2026- / Planning
Photo Book Launch
A publication project combining wildlife photography with records of planting initiatives.
Film Project
KALA: From Then to Now ― Volunteer Tree-Planting Project in India
A documentary following Ao Suzuki, founder of NPO Jomon Future / Jomon Gakko, and the KALA tree-planting initiative. After planting along Enshu-nada, the next chapter moves to Bodh Gaya, India.
Overview
Film Project
NPO Jomon Future / Jomon Gakko, established in 2002, has continuously worked on environmental and educational initiatives.
Their Network KALA Project began in Hamamatsu after the 2011 earthquake as part of local disaster resilience. From 2012 to 2025, the team planted over 10,000 broadleaf trees along the Enshu-nada coastal embankment.
In December 2024, I joined a one-week field scouting trip to India, where we confirmed the urgency of planting and cleanup efforts. The word KALA carries layers of meaning including art, time, infinity, and wave.
The next action is scheduled for March 2026 in Bodh Gaya, India: a planting and cleanup initiative connecting Japan and India. I am documenting this journey through documentary filmmaking.
Future Sections
Upcoming Initiatives
2026- / Planning
Solo Exhibition
An exhibition format connecting images, process notes, and community actions.
In Development / In Progress
Documentary Release
A feature documentary on the KALA vision, currently in production planning.