Matsuzawa Naoki

About me

I first encountered canoeing at the age of 17. Since then, I have been walking the path of Canadian canoes for over 20 years. In 2010, I moved to Lake Shikotsu, where my current base of operations is located, and have been “creating a story that can only be told here” with three pillars: environmental conservation, tourism promotion, and regional revitalization. In the future, I aim to further develop Lake Shikotsu, while also using my experience in this area to help revitalize other regions.

Why a trip to my region is worthwhile

[Qualifications]

・Japan Safety Paddling Association Advanced Instructor (Open Canoe)

・Japan Safety Paddling Association River Guide

・Japan Safety Paddling Association CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) & AED Instructor

・Japan Safety Paddling Association Safety Rescue Program Instructor

・Hokkaido Outdoor Guide Qualification System Certified Canoe Guide

・[Outdoor Disaster Emergency Qualification] WMAJ (Wilderness Medical Associates Japan) WAFA (Wilderness Advanced First Aid)

[Positions]

・Hokkaido Tourism Ambassador (2025-)

・Japan Safety Paddling Association Education and Promotion Committee Chair (2022-)

・Lake Shikotsu National Park Management Council Director (General Incorporated Association)

・Hokkaido Nature Conservation Warden (2021-)

・Ministry of the Environment Natural Park Instructor (2021-)

・Lake Shikotsu Elementary School Community School Committee Member Chitose Shikotsu Deputy Director of Lake Hyoto Festival Venue Production (since 2012)

・Chief of the Shikotsu Lake Fire Brigade, Chitose City (since 2012)

・Chief of the Chitose City Water Rescue Team (since 2012)

・Welfare Committee Member of the Chitose City Social Welfare Council

・Lake Shikotsu Police Station Liaison Council Member

・Chitose City Tourism Promotion Plan Formulation Committee Member (2025, 2023)

・Chitose City River Town Development Review Committee Member (2024)

・Chitose City Chitose Zero Carbon Project Team Member (since 2024)

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