Vision
A Living Lab for
Joyful Living.
Our Story
The word "moto" means "fire/flame" in Swahili, East African local language. When founder Ayaka was working in Africa, the vision of MOTO Coliving was born from a simple realization: we humans are also part of the natural world.
Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and vast forests, MOTO invites you to slow down, to live close to nature, to play in it, and to rediscover what truly matters.
We hope everyone's soul of fire (= moto) will be ignited brightly and spread from here to the world.
Philosophy
Sustainable Living in Practice.
At MOTO, "sustainability" isn't just an idea, it's part of daily life and fun. We live lightly with the land and take small steps to care for the planet: composting food waste, upcycling materials, reducing energy use, and creating together with what nature already offers.
Our goal is awareness, not perfection. To learn to live in balance, to share resources, and to preserve for the next generation. Human creativity is what makes these practices joyful, turning sustainability into a way of living.
Message from the Producer
Message from the Producer.
Ayaka Ono
Entrepreneur / Producer / Surfer & Movement Athlete
Founder of RIPPNIS Inc. & Owner of MOTO Coliving Studio in Hokkaido. Ayaka designs experiences and environments that connect people, nature, and creativity, from sustainable business development to community-based coliving and wellness retreats.
Her journey began in Africa, where the concept of "moto", fire, flame, life force, became the guiding principle for everything she builds. MOTO Coliving is her answer to a world that moves too fast: a place to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover what truly matters.
Ayaka's background →