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September 22, 2009
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Seeking to Save Money, Live Better, and Support Sustainable Consumption -- Seiyu GK.
Seiyu GK. is a major retail chain in Japan, established in 1963. In 2002, Wal...
September 17, 2009
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Development of the 'Foxfire in Japan' Program for High School Students to Learn from Forest Masters
The "Foxfire in Japan" program was launched in 2002, and is unique in tha...
September 9, 2009
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Community Laws Preserve Ancient City's Landscapes
The City of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture Located in Kanagawa, a prefecture n...
August 25, 2009
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Water Sustainability: Suntory Group's "Bringing Water to Life" Activities
"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 81) http://www.sunt...
August 18, 2009
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A Brief History of the Environmental Movement in Japan (Part II)
In the previous issue, we looked back on the history of citizen movements and...
August 12, 2009
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Sprinkling Water to Cool Down Summer's Heat
the Mission Uchimizu Campaign as Social Design In pre-air conditioner Japan,...
July 28, 2009
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Stepping Up Efforts to Conserve Biodiversity--Ricoh Co.
"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 80) Ricoh's Biodiv...
July 21, 2009
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A Brief History of the Environmental Movement in Japan (Part I)
Citizens and the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) representing them have...
July 14, 2009
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A Key to Urban Comfort and Efficiency
Japan's District Heating and Cooling Systems Introduction Most Japanese use a...
June 23, 2009
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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
"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 79) http://www.np-g...
June 16, 2009
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Companies Causing a Wave of Change in Japanese Agriculture
Amid growing concern about food safety and the nation's low food self-suffici...
June 9, 2009
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Bhutan: Creating Index to Measure People's Happiness
Following the reports on China in our November and December issues in 2008 a...
May 25, 2009
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Worldwide Use of LED Printers Helping Conserve the Global Environment -- How OKI Data Corporation is Making an Impact
Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work Article Series No. 78 http:...
May 20, 2009
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Efforts by Eco-Model Cities in Japan -- Part 2
In our last issue, we introduced the initiatives of three of the Eco-Model Cit...
May 12, 2009
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Japan's Growing Trend: Part-Time Farmers
Half Farmer, Half Something Else: "New" Lifestyles for an Eco-Friendly 21st Cent...
April 28, 2009
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Promoting Reduction of Environmental Impacts in Business: The Fujitsu Research Institute
"Toward a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 77) http://jp.fujit...
April 21, 2009
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Efforts by Eco-Model Cities in Japan -- Part 1
In the last issue of our JFS Newsletter, we introduced the six Eco-Model Citi...
April 14, 2009
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"Fashion Swap" Concept Grows in Japan
"xChange" -- Environment Meets the Fashion Industry -- The Global Rise of...
March 24, 2009
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New Ideas for Sustainable Future: Kids' "Create Your Future" Website
JFS launched their Kids' "Create Your Future" Website in August 2005 with an ...
March 16, 2009
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Using Ceramics Technology to Reduce CO2 Emissions 80% by 2050 -- INAX Corp.
"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 76) http://global.i...
March 9, 2009
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Conceptual Basis of the Movement to Create and Propagate 'Eco-Model Cities'
Initiatives of the Japanese Government In February 2008, the Japanese gove...
February 23, 2009
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Contributing to Sustainable Community Development: The Story of Soken Inc.
"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 75) http://www.soke...
February 16, 2009
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Green Information Technology Taking Off in Japan
Does the term "green IT" sound familiar? Reportedly, it was first used by the...
February 9, 2009
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A Rice-farming Area where People and Geese Live in Harmony
Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture Resolution on Rice Paddies Adopted by Ramsar C...
January 28, 2009
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An Eco-Friendly Inn Wins Customers (Akanean, Ltd.)
"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 74) http://web.trav...
January 23, 2009
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JFS Evolves toward "Asia for Sustainability" -- China's Environmental Initiatives, Part 2
Written by Junko Edahiro, Co-Chief Executive, Japan for Sustainability Japan...
