*Employees are listed in alphabetical order.
member
Yu Kato
Founder and CEOResponsible for changing 0s to 1s. Likes reading books, and sometimes travels. Loves coming across new ideas. Passionate about writing.
Takahiro Amano
Chief Media OfficerWorking to change 1s to 10s. An enthusiastic learner. On days off, is involved at an educational NPO, and enjoys walks by the river.
Yuko Nagano
Director, Chief Design OfficerInfusing Harch with creative design energy. Driven by a desire to stay inspired. Animal lover, also active in animal protection organizations.
Tomoyo Matsuda
Chief Sustainability OfficerWorked in a publisher. Raised her kids in the U.S. for 1 year, and hope to produce the contents which are helpful for foreigners.
Keisuke Kikuchi
Chief Operation OfficerIn charge of advertisement management for all media, seminar planning, sales, and general project management.
Norikazu Akiyama
My Craftbeer Editor-in-ChiefWhen he was a student, his game-related blog got 9 million page views every month. Edits and designs all related media.
Asahi
English Hub Co Editor-in-ChiefExperienced translator and writer of a wide range of topics, from the hobby field to finance and economy. Mainly in charge of English Hub.
Kaho Fukui
Business DeveloperHandled human resources and sustainability promotion in her previous job. Values the five senses to become a catalyst that connects people and nature.
S.I
Writer, EditorLoves to read and gets inspired by books at every turning point of her life. Eager to write powerful articles that move readers.
Ayako Iizuka
Livhub Editor-in-ChiefBorn in the first year of Heisei period, she strives to be as a clear blue sky on a pleasant breezy sunny day.
Haruka Ishikawa
EditorWants to convey the joy of investing and help beginners learn with ease by using her expertise in asset management at local banks.
Kazuto Ishizuka
Writer, EditorWorked as a writer and event organizer to connect people. Interest-driven person who loves to read, write, and interact.
Megumi Ito
Harch EuropeMajored in urban sociology, and worked for a comapny specialised in comercial office interior design.Loves wondering and wandering.
Tomoko Ito
Writer, EditorHas worked with refugees inside and outside of Japan. Writer who loves people, nature and adventure. Believes in laughter and being herself.
Motoyasu Kato
MarketingMore than 10 years of SEM management. He’s helped 200 companies with the web strategy execution. Oversees Harch’s all digital marketing.
Yuka Kihara
Writer, EditorStrives to lighten up others’ hearts. A writer/editor who likes to collect fine ideas that amaze people.
Kimika
IDEAS FOR GOOD Co Editor-in-ChiefIn charge of editing IDEAS FOR GOOD. A creator fluent in 4 different languages, and a passion for adventures in unknown places.
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
Business DeveloperWorking to bridge the gap between businesses and sustainability. Offers support and content to build sustainable businesses.
Momoka Maruyama
Business DeveloperStudied abroad in Folkehöjskole and is passionate about the concept of permaculture. Loves animals, geological formations and the sky.
Aya Mishina
EditorWorked as an elementary teacher in US for 5 years. She’s been a foreign student advisor at a Japanese university. Mother of one.
Shiho Miyagi
IDEAS FOR GOOD Business Design Lab Development ManagerWas involved in regional revitalization in college. A former SE. Always follows her curiosity. In charge of IDEAS FOR GOOD.
Nagisa Mizuno
WriterUsed her foreign language skills for international negotiations as a government official in the security field. Harch’s writer and new business developer.
Rina Muroi
Circular Yokohama Editor-in-ChiefPositivity enthusiast who loves her hometown, Yokohama, and her second home, the U.S. She finds joy in making others happy through her creativity.
Natsuki Nakahara
Writer, EditorMajored in Political Science and Economics, and engaged in non-profit organizations for refugees and environmental issues. Loves traveling on a whim and bakery hopping.
Sachio Nishiyama
Business DeveloperOrganized international conferences for government agencies in her previous work. She is committed to pursuing what is fundamentally good for society.
Ran Nomura
Writer, EditorMotivated to reduce everyday waste, she offers information about zero waste living on Instagram. An influencer with 160,000 followers is a mother of two.
Ryuhei Oishi
Business DeveloperUsed to be a teacher in a kindergarten. Passionate to take actions towards sustainable futures with children, in an enjoyable way!
Roger Ong
Zenbird Media Editor-in-ChiefBelieves in the good in this world. Exploring uniquely Japanese solutions that can tackle global issues.
Rina Ozaki
Business DeveloperHas experience in HR and legal work. Wants to lead people and society to a better future by using her expertise.
Masataka Sado
EngineerFormer job was a virus analysis for a major foreign security company. In charge of all media development and system management.
Tomoki Sato
EngineerWorked as a web and smartphone app developer. Promotes Harch’s DX as an engineer.
Masato Sezawa
Creative directorWorked as a global sales and digital marketing lead in automotive industry. Develop and plan visual contents for SoMe.
Motomi Soma
Writer, EditorSpecialized in classical music as a student. Passionate to communicate valuable information through her writing.
Chiaki Sugiyama
Back officeWorked at a web marketing corporation, as a social insurance and labor consultant. She in charge of back office and web marketing.
Aya Takenaka
WriterWorked in apparel, and as the editor for a women’s magazine, but then made the shift from paper to online. Mainly responsible for Livhub.
Momoko Takita
Writer, EditorEngaged in several internships and non-profit organizations as a student. Passionate to create a circular society.
Erika Tomiyama
IDEAS FOR GOOD Co Editor-in-ChiefWorked in Hanoi, Vietnam after graduating. Loves writing and taking photos. Her motto is “At any time, right now is the most enjoyable.”
Ayumi Utsumi
Business DeveloperEngaged in web marketing and business developing at her former job. Mother of two. Eager to create a sustainable world for our children’s future.
Midori Wada
Life Hugger Editor-in-ChiefFormer curriculum developer, she is passionate about language education. MA in TESOL. Ukulele & gardening lover. Mother of two.
Asako Yamamoto
English Hub Co Editor-in-ChiefWorked at a pharmaceutical company. Has lived in N.Y. Fell in love with its lively people, which motivated her to improve her English.
Yui
Back officeBringing her banking and publishing back-office experience into accounting. Enjoys nature, travel, and radio. A mother of two.