Paper short abstract:

I am involved primarily in river and wetland nature restoration projects in Japan (Tokyo and Hokkaido).

Paper long abstract:

As rewilding initiatives seek to (re)introduce wilderness into the domesticated landscapes of the Global North, what are their affinities, intersections, and breaks with conservation movements that would preserve the last vestiges of the wild in the Global South?

I have been involved in research projects on wildlife conservation and natural resource management (in particular, oysters, salmon, owls, and cranes) in Hokkaido, Japan's northern island. My primary focus has been the Kushiro Wetland, Japan's first Ramsar wetland and a key site for the Japanese government's promotion of including local voices in nature restoration initiatives.

I also work with schools, community organizations, and local government offices in Tokyo, Japan (where I live and teach), in projects involved in the conservation and restoration of urban ponds, rivers, and wetlands.