Yokohama Ocean Activities, which includes Yokohama Ocean Ashes, works to contribute to creating a society where people and animals can coexist comfortably and naturally, and to expanding the animal protection community.
Ocean ash scattering project
By providing an opportunity to return the deceased or beloved pets to the sea and mourn them, we hope to contribute to the promotion of a free and natural style of memorial service that is not bound by convention.
Dogsup School Business
By popularizing DOGSUPP, an outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by both people and dogs, we hope to contribute to improving the health of both parties and building trusting relationships.
海洋散骨ディレクターの紹介
Aiko Kusakari
▼Self-introduction▼
Ocean scattering is a new form of mourning that has been rapidly gaining popularity in recent years. Ocean scattering, in which a professional ocean burial service returns the ashes of your loved one or pet to the sea on your behalf, is a highly flexible plan that can accommodate the various circumstances of diversifying lifestyles.
We will thoroughly carry out the entire process, from preliminary interviews with our customers to management of the remains and completion reports, and will support you in sorting out your emotions and sending you off.
By returning the ashes to the sea, you are physically separated from your deceased loved one or pet, but you can continue to keep them close to you in your heart.
"If we go to the sea, we'll meet again."
We provide careful service on a case-by-case basis to help build new relationships between the bereaved, the deceased, and their deceased pets.
▼Qualifications held▼
Director of Ocean Scattering
First-class small boat operator
Japan SUP Instructor Association, Certified Instructor Level 2
Pet Saver
First Responders
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Futoshi Yoshida
▼Self-introduction▼
He is an instructor at the long-established Chigasaki surf shop "Hosoii Surf School", an A-class judge for the Japan SUP Instructors Association, and a director of the SUPU Stand Up Paddle Union .
Having been born and raised in a seaside environment rich in nature, I have a special attachment to the sea . For many years, I have been familiar with various marine sports such as SUP, surfing, fishing, and water skiing. I am good at not only guiding safe and secure SUP cruising using my experience and skills, but also at providing detailed support that is sensitive to the feelings of bereaved families.
Let's cruise to Eboshi Rock in a relaxed atmosphere while talking about memories of your beloved pet or deceased loved one. We look forward to seeing you in Chigasaki, a place that is comfortable to live in all year round and has a laid-back atmosphere.
▼Qualifications held▼
Director of Ocean Scattering
Japan SUP Instructor Association, Certified Instructor
JDSA, Certified Dog Surfing Instructor
Greetings
The catalyst for the founding of the company was the ocean burial that was held for my beloved cat in Maui (Hawaii) after he passed away. Due to the sense of loss and regret that I could have done more for him, it took me a long time to decide to let go of his remains, but I decided to hold a funeral ceremony in the form of an ocean burial, which I had been interested in for a long time.
The reason I was interested in ocean burial was because I have no descendants and it would be difficult to take care of a grave, and because I am a marine sports enthusiast and love the ocean, I wanted to return to nature after my death by scattering my ashes. At the time, I was living and working in Los Angeles, so Hawaii, halfway between Japan and Los Angeles, was the perfect location for an ocean burial where I could meet up with my family and friends.
I can still vividly remember the day we put on our aloha shirts, rowed out to sea in a canoe under the clear blue sky and fresh breeze. The flowers we offered were colorful leis, which were inspired by the innocent and carefree cat. All the participants celebrated the life of the cat on the sea, shared funny stories from his life, and scattered his ashes while laughing together.
By holding the ceremony, I felt that the difficult-to-put-into-words ``stickiness'' that had been holding me back had finally disappeared, and I was able to sublimate my beloved cat's presence into a memory.
We hope to be able to help clear up this ambiguity that everyone who has lost a loved one or a pet has by explaining the Hawaiian view of life and death and by recreating an aloha-style ocean burial as closely as possible.
"If I go to the sea, we'll meet again."
We provide careful service for each customer who has decided to have their ashes scattered, so that they can see off with a smile.
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