After completing my graduate research at the University of Tokyo, I worked at a large food manufacturer working as a researcher. I then worked in an IT venture company where I was involved in launching new projects. After the company went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, I set up my own company, EcoBrand, in 2008. At EcoBrand, I worked as a consultant supporting companies to launch their environmental programmes. I also formed an organization, Satomaru LLP (a limited liability partnership) implementing projects to make mountain regions more sustainable. From 2011 I moved to Mimasaka City and have been involved in the regeneration of rice terraced fields and maintaining the "Satoyama" eco-system.

My dream is for Japan to become a “nation of the environment, and a role model for the world”. I believe that the combination of Japanese technology and ancient wisdom can contribute to achieving a more sustainable society in the world. The goal for our project is to provide an innovative model for rural, farming areas, combining initiatives in food and energy, media, education, and welfare and self-sufficient livelihoods, which can contribute to the forming of a future strategy for such communities.