English Interpreter-guide

Guiding Area: Tokyo

Background

Born and raised in Saitama, north of Tokyo. Majored in sociology at a university in Tokyo. Worked for the Ministry of Justice for about 20 years. Acquired the national license of English interpreter-guide in 2007 and guided foreign tourists around Tokyo until 2011. From 2012 to 2023, worked for several companies as a translator and restarted working as the guide in 2024.

Specialties and Hobbies

• Like exploring local towns and cities in and around Tokyo
• Like watching Rakugo, traditional Japanese storytelling
• A lover of Sake (Japanese rice wine)

Message

Filled with a wide variety of sightseeing spots, Tokyo is a wonderland for foreign travelers.
However, traveling Tokyo by yourself can be sometimes hard because the sightseeing spots are dotted in a wide area of Tokyo and the transportation system is a bit complicated though extremely well-organized. It is my pleasure to help you make your travel more enjoyable and memorable with less stress. I am really looking forward to guiding you to Tokyo and Kamakura.