"Enjoy a relaxing and fun trip with an energetic, friendly guide in the beautiful islands of Okinawa!"

I have been guiding in Okinawa since 2008! I love guiding visitors around Okinawa because I have been interested in the unique history and culture of Okinawa, which is very different from those of mainland Japan.Also, how can I resist introducing tourists to the amazing natural wonders of Okinawa including lush green subtropical rain forest, unbelievably clear beautiful sea and underwater world, and heavenly beautiful starry sky?

I love the peace-loving spirit of Okinawa.Okinawa is the birthplace of karate.I take karate lessons twice a week as I have been impressed by the karate spirit: "the spirit focusing not on winning, but rather on not losing; of not attacking, but rather defending life; and the continual training of the self to achieve this." In order to satisfy you with a great experience about Okinawa Karate and Okinawa Kobudo, I go to one of the most famous traditional karate dojos "Kyudokan" and one of the most famous traditional Okinawa Kobudo dojos "Bunbukan".I am a black belt holder (1st dan) for karate and a colored belt holder (3 kyu) for kobudo, which I just started in March 2022.I can arrange visits or experience lessons to these dojos for you!

While I am not working, I enjoy the outdoors and try to go to the gym as much as possible to take classes (boxercise, dance, and muscle-building).I like training my body and having fun with everybody in the classes as well as I feel refreshed after that and feel recharged for work the next day.Also, I love joining a study tour led by a university professor, a staff member from the culture section of the board of education of local municipalities, or a curator of a museum.For a history-loving person like me, it is always interesting to know more about the history of Okinawa.I am an extremely energetic person and have been researching many lovely places for you to dine in.

I can make your stay in Okinawa a memorable one, hoping you will become a big fan of Okinawa as well!

* August 2005 Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at the University of Maryland University College* 2007 TOEIC 970* December 2007 Okinawa Prefecture Licensed Guide Interpreter* January 2008 National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter* November 2009 Itinerary Control Manager*2010 Certified as a Nakijin Castle Site Guide by Nakijin Village Board of Education* 2011 Certified as a Naha Walking Guide by Naha City Tourism Association* 2014 Certified as a Nago Walking Guide by Nago City Tourism Association* 2016 Certified as a Ginowan City Cultural Properties Guide by Ginowan City Board of Education* 2017 Certified as an Astronomy Guide (Associate Guide)* 2018 Certified as a PADI Open Water Diver and a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver