Bio
Takaya was born in Saitama Prefecture in 1974. After he graduated from high school, he moved to Hokkaido. While enjoying Canadian canoeing, sea kayaking, telemark skiing, and fly fishing, he was inspired by the unique climate of the Nemuro region in eastern Hokkaido and decided to settle there. In 2021, Takaya opened “OUTLAND” in Betsukai-cho, Nemuro region. He spends his days hunting Ezo deer and rowing canoes while living with his six horses and pet dog on a former farm site.
Message
The Nemuro region, located in the easternmost part of Hokkaido, is a land that has been hindered by a cool climate and vast wetlands, which have long impeded human development. We hope that you can enjoy your time in this vast wilderness by interacting with canoes and horses at a leisurely pace.
Guide Q&A
Q: What is your most memorable experience in nature?
As the sun set over the water's surface covered in thin ice, resembling glass, the December sunset was a breathtaking sight. The view of the evening sky from the canoe was awe-inspiring.
Q: What does nature represent to you?
A place to live.
Q: What has nature taught you?
Always be humble. Be prepared.
Q: What do you hope that people will get out of experiences with you as a guide?
I would like you to experience the depth and strength of inaccessible wetlands and vast wilderness beyond human reach, as well as the beauty of a small canoe.
