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 2010 Talk Show: Seeking a Better Future, Rather Than Despair -- Part 1

February 28, 2011

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2010 Talk Show: Seeking a Better Future, Rather Than Despair -- Part 1

On December 31, 2010, an interesting talk show took place in Tokyo and this i...
 
 Achieving Independent Local Change -- the Ohisama Zero-yen System in Iida City

February 22, 2011

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Achieving Independent Local Change -- the Ohisama Zero-yen System in Iida City

"Initiatives and Achievements of Local Governments in Japan" (No. 33) Lo...
 
 Restoration of the Rare Mishima Baikamo Plant, Exchange with Korean NGO: Flowering Initiatives by

February 15, 2011

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Restoration of the Rare Mishima Baikamo Plant, Exchange with Korean NGO: Flowering Initiatives by "Groundwork Mishima"

The city of Mishima, in Shizuoka Prefecture, is about one hour west of T...
 
 Kawasaki City's Latest Cutting-Edge Environmental Technologies for the World

January 25, 2011

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Kawasaki City's Latest Cutting-Edge Environmental Technologies for the World

'Initiatives and Achievements of Local Governments in Japan' (No. 32) http://...
 
 The Future Is Closer Than You Think

January 18, 2011

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The Future Is Closer Than You Think

This is the hundredth issue of the JFS newsletter. A Japanese proverb goe...
 
 Bringing Environmental Information to Viewers via TV and the Internet: NHK Global Media Services Inc.

January 11, 2011

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Bringing Environmental Information to Viewers via TV and the Internet: NHK Global Media Services Inc.

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 98): http://www.nh...
 
 Dentsu Inc. Contributing to Society by Connecting Clients and Citizens

December 21, 2010

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Dentsu Inc. Contributing to Society by Connecting Clients and Citizens

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 97): http://www.de...
 
 China's Movement toward Environment Protection and Sustainability: JFS Expanding to Promote

December 14, 2010

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China's Movement toward Environment Protection and Sustainability: JFS Expanding to Promote "China for Sustainability" and "Asia for Sustainability"

Japan for Sustainability (JFS) marked its eighth anniversary in August 2010 a...
 
 Initiatives to Restore the Tidal Flats of Ago Bay

December 7, 2010

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Initiatives to Restore the Tidal Flats of Ago Bay

A tidal flat is a coastal wetland consisting of an area of sand and mud that ...
 
 Sony Aims to Help Combat Social Problems in Africa Using the Power of Football(Soccer)

November 23, 2010

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Sony Aims to Help Combat Social Problems in Africa Using the Power of Football(Soccer)

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 96): http://www.so...
 
 To Keep the Flow of Money in Our Own Hands

November 16, 2010

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To Keep the Flow of Money in Our Own Hands

Bank by Citizens, for Citizens -- NPO Bank While citizen's participation has...
 
 From Our Hands, We Pass Nature's Torch: Junko Edahiro's Message to the World (Part Two)

November 9, 2010

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From Our Hands, We Pass Nature's Torch: Junko Edahiro's Message to the World (Part Two)

In last month's issue we printed the first half of a speech by Junko Edahiro...
 
 From Our Hands, We Pass Nature's Torch: Junko Edahiro's Message to the World (Part One)

October 26, 2010

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From Our Hands, We Pass Nature's Torch: Junko Edahiro's Message to the World (Part One)

JFS chief executive Junko Edahiro delivered a keynote speech for participant...
 
 Transforming Agriculture and Economy to Save the Japanese Crested Ibis: Sado Island

October 19, 2010

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Transforming Agriculture and Economy to Save the Japanese Crested Ibis: Sado Island

Sado Island is located in the Japan Sea just off the coast of the northwest ...
 
 Sustainable Investor Co. Providing Financing to Make the Earth Healthy, People Happy

October 12, 2010

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Sustainable Investor Co. Providing Financing to Make the Earth Healthy, People Happy

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 95) https://www.sus...
 
 Conserving Energy and Contributing to Sustainable Society, While Recognizing Individuals and Community Uniqueness: MOS Food Services, Inc.

September 21, 2010

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Conserving Energy and Contributing to Sustainable Society, While Recognizing Individuals and Community Uniqueness: MOS Food Services, Inc.

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 94) http://www.mos....
 
 Japan's Toyama Bay: Working to Restore the Links between Forests, Rivers, and the Sea

September 14, 2010

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Japan's Toyama Bay: Working to Restore the Links between Forests, Rivers, and the Sea

Toyama Bay, a "Natural Fish Tank" Toyama Bay is a large bay on the east sid...
 
