Matankikur Huntsman Woods’ Lodge

“Eating by your own
skills unbounded
by anything means freedom,
insurance and it’s simply fun!”

Lucius Tawarabashi

Born in Canada. Inspired by his multicultural/multilingual (French, English, Japanese) background and upbringing in the natural landscapes of North America under the influence of his French father, a ceramic artist, and his mother, who worked as a translator and interpreter, he founds the “Matankikur Huntsman Woods Lodge” in 2020. Located in Hokkaido, where he shares the natural environment and the culture of northern hunting tribes with his native Canada, the lodge serves as a space for weaving the spirit of self-reliance based on the disappearing skills and culture of the Matagi hunters, as well as the collection, preservation, practice, and transmission of these aspects. Embracing the principles of "Liberty, Culture, Wealth," the lodge offers special courses conducted by a diverse group of instructors throughout the seasons on an irregular basis. Lucius Tawarabashi is member of the inaugural class of the Erv School Japan, led by the legendary bear hunter Toshiharu Kubo as the principal and trap hunter Shinya Senmatsu as instructor.

Kodai Abe

Born in Tsurui Village. Raised in the Eastern Hokkaido (a.k.a. “Doto”), namely Tsurui Village, Kushiro, Lake Akan, and Kitami. After working as a nurse for six years, he currently oversees the new business division of a ranch. Through a particular connection, he has become the janitor of the “Matankikur Huntsman Woods Lodge”.