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

佐野　安須佐

• English
• Japanese

I have the following certificates : Tour conductor, Oze Nature Guide, Travel service Supervisor. Minami Aizu region has many sightseeing spots with rich nature.“Oouchijuku”was a post-station during the time of the Samurai.Oze National Park with plenty of alpine plants is a perfect for hiking. I look forward to showing you around!

• Regional Interpreter Guides

• Aizu Area

小泉　義勝

• English
• Japanese

I want to be helpful so that you can go on a more fun trip． I hope you can make a lot of wonderful memories in Fukushima prefecture． I am looking forward to seeing you some day. Have a nice trip．

• 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

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

酒井　蓉子

• English
• Japanese

I'd like to guide the guests to the various sight-seeing spots with natural beauty, hisorical back-ground, some hot springs, and also let them enjoy local dishes. I hope they will be interested in the culture of Koriyama, such as music or literatur, etc. becaise Koriyama is called music city.

• Regional Interpreter Guides

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

黒井　弘子　（くろい　ひろこ）

• English
• Japanese

With the experience of taking care of foreign students from all over the world in the university, I'd love to introduce many aspects of Japan, including subculture, places for animal lovers and incredibly beautiful scenery in Fukushima and Tohoku (northeastern part of Japan). I am sure you can enjoy not only mainstream sightseeing spots, but also unique places in Tohoku where old traditions are cherished amidst cutting-edge technologies.

• Agriculture
• Reconstruction-related

• Regional Interpreter Guides

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

Shizuko Yamaki八巻　静子

• English

• Regional Interpreter Guides