster, social issues (history, ecology, local economics, medicine, local culture, local government/ governance, administrative issue, population decline, and human rights) as a Fukushima native. Fulbrighter (2005 U of Miami) and Master of Public Policy and Regional Administration. An experienced research fixer for Universities, Medias, and others.

• Regional Interpreter Guides

Katsumi Yoshida吉田 勝美

• English
• Japanese

Thank you for finding me!　I will do my best to help my guests enjoy a memorable journey exploring the Edo period, the age of samurai, which is deeply connected to Fukushima Prefecture. Fukushima Prefecture, where I can guide you to many relics related to the Edo period including: Tsurugajo and Komine Castles, stages of decisive battles at the end of the period; Nanko Park, the public park oldest in Japan, presented by the distinguished Lord, Sadanobu Matsudaira; and temples and shrines. I can provide you with expert knowledge obtained through my own experiences as an engineer, as a JICA training coordinator and as a licensed tourist guide having been subjected to lectures and trainings, of: reconstruction of Earth Quake devasted Fukushima; agriculture and livestock industries; advanced factory production procedure management technics developed in Japan. Besides, according to your taste preference, I can take you to some among rich variety of ramen shops and sake shops that Fukushima has received high evaluations.

• Japanese Culture
• History・Samurai
• Reconstruction-related
• Agriculture
• Healthcare・Science・Technology
• Food Culture

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

• Coastal Area
• Central Area
• Aizu Area
• All areas of Fukushima Prefecture

菅野　純子

• English
• Japanese

“Come　and Feel FUKUSHIMA,, the spiritual land “　It is more than an ordinary trip to Fukushima . And you will find that you are enjoying communicating with the various energy of the lands. It is a trip of feeling the energy of the place and the nature.　You will enjoy meeting people who love Fukushima . Your trip will be special and will be a gift in your life .

• Regional Interpreter Guides

EMIKO ABE阿部　恵美子

• English
• Japanese

I am a guide of private & group tours. I’d like to introduce unique places in Fukushima and Tohoku.
I like walking including hiking and town walks.
I will also help you plan a trip.
Please feel free to contact me.

• Japanese Culture
• History・Samurai
• Trekking

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides