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The JFS newsletter, issued monthly, summarizes the latest environmental trends and topics in Japan.
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- New Ideas for the Earth
- Climate Change Measures in Japan
- Energy Issues in Japan
- 3Rs Trends in Japan
- Local Efforts toward Sustainability
- Initiatives by Japanese Industries
- Various Actors / Various Efforts
- Trends / Movements toward Sustainability in Japan
- Movements in Asia
- Series: Environmental Education
- Series: Zero Emissions
- Series: Initiatives and Achievements of Local Governments in Japan
- Series: Unique NGOs in Japan
- Series: Corporations at Work
- JFS activities
Back Issue List
2010
April
- Good-Bye 'Ownership,' 'Materialism,' and 'Monetization" in Lifestyles: A New Era Dawning in Japan
- Asahi Breweries: Developing Sustainable Business Activities Using the Gifts of Nature
- "TABLE FOR TWO" Promoting Healthier Meals Locally and School Lunch Donations Internationally
March
- Let's Increase Public Literacy on the Costs and Benefits of Action (and Inaction) on Climate Change
- A "Do-Tank" for Finding New Value AMITA Institute for Sustainable Economies Co.
- A Village's Challenge -- Hakuba as a Sustainable Ski Resort
February
- Local Eco-Point Initiatives Bringing Benefits to Individuals and Society
- Aiming for 'Earth Satisfaction' by Providing a Selection of Goods and Information -- Catalog House Ltd.
- Vision Quest 2020: Two Scenarios for Japan in Ten Years (Part Two)
January
- Vision Quest 2020: Two Scenarios for Japan in Ten Years (Part One)
- Creative Printing Technology that Contributes to Realizing a Sustainable Society -- Toppan Printing Co.
- "Bus Trigger" System Boosts Pedestrian Traffic and Public Transport in City of Kanazawa
2009
December
- Current Status and Future Prospects of Geothermal Energy Use in Japan
- Panasonic Unveils Concept for a Virtually Zero-CO2-Emissions House that Conserves, Generates, and Stores Energy
- World Resources Forum Workshop "Towards a New Economic Framework"
November
- Key Steps to Sustainability -- Junko Edahiro's Message to Young Student Reporters (Davos, Sept. 2009)
- Tokyo Gas - Developing Next-Generation Natural Gas Energy to Create a Sustainable Social System
- A Report on the Development of Environmental NGOs in China
October
- The Ginza Honeybee Project -- Urban Development Inspired by Beekeeping
- Human Resources Solutions for a Sustainable Society -- Grace Co., Ltd.
- Japan's New Political Landscape: How Will Japan's Environmental and Climate Policies Change?
September
- Building Sustainable Communities for the 30th Century -- The Story of Ogawa, Japan's "Organic Town"
- Helping Conserve the Global Environment through CSR Financing -- Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.
- City of Kyoto Partnering with Businesses, Citizens on Green Initiatives
August
- Community Laws Preserve Ancient City's Landscapes
- Seeking to Save Money, Live Better, and Support Sustainable Consumption -- Seiyu GK.
- Development of the 'Foxfire in Japan' Program for High School Students to Learn from Forest Masters
July
- Sprinkling Water to Cool Down Summer's Heat
- Water Sustainability: Suntory Group's "Bringing Water to Life" Activities
- A Brief History of the Environmental Movement in Japan (Part II)
June
- A Brief History of the Environmental Movement in Japan (Part I)
- Stepping Up Efforts to Conserve Biodiversity--Ricoh Co.
