Staff introduction Nice to meet you. We are PiPi!

SHOP & STAFF

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Nice to meet you!
 In Ishigaki Island, the south paradise,PiP makes efforts for everyone’s “fun!” and “It was fun! “day by day. Unique staff support PiPi with an intense horsepower. Each of the more than 30 staff members is an ace and a group like cleanup but we want our all guests to be happy. So let me introduce the faces of PiPi who continue to take pleasure in entertaining people. You will be fun by just reading it~!

👇Check it out!!👇

Staff introduction

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小林瑠唯

Kobayashi Ryui

 

Don’t be scared!

PiPi “gentle guide” category overwhelming No.1!

Unidentified super guide!

 

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Hobby and speciality

Outdoor person and indoor person

I like nature, exercise, television!

When I was a student I aimed for a professional cyclist!

Self-introduction
I fell in love with the atmosphere of the remote island and moved to the remote island. We are aiming for a tour where all participating customers can say “It was fun”. I try hard not to forget what I enjoy myself too!

All you know is how you look! Please expect a gap!

A good tour?

“Kabira Bay SUP & Canoe & Blue Cave snorkelling & waterfall lake play” !

 

I keep in mind to make everyone enjoy SUP and Canoe because I can proive a polite lecture. I also support person who is good at water for snorkelling! I’ll take a lot of photos too!

 

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新井孝彦

Arai Takahiko

 

The most reliable man in PiPi!

Usual quiet but the tour is fun and polite

Professional guide who show an attitude without any words!

 

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Hobby and speciality

Hobby: Sea Kayak, Expedition, Insect hunt, Mountain Bike, Investigation on Yaeyama (especially Iriomote Island)
Specialty: free diving and hub catch

Self-introduction
The first time I have come to the Yamagan Islands? Years ago. I hope the customer feels the emotion of that moment that life has changed.
We will support you from a light walk to a hard tour so that we can provide you with extraordinary experiences that you can not usually do on a tour.

Certification
  • Water Safety Law Rescuer Japanese Red Cross Society
  • Certified Instructor Guide Yaeyama SUP Association
  • Small ship class 1 pilot
  • Nature observation instructor The Nature Conservation Society of Japan

A good tour?

I’d like to introduce you a lot
But I am good at

“Kabira Bay SUP & Canoe & Blue Cave snorkelling & waterfall lake play” !

 

I hope everyone can feel the fun of SUP and canoe and the appeal of Yaeyama.

 

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髙木花純

Takagi Kasumi

 

The most “handsome” guide in PiPi!

Entertainer Kasumi wants to

entertain anyone today!

 

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Hobby and speciality

Hobby: Travel

Speciality: Swimming (with Junior Olympic participation experience)

Self-introduction

Hello. It’s the tour guide Takagi! I will try to make my tour joins one page of your wonderful memories!
A self-proclaimed “guide to taking the most photos in Ishigaki”! I am looking forward to seeing you all in Ishigaki!!

A good tour?

 

A good tour is…“Mangrove SUP & Canoe & Blue Cave snorkelling & waterfall lake play”.

 

Especially I am good at snorkelling! Let’s enjoy it together!

 

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古岩基

Furuiwa Motoki

 

“I know anything about living thing inYaeyama”

This is the Yaeyama Fabre

A “walking guide” that loves nature and animation!

 

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Hobby and speciality

Collecting and raising creatures

Insect specimen preparation

Self-introduction

I am Furuiwa Motoki, PiPi guide. I am from Chiba and i worked for nature and creatures in Yaeyama.
I hope you will enjoy the vast natural activities of Yaeyama.
Thank you very much for your participation in the tour of Yaeyama, especially on the night tour!

Certification
  • Biological Classification technical skills test grade 2 Animal Division
  • Biotop Planning Manager and construction manager grade 2
  • Nature restoration promoter Aassistant
  • Nature Experience Activity Leader registration card (NEAL Reader)

A good tour?

“Natural planetarium! Subtropical & Starry Sky Jungle Night Tour “

 

It is my favorite tour. I would like to introduce the unique creatures that live in Yaeyama.

 

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朝比奈美果

Asahina Mika

 

Asa-chan is the energy symbol of PiPi!

