Yukako Toriyama
Kailua-Kona,HI
Summary
Friendly and experienced tourism professional with more than 20 years of experience in visitor services, recreation, fitness instruction, and ecotourism. Over 10 years of guiding visitors on Hawaiʻi Island, providing exceptional customer service, ensuring guest safety, interpreting between Japanese and English, and sharing knowledge of Hawaiian culture and the natural environment. Passionate about creating memorable visitor experiences through the spirit of Aloha
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Teacher & Teacher Training Assistant
Sanghawai LLC
Waianae, HI
05.2014 - 09.2025
- Taught yoga classes and assisted 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training programs.
- Supported students in classroom and online instruction.
- Presented environmental awareness and sustainable living education.
- Fostered an inclusive and welcoming learning environment.
Snorkel Guide / Customer Service Representative /
Iruka Hawaii LLC
Kailua-Kona, HI
08.2011 - 02.2022
- Guided snorkeling tours for guests from around the world, serving 20–30 guests per tour.
- Conducted professional safety briefings and ensured guest safety in changing ocean conditions.
- Interpreted between English and Japanese for visitors and staff.
- Shared information about Hawaiian culture, marine life, and environmental stewardship.
- Resolved guest concerns professionally while maintaining a positive visitor experience.
- Recognized for creating welcoming, memorable, and safe experiences for guests.
Fitness Instructor
Central Sports Co., Ltd. (Japan); Ministry of Youth & Sports (Maldives); Ministry of Health (Solomon Islands)
Japan, Maldives, Solomon Islands
03.1997 - 06.2010
- Planned and instructed swimming, fitness, gymnastics, and yoga programs for children and adults.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles through education and community wellness programs.
- Worked with participants from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Organized events and trained instructors.
Education
Bachelor of Physical Education -
Nihon University
Tokyo, JapanSkills
Visitor Information & Customer Service
Japanese ↔ English Interpretation
Tourism & Hospitality
Public Speaking & Group Presentations
Safety Briefings & Emergency Response
Hawaiian Culture & Island Knowledge
Marine Conservation Education
Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
Teaching License – Health & Physical Education (Japan)
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
Professional Dive License (Japan)
Naturalist Training – University of Hawaiʻi Community College
Permanent Resident of the United States (Green Card)
Timeline
Yoga Teacher & Teacher Training Assistant
Sanghawai LLC
05.2014 - 09.2025
Snorkel Guide / Customer Service Representative /
Iruka Hawaii LLC
08.2011 - 02.2022
Fitness Instructor
Central Sports Co., Ltd. (Japan); Ministry of Youth & Sports (Maldives); Ministry of Health (Solomon Islands)
03.1997 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Physical Education -
Nihon University