- Japan's District Heating and Cooling Systems: A Key to Urban Comfort and Efficiency
May
- Report from Bhutan: Gross National Happiness (GNH) Versus Gross National Product (GNP)
- Sustainable Resource Procurement a Big Part of Becoming One of the World's Top Five Pulp and Paper Companies: The Journey of the Nippon Paper Group
- Companies Causing a Wave of Change in Japanese Agriculture
April
- Half Farmer, Half Something Else: "New" Lifestyles for an Eco-Friendly 21st Century
- Worldwide Use of LED Printers Helping Conserve the Global Environment -- How OKI Data Corporation is Making an Impact
- Efforts by Eco-Model Cities in Japan -- Part 2
March
- "xChange" -- Environment Meets the Fashion Industry --
- Promoting Reduction of Environmental Impacts in Business (The Fujitsu Research Institute)
- Efforts by Eco-Model Cities in Japan -- Part 1
February
- Conceptual Basis of the Movement to Create and Propagate 'Eco-Model Cities' -- Initiatives of the Japanese Government
- Using Ceramics Technology to Reduce CO2 Emissions 80% by 2050 (INAX Corp.)
- New Ideas for Sustainable Future: Kids' "Create Your Future" Website
January
- Green Information Technology Taking Off in Japan
- Contributing to Sustainable Community Development (Soken Inc.)
- A Rice-farming Area where People and Geese Live in Harmony: Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture
2008
December
- JFS Evolves toward "Asia for Sustainability" -- China's Environmental Initiatives, Part 2
- An Eco-Friendly Inn Wins Customers (Akanean, Ltd.)
- Car Sharing in Japan: Growing in Popularity, Integrating into Transport Systems
November
- JFS Evolves toward "Asia for Sustainability" -- China's Environmental Initiatives, Part 1
- Citizen-funded Renewable Energy Projects Gain Momentum in Japan
- New Website Connects People with Forests
October
- Public Participation in Recycling Ceramics Taking Off in Japan
- Creating a City Where "Environment" and "Economy" Go Together: Environmental Measures in Kawasaki City
- A Philosophical Approach to Addressing Global Environmental Issues
September
- Small Japanese Town Goes Its Own Way to Be Self-Sustainable
- Major Manufacturer Making Improved Bearings that Minimize Energy Loss and Environmental Impact (NTN Corporation.)
- Efforts in Japan to Mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect
August
- Integrating Society through Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
- Creating a Sustainable Coffee Industry through a Certification Program Supported by a Strict Code of Conduct and a Traceability System: Good Inside
- Towards Biodiversity Conservation in Japan
July
- Japanese Municipalities Targeting Energy Self-Sufficiency at Sewage Treatment Plants
- Creating a Culture of Donation and Support for Non-profit Activities: Charity Platform
- Vision for a Low-Carbon Japan: Cutting Carbon Emissions 60-80 Percent by 2050
June
- The Spread of Solar Power Generation in Japan
- Seeking Sustainability with Unique Ideas and Influence (The Story of Sony Corp.)
- Local Governments' Goals and Measures in Anti-Global Warming Campaigns
May
- 2008 Summer Solstice Marks Candle Night's Fifth Anniversary of Sending a Message to the World
- Japan's Trend for Local and SME Versions of Environmental Management Systems
- Environmental NGO Activities in Japan: On the Path to the Hokkaido Toyako G8 Summit
April
- Government Collaborating with Citizens on City Planning: The Case of Mitaka City, Tokyo
- Reducing CO2 Emissions With Energy Efficient Products: The Story of Daikin Industries Ltd.
- Tokyo Takes the Lead in Climate Change Mitigation Measures in Japan
March
- Hokkaido - Handing Down Its Rich Environment to Future Generations
- Corporate Social Responsibility: A Tool for Sustainable Society (Cre-en inc.)
- More Shops Stop Offering Free Plastic Bags More People Bring Their Own Shopping Bags
February
- Government Initiatives to Support a Sustainable Agricultural Industry in Japan
- Promoting Sustainability through Real Estate (Jones Lang LaSalle)
- Could Japan Be Rich in Resources? Exploiting the 'Urban Mine' Effectively
January
- Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Efforts Spreading in Japan
- SRI to Achieve Sustainable Society Nurturing Dreams and Hopes of Young People (The Good Bankers Co., Ltd.)
