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

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

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

Saito Hideo斎藤 英夫

• English

• Japanese Culture
• History・Samurai

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides
• Regional Interpreter Guides

Harada　Shinji原田 眞二

• English

• Nationwide Interpreter Guides

TADATADA

• Japanese
• English

Hi, thank you for finding me! I offer fun tours of Fukushima Prefecture, bested on Iwaki City, which is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Iwaki city is sometimes called "the Hawaii in Tohoku. Region".
I love meeting new friends from the world, and always try to enjoy tour together with my own experiences of traveling to over 50 countries.
Let's go on adventures together, and learn together!
Also I operate a traditional old folk farm guesthouse and authentic local Japanese restaurant without additive and MSG, so I can show you them, too.
Please feel free to ask me anything! I hope to see you soon.

• Japanese Culture
• Reconstruction-related
• Agriculture
• Food Culture
• Snow Activity

• Regional Interpreter Guides

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

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

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

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