About Tour Guide Tetsuo (pancho) H.

Hi Corinne, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and heartfelt review. It really means a lot to me. I'm so happy to hear that the tour became a highlight of your family's visit to Japan. Folding paper cranes together at the Children's Peace Monument and sharing my family's story with you were truly special moments for me as well. These are the experiences that stay with me long after the tour ends. I'm really glad you enjoyed lunch together! That's one of my favorite Japanese foods and Hiroshima's comfort food, so it makes me so happy that you liked it. Our conversations during the tour were just as enjoyable for me - it was a wonderful opportunity to learn about each other's countries and cultures. Thank you for your kind words about my English and for recommending my tour. Spending the day with your family - seeing how your children engaged with the history and asked such thoughtful questions - reminded me why I love doing this work. I hope Hiroshima will always hold a special place in your family's memories. Thank you again! Pancho

Dear Kata, I don't even know how to properly thank you for these words. This review means more to me than I can express. You understood exactly what I hoped to share - not just the history, but the human story behind it. My grandparent's experience, our family's journey, and Hiroshima's transformation into a city of peace... these are deeply personal, and I'm honored you felt that connection. What you wrote about 'shared humanity' and 'who we may choose to become' - that's the heart of why I do this work. And I'm equally glad we could also enjoy the everyday joys of Hiroshima together - the okonomiyaki, the local flavors, the simple pleasures that make this city alive today. To me, that's also part of the story: Hiroshima is not only about remembering the past, but about celebrating life and moving forward with hope. Thank you for your openness, your compassion, and for taking the time to write something so thoughtful. This is a review I'll treasure. I hope Hiroshima stays with you, as you've clearly stayed with its story. Thank you again, Pancho

Dear Virpi, thank you so much for your review! We were lucky to having Mamiji Manju making experience, it had been a while to me from previous experience, and happy you enjoyed it. Great to hear you liked my favorite place on Miyajima island and it's always my pleasure intorduce those spots. We visited perfect timing where peak of visitors were calm down, but still beautiful auturmn leaves there. Thank you for inviting me for the dinner, that was really great time to me again! Appreciated for your recommendation, Have a nice trip in Japan!! Pancho