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Born in the Philippines, I am a native speaker of English and Tagalog, with full professional proficiency in Japanese. I lived in Indonesia and Singapore before settling in Hokkaido in 2010. I also work in translation and travel planning. I am a licensed Travel Services Manager and a certified Master of Hokkaido Tourism. My hobbies include tenipon and driving around Hokkaido.

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I mainly offer insightful walking tours in Sapporo for international visitors, along with a selection of other guided experiences. Before becoming a guide, I worked as a nurse for seven years at a university hospital in Japan and later gained experience in elderly care in New Zealand. I now balance my work as a public health nurse with guiding, sharing the history and culture of the region.
Drawing on my healthcare background, I pay close attention to each guest’s lifestyle, travel experience, and interests. My goal is to create tours that offer meaningful insights into local life and culture, highlighting both similarities and differences in ways that lead to genuine connection, discovery, and enjoyment during your time in Hokkaido.

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I’ve been working as an interpreter guide for 12 years, guiding mainly in
Hokkaido but also in Tohoku and other regions. I am able to handle a wide
range of clients of all ages, including FIT, groups, the elderly, and
children. I am good at flexible guiding that meets the needs of my guests.

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Born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan.
Experienced 7 years in restaurant management and 15 years in chocolate company as sales.
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English) certified in 2019.
Tour guide experience with Grand Circle Corporation in 2019.
Currently active as an inbound tour guide specializing in bar hopping, golf, and private luxury tours.

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I have over 20 years of experience conducting nature tours as a forest guide instructor with particular expertise and familiarity with trees and forestry.
It would be my pleasure to share with you Hokkaido’s great nature and interesting culture.

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Hello. My name is Aya. I have been involved in outdoor activities for children in Japan’s northernmost island Hokkaido, for nearly 20 years. I love forest bathing.
My hobbies are Japanese drum, hot springs, and izakayas (Japanese-style pubs). Hokkaido has the best foods and drinks!
As a guide, I enjoy talking with people from various backgrounds, and feel that these encounters broaden my perspectives and enrich my life. I find happiness in gaining new knowledge every day.
I am a guide with a passion for sharing Hokkaido’s charms with my guests.

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