University / Research institute
June 23, 2004
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Toyama University Develops System to Track Hazardous Chemicals
Toyama University of Japan has developed a computer network-based system, dubbed...
June 9, 2004
Renewable Energy
MOL Launches World's First Test of Shipboard Windpower Generator
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), one of Japan's major shipping firms, has develo...
May 31, 2004
Transportation / Mobility
Reducing Traffic Noise with a New Barrier that Uses Sound
The Hyogo National Highway Office of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructu...
May 4, 2004
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Forestry Agency to Explore Soothing Effect of Forests
The Forestry Agency of Japan will launch a study on the positive effects of fore...
April 23, 2004
Environmental Technology
High-yielding Sugarcane Developed as Energy Source
Asahi Breweries, Ltd., one of Japan's major alcoholic beverage manufacturers, ha...
April 20, 2004
Environmental Technology
Geothermal Snow Melting System Nearing Practical Application
Many cities in snowbelt areas in Japan spend a large amount of money on snow con...
April 1, 2004
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Special Wooden Chopsticks Help Conserve Forests
With the slogan "Let's protect Japanese forests with disposable chopsticks," the...
March 27, 2004
Environmental Technology
UNIDO Introduces Japanese Timber Drying Technology to Developing Countries
The Tokyo branch of the Investment and Technology Promotion Office of the United...
March 18, 2004
Eco-business / Social Venture
Photo-catalytic Titanium Apatite Air Filter Catches Viruses
Daikin Industries Ltd., a Japanese leading manufacturer of air conditioning syst...
March 5, 2004
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Satellite Tracking Shows Honey Buzzard Migrates More Than 10,000 Kilometers
The oriental honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus), one of the few raptors that visit ...
March 4, 2004
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Microwave Radiation Detoxifies Dioxins
In cooperation with Professor Shozo Yanagida of Osaka University Graduate School...
February 29, 2004
Policy / Systems
Free Software Assesses Chemical Risks in Everyday Life
The Research Center for Chemical Risk Management (CRM) is a research center that...
February 21, 2004
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Initiatives of Environment Roderigues, a Student Group
'Environment Roderigues' is an environmental non-profit organization run by Wase...
February 19, 2004
Water
Yamagata Prefecture Sets Up Bio-Toilets
The Mogami Area General Branch Administration of Yamagata Prefecture has install...
February 17, 2004
Transportation / Mobility
Activated Carbon Fibers Help Remove NOx
A research team in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, has succeeded in removing nitrogen...
February 14, 2004
Climate Change
Fuji Research, J-Power Launch Information Service on CO2 Emission Credits and Global Warming
The Fuji Research Institute Corporation (Fuji-RIC), a major Japanese research in...
January 15, 2004
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Advances in Research on Nature-Sustaining Agriculture
The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Environments was established in May 200...
January 9, 2004
Chemicals
Low-Cost Equipment Uses Water to Remove Dioxins from Incineration Exhaust
A research team led by Tateo Usui, professor of chemical reaction engineering at...
December 24, 2003
Policy / Systems
Wildlife Center Tests Taxonomic Proficiency, from Children to the Pros
The Japan Wildlife Research Center, an organization dedicated to promoting coexi...
December 23, 2003
Renewable Energy
Shinjo City Tests Bioethanol Fuel in Official Cars
Shinjo City in Yamagata Prefecture, an agricultural area located in northeastern...
December 12, 2003
Renewable Energy
Making Biodiesel Fuel from Sunflower Oil
A new system to make diesel fuel from sunflower oil is being developed by Profes...
December 8, 2003
Climate Change
Maple Leaves Turn Red 2 Weeks Later Than They Did 50 Years Ago
The Japan Meteorological Agency, which makes seasonal observations of biota, ...
December 2, 2003
Education
Tsukuba University to Establish Masters Program in World Heritage
The Institute of Art and Design of the University of Tsukuba, Japan, will launch...
November 27, 2003
Policy / Systems
Free Software Conducts Air Pollutant Risk Assessments
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), a J...
