August 23, 2026 (Sunday) @ Hotel Tetora 参加者みんなで記念撮影 On Sunday, August 23, the Hakodate Goodwill Guide Association held its summer get-together at Hotel Tetra. Many members gathered for the occasion and enjoyed a delicious meal while chatting about their recent activities and catching up with one another. It was a wonderful opportunity for members, who usually work in different places as volunteer guides and interpreters, to come together and enjoy some time as a group. The ve

講師：小林華織氏による例会 The theme is, "Learning from Field Experience: Guiding Foreign Tourists and Global Manners to Please Them" - To Share Japanese Hospitality with the World - We asked Kaori Kobayashi, an inbound tour guide who is currently very active in Hakodate, to be our instructor. When Ms. Kobayashi was studying in the United States, she initially struggled with differences in language, customs, and culture, but she gradually came to realize that "Difference is not wrong." Th

As part of the venue interpretation services, each department handled interpretation, guidance, and athlete support, and all members worked together to support the event. We were able to experience the runners' enthusiasm and the excitement of the venue, and it was an event that gave us a great deal of energy. 大会会場で通訳業務にあたるスタッフの様子 The diverse roles of interpreting work The job of an interpreter is not simply to translate words. At the conference, I was responsible for a wide

On June 7, 2026, an outdoor training session was held at Onuma Quasi-National Park under the guidance of Ms. Keiko Ichinei, an instructor from the Hakodate Goodwill Interpreters Association. Many members participated, making it a fulfilling day that combined learning and practical application in nature. This article will provide a detailed look back at the training session and the charms of Onuma that the participants experienced. 大沼国定公園の広大な湖と緑豊かな風景 The objectives of the fiel

The cherry blossom season, which signals the arrival of spring, is a special time for many people. Hakodate in Hokkaido is known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and every year many tourists and locals eagerly await the blooming of the cherry blossoms. The 2026 cherry blossom forecast for Hakodate has been released, providing important information for planning this spring. This article will provide a detailed look at the predicted blooming and full bloom dates for the