佐藤　美津子

• English
• Japanese

Experience amazing Fukushima! I’m an open-mind, flexible guide. Let’s have fun!

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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

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

Yukari Itakura板倉　ゆかり

• English
• Japanese

”Interpreters do more than just connect words; they connect hearts and encounters.”

Welcome to Fukushima!　
Fukushima is very famous for its beautiful nature, delicious SAKE, and fruits.　I would like to introduce nice people and places here.　We can enjoy the Japanese Incense Ceremony, Tea ceremony, and visiting some hidden charms in Fukushima together.

I hold the following licenses；
　Fukushima English guide, Certified Itinerary Control Manager, International 　　
　Sake sommelier(English)
※Experienced in LGBTQ+ matters
※Tourul nature, delicious SAKE, and fruits.　I would like to introduce nice people and places here.　We can enjoy the Japanese Incense Ceremony, Tea ceremony, and visiting some hidden charms in Fukushima together.

I hold the following licenses；
　Fukushima English guide, Certified Itinerary Control Manager, International Sake sommelier(English)

※Experienced in LGBTQ+ matters

※Youtubers’（America）filming and Interviews around Fukushima
※Guide to Tsuchiyu Binary Power Generation
※Australian media filming and Interviews in Fukushima

Feel free to contact me and let m help you to make your trip very special!

• Japanese Culture
• History・Samurai
• Reconstruction-related
• Agriculture
• Food Culture
• Trekking
• Snow Activity

• Regional Interpreter Guides

• Central Area
• Aizu 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

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.

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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

昆　愛

• English
• Japanese

I specialize in quality control of imported medical devices. I have experience as internal interpreter and translator at the drug/medical device manufacturing site in Fukushima, such as translation of SOPs, customer complaints, QMS, plant tour, non-conformances, KAIZEN activity, TÜV SÜD ,ISO and other external/internal audits.
Windows 10、MS Office 2010（Word、Excel、PowerPoint）are available.

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Masahiro KAWAGISHI川岸　正寛

• English

Hello.
I am working in a chemical company living in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. I will do my best to prepare in advance, and I hope to be a friendly guide that everyone will enjoy.

Although I am originally from Osaka, I am fascinated by Fukushima's abundant nature such as mountains, rivers, and lakes, its history and culture unique to Tohoku, and its warm-hearted people. I would be very happy if I could share the charm of Fukushima with you all.
I look forward to traveling with you!

• Japanese Culture
• History・Samurai
• Healthcare・Science・Technology

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

• Central Area
• Aizu Area

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.

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