- Japan Steps up Adaptation Measures to Deal with Global Warming
2007
December
- Environmental Action Emanating from Football Stadiums
- High-Quality 'Fun' Empowering Sustainability (Impact (Japan) Ltd.)
- The Rebirth of Trams: The Promise of Light Railway Transit (LRT)
November
- Japan's 'Top Eco-City' Contest Providing a Path to a Sustainable Communities
- Aiming for Sustainability using Sales Promotion Skills(PANS Ltd.)
- GPI, GNH, GCH: True Indicators of Progress
October
- Exploring Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Management with the CSR Compass Network (E-Square Inc.)
- Aspects of Comprehensive, Environmentally Conscious Housing Design (Urban Renaissance Agency)
- Artists' Movement for a Better World
September
- Global Warming Measures Starting with Waste Reduction in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
- Nurturing Skilled Engineers Supporting Manufacturing Sites (Mochizuki Industries Co., Ltd.)
- An Overview of Efforts in Japan to Boost Energy Efficiency
August
- Fifth Anniversary of Japan for Sustainability -- A Unique, Innovative NGO for the 21st Century
- The Continuous Pursuit of Sustainable Forest Management & Living in Harmony with Nature (Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.)
- 'Green Servicizing Businesses': Recent Developments in Japan
July
- Risk Management Service Facilitate Sustainability (Engineering & Risk Services Corp.)
- Beyond the Restaurant Industry: Integrating Food, Agriculture, and the Environment (Aleph Inc.)
- Japan Can Reduce CO2 Emissions by 70% by 2050: Interim Report
June
- Food Education as a Way to Improve the Global Environment
- Marketing Empathy and Creating New Value -- Eco Business Creation Association
- The Law on Promoting Green Purchasing Five Years Later -- Progress and Future Tasks
May
- The JFS Indicator Project -- Part 4: Sub-Indicators
- The 'Ube Method' of Environmental Policy -- From Local Beginnings (Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) to the World
- Forest Power: "Forests Help People. People Help Forests."-- Collaboration between the Kochi Prefectural Government and Companies to Restore Forests
April
- The JFS Indicator Project -- Part 3: Linkages of Indicators and Categories
- Take Action Now! -- Make Your Life More Eco-Friendly to Create Low-Carbon Society
- Environmental Community Businesses Spreading in Japan
March
- The JFS Indicator Project -- Part 2: Consistency between the Vision and the Indicators
- End-of-Life Cars: Treasure in Disguise Used Car Seats Reborn as Office Chairs -- With Kaiho Co.
- Try-Yaru Week Activities -- To Nurture Children, Revive Communities
February
- The JFS Indicator Project -- Part 1: From the First to the Second Stage
- An LCD Plant Tackles Global Warming -- Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd.
- Eco-Products Exhibition 2006 Innovates to Attract Record Turnout
January
- Report on JFS Seminar for Eco-Products 2006 Your 'Sustainable Future'-- from Visions of Sweden, Bhutan and Japan
- Making Women Happy -- Shiseido, Co.
- Using Bicycles Efficiently to Create a Sustainable Society
2006
December
- Proactive Investing to Promote Sustainability -- Sustainable Investor Co., Ltd.
- Working to Reduce Plastic Bag Use
- Giving Disposable Chopsticks a Life Cycle
November
- Changing Money Flow -- Daiwa Asset Management Co.
- Philosophy of Connecting Beauty, Wellness and Care for the Environment -- Aveda Corp.
- Food Waste Recycling in Japan
October
- Facing Daily Anxieties and Difficulties - Unicharm Corp.
- Protecting Nature through Business - Patagonia Japan
- The Recycling of End-of-Life Vehicles in Japan
September
- Supporting 'Transport' for the Environment and the Future - Isuzu Motors
- Efforts to Achieve Sustainable Banana Production - Chiquita Unifrutti Japan, Ltd.
