Yuto Sotozaki

Born in 1988 in Sapporo. Spent his youth playing soccer. After working as a backpacker, jinrikisha rickshaw driver, and high school teacher, he moved to Okushiri Island in January 2018. In April of the same year, he opened a guesthouse of his dream under the belief that “encounters and moving experiences enrich life. In 2021, he will work as an “Outdoors Guide certified by the Governor of Hokkaido,” guiding more than 500 people a year. As a “nature instructor,” he is involved in educational activities for elementary through high school students on the island. He also continues to plant seeds for the future by accepting university students from all over Japan to “learn about Okushiri Island and make them fans” (more than 100 students in total). In September of the same year, he became the community manager of the multi-purpose share house “cocokara,” and is also making efforts to welcome newcomers to the island. As the island's only nature guide, my mission and purpose in life is to connect people to nature and people to people, and to convey the charm of Okushiri Island.

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