List of Michikusa Gurus

Akiko Norikata Editor

After working as an editorial reporter for a travel magazine, he became independent in 2002. He has been introducing the wonderful "towns, people, hot springs, and inns" that shine brightly throughout Japan by interviewing and writing about them for magazines and other media. He is also the chief editor of a book on inns and a regular on a TV program on inns. She has appeared on TV Tokyo's "Solomon's Style. He is a hot spring sommelier ambassador and a certified public bathhouse examiner. She is a Hakatakko living in Tokyo, who actively researches travel by taking side trips such as running trips, visiting hot springs, appreciating art, exploring coffee shops, and walking in nature, laughing even though she has no physical strength.
http://nokainu.com

Takako Kawaguchi Editor

Editor and writer. After working as an editor for a major publishing company's women's magazine for 10 years, she became a freelance writer. Writes articles for magazines and websites, focusing on travel, interior design, and miscellaneous goods. She enjoys watching sports with her husband and going on hot spring trips.

Suzuyo Usukumo Editor

Writer living in Kyoto. Numerous articles on Japanese culture, arts and crafts, and the seasonal calendar of Kyoto. For the movie magazine "Roman Kobo," he interviewed Toshiro Mifune and Shintaro Katsu. In addition to writing for the Asahi Shimbun web edition, he teaches at NHK Culture and Asahi Culture. On Asahi Broadcasting Corporation radio program "Yozo Michigami's Good Morning Personality," he introduces hidden places for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves in Kyoto. His main publications include "Walking Test on Kyoto Studies" (published by Yama-kei Publishers), "Princesses' Guide to Kyoto: The Tale of Genji's Love Stage" (published by Tankosha), and "Secrets of the Gion Festival" (published by Shirakawa Shoin).

Maya Kudo Editor

Maya Kudo is a media coordinator who works mainly for magazines and television. She is the author of "Hawaii Days 365" and "Hawaii Living Favorites" and has written numerous articles for CREA Web, including "Omotenashi Hawaii". She currently has 35,000 followers on her Instagram "Mayahawaii325," where she shares her travels and daily life in Hawaii. Born in Oita Prefecture, she currently lives in Manoa on the island of Oahu, known for its many rainbows, and enjoys free diving and BBQ.

Kyoko Sekine Editor

While working at a tourist information center in a mountain resort in Switzerland, she lived in a 4-star hotel as her residence. Since then, he has been fascinated by the interesting aspects of "hotels," both front and back, and has been in his current position since 1994. He has three themes: "hoteliers, environmental issues, and spas (healing). In the spring of 2021, he will publish "Reishi Nihon Tabi, Hoshino Resorts: 10 Stories" (Kodansha, Ltd.).
www.kyokosekine.com

Noriko Yamaguchi Editor

Editor and writer. Based in Kyoto, she writes articles on travel, history, traditional culture, crafts, etc. for magazines and the web. She also edits books. Loves festivals, sake, and vessels. She is an interpreter-guide (English) and an international sake taster. She has passed the Kyoto Proficiency Test Level 2.

Kaori Haraguchi Editor

Writer and editor. After working as a writer and editor for a travel publishing company, I became independent. Writes mainly for travel guidebooks, information magazines, and websites, and sometimes illustrates. She also works with her husband, a photographer, as a unit. Qualified as a Japanese tea instructor.

Yoshimi Sugawara Editor

Published a book in 2012, which she compiled by visiting local supermarkets all over Japan on her own. Since then, she has written numerous books, appeared in newspapers and magazines, appeared on TV, and given lectures to promote the discovery and appeal of everyday foods that have been buried under the surface.
https://www.gotouchisuper.online/about

BUBBLE-B Editor

I am a traveler writer who tours local restaurant chains throughout Japan. From conveyor belt sushi chain restaurants in Hokkaido to hamburger chain restaurants in Okinawa, in recent years I have also started visiting local chain restaurants overseas.
https://www.bubble-b.com/profile/

Yuki Tatsui Editor

After working as a researcher and writer for such programs as "Kenmin Show" (Nippon Television Network Corporation), I am a writer and author of the book "Strong and Good: Local Restaurant Chains"! Local Restaurant Chains". His specialty is traveling in poverty, living in a very cheap apartment in Shibuya, taking night buses, and staying in manga cafes.

Yasukon Editor

I like to travel by train alone, enjoying ekiben, ekisoba, hot springs, and sake. He has eaten more than 2,500 ekiben. He is the author of "Hitori nando fun tetsudo tabi ekiben meguri-hen" (Railway trip by oneself: ekiben touring) published by Genkosha and others. His manga "Neko ni Ekiben" (Cat and Station Bento) is serialized in "Ryoko Yomiuri" (Travel Yomiuri).
HP: yascorn.com