Japan for Sustainability (JFS) is a non-profit communication platform to disseminate environmental information from Japan to the world, with the aim of helping both move onto a sustainable path.

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In this issue:

- The 'Slow Life' Movement: Happiness before Economic Efficiency

- "Report on Environmental Education" Article Series
Article No.2: "Jimoto-gaku," Community Studies for Creating and Maintaining Harmony in Society, Nature, and Industry

- "Toward a Sustainable Japan - Corporation at Work" Article Series
Article No. 5 "Eco Tax: reforming market within" (Seiyu)

- "Toward a Sustainable Japan - Corporation at Work" Article Series
Article No. 6 "The essence of our service is heat, not the heater" (Nihonkai Gas)

ANNOUNCEMENT

- JFS awarded Genki Awards 2003 Special Prize! Genki Awards, hosted by "Friends of Waste Club(Japan),"are presented annually to innovative projects across the country that promote sustainable regional developments. JFS is delighted to receive Special Prize, and would like to thank you all for your support.

- ECO-PRODUCTS EXHIBITION 2003 Coming Soon!
"Meet the future of Eco-Product Development"
The Fifth Annual Eco-Products 2003 Exhibition will be held from December 11th to 13th at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, or "Tokyo Big Sight," in Ariake, Tokyo. Its aim is to accelerate the expansion of green markets by exhibiting environmentally friendly products and services. The 3-day event is one of the largest of its kind, drawing 400 corporations and more than 120,000 visitors. Go to www.eco-pro.com and click on "English" at the top right of the page to learn more.

* English guided tours of selected exhibits at Eco-Products 2003
On December 12 (Friday), Japan for Sustainability will hold a tour to guide you through selected exhibits and assist first-hand discussions with product managers. Comments from last year's tour participants are available at http://www.japanfs.org/en/newsletter/200212.html If you are interested in joining the tour, please contact info@japanfs.org.

[Renewals of the Month]

- We present this month a new cartoon, "Oh! That one really looks perfect on you" on the High Moon Gallery.(2003/10/21)
http://www.japanfs.org/en/cartoon/index.html

- "Toward a Century of Japanese Value" by Dr.Manabu Akaike
This month is about Japan's beekeeping tradition since ancient times.(2003/10/13)
http://www.japanfs.org/en/column/a03.html

- "Toward a Century of Japanese Value" by Dr. Manabu Akaike.
This article introduces you to the future styles of making products via collaboration among artists, scientists and engineers.(2003/10/06) http://www.japanfs.org/en/column/a02.html

- We continuously update information from our supporting organizations.
http://www.japanfs.org/en/supporters/corporate.html

We hope you enjoyed this issue of the JFS Newsletter.

We will be delivering more information every month from Japan on activities and developments in the field of the environment. Please visit our website for the latest news!
http://www.japanfs.org/index.html And please send your comments or requests to us at info@japanfs.org.

We will be back next month with more news.

Junko Edahiro
Hiroyuki Tada

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