Four handicraft shop owners in the Lake Akan Ainu Kotan, most of them new to being tour guides. But there is a wish behind their decision to take on this new challenge in their lives.

A dancer who became enamored with Lake Akan. He aims to energize Lake Akan into a place where everyone plays an important role.

With his tonkori in hand, he seeks to have fun while creating opportunities to raise awareness and interest in Ainu culture.