There is nothing ordinary about Dr. John.
He is an extraordinary, bi-lingual communicator and leader, who lives with his family in a luxurious tree house created using recycled Miso Barrels. He pioneered TreeHab® and Tree Climbing Therapy® rehabilitation programs and founded a number of national organizations devoted to bringing people of all ages and abilities into the forest and parks to climb trees and enjoy nature.
John was recently included in an episode of the NHK World series "Where We Call Home". The episode touches on the story of John's first experience climbing a tree in Canada, his extensive involvement with popularizing recreational tree climbing in Japan, and his pioneering efforts in TreeHab.
John has been invited to participate in The Aboricultural Association's annual Amenity Conference held at Loughborough University in Leicestershire, England.
In August of 2021, John was recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the category of Philanthropy at the 2021 Global Business & Interfaith Peace Awards as organized by The Religious Freedom & Business.
John and Tree Climbing® Japan have been featured in the July 2021 issue of Highlighting Japan. A publication by the Government of Japan's Public Relations Office, the July issue deals with The Japanese and the Forests.
