Anna Goto

A singer and a keen voyager. Born in Tokyo and raised in a family that cherished music and nature, Anna sailed with the "Ship for World Youth" (Japanese Cabinet) and "Peace Boat" (Japanese NGO), organizing and interpreting educational events in diverse onboard communities. These experiences deepened her interest in ecology and decolonial narratives, which led to a fundamental questioning of the concept of “nature” itself. She later trained at the “Pacific Ocean Voyaging Program” on a yacht organized by a Japanese environmentalist and sailed for more than 500 miles through the Black Current.
She also rediscovered her passion for music while performing on board, leading to her debut as a singer in 2023 with Happiness Records. Now focused on singing, composing, and musical collaborations, she also integrates music and dialogues on ecological topics. In April 2025, she was invited to the Earth Day Festival, where she performed as a singer and guest speaker. Later in June, she was invited to a global community of HEARTH SUMMIT in Slovenia, which motivated to further explore the intersection of music, art, science, philosophy for the wellbeing of all existence on earth.

LOCATION:	Sydney	AREA OF STUDY:	Corroboree Frog
NATIONALITY:	Japan	SPONSOR:
FILMMAKER:	Tom Dixon

START DATE:	27th August
END DATE:	2nd September
LOCATION:	Sydney
END POINT:	Japan

AREA OF STUDY:	Corroboree Frog
SPONSOR:
FILMMAKER:	Tom Dixon

Area of Study: corroboree frog

I joined the project working for the critically endangered species of the Corroboree Frogs with the amazing local partner, Taronga Conservation Society Australia in Sydney.

I tackled the key threats this unique amphibian faces, including habitat destruction and disease. Their habitat area is in the snowy mountains of Australia, and it is estimated that only less than 50 survive in the wild. Taronga Conservation Society Australia is one of those organizations working on conservation, focusing on breeding, returning to the wild and collaborative research with other organizations nationwide.

My work was dedicated to providing critical insights to help ensure the survival of this species, which plays an essential role in its ecosystem. Exploring the intersection of biology, science, art and sociology and philosophy, my focus was to tell the story of how the Corroboree Frogs are appreciated in the Aboriginal community specifically in the snowy mountain area and the dynamics of those relations. I think it is essential to include the decolonial narratives and learn from the wisdom and science deeply rooted in the land, when it comes to biodiversity and ecological belonging. The process reminded me of my culture in Japan where I grew up, where frogs in general are appreciated in different ways traditionally. I found the best way to present the final outcome by not only presenting the knowledge I gained at the Taronga Zoo or the resources related to the Aboriginal community, but also my storytelling in a cultural context from Japan.