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

藍原　寛子

• English
• Japanese

A journalist worked for local newspaper for 20 years, and licensed research administrative secretary in Charge of Policy for the diet member. Specialized Professional research about Great East Japan Earthquakes/ Disaster, social issues (history, ecology, local economics, medicine, local culture, local government/ governance, administrative issue, population decline, and human rights) as a Fukushima native. Fulbrighter (2005 U of Miami) and Master of Public Policy and Regional Administration. An experienced research fixer for Universities, Medias, and others.

• Regional Interpreter Guides

MISA TAGAWA田川　美沙

• English
• Japanese

I'm so much in love with my job as a tour guide!

I'm available for different kinds of tours such as long days tours, groups, FIT, etc in English and in Spanish.

• Japanese Culture
• Agriculture
• Food Culture

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

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

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

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

北川　智子

• English
• Japanese

I would like you to enjoy a satisfying and real experience in Fukushima. I want to give you a tour that meets your wishes. I will do my best with a smile so that you'll want to visit Fukushima again.Why don't you explore Fukushima? I can help you.

• Regional Interpreter Guides

河野　義樹

• English
• Japanese

Born and raised in Fukushima City. Traveled to 21 countries around the world and visited over 50 cities. I would like you to have wonderful experience in Fukushima like I did in the cities all over the world. Let me help you find the attractions in Fukushima.

• Regional Interpreter Guides

阿部　美津子

• Japanese
• English

I was born in Aizu. I live in Fukushima city.
I would like to show you around Fukushima.
Fukushima has beautiful nature, delicious food, and various kinds of hot springs. More than anything, warm hearted people in Fukushima are waiting for you.

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

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

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

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