As a third generation Hibakusha from Hiroshima, Rico has worked for nuclear abolition with a number of organisations and individuals in countries including Costa Rica, the Philippines, Australia and Japan, prior to joining Peace Boat as an international coordinator.
Peace Boat is an international non-governmental and non-profit organization that works to promote peace, human rights and sustainability. Peace Boat is a member of ICAN’s International Steering Group and Rico works to bridge the global ICAN network and the Japan-based anti-nuclear community.