Executive Director
Masaru Takayama
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13 years
of residence outside Japan and knowlege of energy conservation
and green building materials. Handles international
and national networking. The founder of ECOLA and a
board member of The International Ecotourism Society.
Based in Kyoto and Awaji Island. |
Deputy Executive Director
Yasuhiko Ohba
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Energy conservation
specialist on ESCO projects. CEO of I-bmss (Integrated
Building Management System & Service) based in Mishima
city, Shizuoka. |
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Auditor by profession
at I-bmss based in Mishima city, Shizuoka. |
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Professional
photographer, travelled to Madagascar and other African
countries and Costa Rican for years. Conducts resarch
on endangered species with environmental ministry, help
eradicate invasive species. Currently resides in Yanbaru
forest in Northern Okinawa. A renowned birder. |
Board Member
Masanori Murata
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IT guru
tries to make contributions to sustainable society.
Website, programming, other vital IT system integrator.
Dreams on taking a long vacation in ecolodges. Based
on-line. |
Board Member
Nozomu Takigawa
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President of Adventure
Vacations Network that streches its membershiip nationwide
from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Based in Chiba and elsewhere.
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Board Member
Gakuji Fukatsu
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Green Purchase Network,
eco-challenge (sustainable hotels and ryokans) officer,
guideline specialist. Based in Tokyo. |
Board Member
Koh Fujiyama
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Web-based Geographical
Information System specialist. Shimane Prefectural Chusankan-Chiiki
Research Center officer based in Shimane. |
Board Member
Masayuki Yomo
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Planning manager
of PICA based in Yamanashi. Sustainable cottage, campsites,
education program are his fortes. |
International Advisor
Hitesh Mehta
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Ecolodge
guru and landscape architect based in Florida. A founder
of Ecotourism Society of Kenya (ESOK) and a board member
of The International Ecotourism Society (TIES). Main
author of International Ecolodge Guidelies. |