- Yokohama City - Pioneer in Public Involvement
August
- Software and Hardware for Reducing the Environmental Burden - The Fujitsu Group
- Creating Eco-Malls with Environmental Management Systems - AEON Mall Co.
- Creating the Future - Linking Individuals, Linking Asia Japan Council on the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD-J)
July
- Pursuing Sustainable Architecture - Takenaka Corporation
- 50 Years of Compact, Lightweight, Slim and Energy-Efficient Devices (Casio Computer Co., Ltd.)
- Creating an Advanced Eco-City through Collaboration Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture
June
- Creating Biomass-based Industrial Complexes (Ebara Corporation)
- Delivering 'Irreplaceable Delight' Through Environmental Protection Activities (Japan Tobacco Inc.)
- Development of LOHAS in Japan
May
- Bring "Change Method" into Management (Change Agent Inc.)
- Accepting the Challenge to Reduce Net CO2 Emissions (Sagawa Express Co., Ltd.)
- Japanese Farmer-Philosopher Masanobu Fukuoka: Natural Farming Greening the Deserts
April
- Teijin Group's "Semi-Perpetual" Fabric Recycling Revolutionizes the Apparel Industry
- Pursuing an Optimized System through the eKOsystem (Coca-Cola (Japan) Co.)
- The Development of Green Servicizing Businesses in Japan
March
- Reviving Lacquered Chopsticks
- What Can a Global Food Company Do Toward Sustainability? - Ajinomoto's Story
- Lessons Learned from Illegal Waste Dumping at Prefectural Borders - An Initiative by Iwate Prefecture
February
- Enhancing Information Reliability (AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd.)
- Changing the Way Information is Consumed (Gram Design Ltd.)
- Creating a Homeland for Storks: Species Protection Activities in Hyogo
January
- Making products that reduce environmental impacts (Mitsubishi Electric)
- Food as a Bridge between Humans and Nature (Mos Food Services, Inc.)
- Organic Farming and Organic Food in Japan
2005
December
- Aiming to Become a Social Printing Company (Ohkawa Printing Co., Ltd.)
- Helping to Enrich the Relationship among People (Mikuni Coca-Cola Bottling Co.)
- Efforts for Sustainable Fishery
November
- A 150 Year-Project: Meiji Shrine Forest in Central Tokyo
- "Society Changes. Hitachi Transforms It." (Hitachi, Ltd.)
- Anti-Global Warming Initiatives by Corporations and Citizens
October
- Community Planning Based on History: Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
- Consumer Driven Policy - Making Good Products with Integrity (Kao Corporation)
- The End of Growth: Efforts in Japanese Society and Business to Slow Down
September
- From 'Convenience' to 'Co-Growing' (FamilyMart Co., Ltd)
- Contents Business that Contributes to Society and Enriches People's Lives (General Press Corporation)
- 2005 Environmental White Paper: Developing Strategies and Human Resources to Deal with Global Warming
August
- A Key Player in Information and Culture (Toppan Printing Co.)
- Gifts from the Land to Your Kitchen--Daichi-o-Mamoru-Kai (Association to Preserve the Earth)
- The JFS Indicator Project
July
- Making Tomorrow Valuable - Kobunaki Ecovillage Project (G-Project Co., Ltd.)
- Ecological Resort that Provides Ultimate Relaxation (Hoshino Resort Inc.)
- JFS on its Third Anniversary--Current Status and Future Prospects
June
- "Re-designing the office copier -- One manufacturer's efforts to conserve resources" Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
- A Small but Lively Town-Oguni-cho, Kumamoto Pref.
- Rediscovering Japan: Green Tourism
May
- JFS Bio-mimicry Series: No.8
- Promoting an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle to Protect Lake Teganuma --Efforts of Abiko City in Chiba Prefecture
- Just a Little Effort -- A New Approach to Environmentalism Spreads Across Japan
April
- JFS Bio-mimicry Interview Series: No.7 Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Reports "Technologies Learned from Cells" - Interviewee : Dr. Keiji Fujimoto
- For the Survival of Humanity on Earth 100 Years from Now -- Tokyo Challenges 2 Types of Warming Phenomena
- Sustainability Indicators
March
- JFS Bio-mimicry Interview Series: No.6 Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Reports "Shinkansen Technology Learned from an Owl?"- The story of Eiji Nakatsu
- Working to Ensure Corporate Integrity (Ito-Yokado Co.)
