Local government
January 24, 2008
Eco-business / Social Venture
Thermal Barrier Coating Found Effective as Global Warming Countermeasure
In Japan, where scorching summer temperatures have been breaking records every y...
January 19, 2008
Energy Conservation
Tokyo Steps up Campaign to Eliminate Incandescent Lights
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) announced on September 21, 2007, that it...
January 18, 2008
Energy Conservation
Morning Glory Gives Shade to Museum
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, in Kanazawa City, Japa...
January 14, 2008
Policy / Systems
Tokyo Launching System to Train and Certify Personnel in Nature and Environmental Protection
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on August 24, 2007, that it has begu...
January 10, 2008
Renewable Energy
World's First 2nd-Gen Biodiesel City Bus to Run in Tokyo
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January 9, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
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January 9, 2008
Eco-business / Social Venture
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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Fuji City in Shizuoka Prefecture, Jap...
January 5, 2008
Renewable Energy
Kyoto Expands Subsidy Program for Residential Photovoltaic Systems
The city of Kyoto's program for subsidizing the installation of residential phot...
December 20, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Japan's First CO2 Emission-Free Eco-Tours on Sale for Individual Tourists
JTB Kanto Corp., a major travel agency located in the Kanto area, started sellin...
December 19, 2007
Climate Change
Cooling Effect of Sprinkling Water on Photocatalyst-Coated Glass Demonstrated
On August 29, 2007, the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organiz...
December 19, 2007
Policy / Systems
ICLEI Japan Office Lists 52 More Cases of Global Warming Prevention
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability Japan Office started carrying out ind...
December 7, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Pay-As-You-Throw Program Reduces Household Waste in Kyoto
Nine months after a new fee-based waste collection program was introduced in the...
November 21, 2007
Renewable Energy
Green Power Satisfies Household Electricity Demand in 76 Japanese Municipalities
On July 9, 2007, Chiba University and the Institute of Sustainable Energy Polici...
November 7, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
'Smart Car Use' Project in Kyoto Increases Train Commuters, Reduces Cars
The Kyoto prefectural government has confirmed that a trend of more commuters us...
November 4, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Kitakyushu Starts Pilot Production of Ethanol from Food Waste
In Kitakyushu City in southern Japan, a pilot plant to produce ethanol from food...
October 28, 2007
Renewable Energy
Green Power Certification System Making Good Progress in Shizuoka City
Shizuoka City started a project to promote its "Green Power Certification System...
October 14, 2007
Policy / Systems
Tough New Energy-Efficiency Standards for Tokyo Gov't Buildings
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) announced its 2007 Tokyo Standards for E...
October 11, 2007
Policy / Systems
Tokyo Gov't Launches 10-Year Project for Green Metropolis
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has formulated the outline of a "10-Year...
September 27, 2007
Energy Conservation
Sapporo Saves Energy by Mixing Surfactant with Air-Conditioning Water
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) anno...
September 23, 2007
Renewable Energy
Summer Solar Heat Stored in Ground for Snow Melting during Winter
Many cities and towns in Japan use groundwater or heated water to melt snow and ...
September 20, 2007
Policy / Systems
Shiga Prefecture Unveils Sustainability Scenario for 2030
Shiga Prefecture Sustainable Society Research Team released its sustainability s...
September 16, 2007
Energy Conservation
New Environmental Accounting System Saves 31 Million Yen in FY2005 at Kyoto City's Offices
Kyoto City in Japan has released an environmental accounting report covering fis...
September 12, 2007
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
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Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport authorized 21 community-...
September 10, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
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August 29, 2007
Climate Change
Tokyo Announces Innovative 10-Year Strategy against Climate Change
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced its own Climate Change Strategy in J...
August 24, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Shiga Bank Launches Loan Product Linked to CO2 Reduction, Fish Protection
A regional bank in Japan launched a new loan product dubbed the "Carbon Neutral ...
August 17, 2007
Renewable Energy
Green Energy Purchasing Forum Launched in Japan
The Green Energy Purchasing (GEP) Forum was launched on June 5, 2007, to promote...
August 11, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
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August 11, 2007
Policy / Systems
Shiga Prefecture Sets Penalties for Releasing Exotic Species into Environment
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August 4, 2007
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Tokyo Greenship Action Participants Double in FY 2007
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been promoting the "Tokyo Greenship Action...
July 29, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Kyoto City Generates Electricity from Household Waste
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July 26, 2007
Renewable Energy
Ethanol Produced from Inedible Materials by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co.
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. (MES) of Japan announced in March 2007 the...
July 26, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Japanese Local Government Striving for Minimum 7.5% CO2 Emissions Reduction
Muroran City, Hokkaido, in northern Japan announced its Eco-Office Promotion Pla...
July 12, 2007
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
2006 Grand Prix Urban-Rural Exchange Awards Announced
A non-profit organization comprising the Hands-On Tour Network Matsuura Party an...
July 12, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
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June 29, 2007
Civil Society / Local Issues
Japanese NPO Encouraging Local Aspirations for Sustainable Future
The Community Support Center for Sustainable Future is a non-profit organization...
June 25, 2007
Education
Tokyo NPO Organizes Local Environmental Education Fair
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June 25, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Soka City in Saitama Certifies 32 Green Families
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June 25, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
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Transportation / Mobility
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June 7, 2007
Policy / Systems
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May 31, 2007
Renewable Energy
Tokyo Gov't Works to Expand Residential Use of Solar Energy
On February 7, 2007, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) announced that it h...
May 17, 2007
Water
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May 17, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
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May 11, 2007
Policy / Systems
2006 Awards for Sustainable Regional Development Given to Eight Municipalities
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May 7, 2007
Renewable Energy
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May 1, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
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April 30, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
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April 30, 2007
Climate Change
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April 12, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
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