Aqua Quest Japan

Aqua Quest Japan staff introduction

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  Ai Miura（ミウラ アイ）

  Originally from Saitama Prefecture, he developed an interest in biology from a young age and earned a Master's in Marine Biology from Nihon University Graduate School. He worked in boat fishing equipment at a major fishing tackle shop, accumulating knowledge and experience in the field. He then studied culinary arts in Tuscany, Italy, graduating from the Lucca Culinary Institute. His experience working in the food industry, where he was in charge of appetizers at a seaside restaurant, had a major influence on his later work. After returning to Japan, he served as the first Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteer (Tourism) in Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, for three years, working to promote tourism by utilizing local resources. He currently runs "CLARI MARE," publishing recipe books and offering cooking classes using the fish he catches. His publications include "Shizuoka Fishing Trip Recommendations" (Shizuoka Shimbun, 2023) and "Quick and Authentic! Recommendations for Fresh Seafood Dishes" (Tsuribitosha, 2025), and he also served as editor-in-chief of the travel guidebook "Happy Miyakojima 2025-2026" (Naigai Publishing, 2025). By combining knowledge of oceanography and food culture, they continue to create a unique experience value that allows people to "learn about the sea and get to know the region through food."

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  Kohei Kobayashi（コバヤシ コウヘイ）

  Originally from Saitama Prefecture, he was a member of the national top nine baseball team. He began his career supporting children's learning early, working as a cram school instructor for children ages 5-15 during high school. He majored in education at Nihon University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, researching environmental design and communication methods that encourage independent learning. While at the university, he also worked as a cram school instructor, children's sports trainer, and event planner, becoming well-versed in both education and physical activity. After graduating, he pursued a wide range of activities related to the ocean, including as a fisherman, traveling chef, and instructor for boat fishing classes. He has planned and implemented over 1,000 experiential activities and led over 2,000 people on boat fishing trips. Leveraging his qualifications as a Nature Experience Activity Instructor (NEAL Leader), he offers programs that combine safety management with educational value. Currently, as the representative of the "Kaiyu-tai," he provides learning opportunities for people of all ages, from children to adults, through boat fishing experiences and cooking classes.

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  Hiroya Okada（オカダ ヒロヤ）

  Originally from Shizuoka Prefecture, Okada graduated from Nanzan University's School of Foreign Studies, Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies, and studied sports business at JAPAN Soccer College. Upon graduation, he joined Singapore's professional soccer club, Albirex Niigata FC Singapore, where he was responsible for a wide range of responsibilities, from public relations, marketing, and match management to the study abroad program in Barcelona, Spain. In 2016, he contributed to Singapore's first-ever quadruple title win and was also seconded from the J.League to the Football Association of Singapore. After returning to Japan, he worked on international promotion projects and local club support, raising over 100 million yen through crowdfunding and Web3 token issuance, leading to the construction of a stadium. He completed Aoyama Gakuin University's Workshop Designer Development Program, where he systematically learned the expertise of experience design and applied it to his business. He currently founded Okada Denki Co., Ltd., and at Aqua Quest Japan, he is responsible for the planning and commercialization know-how that connects local resources with overseas demand.