- Tokyo's Role in Addressing Air Pollution in Japan
February
- JFS Bio-mimicry Interview Series: No.5 Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Reports Junko Kanehiro, a TV program producer, Jump Corporation Inc.
- Protecting Pure Water, Clean Air, and Beautiful Forests (Fuji Photo Film Co.)
- Locally Sustainable Economy Supported by Community Currency
January
- JFS Bio-mimicry Interview Series: No.4 Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Reports Yasushi Umezaki, Environmental Education Planner & Nature Interpreter
- People, automobiles and nature in harmonious coexistence (Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.)
- Re-confirming Relationships among People, the Community and the Earth--the Regional Circulation Network
2004
December
- JFS Bio-mimicry Interview Series: No.3 Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Reports, Third interviewee: Sekisui Nature-Tech Foundation Program
- Ecology Through Information Technology (IT) (NEC Corp.)
- The Fate of Discarded Personal Computers in Japan
November
- JFS Bio-mimicry Interview Series: No.2 Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Reports, Second interviewee: Kiichi Takemoto
- Creating a Beautiful Living Environment (Tokyu Corp.)
- Information Sharing and Disclosure in Niseko, Where Citizens Come First
October
- JFS Bio-mimicry Interview Series: No.1 Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Reports First interviewee: Manabu Akaike
- "Building a Slow Society where Large and Small Cycles are in Harmony" (Japan Junior Chamber [of Commerce])
- Rebuilding Every 20 Years Renders Sanctuaries Eternal - the Sengu Ceremony at Jingu Shrine in Ise
September
- Identifying Technologies that Learn from Nature -- Introducing the "JFS Biomimicry Project"
- "Environmental Management Rating that Benefits Citizens"(Sustainable Management Forum of Japan)
- "Building Partnership with Customers: The Challenge to Become an Integrated Energy Company" (Cosmo Oil Co)
- The 3rd 'Top Eco-City' Contest Held in Japan by the National Eco-City Contest Network
August
- "All for Children of Children of Children" (Yamada Bee Farm)
- "Helping Weave a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle with Organic Cotton 'Made in Earth' " (Made in Earth)
- "Towards Building a Society with Sound Material Cycles: the Zero Waste Declaration from Kamikatsu Town in Tokushima Prefecture"
- JFS - Platform for International Youth Discussions on Sustainable Society
July
- Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions 60% by 2010" (Seiko Epson)
- Brewing Japanese Sake from Nature's Gifts" (Kikusui Brewing Co.)
- Reusable Glass Bottles in Japan
June
- Getting Over Minamata Disease - Minamata City Works to Become Model Environmental City
- "Aiming at Building a Sustainable Society through Investment and Loans, Knowledge and Information" (Development Bank of Japan)
- "Aiming to Enhance Social Value of Environmental Information" ChuoAoyama PwC Sustainability Research Institute (CSRI) & ChuoAoyama Sustainability Certification Organization (CASCert)
- Survey of Japanese Corporate Environmental Reports Reveals Trends
May
- Sompo Japan Seeks to Embed Corporate Social Responsibility into Its Company DNA (Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.)
- Pursuing the Potential Benefits of Natural Gas (Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.)
