Mae Shao Email & Phone Number

Kyoto City(京都市)

Promoting Kyoto City, not only tourist spots, but also the culture, traditionalcrafts or history. Sometimes I need to attend international events especiallywhen Taiwan is involved.You can find me on the official list: http://kyoto-city-omotenashi.jp/international/

Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

For letting people realize how valuable the Kyoto traditional architecture (Kyo-machiya), I started running a small hostel called Kyomachiya Takanashi in a house with 110 years old history and provide guests to experience the daily life of Kyoto citizens, and also answer all kinds of questions of the culture, tourist spot, event and etc. about Kyoto and Japan by English, Japanese or Mandarine.You can find me on the official list: https://kyoto-takanashi.com

Kyoto City(京都市)

Focusing on how to attract more tourists outside of the Kyoto city. Takingphotos and writing articles to promote Kyoto Pref.Introducing native Japanese craftsmanship to Taiwan. Helped local makers inKyoto to merchandise their products and make profits oversea.In 2019 April, I worked with the mascot from Uji City (Matcha Prince) to openmatcha bubble tea shop in Taiwan.You can find me on the official list: https://www.kyoto-kankou.or.jp/taishi/

Kyoto City

Educating and helping the Public Relations Department under Kyoto Pref. on how to encourage visitors travel not only within Kyoto city but beyond the usual popular spots. My most known accomplishment was about a remote village called "Miyama", a region filled with history but back then remained unnoticed. In 2009 I made field trips to Miyama and produced in-depth coverages about this lovely place. Today, it has become one of the most visited place in Kyoto Pref. area. An international television station did an interview with me regarding how I made all this happened.

Kyoto Pref.

Planning and producing the content of the episodes that I hosted. My tv show in Taiwan which filmed in Kyoto:https://www.kbs-kyoto.co.jp/tv/macchakyoto/And please see the link below, I put some links about my TV show in Kyoto.

Taiwan

" Kyoto, please explore with care ". - published by Taiwan KADOKAWA, 28th March, 2012An essay about the social customs in Kyoto and the life style or character of Kyoto citizens. " In Depth in Kyoto " - published by Taiwan KADOKAWA on 25th Oct, 2014Rather than a usual what-to-do where-to-go kind of guide book - I focused on the details, writing stories such as matcha, wagashi, festivals and even historical events. Readers could also find useful resources if they were interested to learn more. Foreword by the Mayor of Kyoto City. " Days in Kyoto " - published by Taiwan KADOKAWA on February, 2018Over-tourism is becoming a serious issue in Kyoto, especially during cherry blossom or fall foliage season. Hence my urge to write this book, in the hope to present readers the various faces of Kyoto in every season, everyday and every moment, big or small. Foreword by the former Governor of Kyoto Pref. ." Thank you for taking care of me. Gods in Japan “（イラスト版 けっこうお世話になっている 「日本の神様」がよくわかる本 。戸部民夫（着）細谷敏雄（監修）出版社: PHP研究所） - published by Taiwan ON BOOKS on December, 2018Because of my understanding about Japanese Shinto, ON BOOKS invited me to be the translator for this book.

Kyoto City

Taiwanese Director Lien Yi-chi's movie "All Because Of Love" is a love comedy took place in Kyoto.My tasks included (but not limited to) arranging the shooting equipments fromTaiwan to Japan, obtaining permissions from the airport, temples, shrines orpublic spaces.I was the lead interpreter, location/Set designer as well as advisor to thedirector. During the actual shooting days, I made sure everything was under control and avoided complains from the locals.The movie has accepted to KYOTO INTERNATIONAL FILM AND ARTFESTIVAL.