Maiko Ito
Maiko Ito
Born in Nagoya, Maiko Ito has had extensive experience abroad, studying at Newcastle University during her youth and living in Texas before moving to Tsuruoka in 2014. Career-wise, Maiko has worked at Fuji Electric Global, and ETIC, an NPO supporting youth through internships and social businesses.
While in Tsuruoka, Maiko has helped with the establishment of a startup, and set up Work Life Shift, a consultancy aimed at Human Resources development and organisational reform. Her mission is to connect regional companies that have future-oriented work practices with the right people to create new value.
Maiko Ito
Our Team
Maiko Ito
Born in Nagoya, Maiko Ito has had extensive experience abroad, studying at Newcastle University during her you …
Tim Bunting
Tim Bunting is a certified Yamabushi with almost a decade worth of experience in Yamagata living near the Dewa …
Our Guides
Eiji Shinozaki
Born in Tokyo, Mr. Shinozaki had an isolated childhood, living as a hikikomori (shut-in), seeking meaning for …
Ryuko Ueno
Born locally, Mr. Ueno is the youngest son in the family of monks of a Zen temple in Kobato, Tsuruoka City. Af …
Our Experiences
Trek with Yamabushi: Winter in Haguro
Group Size Price Per Person Two ¥77,000 Three ¥57,000 Four ¥49,000 Five or more ¥45,000
Trek with Yamabushi: Mount Haguro
Group Size Price Per Person Two ¥77,000 Three ¥57,000 Four ¥49,000 Five or more ¥45,000
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