Trail Angel Interview - Michinoku Coastal Trail

Introduction

    Michinoku Coastal Trail-a trail that stretches over 1,000km from Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture to Soma in Fukushima Prefecture. Miyako lies in the middle of the trail and covers more than 1/10 of its length. In addition to good transportation access, it has routes that appeal to both beginners and advanced hikers. This is the half-year interview project with trail angels in Miyako and surrounding cities who welcome and support hikers, asking them why they start helping hikers and what the attractive points of the trail are.

• Mr. Yasufumi Nakashima (outdoor goods store "EFRICA")
  Our final interview was with Mr. Yasufumi Nakashima, who manages the outdoor goods store “EFRICA” in Miyako.
• Mr. Tetsutaro Shiga (sporting goods store "Shiga Sports")
  Our first interview was with Mr.Tetsutaro Shiga who manages the sporting goods store “Shiga Sports” in Miyako.
• Ms. Nanami Takahashi (Patisserie Fierte)
  Our second interview was with Ms. Nanami Takahashi, the owner of Patisserie Fierte in Tanohata.
• Ms. Youxi Zhou (Ryusendo Office, Iwaizumi Town Government)
  Our third interview was with Ms. Youxi Zhou, who works at the Ryusendo Office of the Iwaizumi Town Government.