About U2-4Ryukyu
Mission
We are committed to Okinawans return to health and longevity, centered on its traditional island vegetables, while creating a sustainable society where people, animals, and nature coexist in harmony. We also bring champion athletes to teach the community about how elite athletes prep, recover, and even play to keep movement a joy not a chore.
Vision
Through food, we carry the Okinawan spirit of “Nuchi du Takara” (“Life is the greatest treasure”) into the future, building an Okinawa where next generations can be healthy, mobile, and deeply informed.
U2-4Ryukyu Projects
1. Longevity Island Okinawa (LIO)
We are now known in the world as a Blue Zone, with the world’s longest-living people. In reality, however, we now face Japan’s most serious health challenges. In collaboration with the higher education, cafes, tourism industry and even primary educational, we offer (all for free) educational programs, provide consulting services, and organize events. We accept no donations.
2. Okinawa Animals and Nature Protection (OWNP)
We work with organizations and scientists to protect Okinawa’s wildlife and natural environment, organizing workshops and beach cleanups that provide everyone with the knowledge and opportunity to make a difference. Okinawa is recognized as a biodiversity treasure and we hope to keep this.
3. Okinawa Plant Based Community
One of U2-4Ryukyu’s founding initiatives, this project supports those in Okinawa seeking plant-based options. We create maps of plant-friendly cafes and organize food events, often with kids/sport in mind.
Okinawa Plant-Based Map
Japan’s Most Up-to-Date & Comprehensive! Explore plant-based-friendly restaurants and spots across Okinawa. Updated regularly by local vegans living in Okinawa!
Online Shop
We take no donations. But we sell a few select items (now original t-shirts) to spread the message. 100% of the proceeds go directly to organizations dedicated to protecting animals and nature.
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Members
Representative Director：Moe Miyajima
Born on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa, she graduated from Tokyo Gakugei University and is a champion runner. Since the age of 24, she has used speeches, interviews, and sports to promote plant-based diets and Okinawa’s traditional food culture. She has appeared on television and radio and in news programs, and has also given multiple talks at OIST (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology).
Board of Directors：Akira Tokashiki
Board member and a native of Okinawa. He excels at serving as a bridge between the region and its communities and generating innovative ideas that benefit the local area. He has been running “Tokashiki Ryujutsusyo (Therapy Clinic),” a massage and physical therapy practice beloved by the local community, for over 20 years.
Board of Directors：Hajime Nakagawa
Board member. He is in charge of photographing and filming events as well as video editing. He moved to Okinawa from Miyazaki, and works as a professional photographer and videographer. He and his family are living a vegan lifestyle.
Advisor：Eric Paul Korpiel
Team advisor. CEO of a headhunting company that focusses on finding executives/CEO of ethical brands. His regional focus is heads of Japanese organizations, or heads of Asia. Vegan since 2018, and 20+ years not eating meat.
Plant Based Map Project Leader：Masahiro Fukuda
Okinawa Plant-Based Map Project leader. He works tourism industry in Okinawa and, since 2021, has been visiting plant-based cafes and events throughout Okinawa under the nickname “Fukky,” updating the map and his Instagram daily in real time. He plans to create his own original plant-based sightseeing tours in the future.
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【Corporate Information】
U2-4 Ryukyu
Non-Profit General Incorporated Association
Corporate Number: 9360005007450