Kotaro
Born in 1967 in Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture.
In 1989, moved to Hokkaido upon enrolling at Rakuno Gakuen University.
Since 1993, has been working as a junior high school science teacher at the Okhotsk General Subprefectural Bureau while volunteering as a nature guide.
In 2001, relocated to TakinoueTown and became involved in the activities of the NPO Shokotsu River and Trout Conservation Association.
Current Positions:
Facilitator, Project WET
Vice Chairman, NPO Shokotsu River and Trout Conservation Association
Senior Facilitator, Project WILD