TEffective January 1, 2026
Ted Iwabuchi is a geophysical data scientist and nature photographer based in Colorado, USA.
He is the founder of Kappabuchi LLC, an independent research and creative studio bridging environmental science, data visualization, and nature photography between the United States and Japan.
His professional and research background includes:
- Atmospheric and environmental data analysis
- GNSS/GPS meteorology and observation-based research
- Scientific visualization and web-based dissemination of geophysical data
Kappabuchi LLC serves as an umbrella for independently operated projects, publications, and outreach activities.
These efforts reflect long-term research interests, observational work, and a commitment to making complex environmental phenomena accessible through clear visual and narrative approaches.
Origin of the name “Kappabuchi”
Kappabuchi is named after Kappa-buchi,
a well-known riverside location in Iwate Prefecture, Japan—the region where the founder was born.
The name reflects a personal connection to place, water, and the natural environment.
These elements continue to influence the scientific perspective, visual style, and thematic focus of the work produced under Kappabuchi LLC.
「Kappabuchi」という名前について
Kappabuchi（カッパ淵）は、制作者の出身地である
岩手県にある河川沿いの地名「カッパ淵」に由来しています。
水・自然・土地とのつながりは、
現在の研究姿勢や写真表現にも通じる原点であり、
Kappabuchi LLC の活動全体に一貫して流れるテーマとなっています。