Yoshikatsu Nishikawa

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Yoshikatsu Nishikawa
COO, Tokyo Yamagawa DMC｜Judo Therapist｜Shugendo Practitioner
─ Earth Science, Body, Shugendo, Agriculture—A practitioner of well-being where four paths intersect ─
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【ABOUT】
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Born in Fukui Prefecture. After studying Earth Science at Tsukuba University, he has continued to walk an unconventional path, working as a site supervisor for a general contractor, opening a chiropractic clinic,
entering a Shingon Buddhist temple, and engaging in agriculture.

While achieving monthly sales of 6.5 million yen at his osteopathic clinic, he realized that "the root of physical ailments lies in the mind," leading him to Daigo-ji Temple in Kyoto.
He spent 10 years completing the training in the Tozan-ha Shugendo tradition, a rare achievement in modern times.
Afterward, seeking the essence of food, he entered the world of agriculture, and continues to teach children about "food, health, and nature" in the fields of Akiruno City.
Currently, as COO of Tokyo Yamagawa DMC Co., Ltd., he oversees the agricultural division, subsidies and grants, and general administration, working to realize sustainable regional agriculture and nature-based learning experiences.

【CERTIFICATIONS】Qualifications and Expertise
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① GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism
└ Certified by the World Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
Proficient in international standards for sustainable tourism
② Wilderness First Aid
└ International standard wilderness first aid qualification
Responds to emergency response in the field and ensures participant safety
③ Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor
└ Certified by Leave No Trace Japan
Teaches field ethics to minimize impact on the natural environment
④ Domestic Travel Business Manager
└ National qualification. Supports proper operation of travel businesses and guide program design
⑤ Judo Therapist
└ National qualification. Possesses specialized knowledge regarding the structure of the human body, injuries, and recovery.
Demonstrates high reliability in the physical care and safety management of participants.

⑥ Official Health Tourism Attendant/Coordinator
└ Responsible for designing and providing programs that integrate nature experiences and health promotion.

⑦ Completed Tozan-ha Shugendo Inshin Training
└ Completed over 10 years at Daigoji Sanboin (Kyoto), Shingon sect.
Ein Sanmaya, Dento Inshin. Possesses a deep connection with nature as a practitioner of mountain asceticism.

【CAREER PATH】Biography
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◆ Graduated from the Department of Earth Science, School of Natural Sciences, University of Tsukuba
　・ Acquired scientific knowledge of geology, topography, and the natural environment.
　・ The ability to read the earth in the field is directly applicable to guiding work.

◆ General Contractor Site Supervisor
　・ Engaged in dam slope construction. Gaining practical experience working with large-scale natural terrain

◆ Opening and operating a chiropractic clinic (Akigawa, Akiruno City)
　- After obtaining a judo therapist license, opened a chiropractic clinic in Akigawa
　- Achieved monthly sales of 6.5 million yen
　- Realized that "physical ailments stem from the mind" while working with patients, leading to the next stage

◆ Entering a Shingon Buddhist temple and undergoing Shugendo training
　- Entered a Shingon Buddhist temple at the age of 37 and began training at Daigoji Temple in Kyoto
　- Completed the training in the Tozan-ha Shugendo tradition over 10 years
- Deeply experienced the relationship between nature and humanity through mountain training

◆ Engaging in agriculture → COO of Tokyo Yamagawa DMC
　- Gained agricultural experience at the NPO Nouchi in Akiruno City due to concerns about food issues
　- Met Mr. Miyairi and joined him, sharing his philosophy of "trust capitalism"
　- Currently, he provides nature-based learning experiences for children in rice paddies and fields.

【PERSONAL STORY】Personal Story
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While supervising dam construction sites for a general contractor, Nishikawa became fascinated by the profound mysteries of the human body.
Even after opening his own osteopathic clinic and achieving monthly sales of 6.5 million yen, he continued to face patients and realized something.
"The root of physical ailments lies in how we use our minds."

This conviction led to his decision to become a monk at the age of 37.

He entered a Shingon Buddhist temple and began his Shugendo training at Daigoji Temple in Kyoto.

After 10 years of spending time in the mountains, using his body, and continuously facing nature,
he completed the training of the Tozan-ha Shugendo school. This is an extremely rare career path in modern times.

Next, he turned his attention to "food."

Driven by a desire to grow food that could be eaten with peace of mind, he began farming on land owned by an NPO in Akiruno City.
It was there that he met Mr. Miyairi.
Deeply resonating with his philosophy of "trust capitalism," he decided to join him.
Now, as COO of Tokyo Yamagawa DMC, he oversees agriculture, travel, and subsidy programs, while continuing to convey the essence of "food, health, and nature" to children through rice paddies and fields.

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"Agriculture is about working with nature. Listening to and observing the voice of nature is the essence of agriculture.
With a sincere heart and 100% altruism, we will not do anything that does not benefit the community."

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【VALUES】Values and Beliefs
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▸ Meticulous and bold
▸ Practical verification - Practice and continue to prove it yourself
▸ A sincere heart
"A humble attitude of acknowledging one's own shortcomings and striving from there."
▸ Listening to and observing the voice of nature is the essence of agriculture (fieldwork)
▸ A sincere heart and 100% altruism
▸ We will not do anything that does not benefit the community
【VISION & MISSION】 Vision & Mission
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Vision
To eliminate child suicide.
Mental and physical health largely depends on "food" --
To create a society where people's health is restored through "food".
Mission
To realize trust-based capitalism and small-scale farmers' cooperatives.
Through experiences in rice paddies and fields, to continue to teach children about the importance of "food," "health," and "nature."
To aim for the realization of well-being that integrates body, mind, food, economy, and local community.

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