Staff Profile

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  Akane

  Konnichiwa, everybody! My name is Akane in charge of advertisement, marketing & business development of JAPANiCAN.com.
  
  Studying in Singapore for one year, I have been to almost all countries throughout Southeast Asia and love the food & people there. Now it is my turn to welcome & host foreign visitors to Japan!
  
  My hobby is studying languages such as English, Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia. I like dancing (classical ballet, ball room dancing etc...) as well.
  
  I was born and grown up in Tokyo but familiar with Kyushu region because I have to go there to meet my important person more than five times in a year...!

  
  
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  Akki

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  Hi! I am Akki, in charge of Customer Support. I have been working for inbound travel industory for more than 10 years with the motto, "to let the world know how wonderful traveling in Japan is!"　
  
  I like visiting art museums, strolling around enjoying the changes of the seasons, listening to the music　(such as 70-80's, R&B, Classical) and eating ! ：-) One of my recommendation of arts recently appreciated is Naoshima island in Kagawa Pref.The harmony between art and nature is wonderful !

  
  
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  Anne

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  Although I've been involved in travel industry for many years, now working as at back office here, and I used to be an aromatherapist. I like walking around Japanese country side by bus (because I can't drive) to look after nice healing spots.
  
  My memorable travel is that I met a mother turtle to come to deliver in Yakushima's beach 3 years ago. I still can't forget her guts. My other favorite themes of travel in Japan are fireworks in summer, relaxing hot springs, beautiful blue ocean and spiritual spots such as shrines. I recommend seasonal fruits picking, too. It must be lots of fun for you !!

  
  
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  Cissy

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  In charge of Chinese Web Site. I was born in the cold north area, Shenyang of China, but much afraid of cold weather. I have been in Fukuoka, Sendai, and Tokyo of Japan, and about half and 4 years in Japan till now.
  
  I love chocolate so much, that always must choose chocolate taste for all of the sweets! (But you know, I try to keep slim everyday.:)) I love the northeast area of Japan where has remained a lot of sweet memories best!

  
  
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  DR.C

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  Aka Dr. C from Belgium or “The Man with The Golden Beer!”
  Beloved Seasons in Japan: Summer (Hanabi Festivals & Beer Gardening/Cruising) & Winter (I loved that constant clear & sunny blue sky feeling in Tokyo!)
  
  Favorite places in Japan: Izu, Okinawa...Any place near the sea & islands! I love harbors: Yokohama, Kobe, etc., the old feeling of cities: Kawagoe and “Camden Town”-like places: cool Shimokitazawa!
  Great Passions: beer gardening in the summer, wine with a big “W”, cooking, travel (I love beaches especially Mediterranean feeling! There is nothing better than a good table or terrace next to a nice beach spot!) and, last but not least, history!
  
  A friend’s review: “Chris is a nice whoop-di-doo kinda dude until he starts talking about history... Deadly combined with an exquisite “nectar of the Gods”, make sure to have a pajama set with you as you may never get your last train.”
  
  His philosophy of life & future tombstone motto: “Have a beer & relax!”
  Fears: health checks & fitness centers ... And when he has some time left, he is also the chief-editor of JAPANiCAN Mail Newsletters and other many articles! A question about Japan? Please blog on & ask Dr. C.

  
  
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  GoTo

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  Into all the winding road in Japan. That's my style of traveling along "Nippon" with my Triumph motorcycle.
  Feeling the air and having local foods are a lot of fun.
  Riding a motorcycle is like music.
  Driving a straight road in easten Hokkaido reminds me of Donald Fagen's "Maxine".
  (Surely Steely Dan is my favorite, I went to see Puddie and Rainey on December.)
  Despite of my job, system planner, I hate computers and digital staff. (except my U2 ipod)
  It will never be the end to understand Japanese culture. Japan rocks!

  
  
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  Hiro Imaizumi

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  Welcome to our blog everyone! I am the big boss of this office who would be very pleased to share together with you the wonders of Japan!
  
  I was raised in Tokyo but mainly worked and lived for about 20 years in Aomori, Sendai & Fukushima. I really recommend you this region called Tohoku and especially the warming hospitality of its people!
  
  During my freetime, I like watching sumo wrestling, kabuki theater & takarazuka performances! As well, one of my greatest passion is to read books of every genre that I can't resist from buying books on Amazon all the time at a point that recently there are books everywhere at my home! Also one of my greatest passions is to travel by train all around Japan.
  
  I think that one of the amazing and unique fact about Japan is that you can enjoy every type of climate and scenery from north to south by just staying in the same country. One example, March: although you have a beach opening in Okinawa in the south, drift ice still can be seen at the same time in the northeastern part of Hokkaido, A country of diversity of scenes, climate and hospitality, that's what we want to offer and to share with any visitor through our company. What is JAPANiCAN, you may ask? Our company actually belongs to the travel company group called JTB which is one of the oldest travel bureau in Japan (for more than 90 years of presence) and possess one of the largest selection of accomodations and tours within Japan, well-renowned for reliability and comfort.

  
  
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  Jack Kumada

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  Hi! Jun'ichi as Man of JAPANiCAN! I would like to share the small event in my ordinary life here in Japan though this blog. My hobby? Fishing, Cooking with my family and friends! Let's cross-culture together!

  
  
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  Kazumi

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  Hello! I'm Kazumi, in charge of Sunrise Tours and editor.
  
