Mini Bio

Takafumi Homma

I served as secretary-general of the Kuromatsunai Tourist Association for 12 years. Over the past 12 years, I worked to develop the Wilderness tour in the Southern Hokkaido area. I have extensive experience in unusual and innovative tourism development. Recent activities include an ‘Eco-Mobility town project’ using human power (walking, cycling, canoeing) to explore the Kuromatsunai lowlands, where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan to draw nearest in Japan. 

Mt. Taisetsu in Hokkaido

I studied fine arts in London. Following my study, I worked in the UK as a media coordinator to travel throughout the UK and the other countries.  

After returning to my homeland, Hokkaido, I joined the environmental organization at Sarobetsu National Park where I learned about the ecosystem and environmental education. Since then, I am passionate about working with local communities to establish sustainable tourism, especially I am involved in the development of the Adventure travel in the Hokkaido. Now I am based in the world heritage of Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes to launch a new business.