About Tour Guide Tetsuyuki T.

Profile of the guide: Taguchi Tetsuyuki, ZushiIronman,

I am from Nagasaki City, graduated Nagasaki Kita（North）Senior High School, and received Bachelor of Arts from Waseda University.

I now work as Government -Licensed -Tour guides

(English,EN01269).

My life's calling is to be a missionary of Japanese hitory and culture.

My aim is to make people aware of our intellectual and artistic contributions to the world.

I would like to be a grassroots diplomat.

I think Japan is a country that can leave a positive and lasting influence on guests with her spirit.

I want to be good at both literary and military arts.

I have two black belts, in Judo and Jujutsu (Yagyu Shingan-ryu Taijutsu) plus I have practiced Karate and Aikido.

I have a Teacher’s license in three subjects, English, Social Studies, and Japanese Language.

I love the ocean.

I enjoy kayaking near the Emperor’s villa.

My lifetime passion is to be a Haiku Poet, Scholar and Samurai Warrior.

Below are the messages I received from my guests.

"Dear Taguchi-san,

Just to let you know we reached safely in Seattle - thank you very much for your wonderful guidance appreciating the beauty & culture of Japan - we had a wonderful time! Happy New Year!!"

"Hello Yuki! I had a wonderful morning with you and am still dreaming about the noodle soup.

I will let you know when I can return. Be well!"