Ayumi　Yokota横田　あゆみ

• English
• Japanese

Fascinated by the beautiful nature & the open-minded people living there, I moved from Kanto Region to Tamura,Fukushima in 1990. Just after the Great East Japan Earthquake,I was forced to stay at an evacuation center and then to live in the temporary house for some years． Being qualified as a Fukushima regional interpreter guide,I’ve had several chances to accompany foreign guests visiting mainly the area on the Pacific Ocean．
Recently, some visitors are enjoying touring around Tamura,Koriyama area in addition to the Seacoast Area．How about visiting the nature & the history the locals have lived with？Sometimes you can talk to the people there,and get to know how they’ve lived since 3.11．I would be happy if you find or feel something after you visit My Local Area‼

• History・Samurai
• Reconstruction-related

• Regional Interpreter Guides

• Coastal Area
• Central Area

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

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

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

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

菅野　純子

• English
• Japanese

“Come　and Feel FUKUSHIMA,, the spiritual land “　It is more than an ordinary trip to Fukushima . And you will find that you are enjoying communicating with the various energy of the lands. It is a trip of feeling the energy of the place and the nature.　You will enjoy meeting people who love Fukushima . Your trip will be special and will be a gift in your life .

• 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

林　晋作

• English
• Japanese

Hi, I'm Shinsaku Hayashi. I have worked for an airline company and have been teaching English at a language school for students. These experiences gave me much knowledge about Japanese history, regional information and culture. I am really eager to meet the demand of those who can count on me. I will be happy to help you.

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

Masahiro KAWAGISHI川岸　正寛

• English

Hello.
I am working in a chemical company living in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. I will do my best to prepare in advance, and I hope to be a friendly guide that everyone will enjoy.

Although I am originally from Osaka, I am fascinated by Fukushima's abundant nature such as mountains, rivers, and lakes, its history and culture unique to Tohoku, and its warm-hearted people. I would be very happy if I could share the charm of Fukushima with you all.
I look forward to traveling with you!

• Japanese Culture
• History・Samurai
• Healthcare・Science・Technology

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

• Central Area
• Aizu Area