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Kozue Oka: Legend of Future Japan - Mirai no Mori
Legends Interview Series Presented by Sarah Furuya Coaching
English - September 20, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBSelf-Improvement Education Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this legend, we learn about the power of nature and of opportunities.
Welcome to Season 4 Episode One!
Helping abused, neglected, and orphaned children living in Japanese care homes to develop skills and confidence through outdoor programs. This is what my wonderful guest Kozue Oka, director of Mirai no Mori or “Future Forest” does. She is just 30 years old but has packed so much into those years. I would love you to share in this story of someone helping children to grow into happy and successful young adults through the power of being in nature.
If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we’d love it if you would come and say hi over on @sarahfuruyacoaching on Instagram.
In this episode you’ll hear:
The healing effect of being in nature for childrenWhat are Japanese care homes and how they differ from an “orphanage”How studying in Sweden for a year gave Kozue a new appreciation for how to make nature a part of your lifestyleKozue’s journey to become the director of NPO Mirai no Mori The importance of giving people certainty and another chanceKozue’s growth as a leader and a speakerInspirational plans for the future of Mirai no MoriAbout Kozue
Kozue Oka is the Executive Director at Mirai no Mori. Born and raised in Japan, she has always believed in the power of nature. After studying Environment/Outdoor Education in Sweden for a year, she joined Mirai no Mori to share her experiences and to create an environment in which marginalized youth can be steered toward a positive cycle of self-actualization and creativity by discovering new possibilities and developing into confident individuals.
Connect with Kozue
Website: https://mirai-no-mori.jp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiraiNoMori
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirainomori/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mirai_no_Mori
Links
Wholesum Japan Campaign September 2021: https://wholesumjapan.jp/pages/mirai-no-mori-campaign-2021
To contribute anytime: https://mirai-no-mori.jp/get-involved/
Connect with Sarah
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sarah-furuya-coaching/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahfuruyacoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfuruyacoaching
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahfuruya
Youtube:
In this legend, we learn about the power of nature and of opportunities.
Welcome to Season 4 Episode One!
Helping abused, neglected, and orphaned children living in Japanese care homes to develop skills and confidence through outdoor programs. This is what my wonderful guest Kozue Oka, director of Mirai no Mori or “Future Forest” does. She is just 30 years old but has packed so much into those years. I would love you to share in this story of someone helping children to grow into happy and successful young adults through the power of being in nature.
If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we’d love it if you would come and say hi over on @sarahfuruyacoaching on Instagram.
In this episode you’ll hear:
The healing effect of being in nature for childrenWhat are Japanese care homes and how they differ from an “orphanage”How studying in Sweden for a year gave Kozue a new appreciation for how to make nature a part of your lifestyleKozue’s journey to become the director of NPO Mirai no Mori The importance of giving people certainty and another chanceKozue’s growth as a leader and a speakerInspirational plans for the future of Mirai no MoriAbout Kozue
Kozue Oka is the Executive Director at Mirai no Mori. Born and raised in Japan, she has always believed in the power of nature. After studying Environment/Outdoor Education in Sweden for a year, she joined Mirai no Mori to share her experiences and to create an environment in which marginalized youth can be steered toward a positive cycle of self-actualization and creativity by discovering new possibilities and developing into confident individuals.
Connect with Kozue
Website: https://mirai-no-mori.jp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiraiNoMori
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirainomori/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mirai_no_Mori
Links
Wholesum Japan Campaign September 2021: https://wholesumjapan.jp/pages/mirai-no-mori-campaign-2021
To contribute anytime: https://mirai-no-mori.jp/get-involved/
Connect with Sarah
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sarah-furuya-coaching/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahfuruyacoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfuruyacoaching
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahfuruya
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsuS_yVT9fMHjhAylVy8-w