A Day in the Life of a Bear Conservationist
February 11, 2022
Thanks to Global Hobo for publishing another one of my stories. You can read it here
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Bear Attacks and Coexistence in Japan
March 24, 2021
New article published on AllAboutJapan: https://allabout-japan.com/en/article/9775/
Published on WildPlanet magazine
March 3, 2021
I won the “Inspiring Young Artist” category in WildPlanet photography magazine, 2021 March issue. My photos and a brief interview have been published here and is viewable for a limited time only. Please consider buying the full magazine
Interviewed by Kokoro Media
February 13, 2021
Amélie Geeraert of Kokoro Media recently interviewed me about my blog, photography and discussed Japan’s nature hotspots and bear coexistence issues with me. The interview made the front page of Kokoro Media’s website and has been published here
“A Dream of Bears in A Land Without Bears”
December 14, 2020
Read before link expires on Dec 31st In October, I spent a month volunteering and later did paid data entry work for the Shikoku Natural History Scientific Research Centre. As part of my experience here, I gave a seminar on my work as a conservationist, comparing both New Zealand and Japanese conservation issues and explaining … More “A Dream of Bears in A Land Without Bears”
Mt Nekodake: Azumaya’s Littler Neighbour
August 8, 2020
My friends and I finally found a day off that we shared (all of us work irregular shifts rather than having weekends or set days off) and agreed to go hiking together. It had been a while since our first escapade together to Myogi-san in Gunma Prefecture and we were keen for more. While not as precarious … More Mt Nekodake: Azumaya’s Littler Neighbour
Backyard Birdies #2: 2/04/20, 7/4/20: Brown-Eared Bulbul, the Gypsy Bird?!?
June 15, 2020
The fascinating brown-eared bulbul, common in Japan but not as ordinary as you might think! Note: First pic of the post in at Shinrakuji Temple in Miyota, the other two at my apartment backyard again. There was so much more I could write in the Insta post description…but don’t want to overwhelm the photo so … More Backyard Birdies #2: 2/04/20, 7/4/20: Brown-Eared Bulbul, the Gypsy Bird?!?
Backyard Birdies #1: 04/03/2020: Gay Woodpeckers
April 8, 2020
Gay woodpeckers?!? About a week ago I moved to a new apartment. (Even though I’ve been living in the same town for half a year now, this is the 3rd time I’ve moved within the town–not by choice but seems I can’t escape the nomadic life, sigh) From the front of the apartment there’s an … More Backyard Birdies #1: 04/03/2020: Gay Woodpeckers
17/08/2018-18/08/2018: Campsite #7, Return to Wakkanai
November 9, 2018
Recent updates
March 17, 2018
Hi everyone, This is just a quick post to update and to let you all know I’m grateful for your support, following me on WordPress, Twitter, and my latest additions Facebook and Instagram. So what’s been going on lately? You may have noticed a few months of inactivity. In September 2017 I managed to land … More Recent updates
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