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Kathie Callum
Hi, I am the Agent Sales Manager and manage Oku Japan's relationships with our trade partners. I have long had an interest in Japan and enjoy helping others to see this magnificent country.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I have an interest in local handicrafts and regional cuisine. I love the rural villages that can be found in the areas where our hiking tours operate - the Kiso Valley and Nakasendo Trail, The Kumano Kodo and Shikoku Pilgrimage routes, the ancient capitals of Nara and Asuka, and the UNESCO World Heritage sites of discovery in the country. I love a shukubo stay."
How did you get involved in travel?
"I've been selling travel for 20 years and have been focused only on Japan for the past 7 years."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Enjoying a traditional shamisen performance in our office on the Kumano Kodo in Chikatsuyu"
Kathie is part of the following groups: Japan Travel Agents
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Kumano Kodo Self-Guided Hiking Tour - 6 Days
Get ready for a memorable village-to-village trek on the Kii Peninsula along sections of Japan's famous Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail. Perfect for avid hikers, this self-guided...
Get ready for a memorable village-to-village trek on the Kii Peninsula along sections of Japan's famous Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail. Perfect for avid hikers, this self-guided...
Japan's Culinary Heritage - 11 Days
Eat your way through the "land of the rising sun" on this immersive culinary tour. Get to know Japanese history and culture through its legendary cuisine, and treat your taste...
Eat your way through the "land of the rising sun" on this immersive culinary tour. Get to know Japanese history and culture through its legendary cuisine, and treat your taste...
Hiking The Japanese Alps From Nakasendo to Takayama - 6 Days
Combine the natural beauty of the Japanese Alps with visits to historic post towns in this six-day walking adventure. Hike across mountain passes and descend into villages...
Combine the natural beauty of the Japanese Alps with visits to historic post towns in this six-day walking adventure. Hike across mountain passes and descend into villages...