About Tour Guide Akira M.

Hi, I'm Akira, please call me Aki.

I am a Hokkaido native, born and growing up near Hakodate and National Government licensed guide interpreter.

I used to be an elementary school teacher until retirement.

I've been to the U.S twice to study the American educational system sent by

Hokkaido board of education.

I also acted as a volunteer guide in Hakodate city for more than ten years because as a civil servant, moonlighting was prohibited by the authority.

After retirement, I started working as a professional tour guide mainly in Hokkaido, but because of the Pandemic, I soon lost my job. So I decided to enter

graduate school of Hokkaido University where I studied Japanese modern history.

So I am well-versed in Japanese history and culture. I have also learned about tourist spots around Sapporo.

I have shown around foreign guests in Hakodate and Sapporo many times.

I'd like to promote international friendly relations by entertaining foreign guests by showing them around beautiful tourist destinations in Sapporo because I like to communicate with foreign people.

When you have a chance to visit Sapporo, Please contact me and join my tour.

I know every corner of Sapporo and its hidden history.

I look forward to spending a wonderful time with you. See you soon.