代表者紹介

中村 美裕(代表理事)

CODA(ろうの親を持つ子)として育ち、手話を「日常の言語」として使う環境で成長。
手話通訳士としての専門性と、旅程管理の知識を活かし、
ろう者・難聴者・手話ユーザーが安心して参加できる「出会いのある旅」を実現するため、 一般社団法人 Japan Sign Travel を設立しました。

留学や国際的な学びを通して、新しい出会いが生み出す価値は無限であることを実感。
日本国内だけでなく、世界とつながる出会いを、手話を通して広げていくことを目指しています。

中村美裕 本人
中村 美裕(本人)
手話通訳士登録証
手話通訳士
国内旅行業務取扱管理者証
国内旅行業務取扱管理者
総合旅程管理研修修了証
総合旅程管理主任者

About Us

Why I Started This Journey

I grew up as a CODA — a Child of Deaf Adults — in a world that was neither completely Deaf nor hearing. Both worlds are beautiful to me: I love Deaf culture and sign language just as much as spoken Japanese. But growing up, I often heard things like “That’s so sad, your parents are Deaf,” or “You can hear — why didn’t you tell me?” Those comments made me feel things I couldn’t easily express in Japanese, though in sign language, I always could.

Seeing both the Deaf and hearing worlds taught me something vital: Deaf people are not “disabled.” The real disability is the barrier that blocks access. Deaf individuals are incredibly strong, expressive, and capable. Even across countries, sign language carries communication beyond sound.

Through Japan Sign Travel, I want to create opportunities where Deaf and hearing people can connect, explore new values, and share experiences across borders — a space where sign language opens the world.

Miyu — Founder / CODA, Sign Language Interpreter

Certified Domestic Travel Supervisor・Comprehensive Tour Conductor
Instagram: @miyu_asl_diary_

Background / 経歴

  • 2020 – Entered Kokugakuin University
  • 2022 – Acquired National Sign Language Interpreter License
  • 2023 – Awarded Tobitate! (Leap for Tomorrow) Scholarship to study “Sign Language in English Education” in the U.S.
  •  • Studied American Sign Language at Ohlone College
  •  • Volunteered at the California School for the Deaf
  •  • Conducted research at Gallaudet University as a visiting scholar
  • 2024 – Acquired Comprehensive Tour Conductor License & Domestic Travel Supervisor Certification
  •  • Began work as a tour conductor for hearing travelers
  •  • Established Japan Sign Travel

If you’re a high school or university student considering the Tobitate Study Abroad Program, feel free to reach out anytime!

写真と動画で、私たちの活動をチェック
See the Experiences. Feel the Connections.

ツアーやワークショップの様子、過去・最新の交流イベントを公式Instagramでご紹介しています。
Explore tour moments, workshops, and past and upcoming exchange events on our official Instagram.

公式Instagramを見る
Explore Our Instagram

@japansigntravel

お問い合わせ
Contact & Booking

ガイドの予約・相談はGoogleフォームへ。通訳派遣・イベントのご相談や一般的なご質問は、メール・お問い合わせページ・Instagram・LINEでも受け付けています。
For guide bookings and tour enquiries, use our Google Form. For interpreting, events, or general questions, contact us by email, our contact page, Instagram, or LINE.

Guide Booking

Share your dates, group size, and preferred language.

Booking & Enquiry Form

View Guide Details

SNS・メッセージ
Social & Messaging

公式アカウントからもご連絡いただけます。
You can also message our official accounts.

旅行の詳細相談について
Before You Book a Tour

予約やサービスに関する一般的なご質問は受け付けています。具体的な旅程の作成、旅行内容の詳細相談、観光情報の提供は、お支払い確認後に対応します。お支払い前の旅行情報の提供は行っておりません。
Booking and general service enquiries are welcome. Detailed itinerary planning, trip-specific advice, and sightseeing information are provided only after payment has been confirmed. We do not provide these travel-planning services before payment.

私たちについて
About Us

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