January 13, 2009
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Car Sharing in Japan: Growing in Popularity, Integrating into Transport Systems
Shifting from Car Ownership to Services and Functions In order to create a lo...
December 23, 2008
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New Website Connects People with Forests
A new website called www.watashinomori.jp (Japanese only), launched earli...
December 19, 2008
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JFS Evolves toward "Asia for Sustainability" -- China's Environmental Initiatives, Part 1
Written by Junko Edahiro, Co-Chief Executive, Japan for Sustainability For t...
December 17, 2008
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Citizen-funded Renewable Energy Projects Gain Momentum in Japan
Introduction Annual power generation in Japan in fiscal 2006 was about on...
November 28, 2008
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A Philosophical Approach to Addressing Global Environmental Issues
Takashi Umehara, born March 20, 1925, is one of Japan's most prominent philos...
November 25, 2008
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Creating a City Where "Environment" and "Economy" Go Together: Environmental Measures in Kawasaki City
"Initiatives and Achievements of Local Governments in Japan" Article Series No...
November 14, 2008
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Public Participation in Recycling Ceramics "Taking Off in Japan"
Yakimono, a general term for traditional Japanese ceramic products, involves k...
September 30, 2008
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Efforts in Japan to Mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect
The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect describes a phenomenon in which temperature...
September 30, 2008
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Major Manufacturer Making Improved Bearings that Minimize Energy Loss and Environmental Impact -- NTN Corporation.
Toward a Sustainable Japan--Corporations at Work Article Series No.73 http://ww...
September 30, 2008
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Small Japanese Town Goes Its Own Way to Be Self-Sustainable
The Story of Yamatsuri in Fukushima Prefecture "Initiatives and Achievements of...
August 31, 2008
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Towards Biodiversity Conservation in Japan
The Japanese archipelago, with a north-south length of about 3,000 kilometer...
August 31, 2008
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Good Inside
"Unique NGOs in Japan" Article Series No.11 Creating a Sustainable Coffee Indu...
August 31, 2008
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Integrating Society through Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
Education for a Sustainable Society In order to create a society where all pe...
July 31, 2008
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Charity Platform
"Unique NGOs in Japan" Article Series No.10 Creating a Culture of Donation and...
July 31, 2008
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Japanese Municipalities Targeting Energy Self-Sufficiency at Sewage Treatment Plants
Introduction Sewerage systems play an important role in keeping modern life c...
July 31, 2008
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Vision for a Low-Carbon Japan: Cutting Carbon Emissions 60-80 Percent by 2050
"Thanks to the world's efforts, carbon emissions now remain within the capaci...
June 30, 2008
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Local Governments' Goals and Measures in Anti-Global Warming Campaigns
"Initiatives and Achievements of Local Governments in Japan" Article Series No....
June 30, 2008
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The Spread of Solar Power Generation in Japan
This newsletter introduces the history, measures, and the current status of ph...
June 30, 2008
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Seeking Sustainability with Unique Ideas and Influence -- The Story of Sony Corp.
Toward a Sustainable Japan--Corporations at Work Article Series No.72 http://ww...
May 31, 2008
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2008 Summer Solstice Marks Candle Night's Fifth Anniversary of Sending a Message to the World
This year's 2008 summer solstice also marks the fifth anniversary of an event ...
May 31, 2008
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Japan's Trend for Local and SME Versions of Environmental Management Systems
ISO 14001 is an international standard for environmental certification issued ...
May 31, 2008
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Environmental NGO Activities in Japan: On the Path to the Hokkaido Toyako G8 Summit
The Group of Eight (G8) Summit, to be held from July 7, 2008, in Toyako, Hokka...
April 30, 2008
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Reducing CO2 Emissions with Energy Efficient Products -- The Story of Daikin Industries Ltd.
Toward a Sustainable Japan--Corporations at Work Article Series No.71 http://ww...
April 30, 2008
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Government Collaborating with Citizens on City Planning: The Case of Mitaka City, Tokyo
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