Nationality: Japanese

Year of Birth: 1975

Bio
Yuichiro completed the Social Innovator Course (a Master’s programme) in 2011 at the Graduate School of Media and Governance at Keio University.

From 2003 to 2013, at Whole Earth Co., Ltd., he was a professional nature guide in Mount Fuji and training courses coordinator (ecotourism and environmental education).

In 2015, Yuichiro founded Tama Empower Co., Ltd. The company develops community-based solar farms, engineers solar systems and consults for local governments’ zero emission planning.

Four years later, he founded Sagamico Farm Inc. The company is involved in blueberry farming under solar panels as well as tourism and nature experience.

Solar Sharing (Agrophotovoltaic)

Challenge: Solve food and energy problems through creative land use and business approach.