November 23, 2003
Climate Change
New Aerospace Agency to Monitor Environment from Space
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), established in October 2003, has ...
November 8, 2003
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
New Development in Sendai to Create Hydrogen from Sewage Sludge
Sendai City and Tohoku University in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, jointly started t...
October 30, 2003
Environmental Technology
Oji Paper Develops Eucalyptus Trees that Grow in Acidic Soils
Japan's Oji Paper Co. has developed a type of eucalyptus trees that can grow wel...
October 18, 2003
Transportation / Mobility
World's First Battery Tram Needs No Overhead Lines
The Railway Technical Research Institute of Japan announced on August 20, 2003 t...
October 10, 2003
Environmental Technology
Successful Dive by World's First Fuel Cell Research Submersible
On August 12, 2003, the Japan Marine Science and Technology Center (JAMSTEC) con...
September 27, 2003
Renewable Energy
Saga University Launches New Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Lab to Promote Practical Application
On June 14, 2003, Saga University's Institute of Ocean Energy (IOES) opened a ne...
September 27, 2003
Eco-business / Social Venture
Japan's First Energy Consulting Company for the Service Sector
On July 23, 2003, the Japan Research Institute Ltd., together with the cooperati...
August 13, 2003
Renewable Energy
Transparent Ultraviolet Solar Cell Developed
Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) ...
July 22, 2003
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Breakthrough in Technology for Recycling Paint Sludge
The Society of Agricultural Recycling System (AGRES) in Japan has developed a te...
July 9, 2003
Eco-business / Social Venture
Envelopes Made of Wood from Forest Maintenance Hit the Market
Since January 15, 2003, special envelopes made using wood gathered from the main...
June 28, 2003
Policy / Systems
Latest Trends in Forest Certification in Japan
International efforts are ongoing to develop a system of certifying forests and ...
June 19, 2003
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Colored Glass Now Recyclable
The Kansai Center of Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science a...
June 14, 2003
Policy / Systems
Trucking Industry Establishes Original Environmental Management Certification System
Japan's Foundation for Promoting Personal Mobility and Ecological Transportation...
June 9, 2003
Policy / Systems
New Programs toTrain Global Warming Experts
The ChuoAoyama PwC Sustainability Research Institute, established by ChuoAoyama ...
April 5, 2003
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Earthworm-Compost Instructors Wanted
Starting at the end of January 2003, the Science Educational Foundation of Japan...
January 12, 2003
Eco-business / Social Venture
Exhibition of Environmentally Friendly Products and Services Attracts 100,000 Visitors
The Eco Products 2002 Exhibition, cosponsored by Japan Environmental Management ...
December 30, 2002
Food
First National Millet Summit Held in Japan
Amid a growing trend to take a new look at millet as a nutrient-rich health food...
November 24, 2002
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
TV Broadcasting from Antarctica on Global Environment
The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (Nippon Hoso Kyokai, or NHK), Japan's nationa...
October 28, 2002
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
"Green Management Manual" for Japan's Trucking Industry
Japan's Foundation for Promoting Personal Mobility and Ecological Transportation...
October 9, 2002
Policy / Systems
Car Sharing Starts on Campus
A group of students at Kyushu University has joined a car sharing project that u...
September 28, 2002
Climate Change
Greenhouse Effect Gas Observation Satellite to be Developed
A greenhouse gas observation satellite (named Global Change Observation Mission-...
September 25, 2002
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Methanol from Rice Bran and Straw
Japan's National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) and Mitsubishi Heavy ...
September 22, 2002
Eco-business / Social Venture
New Palmtop Dioxin Sensor
Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and the...
September 19, 2002
Eco-business / Social Venture
New Gel Detects Endocrine Disruptors
A research group led by associate professor Takashi Miyata of Kansai University ...
September 8, 2002
Policy / Systems
IBM Japan Tops Environmental Management Survey
The fifth Nihon Keizai Shimbun environmental management survey of manufacturing ...
August 26, 2002
Eco-business / Social Venture
Japan's First Car Sharing Company Starts Operation
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