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

Koji NIHEI二瓶　浩治

• English
• Japanese

　　I would be happy to provide a tour that is as close as possible to each guest’s wishes.
　　My tours focus mainly on sightseeing in Fukushima, where you can enjoy the beauty of Japan while tasting delicious Japanese food and excellent sake.　I hope my guests will fully experience the charm of Japan and feel inspired to visit again and again.
　　I can also provide transportation by car for up to four guests from Koriyama Station or Fukushima Airport to your destination.
　　Whether you would like guidance for your entire trip, or just for part of your itinerary—such as dining or sightseeing—please feel free to contact me and discuss your plans.

• Japanese Culture
• History・Samurai
• Food Culture

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

• Coastal Area
• Central Area
• Aizu 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

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

飯塚　善昭

• English
• Japanese

• Japanese Culture

• Regional Interpreter Guides

• 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.

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

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

Ogai Rumiko大谷　留美子

• English
• Japanese

I worked for the Minamisoma International Association on March 11th 2011. After the earthquake disaster, I confirmed the safety of foreigners living in the city and told the evacuated citizens about the situation of the town through webpage. I also evacuated to Miyagi, but I was able to use the lifeline at my home safely, so I returned home in about one week. I am currently a coastal field partner.
I can take you to Hamadori area.

• Japanese Culture
• Reconstruction-related
• Food Culture

• Regional Interpreter Guides

• Coastal Area

Naomi Sato佐藤　直美

• English
• Japanese

I am a registered National Tour Guide (English). It has been my pleasures to show people this wonderful corner of Japan where every turn and every day brings a new experience. I am able to tailor tours to your individual needs and interests. There are many hidden gems waiting to be discovered here: hot springs, local gourmet, traditional festivals, tranquil tea houses, new technology, zen experience and local people. Look forward to seeing you soon.

I can also help you switch your foreign vehicle licence to a Japanese licence.

• Japanese Culture
• Reconstruction-related
• Agriculture
• Healthcare・Science・Technology
• Food Culture
• Trekking

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

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