Takeshi Nozawa – Core

Major

Tokyo University for Foreign Studies

Chinese and International Environmental Law

Position

Director / Chief Planner/p>

Profile

Born in Shisiro ciy, Aichi. Moved to France when I was 8 years old (for about 4 years).
I have received Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese and took several International Environmental Law courses at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
During my higher education, I participated in NPO organization focusing on education, international exchange, environment, poverty and so on.
Taking 1 year vacation from school in my senior year for the trip round the world to visit people I have network with.
On arrival to Honduras, I caught malaria and nearly died…
After an Internship inJapan for Sustainability 2006、joined EcoNetowroks in September 2007.
Chairperson of Peace Child Tokyo in 2008.

Blog

CSR Spotting (Japanese)

10 things to know Takeshi Nozawa

1. What kind of social themes/activities are you interested in?

Organic farming, Sustainability, Social Entrepreneurship, Workshop,
Team, Workstyle, NPO Management

2. What do you like to do in your spare time?

Breakdancing, for sure.
Dancing in outdoors with my friends during the night.

3. Tell me about your childhood.

I was raised in a countryside from8 to 12 years old,
I lived in France for 4 years. My past experience had changed and built my value.

4. Favorite word?

Exciting.
Fascinating.

5. When did you across the turning point?

During my high school years I joined an 10 days international camp in Japan.
This experience gave me chance to discuss various themes like peace and environment. I was able to
attain different points of view, and noticed that one thing have many aspects.
And also when I caught malaria during my round the world trip in 2007

6. Where have your been?

China, United States, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodge, Solomon Islands, Australia, Philippines, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, France and almost all the countries in West Europe.

7. Why did you participate in ENW?

Because it was there.
I’ve just kept doing what I want to do, and this choice was something that I like to do.

8. What do you want to challenge?？

Shower climbing, building my own house, to have revenge round the world trip!,
Pursuing new workstyle and lifestyle.

9. Favorite place?

During the night, somewhere quiet and surrounded by beautiful sky

10. You enjoy your daily life?

Why not?
I never regret the day I spent.