Northern and central (and, to be fair, southern as well, but that’s not the topic here) Kyushu is that type of question whose every answer raises a dozen further questions. That is, these are fascinating places galore.

Our friend Helen, host of that excellent site Explore Kumamoto, is searching for some knowlegeable and responsible people to be bilingual tour guides (that “responsible” criterion kinda rules me out). If interested (and you should be), please read Helen’s post below and respond to her site. - William

Do you love exploring Kumamoto and northern Kyushu? Are you interested in meeting people from all over the world and sharing your knowledge and experience of Japan and the local area? Do you have a Japanese driving license and your own car? Are you responsible, friendly, dependable and a safe driver? If you can (honestly) answer yes to all these working part time as a guide for international tourists might be your ideal job! If you are interested in finding out more please contact Helen at Explore Kumamoto [email protected] And to see the kinds of tours we offer take a look at www.explore-kumamoto.com