Jiro (NAGAKURA Kenjiro)
Career History
After graduating from university, I worked for the international division of a major construction company for around 24 years. During this time, I spent 14 years working abroad, collaborating with staff from over 20 countries with different customs and cultures, on six challenging international construction projects. In 2021, I retired early, ending this exciting life, and moved to Nagano Prefecture, a place I had wanted to live in for a long time. Since then, I have started a business providing guide services for international tourists, leveraging my multicultural communication skills and international experience.
I personally love activities that allow me to enjoy nature from the sea, land, and the air. Currently, I’m able to fully enjoy the charms of Nagano through cycling, trail walking and paragliding. I also have experience walking the World Heritage pilgrimage route of the Camino de Santiago and the Kumano Kodo (Certified as a dual pilgrims).
I use my experience to help our guests easily enjoy the nature, culture, and history of Japan.
Certifications
- JCTA Cycling Guide
- Azumino City Licensed Guide Interpreter
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)
- Itinerary Control Manager
- Nihonshu (Japanese Sake) Navigator
Work Experiences
- Eight-Day Kumano Kodo Walking Tour
- Eight-Day Nakasendo Walking Tour
- One-Day Shionomichi Cycling Tour
- Nine-Day Shikoku Cycling Tour (Scheduled)
- etc.