I love the beautiful sea

I always try my best to work smilingly!

 

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Hobby and speciality

Hobby: Travel, diving and camera

Speciality: Tennis

Self-introduction
I became a captive of the Okinawan sea and came from Shizuoka! Let’s make fun memories together in Ishigaki Island!

Certification
  • Domestic itinerary control manager
  • Business Tourism Coordinator
  • Sign Language level 4

A good tour?

“It’s a half-day snorkeling tour overlooking the hotspot “Blue Cave “”!

 

I want everyone to know the beauty of the sea in Ishigaki! It will really heal you ~?

 

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齊藤優

Saito Masaru

 

Tour monster who love tours!

I want to see you as soon as possible!

The former Koshien star is now a star of Yaeyama!

 

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Hobby and speciality

Drinking sake

Collection of 1.8 liters awamori bottle(aim for complete collection of 1.8 liters awamori bottle!)

Make habu snake liquor

Baseball

Watching movies

Self-introduction
I am in charge of tours on two islands including Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island. I work hard every day to drink delicious sake at the end of the day. Not only the appetizers, but also memories of the tour that I had a good time with you all. If you don’t go on tour, sake is too bad!

A good tour?

“Mangrove SUP & Canoe & Blue Cave snorkeling & waterfall lake play”.

 

Mangroves on Ishigaki island are a must-see. Snorkeling is also a good choice. I will support you with all my energy!

 

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木村拓久

Kimura Taku

 

Pipi’s Kim Taku!

This person always smiles

He is always a smiling guide!

 

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Hobby and speciality

Hobby: Fishing ,watching movies and mahjong

Speciality: what I can remember in one shot thanks to your height and name

A good tour?

Please remember Kim Taku. I try to provide a friendly tour. I have an allergy to cats but I really like cat! Of course I also love Iriomote wild cat! It’s tall, so mark it when you’re on tour!

A good tour?

 

“Michelin three stars! Cruising the “Kabira Bay” admitted by the world! New feeling SUP tour”

 

I’m looking forward to doing SUP with everyone in the spacious kabira bay!

 

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藤山拓也

Fujiyama Takuya

 

Inspiring person of PiPi!

Former Australian semi-professional soccer player

Naniwa’s dreadlocks guide!

 

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Hobby and speciality

Hot dog making, watching movies, football, muscle training, surfing

A good tour?
Let’s have a great time on long-waited Ishigaki trip! We aim for a safe and entertaining tour where everyone can say “It was fun!” with smiling face.

A good tour?

“Super classic! It’s a canoe tour through the mangrove forest of natural monuments”ですね!

 

It’s a calm field so I think it’s a tour that many people can enjoy it!

It is really fun in any weather!!

 

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中根誉基

Nakane Takaki

 

This is the true free man!

I went round Japan in Chari

He is Jack-of-all-trades guide that can be liked by everyone!

 

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Hobby and speciality

Snowboarding, football, fishing, bilboquet

Experience circling Japan by bicycle (Conquers 46 Prefectures!)

A good tour?
Love nature,like exercise, love to try something new! I will try my best to take advantage of the experience of cycling around Japan except Gunma!

Qualifications, etc
  • Real estate broker
  • Financial planner level 2
  • Security Sales Representative Class 1

A good tour?

“Full view of the world’s best-known “Kabira Bay”! Leisurely canoe tour. “

 

It’s literally a really easygoing tour. I think it’s a very good tour for me.

 

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原悠樹

Hara Yuki

 

Fan appears one after another for his neat looks!

Reggae is the source of power

An individual guide who suits long hair in PiPi!

 

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Hobby and speciality

Travel abroad, music appreciation (reggae)

A good tour?
Let’s enjoy Mother Nature together!

A good tour?

“Mangrove SUP & Canoe & Blue Cave snorkeling & waterfall lake play”

 

Even person who never ride SUP is fine. Sup is a vehicle with high-degree of freedom. Lets’find out how to enjoy each one together! I love waterfall lake play personally!

 

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疋田司

Hikita Tsukasa

 

A handsome man in PiPi who is from Tohoku and doesn’t forget child’s mind!

