[Press Release] -Talk Event- Toho Leo × Space Shift Co-Host Event on “Nature Positive” Initiatives
A collaborative event on satellite data utilization and landscape-based approaches featuring experts from JAXA, Tokyu Fudosan Holdings, PwC Consulting, and Virtue Design.
Toho Leo Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President: Minoru Yoshikawa) and Space Shift Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Naruo Kanemoto) are collaborating to promote “Landscape-based Solutions (LbS)” aimed at enhancing the value of natural capital. As part of this initiative, the two companies will co-host a special event themed on the globally emerging concept of “Nature Positive.”
The event will center around the concept of LbS, a promising approach to leveraging natural capital in urban and regional settings, and will explore:
・The current status of Nature Positive and how businesses can respond to the TNFD framework
・The role of generative AI in implementing landscape and green infrastructure
・New perspectives enabled by satellite data in realizing Nature Positive strategies
Additionally, the event will feature speakers from organizations actively tackling environmental challenges, including the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Virtue Design, Tokyu Fudosan Holdings, and PwC Consulting. They will share the latest trends in TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) and concrete case studies from their respective organizations.
Through this event, Toho Leo and Space Shift aim to envision “a future of symbiosis with nature—from the ground to space” and propose new forms of value that bridge environmental stewardship and business innovation.
Event Registration Here：
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Event Details
・Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
・Time: 16:30–18:00 (followed by networking reception)
・Venue: Kudan House (1-15-9 Kudan-kita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
・Participation: Free (pre-registration required, first 60 participants)
・Hosted by: Toho Leo Co., Ltd. and Space Shift Inc.
・Format: In-person (recorded archive to be shared with registered attendees)
Speakers
Mari Yoshitaka
Representative Director, Virtue Design
M.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan; Ph.D. in Policy and Media from Keio University. Former Head of Clean Energy Finance at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities. Currently active in sustainable finance and advising various public agencies.
Yasuhiro Watanabe
Earth Observation Program Strategy Office, JAXA
Joined in 2015, with prior work at Tanegashima Space Center and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), contributing to Japan’s national EO strategy.
Megumi Matsumoto
Director, Group Sustainability Promotion, Tokyu Fudosan Holdings
Leads the ESG and sustainability strategy across the Tokyu Fudosan Group since 2010. First-class architect and CASBEE-certified evaluator.
Toru Hattori
Senior Manager, PwC Consulting LLC
Former consultant, data scientist, and new business development lead in major SIers and manufacturers. Has also been active in environmental NGOs and NPOs for over 20 years.
Yosuke Enomoto
Senior Manager, PwC Consulting LLC
Space business expert and founder of PwC Japan’s Space Consulting team. Drives cross-border open innovation initiatives and space-related business development.
Tamao Tada
Chief Business Officer (CBO), Space Shift Inc.
Graduated from Tohoku University (Geophysics) and earned a master’s in International Development Economics from the University of Tokyo. Previously worked on climate and energy consulting in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Central America.
Facilitator
Toho Leo Co., Ltd.
Head of Business Development. Led urban greening and sustainable residence businesses. Currently engaged in global Nature-based Solutions initiatives and participating in GREEN×EXPO 2027 from November 2024.
About Toho Leo Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1965, Toho Leo has been contributing to improving living environments through creative landscape and renovation projects. Under the leadership of Minoru Yoshikawa since 2016, the company has grown significantly, achieving profitability per employee comparable to Toyota and a ~20% annual salary growth rate.
HP：https://www.toho-leo.co.jp/
About Kudan House
Built in 1927 and designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, Kudan House is a renovated mansion and exclusive innovation hub for next-generation business leaders. Official Site: https://kudan.house/
◼︎For Inquiries Regarding This Press Release
Space Shift Inc. (Contact: Hideki Tsudatani)
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