Bad Boy Monk: A Conservation Documentary

Discover the conservation journey of Sustainable Daisen’s founder, Richard Pearce, and how the organization came to be in this insightful documentary. Filmed by the dedicated duo, Jade and Jase, the documentary unveils the story of how Richard found himself as an honorary Shugendo monk dedicated to saving Japan's vulnerable Japanese giant salamander.

Jade and Jase, creators for ThisWorld Official and their personal YouTube channel, volunteered with Sustainable Daisen in 2023. During their time, they produced this compelling short film alongside their volunteer commitments.