Member Introduction
Gongting
Kyotei
Representative Director
Born in Luoyang, China in 1987. Has lived in Japan for about 20 years.
Completed doctoral coursework at the Graduate University for Advanced Studies, PhD (Academic).
His academic research specialties include ancient Japanese history, the history of Sino-Japanese relations, and cultural management studies.
Based in the ancient capital of Kyoto, the company engages in activities such as international cultural exchange and the development of high-value-added cultural content.
Personal publication: "The Appearance of Heian-kyo: The Nature of Urban Space"
Major paper: "The Boundaries of Kyoto: Integrative Perceptions of Inside and Outside Heian-kyo in Literature and Historical Records"
"Emperor Kanmu's sense of imperial lineage"
"Records of disasters found in the 'Shōyūki'"
"On the Rituals of New Residences and Relocation of Heian Period Aristocrats: A Comparative Study with Dunhuang Manuscripts and the House Sutra"
《Emperor Kanmu's idea of imperial intention and destiny of heaven》
Main translation: Chinese edition of Haruyuki Higashino's "Shōsōin" (Iwanami Shoten, 1988)
“Shosoin: Treasure Exchange” (China Social Literature Publishing House, August 2022)
Chinese version of “Kyoto Girai” by Shoichi Inoue (Asahi Shinsho, 2015) “Kyoto in Kyoto” (Nankai Publishing Co., Ltd., March 2021)
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Liu Yang
Ryuyo
Completed graduate studies in Public Policy at the Graduate School of Creative Cities, Osaka City University.
Domestic Travel Business Manager
Kyoto Certification Level 3
Member of the Content Tourism Society
Having traveled through all 47 prefectures of Japan, I specialize in blending the outdoors with Japan's rich history and culture, as well as discovering and exploring cutting-edge subcultures from around the world. I want to share unique Japanese content with the world.
Korean humorous language
Kan Shogo
Graduated from Kyoto Notre Dame Women's University
I worked as a bus guide for Japan Bus Company for three years.
For two years, I worked as a tour guide for junior high school field trips.
They shared the culture of Kyoto and the history of various parts of the Kansai region from a local perspective.
When traveling, I'm good at finding local shops that aren't geared towards tourists, but rather places where locals go on a daily basis. I offer themed travel suggestions, such as shop hopping or pilgrimages to sacred sites.
Qian Rongyi
Sen Youi
Completed the Japanese History major at the Graduate School of Humanities, Kobe University.
Member of the Osaka Historical Society
After graduation, I worked as a writer and translator, while also serving as an instructor for study tours for Chinese people on the themes of history and culture.
I recently started the Saigoku Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage.
I want to share the charm of Japanese culture through the history that is alive and well in everyday life.