YAMAZAKI Mitsuhiro is a regional revitalization and urban design strategist based in Tokyo. A native of Japan, Mitsuhiro had lived in the United States for the last 24 years, including time in Mexico and brings a unique perspective to his projects. Mitsuhiro currently serves as a CEO of Green Cities, Inc., an urban development consultancy to explore more creative ways to develop sustainable cities based on the balance between planetary health and human needs. Before being an urban design consultant, he worked as the International Business Development Officer for Prosper Portland in Portland, Oregon, USA where he led the export development and foreign direct investment recruitment efforts for the City of Portland. One of the most notable projects he led is called Kashiwanoha Smart City Campus master plan in Japan. It is currently the largest LEED Platinum ND project in the world and was awarded the MIPIM award. Mitsuhiro has a M.S. in Economic Development as well as a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Southern Mississippi. He resides in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan with his wife and two children.