Everyone you meet is a friend!

He says “thank you guys” with a gentle smile

 

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Hobby and speciality

Hobby: Punk rock appreciation, Read a book while drinking coffee
Speciality: Volleyball instruction, Sing “Ringing the Bell There Is You” enthusiastically

A good tour?
I am born and raised in Sakata, Yamagata
Since childhood, I played in the sea and mountains in summer and I was curled up by the heated table in winter
We’ve been coaching volleyball for 15 years, so we’re now recruiting volleyball teams
I like punk rock better than eating and always watch the sea of Ishigaki island and space out.
I often listen to BRAHMAN and 10-FEET, Dragon Ash and more
“The festival is the purpose in life and I
rampage on the Mission Impossible Kyoto in June of this year”
I have sport experience including table tennis, volleyball, boxing and jujitsu
The current goal is to buy a motorbike and run the main road on the next Iriomote island
Rock and roll!

Certification
  • Real estate broker
  • Certified volleyball instructor, Japan Sports Association
  • Large motorcycle
  • Water Safety Law Rescuer Japanese Red Cross Society
  • Zensho Official Examination in Bookkeeping Grade 1 (Accounting)
  • Zensho Official Examination in Abacus Grade 4
  • Zensho Official Examination in Computer Grade 3
  • Zensho Official Examination in Word Processor Grade 3

A good tour?

“Natural Monument is the field! New feeling mangrove SUP tour”

 

 

Miyaragawa is the favorite field I love in Ishigaki

If you have never seen mangroves,I recommend you to visit this place!

 

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奥田禄三郎

Okuda Rokusaburo

 

Everyone’s little brother Roku!

Affinity with customers who take family together◎

Self-proclaimed “Eternal 20-year-old”!

 

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Hobby and speciality

Football, futsal, fish forking, fishing

A good tour?
I came to Yaeyama attracted by the richness of nature.
I guide you to convey extraordinary life safely!
Thank you very much.

A good tour?

“mood is a big adventure! It’s a pounding mangrove & starry canoe tour”.

 

It’s recommended because you can monopolise the quiet mangrove forests at night. I hope to introduce the nocturnal creatures.

 

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鐘ケ江洵紀

Kanegae Junki

 

I come from Kyushu!

I am a gentle and humorous

PiPi’s healing guide!

 

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Hobby and speciality

Baseball, fishing, sake, cameras, hot springs, sea

A good tour?
I like the sea and came from Saga Prefecture! I also love taking photos! Take a lot of smiles in Ishigaki Island!!

A good tour?

“Kabira Bay SUP & Canoe & Blue Cave snorkeling & waterfall lake play”

 

I think it’s the best plan to experience the sea of Ishigaki with the whole body. Let’s enjoy it together!

 

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小原竜児

Kohara Ryuji

 

A gentle smile is a trademark!

I am happy every day if I only have the sea

A strong man that can be trusted!!

 

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Hobby and speciality

Mountain climbing, diving and travel

A good tour?
I moved to the island because I love Mother Nature. Let’s enjoy Yaeyama together!!

Qualifications, etc
  • Driver
  • A license to operate small boats grade 2
  • Maritime Special Radio Operator grade 3

A good tour?

“Natural planetarium! Subtropical & Starry Sky Jungle Night Tour “

 

In addition to creatures and nature of Ishigaki, I hope it can become the tour that we can enjoy various things and talk a lot. I’d also like to see the starry sky overflowing with Ishigaki!

 

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栗澤大輝

Kurisawa Taiki

 

Oh man!

A gentle smile is a trademark

I try my best with inexhaustible stamina!

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Hobby and speciality

Futsal, travel, eat and walk, island tour

A good tour?
Hello, this is kuri-chan!
Born in Tokyo, raised in Tokyo and I want to die in Ishigaki Island!
I will try my best to support you with my born smile!

A good tour?

“Kabira Bay SUP & Canoe & Blue Cave snorkeling & waterfall lake play”

 

For cruising in Kabira Bay, i recommend SUP personally! It’s a very fun challenge and a good exercise. It works for core muscles ~! Waterfall lake play is also exhilarating! If you have booked, please look forward to it!
 

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