*Employees are listed in alphabetical order.
member
Yu Kato
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)Founded Harch in 2015. Leads initiatives in sustainability, circular economy, design, media, digital, culture, arts, and education.
Takahiro Amano
CMO (Chief Media Officer)After working at Mizuho Bank and launching and selling a startup, he now specializes in AI, media, and impact investing.
Yuko Nagano
CDO (Chief Design Officer)Studied design at Tokyo University of the Arts and joined Hakuhodo. Experienced in branding and service development as an art director.
Tomoyo Matsuda
CSO (Chief Sustainability Officer)Previously worked in marketing and editorial at an educational publisher. Lived in the U.S. for one year. Holds Advanced Certification in Sustainability Management.
Keisuke Kikuchi
COO (Chief Operating Officer)Previously held key roles at major IT firms and startups. Oversees sustainability, circular business development, and sales strategy.
Asahi
Zenbird EditorExperienced translator and writer covering topics from hobbies to finance and education. Member of Zenbird team.
Kaho Fukui
Sustainable Service DesignerExperienced in HR and sustainability at a major manufacturer. Aims to become a catalyst that connects people and nature.
S.I
Life Hugger EditorFormer B2B sales rep at a major electronics company. Avid reader aiming to deliver writing that resonates with readers.
Ayako Iizuka
Sustainable Business Design LeadJoined a web marketing firm as a new graduate. Interested in sustainable tourism, multi-habitation, and urban design.
Kazuto Ishizuka
Sustainable Business DesignerPreviously planner for the reuse of closed schools. Completed the GSTC STTP program and holds a certificate in ecosystem restoration.
Megumi Ito
Executive Officer Global ProjectsMajored in urban sociology and worked in office design. Currently based in London, and offers deep insights into European best practices.
Tomoko Ito
IDEAS FOR GOOD EditorFound interest in global poverty in junior high and joined international cooperation in university. Wants to tackle social issues positively .
Motoyasu Kato
Marketing ManagerHas supported over 200 companies with SEM strategies for more than 15 years. Oversees all aspects of digital marketing.
Yuka Kihara
IDEAS FOR GOOD EditorMajored in media culture at university, focusing on meaning-making and perspectives. Enjoys discovering new ideas and inspiration.
Kimika Tonuma
IDEAS FOR GOOD Co-Editor-in-ChiefAfter working in the hospitality industry, she became a certified solutions journalism trainer. Speaks four languages.
Masayuki Kobayashi
CreatorSpent 10 years on the west coast, now 15 years in Tokyo. Hopes to pass on joy, empathy, beauty etc. to many people.
Hirohisa Kojima
Sustainable Business DesignerMajored in environmental economics. Leads projects supporting sustainable transformation in companies.
Momoka Maruyama
Circular Yokohama EditorWith experience at a Danish folk high school and knowledge in psychology, she aspires to contribute to a society of mutual support.
Asako Yamamoto
Executive Officer HRSix years experience at a major pharmaceutical company. Subsequently taught at an English coaching school before joining Harch.
Shiho Miyagi
Sustainable UX DesignerStudied sociology in the UK. After her tenure as a systems engineer at Hitachi, she currently supports media operations and business development.
Nagisa Mizuno
IDEAS FOR GOOD EditorAfter graduating from university, she worked as a civil servant. Proceeded to study in Denmark. Later earned a degree from an arts graduate school.
Rina Muroi
Circular Yokohama ManagerBorn in Yokohama, lived in U.S. Leverages her bilingual communication skills and local networks to connect communities and the world.
Natsuki Nakahara
IDEAS FOR GOOD EditorMajored in political economics. Supported Ukrainian refugees in Poland and studied sustainable development in Sweden.
S. N.
Sustainable Service DesignerPreviously worked on international conference operations in government agencies. Seeks to pursue truly meaningful contributions to society.
Ran Nomura
Life Hugger EditorRuns the Instagram account @zerowaste.japan with 220,000 followers. A member of the Japan Sustainable Restaurant Association.
Ryuhei Oishi
Sustainable Business DesignerFormer kindergarten teacher who values individual empowerment. Organizes workshops and events. A passionate fishing enthusiast.
Roger Ong
Zenbird Editor-in-ChiefGraduated from National University of Singapore and became an entrepreneur. Certified content marketer by the U.S. Content Marketing Institute.
Rina Ozaki
Sustainable Service DesignerExperience in HR support at a major staffing company and as a legal secretary. Now leads collaborative projects with companies.
Masataka Sado
EngineerFormerly worked at a leading global security firm analyzing viruses. Responible for development and systems across all media.
Tomoki
EngineerPreviously developed web and smartphone apps. Now driving DX (digital transformation) as an engineer.
Masato
Creative DirectorFormerly managed domestic and international sales at a Japanese manufacturer. Now leads creative direction and production.
Motomi Soma
IDEAS FOR GOOD EditorMajored in classical music. Researching the potential of socially impactful music businesses.
Chiaki Sugiyama
Executive Officer MarketingLevergaing on past experience in web marketing companies and labor law offices, she oversees back-office operations and web marketing.
Aya Takenaka
Life Hugger EditorPreviously editor and writer for an apparel company and a women’s fashion magazine. Handles content planning, interviews, and writing.
Momoko Takita
Circular Economy Hub EditorSpent her childhood through university in the U.S. and India. Developed a strong interest in building a society that is kind to people and...
Erika Tomiyama
IDEAS FOR GOOD Co-Editor-in-ChiefWorked as a sales manager in Hanoi. Currently based in Paris, covering social enterprises both in Japan and abroad.
Ayumi Utsumi
Sustainable UX DesignerWorked in web marketing and won a startup pitch event. Currently supports corporate sustainability initiatives.
Midori Wada
Life Hugger Editor-in-ChiefFormerly worked in English education design. Practices stress-free sustainable living. Holds an MA in TESOL and is a certified CSR practitioner by CMI (UK).
Yui
Business OperationsUtilizes experience in megabank financial product sales, retail planning, and publishing back-office work. Currently in charge of accounting.