芳賀　年子

• English
• Japanese

I would like my guests to enjoy walking around alleys and peaceful, historic places in Fukushima City and going on a hike in Ryozen Mountain, one of the New Japan Hundred Noted Mountains. I am looking forward to seeing you in Fukushima.

• Regional Interpreter Guides

Yukari Itakura板倉　ゆかり

• English
• Japanese

”Interpreters do more than just connect words; they connect hearts and encounters.”

Welcome to Fukushima!　
Fukushima is very famous for its beautiful nature, delicious SAKE, and fruits.　I would like to introduce nice people and places here.　We can enjoy the Japanese Incense Ceremony, Tea ceremony, and visiting some hidden charms in Fukushima together.

I hold the following licenses；
　Fukushima English guide, Certified Itinerary Control Manager, International 　　
　Sake sommelier(English)
※Experienced in LGBTQ+ matters
※Tourul nature, delicious SAKE, and fruits.　I would like to introduce nice people and places here.　We can enjoy the Japanese Incense Ceremony, Tea ceremony, and visiting some hidden charms in Fukushima together.

I hold the following licenses；
　Fukushima English guide, Certified Itinerary Control Manager, International Sake sommelier(English)

※Experienced in LGBTQ+ matters

※Youtubers’（America）filming and Interviews around Fukushima
※Guide to Tsuchiyu Binary Power Generation
※Australian media filming and Interviews in Fukushima

Feel free to contact me and let m help you to make your trip very special!

• Japanese Culture
• History・Samurai
• Reconstruction-related
• Agriculture
• Food Culture
• Trekking
• Snow Activity

• Regional Interpreter Guides

• Central Area
• Aizu Area

Taguchi Yuki田口 幸

• English

• Regional Interpreter Guides

ABE Mitsuko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

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

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

Katsumi Yoshida吉田 勝美

• English
• Japanese

Thank you for finding me!　I will do my best to help my guests enjoy a memorable journey exploring the Edo period, the age of samurai, which is deeply connected to Fukushima Prefecture. Fukushima Prefecture, where I can guide you to many relics related to the Edo period including: Tsurugajo and Komine Castles, stages of decisive battles at the end of the period; Nanko Park, the public park oldest in Japan, presented by the distinguished Lord, Sadanobu Matsudaira; and temples and shrines. I can provide you with expert knowledge obtained through my own experiences as an engineer, as a JICA training coordinator and as a licensed tourist guide having been subjected to lectures and trainings, of: reconstruction of Earth Quake devasted Fukushima; agriculture and livestock industries; advanced factory production procedure management technics developed in Japan. Besides, according to your taste preference, I can take you to some among rich variety of ramen shops and sake shops that Fukushima has received high evaluations.

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

• 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

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