Toichi NAKATA

I hope to become your first friend in Japan.

I am Ichi, born and grew up in Osaka, the vibrant commercial center of western Japan.  I have been working as a professional tour guide since 2015.

I would like to show you around my energetic, friendly city Osaka, but I can also take you to Kyoto and Nara, two ancient capital cities of Japan.
I can also take you to Mt. Koya, Himeji Castle and Hiroshima.

In my youth, I lived in USA, UK and South Korea and travelled to more than 40 countries around the world.  I think the greatest pleasure of travelling is meeting new people who have different ways of thinking and lifestyles.  I hope to be able to become a bridge for you to understand Japan and Japanese people.  My hobbies are going to movies and swimming.  I am flexible to your needs.  I hope to become your first friend in Japan.

CREDENTIALS

  • National Government Licensed
    Guide
    (License No. EN00328)
  • National Japanese Cookery License
  • Wine Expert
  • Certificate for Teaching Japanese as a Second Language
  • English Language Teacher’s Certificate for Japanese high schools
  • Graduate of Sarah Lawrence College (New York : BA in Sociology)
  • Graduated from National Film & Television School (UK, documentary film-making)
  • Graduate of Toyo University (Tokyo : BA in Japanese Language and Literature)