Our Message
I was born and raised in Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture, where we face the Pacific Ocean and blessed with rich natural surroundings.The turning point in my life came with the experience of the Great East Japan Earthquake, which sparked a deep interest in the connections between humans, nature, and society. "Be a person who gives rather than takes,"; this is one of the important lesson I learned from nature.
I moved abroad and majored in Peace Education and Environmental Studies, gaining experience in the fields of environmental and peace education.
In recent years, as climate change has become a central societal issue, I have come to realize how deeply our lives are interconnected with the environment, particularly through the fisheries industry, agriculture, and food.
After returning to Japan during the pandemic, I rediscovered the rich natural environment of my hometown and developed a strong desire to do something about the rapidly changing environment.
The answer I arrived at was clear: "To protect and regenerate the environment, we must create an education system that allows us to learn about nature, think critically, and take action."
I believe it is now crucial to understand what is happening to our planet and to find and implement solutions. At Odyssey, we run programs with a team of navigators who are professionals in various environmental fields, both in Japan and abroad. Through these programs, we aim to address environmental issues together with you and create a richer, more sustainable future.
Founder / Co-Director
Miku Narisawa
Our Navigators
Our team is supported by our navigators who are specialists in various fields of the nature and environment such as:
nature education, environmental studies, marine environment, and industries such as fisheries, agriculture, and energy
We have all come together to build a better future together with you.
Roles of Navigators
Sharing Knowledge of the Environment
The navigators of Odyssey are local fishermen, farmers, and other community member specialists within various fields of the natural environment both in Japan and abroad. They share their wealth of extensive knowledge and wisdom with both participating children and adults. Presenting diverse and unique perspectives of those who live in harmony with nature.
Valuing Children's Opinions
In our program, we highly value the child's developmental journey of autonomous thought and action. Through fostering a positive environment, our navigators support each child's individual considerations, decisions, and collaboration. Through this process we aim to cultivate the child's confidence and self-autonomy.
Building a Mindset in Becoming
a Global Leader
Many of our navigators have extensive experience working abroad. As such, the program curriculum is designed to develop each student's capacity for viewing diverse perspectives, expressing their ideas effectively, and embracing multiculturalism.
Our English program not only provides exposure to authentic English conversations but also an opportunity to develop practical communication skills that are applicable in real-world scenarios.
