Kumiko ASAKURA朝倉久美子

• English
• Japanese

As the president of “Omotenashi Guide Fukushima” interpreter-guide group, I have planned and executed monthly study sessions and local tours to upgrade fellow members’skills over the past few years. Interested in history, art, international relations, and completed higher education in the US, I am thrilled to tailor your trip to Fukushima prefecture. Work experience as a marketing and CRM specialist with a US state office, a film distribution company and international (US, UK, Italian) publishers.

• Japanese Culture
• History・Samurai
• Reconstruction-related

• 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

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

Yukari Itakura板倉　ゆかり

• English
• Japanese

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, visiting some historical places or Onsens and making Kokeshi dolls together.
Please enjoy your stay in Fukushima and make your trip very special!
I also introduce some interesting Japanese culture courses ( ex: making sachets ).
Feel free to contact me!

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

• Regional Interpreter Guides

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

松本　修治

• English
• Japanese

I am good at outdoor activity such as camping, hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, bird watching and ski. (ski : good at instruction for kids and beginners) I am a pilot of small airplane & helicopter. So, I have a knowledge of aviation. My Facebook page is so called bilingual. I disclose my posts to public partially. I have over 130 foreign friends on FB. Keeping in touch with them frequently.

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

三森　和義

• English
• Japanese

I am a human being who loves foreigners. Regardless of country, region, age, sex, we will respond to everyone with my spirit of hospitality. I will guide you so that you can easily understand the traditions and culture of Fukushima that is not listed in the guidebook that I cultivated in my long local life.

• Regional Interpreter Guides

久保木　信子

• Japanese
• English

I was born in Aizu and live in Fukushima city now.
I have guided several kinds of tours, including private tours, group tours, and so on.
Actually I can boast that Fukushima is national leader when it comes to many goods, food, sake, services, historical sites, and scenic beauty, etc.
I would love to escort tourists around must-see places, and assist them to gain special and memorable experiences that only Fukushima can offer．

• Japanese Culture
• History・Samurai
• Food Culture
• Trekking

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

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

Kuwada Katsuko桑田　カツ子

• Japanese
• English

• Japanese Culture
• Food Culture

• Regional Interpreter Guides

• Central Area
• Aizu 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.

• Regional Interpreter Guides