I would love to introduce a wonderful person.

Akira Nakagishi ( @akira_nakagishi )

Akira-san was born and raised in Hongu and has a deep love for Hongu Town.

He interviews people who walk the Kumano Kodo trail and posts daily videos of his interviews on Instagram.

Although this activity was started as a way to study English, Akira-san's kindness goes beyond the scope of English study and leaves a "treasure of the journey" in the hearts of visitors.

Akira-san once struggled to walk due to a cerebral infarction, but he overcame these challenges, and his IKIGAI (spirit of love) inspires many people.

The words he said when we met remain deeply etched in my heart. "Everyone who speaks to me in my interviews has glowing eyes and a shining smile. And the words that come from these shining people also have incredible power."

Akira-san himself also possesses glowing eyes and a shining smile.

It was such a pleasure to meet him.

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