Akio Inomata is one of the last "Matagi" who live one with the forest. He believes that the most important resources in the mountain are the bears and honeybees. Being raised by his matagi father, Inomata's father was found killed by a bear after a search and rescue. Currently, Inomata hunts bear and deer in the winter, collects honey from honeybees in the spring, and teaches children about the nature and environment in the summer.

Mako & Munjuru base their activities in the Puget Sound area, especially in Seattle, to introduce and perform Ryukyu Music and Dance. Mako, the group leader of Munjuru, participates in local festivals, school events, events at retirements homes, and many others, as both a solo performance and a group performance.