- Development of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Management Systems in Japan
April
- Ohata Town Removes Embankments to Restore Coastal Ecosystem
- Millet Food Changes Your Body and Lifestyle The Story of the International Life and Food Association (ILFA)
- Green Purchasing Taking Root in Japan
March
- "Environmental Education Born from Waterfront Revival Movement"
- "Designing a Resource Recycling Society" (AMITA CORPORATION)
- Seikatsu Club Approaches Food and Environmental Issues through the Consumer's Eyes
- Raw Materials Industry Recycles 'Above-Ground Resources'
February
- Iida City--An Environmental Town Inspires Others
- "Resonating with People and Nature" (Suntory)
- Universities and Students Tackling Environmental Issues
January
- Reviving Nature Around Lake Kasumigaura (The Asaza Project)
- A Buddhist Temple and Local Citizens Build a Sustainable Community, with "Environment"as Keyword
- Food Waste in Japan
2003
December
- "Railways and sustainability" (JR EAST)
- Toward Zero Emissions: Activities in Japan
- Report on Eco Products Exhibition 2003: JFS's Involvement
November
- "The Changing Workplace--A View from the Staffing Industry" (GRACE Co., Ltd)
- "Jimoto-gaku," Community Studies for Regional Food
- About the Condition of Japanese Forests
October
- "The essence of our service is heat, not the heater" (Nihonkai Gas)
- "Eco Tax: reforming market within" (Seiyu)
- "Jimoto-gaku," Community Studies for Creating and Maintaining Harmony in Society, Nature, and Industry
- The 'Slow Life' Movement: Happiness before Economic Efficiency
September
- A Space Trip for 5th Graders at Kawaguchi Elementary School
- "Product: The Earth--Treat with Care" (CATALOG HOUSE)
- From Mass Production to 'Right' Production: A Revolution from the Assembly Line to the 'Cell Production System' Is Underway in Japan's Manufacturing Industry
August
- "Making Every Product Green" (Matsushita Electric)
- How Eco-Friendly Are Japanese Companies?
- Locally-Produced Oil for Food and Energy: Canola-Flower Projects Blossoming Nationwide
July
- Renewable Energy in Japan (Small- to Medium-Scale Hydroelectric Power, Wave Power and Ocean Thermal Energy, Biomass Energy and Geothermal Energy)
- "Management System Matters" (JACO)
- "Working with Users to Mitigate Global Warming" (TEPCO)
- Environmental Labeling in Japan
June
- "More with Less" (Ricoh Group)
- From Selling Products to Providing Functions/Services
- Renewable Energy in Japan (Solar Thermal, Photovoltaic and Wind Power)
May
- sanogawa Green Project (Asanogawa Elementary School, Ishikawa Prefecture)
- Energy Supply in Japan
- Energy Demand in Japan
April
- Hino City: "Waste Reduced 50% in Two Years"
- Japan's Green Purchasing Law--Description and Achievements
- Japan's Sustainable Society in the Edo Period (1603-1867) ,Part II
March
- Aya Town: "Food and Human Waste All Recycled"
- Roles and Contributions of Industrial Water Supply Works in Japan
- Japan's Sustainable Society in the Edo Period (1603-1867 )
February
- Corporate Executives Working for the Environment and Dialoguing with Environmental NGOs: Business Leaders' Inter-Forum for Environment 21 (B-LIFE21)
- Promoting Rainwater Utilization
- Water Resources and Use in Japan
January
- Putting Corporate Strengths Together: Japan Alliance for Humanitarian Demining Support (JAHDS)
- Japan's Ministry of the Environment and Environmental Administration System
- Environmental Reporting : Expanding in Quality, Quantity and Applications
2002
December
- Participant's Report of Eco Products Exhibition
- CITY OF NAGOYA, "WASTEREDUCTION OF 23% IN TWO YEARS!"
- Green Purchasing and Green Procurement in Motion
- Eco Products Exhibition: Japan's Showcase of Products and Activities for the Environment
November
- A Paper Recycling Success Story (OFFICE CHONAI-KAI)
- Current Situation and Various Initiatives in Japan's Transport Sector
- Japan and Global Warming
October
- Nothing Goes to the Landfill (Asahi Breweries)
- Environmental Management Systems for All
- Fuel Cell Revolution Underway in Japan
September
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