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

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

Shizuko Yamaki八巻　静子

• English

• Regional Interpreter Guides

Michiyo Kainuma貝沼 実千代

• Japanese
• English

I was born and bred in
Fukushima. I have more than 8 years of experience as an interpreter and guide.
Fukushima boasts its beautiful nature, wonderful history, culture, and warm-hearted people. I would like to introduce all of this to every visitor from abroad while letting them enjoy their trip.
I also want to convey Fukushima’s current situation after the Great East Japan Earthquake. We are going forward into our bright future.

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

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

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

佐原　宏信

• English
• Japanese

I would like to guide our visitors to appreciate the impressive landscapes, and the traditions & specials in Aizu area. Through our exploration in Aizu, we would share our joyful pastimes, and excitements in fresh experiences in the tours.

• History・Samurai
• Japanese Culture

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

• Aizu Area

Ogawa Takeshi小川　武

• English
• Japanese

I would like to guide you to enjoy the beautiful nature, attractive culture and interesting history of Fukushima. It is my pleasure to make your trip happier in Fukushima.
Kunimi Town, Koori Town, Fukushima City, Date City, Kawamata Town, Nihonmatsu City, Otama Village, Motomiya City, mainly in the northern part of the prefecture, the flowers of the four seasons, temples and shrines, museums, cafeterias loved by locals, etc. I will guide you and help you enjoy Fukushima.

• Japanese Culture
• History・Samurai
• Reconstruction-related
• Food Culture

• 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.

• Regional Interpreter Guides

Akira Atsuumi厚海 朗

• Japanese
• English

• History・Samurai
• Trekking

• Regional Interpreter Guides

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