Mariko Moriyama

activist

Mariko Moriyama is a dedicated teacher and activist associated with the NGO Kumamori, which advocates for peaceful coexistence between humans and bears in Japan. Amidst rising concerns over bear attacks due to a growing population and environmental changes, Moriyama emphasizes the need for compassionate treatment of wildlife, criticizing sensationalist media coverage that often overlooks the suffering of bears. With a deep commitment to animal welfare, she warns against the potential for extinction of bears in Japan, drawing parallels to the historical eradication of wolves and highlighting the ecological consequences of such losses.