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

高橋　哲子

• English
• Japanese

I have registered to more than ten translation companies in Tokyo. I have translated various kinds of fields, including nuclear power, building, civil engineering and welding. My house (already demolished) used to be in No-Go Zone. I’m quite familiar with this area, who runs a hotel for visiting people, for example. In addition, I’ve learned lots of English terms for NPP and its decommission. I am the best person to show around townvisiting people from foreign countries.

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

MIYAZAWA Yasuhiko宮澤　泰彦

• English
• Japanese

Wishing to support you as a casual personal guide interpreter. Starting from a high-school English teacher, I've long worked for a National College of Technology as a professor. Having practiced several traditional martial arts & sports. Interested in world peace, international relations, sustainable development, and grass-roots intercultural communication. Guess my hospitable character from my profile, please.

I would like to give you a handmade guide to meet your needs. I was born and raised in a port town called Yotsukura in Iwaki. My father was a semi-professional sea urchin and abalone diver. I was good at catching clams and mussels from an early age by imitation. I still go swimming in the ocean in the summer.

I started karate when I was in college to introduce Japanese culture to the world, and I have been practicing it for more than 45 years even though I am not very good at it. I still participate in masters, expert, and old men's competitions. I have also acquired the 3rd dan in Judo, which I used to do. I have a judo physique, so I am quite thick and disadvantageous for karate.

In winter, if I have time, I go to Urabandaï to ski alone. I can help those who are interested in karate and skiing on their own trips. I will guide you with hospitality so that you will want to come back to Fukushima again.

National Professional Tour Guide Interpreter license in English
B.A. in Humanities Linguistics from University of Tsukuba
M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Macquarie University, Sydney

• Japanese Culture
• History・Samurai
• Reconstruction-related
• Snow Activity

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

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

青山　由美

• English
• Japanese

Hello, I am Yumi, but some call me "yummy". Like this nickname, I love eating and cooking. Of course I like traveling. Most of all, I love to take train trips and eat local food while enjoying the natural scenery from the train window. I also like to travel to histrical places. I want to show you how to enjoy them. I hope you can enjoy delicious food, beautiful landscapes, and unique culture while staying in Japan. So, let me help your wonderful trip. You will enjoy traveling with me! See you soon!

• Food Culture
• History・Samurai
• Japanese Culture

• Regional Interpreter Guides

• Aizu Area
• Central Area

北川　智子

• English
• Japanese

I would like you to enjoy a satisfying and real experience in Fukushima. I want to give you a tour that meets your wishes. I will do my best with a smile so that you'll want to visit Fukushima again.Why don't you explore Fukushima? I can help you.

• Regional Interpreter Guides

TADATADA

• Japanese
• English

Hi, thank you for finding me! I offer fun tours of Fukushima Prefecture, bested on Iwaki City, which is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Iwaki city is sometimes called "the Hawaii in Tohoku. Region".
I love meeting new friends from the world, and always try to enjoy tour together with my own experiences of traveling to over 50 countries.
Let's go on adventures together, and learn together!
Also I operate a traditional old folk farm guesthouse and authentic local Japanese restaurant without additive and MSG, so I can show you them, too.
Please feel free to ask me anything! I hope to see you soon.

• Japanese Culture
• Reconstruction-related
• Agriculture
• Food Culture
• Snow Activity

• Regional Interpreter Guides

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

平野　二美子

• English
• Japanese

I’d like to show them around Aizu-area and Naka-dori area. Also, I’d like them to know how beautiful Japanese countryside and people living there.

• Food Culture
• History・Samurai
• Japanese Culture

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

• Aizu Area
• Central Area

GOTO Masako後藤　正子

• English

Hello! I’m here to assist you in exploring the literary heritage of Fukushima Prefecture, following in the footsteps of writers and poets, including the renowned Matsuo Bashō.

I can also provide interpretation services in Polish (please note that I am not a certified Polish tour guide, so my role will be limited to interpretation only). If you need an interpreter when welcoming guests from Poland, feel free to reach out. I would be happy to help!

My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable guided experience for visitors who sincerely appreciate and respect Japanese culture, traditions, and customs.
However, I am unable to accept requests from individuals who deliberately violate Japan’s laws, ethics, morals, or social norms, or engage in disruptive or illegal activities.
I warmly welcome those who wish to enjoy their stay in Japan with respect and responsibility.

• Regional Interpreter Guides

• Central Area

岩崎　恵美子

• English
• Japanese

Through my experience worked in the foreign company, I will introduce　Shirakawa area with many historic sites and beautiful nature. Also, you can enjoy taking part in the Japanese culture and tradition such as a tea ceremony etc. or some seasonal festivals. I want to be a extremely helpful English speaking staff to offer you a special memorable tour in Fukushima prefecture.

• Regional Interpreter Guides