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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E-mail: info@japanfs.org

In this issue:

- About the Condition of Japanese Forests

- "Report on Environmental Education" Article Series
Article No.2: "Jimoto-gaku," Community Studies for Regional Food

- "Toward a Sustainable Japan - Corporation at Work" Article Series
Article No. 7 "The Changing Workplace--A View from the Staffing Industry" (GRACE Co., Ltd)

[Renewals of the Month]

- We present this month a new cartoon, "Finished at last!" on the High Moon Gallery.(2003/11/28) http://www.japanfs.org/en/cartoon/index.html

- Business leaders on the Environment (2003/11/24) "Asahi Breweries' Environmental Management"
Speaker: Shigeo Fukuchi, CEO, Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
http://www.japanfs.org/en/business/04_fukuchi.html

- English guided tours of selected exhibitors at Eco-Products Exhibition 2003 http://www.japanfs.org/en/announce/index.html#ecopro

Dec 12. (Fri) 10:00AM-11:45AM
Fee : Free
Place : Tokyo Big Sight - Tokyo, Japan
Click here to download Eco Product Exhibition 2003 brochure! (PDF file :4.3MB)
http://www.japanfs.org/en/announce/images/eco_products.pdf

At the Fifth Annual Eco-Products 2003 Exhibition, scheduled to be held from December 11th to 13th at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, or "Tokyo Big Sight," Japan for Sustainability (JFS) will hold an English guided tour of selected exhibitors specially designed for foreigners who need a language assistance.

In this tour, ten participants per group will visit selected booths with JFS staff and learn the latest development in Japan's environmental activities and products. You will be able to listen to the exhibitor's explanation of their activities in English, and JFS staff will help you to feedback your questions and opinions to the exhibitor, allowing both you and the exhibitors to find some inspirations from the dialogue. Comments from last year's tour participants can be found at
http://www.japanfs.org/en/newsletter/200212.html

Whether you have been interested in Japan's environmental activities or not, this is a great opportunity to learn this booming topic and have a first-hand discussions with industry experts. Apply now to participate in this informative tour.

The fee for participation is free. If you are interested in joining the tour, please send us an email to info@japanfs.org by Dec 10th, with a title of "Registration for JFS English guided tour" and your name, organization, email address and telephone number in the text.

If you have any questions and concerns, please contact:
Japan for Sustainability
info@japanfs.org
Contact person: Kazunori Kobayashi
Tel/Fax 044-933-7639

- "Toward a Century of Japanese Value" by Dr. Manabu Akaike.
"Recycling Waste That Washes Up Against Dams: Kanden L-Farm: Co-Existence, Co-Growth" (2003/11/11)
http://www.japanfs.org/en/column/a04.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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