  I studied hospitality industry in Seattle, and graduated from a hotel management school in Tokyo.
  Also, I used to work as a guest relation for making a magic to the guests at the one of theme parks in Florida :)
  
  I love fashion! My favorite things to do on my day off is making fashion accessories, strolling through Ebisu, Daikanyama, Omotesando, Aoyama and Yokohama area to find new sophisticated stores, cafe and restaurants.
  
  Ask me about Sunrise Tours and Yokohama where I was born and raised!!

  
  
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  Maruan

  Hi everyone. My name is Maruan, I am from the UK and I work on the English website.
  
  My one and only goal in life is to travel as much as possible while meeting wonderful people, seeing amazing sights and trying out delicious new food.
  
  I have been to nearly every prefecture in Japan and I highly recommend that you too enjoy all that Japan has to offer, from the amazing powder snow of Niseko, to the vivid colours and beautiful oceans of Taketomi island in southern Okinawa. Don’t forget to try some Kobe beef (just once!) and relax in as many onsens as possible while you are here.

  
  
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  Mihoka

  Hi, there! I'm Mihoka. As well as doing some editing, I am in charge of domestic sales & accommodation promotion.
  When I was a university student, my job was to help make a certain fantasy park in Tokyo into a beautiful stage on which people’s holiday fantasies could be played out, using my magic wand… a broom!
  That is why I like Japanese amusement parks!
  
  I'd like to tell you a little about the beautiful Japanese seasons.
  Spring is the time for lovely cherry blossoms; summer is the time to watch fireworks explode in the night sky while wearing a yukata.
  In autumn, I enjoy eating delicious foods like chestnuts, saury, grapes, and matsutake mushrooms.
  Then we have winter for snowboarding, dipping into Japanese hot springs (called onsen) and drinking Japanese sake!
  And what season do we have after winter? Yes, all the lovely seasons await you once more, so you can visit any time!
  Have fun discovering Japan!
  

  
  
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  Rie

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  Site planner and editor at JAPANiCAN.com.
  I was born and raised in Tokyo. I've been in New York City for a couple of years in late 90's, so I am a "city girl."
  
  After I joined JAPANiCAN, I often travel in Japan. Favorite places are Kyoto (temples, shrines and moss) and Akita (foods and Onsen!).
  
  I love to eat, travel by Shinkansen and photograph (with my DSLR Olympus E-510). I'll upload many photos in Japan. Don't miss it!
  

  
  
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  Shun

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  I am Shun, the sales responsible of the company. As I am out on business trips on a real regular base within all Japan, one of my greatest hobbies is to discover authentic B class gourmet spots at every place I go. Recently, I've discovered extremely delicious small Chinese dumplings and the "ankake" spaghetti from Nagoya, a pasta dish based on a starchy spicy tomato sauce. Give it a try! It is excellent!
  
  Among my other hobbies, reading romantic novels is my favorite one. I am also a huge anything DVD collector from Korean dramas to talk-shows. Even if I am taking care of myself regularly attending gym centers, by eating so many various food, I can't get slim!

  
  
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  Soohyun

  Yorobun Anyongaseyo! (Hello Everyone in Korean!). My name is Soohyun and I am responsible with Yuka of our Korean version. I come from a city called Pyoung Teak nearby big Seoul, an area of South Korea quite renowned for fruits cultivation (especially pear).
  
  I came to Japan with a working holiday and I have been in Japan for about 3 years. My favorite food in Japan is the "Nagasaki Champon", a kind of veggies noodles dipping within a bone-based soup which is quite delicious with some vinegar! During my freetime, I often go to Mt. Takao for a hike and as a volunteer, I like to teach Koren to Japanese people.

  
  
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  Steve Nakajo

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  Hi Everyone! My name is Nakajo but please call me through my nickname Steve! I work as the administration manager in this office and my favorite hobby is sailing and relax on a nice sea breeze during my days off.
  
  Appreciation from customers and reliability from partners are the two most importants values that an employee can be proud of and which make the image of a great company. With this spirit, I composed the JAPANiCAN image song which I am inviting you to listen to and which will give you an image on how Japan is a hospitable place through the warm beats of JAPANiCAN melody.
  
  "JAPANiCAN Theme Song-Composition-Nakajo Seiji"

  
  
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  Tomoe

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  Hi! I work for system support and public information in JAPANICAN. I have 2 daughters. My favorite one is international wine, especially Italian introduced by Chris.
  
  My hobbies are traveling and welcoming people from all over the world at home, as host family. With them and my children, I stroll in nice Tokyo areas such as Tsukiji, Asakusa and Shinjuku. Wakayama -near Kyoto- and Hiroshima are my hometowns, full of nature and culture. If you have a family like I do and you have difficulties to travel with small children, I can give you good family travel tips especially for Wakayama and Hiroshima!

  
  
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  Yuka

  Anyongaseyo-Buenos Dias Everyone (Hello in Korean & Spanish!), my name is Yuka and I am responsible of our Korean version site. I was born in Osaka but mainly brought up in Tokyo as for school! I think the most enjoyable time of my life would be my 20s discovering the world by living for 5 years in South Korea in a southern town called Pusan. If you wanna know more about my experiences in Korea and Pusan best places to go. Please ask!
  
  I love learning languages as a real hobby! Not only Korean but also I learned Spanish to a conversation level! Asi que tu puedes mandarme mensajes en Espanol sin ningun problema! My favorites hobbies: outdoors activities, hiking, cross-country ski ...In my white dreams, I always wear a pair of snowshoes !