Managing Director: Ted Ueno

Ted Ueno

“WaRaiDo” Guide Networks Co., Ltd. representative

Government Licensed Guide / Interpreter
Translator, International Business Coordinator
Member of the Kyoto City Tourist Association
Member of the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau
Member of the Japan Guide Association (JGA)
Member of the Japan Federation of Certified Guides (JFG)
Member of the Guide Interpreting & Communication Skill Studies Association (GICSS)

Background:

Born in Osaka, Japan on July 16th, 1969 - the very same day as the Apollo 11 spacecraft was launched carrying the first man to the moon.
Immediately after graduation from a national university, involved in the business of overseas marketing and trading with an automobile manufacturer specializing in international projects for more than 12 years.
Established the government licensed guide interpreter network, “WaRaiDo.”
Expert skier, with 1st rate license from the Ski Association of Japan.

Contact us at our e-mail address: information@waraido.com
187-202 Nishimarutacho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-city, Kyoto-pref., 602-8148 Japan

Guide / Interpreter:

Mie:
Mie means "three pictures" in Japanese. So I would like to help you take "three pictures" of Japan; ancient Japan, present Japan and the future of Japan! I can be an intelligent tour guide or a silly joker but most importantly, I can be your guide who makes your stay in Japan special.

Yumi:
I live in Osaka but I’m originally from Oita prefecture in Kyusu known for its Beppu Onsen, one of major hot spring resorts in Japan. They say it’s rather small country, but you will have a lot to see in Japan. Let’s enjoy an unforgettable cross-cultural experience with me!

Amy:
Born in Osaka, and raised in Nara known as an old capital. After graduation from a national university with a degree of foreign studies, I had been involved in the business of freight forwarder with a shipping company and in the field of international logistics for more than 6 years to experience global fields in order to be ready for welcoming the guests from the world.

Chacky:
Born and grew up in Hiroshima known for two world heritage sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima shrine, and spent 4 years in Kyoto while attending university. When you visit Kyoto, you will find a candle-like Kyoto tower as shown behind me in this picture, then it is the right time to contact with “WaRaiDo Guide Networks Co., Ltd.” to deeply enjoy your precious stay.