 From Smart Grid to Smart Community

September 7, 2010

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From Smart Grid to Smart Community

The phrase "smart grid" can be heard everywhere these days. In this issue of ...
 
 Coca-Cola Japan Aiming for a Sustainable Society and Business Growth under New Global Corporate Principle:

August 24, 2010

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Coca-Cola Japan Aiming for a Sustainable Society and Business Growth under New Global Corporate Principle: "Live Positively -- Make a Positive Difference in the World"

Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work (No. 93) http://www.cocaco...
 
 Small Hydropower Brings Possibility of Locally Generated Electricity for Local Consumption

August 17, 2010

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Small Hydropower Brings Possibility of Locally Generated Electricity for Local Consumption

As of 2008, there were a total of 4,861 hydro, thermal, and nuclear power...
 
 CO2 Emissions from the Japanese Transport Sector Already Decreasing

August 10, 2010

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CO2 Emissions from the Japanese Transport Sector Already Decreasing

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have been increasing worldwide. Expanding ...
 
 Japan's Leading Water Treatment Technology and its Potential

July 27, 2010

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Japan's Leading Water Treatment Technology and its Potential

Introduction The earth is called the water planet: Two thirds of its surfac...
 
 Japan's Fuji Xerox: Using Document Services to Foster Change in Society

July 20, 2010

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Japan's Fuji Xerox: Using Document Services to Foster Change in Society

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 92) http://www.fuji...
 
 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Leads Japan, Launches Own GHG Emissions Cap-and-Trade Program

July 13, 2010

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Leads Japan, Launches Own GHG Emissions Cap-and-Trade Program

The megacity of Tokyo is like a country in many ways. It consumes as much e...
 
 Kao Group

June 22, 2010

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Kao Group "Eco Together" with Consumers and Society through New Products and Processes

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 91) http://www.kao....
 
 Japanese Food Self-Sufficiency and Local Initiatives to Improve It

June 15, 2010

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Japanese Food Self-Sufficiency and Local Initiatives to Improve It

Have you ever wondered what the level of food self-sufficiency is in your cou...
 
 Report from Tuvalu, a Country Sinking Below the Waves

June 8, 2010

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Report from Tuvalu, a Country Sinking Below the Waves

The chief executive of Japan for Sustainability, Junko Edahiro, visited T...
 
 Asahi Breweries: Developing Sustainable Business Activities Using the Gifts of Nature

May 25, 2010

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Asahi Breweries: Developing Sustainable Business Activities Using the Gifts of Nature

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 90) http://www.asah...
 
 Good-Bye 'Ownership,' 'Materialism,' and 'Monetization

May 18, 2010

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Good-Bye 'Ownership,' 'Materialism,' and 'Monetization" in Lifestyles: A New Era Dawning in Japan

"Ceilings" Appear in Global Resources "What are your thoughts about the cur...
 

May 11, 2010

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"TABLE FOR TWO" Promoting Healthier Meals Locally and School Lunch Donations Internationally

Have you heard of "TABLE FOR TWO"? It's a unique social contribution progra...
 
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April 27, 2010

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A "Do-Tank" for Finding New Value AMITA Institute for Sustainable Economies Co.

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 89): http://www.ais...
 
 Let's Increase Public Literacy on the Costs and Benefits of Action (and Inaction) on Climate Change

April 20, 2010

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Let's Increase Public Literacy on the Costs and Benefits of Action (and Inaction) on Climate Change

At the United Nations Summit on Climate Change in September 2009, Japanese Pr...
 
 A Village's Challenge -- Hakuba as a Sustainable Ski Resort

April 16, 2010

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A Village's Challenge -- Hakuba as a Sustainable Ski Resort

Many people in the world were inspired and impressed by the 2010 Olympic Wint...
 
 Aiming for 'Earth Satisfaction' by Providing a Selection of Goods and Information -- Cataloghouse Co., Ltd.

March 23, 2010

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Aiming for 'Earth Satisfaction' by Providing a Selection of Goods and Information -- Cataloghouse Co., Ltd.

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 88) http://www.cata...
 
 Local Eco-Point Initiatives Bringing Benefits to Individuals and Society

March 16, 2010

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Local Eco-Point Initiatives Bringing Benefits to Individuals and Society

In fiscal 2008, a total of 1.216 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) were em...
 
 Vision Quest 2020: Two Scenarios for Japan in Ten Years (Part Two)

March 9, 2010

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Vision Quest 2020: Two Scenarios for Japan in Ten Years (Part Two)

In the previous issue of the JFS Newsletter, I sketched out one of the po...
 
 Creative Printing Technology that Contributes to Realizing a Sustainable Society -- Toppan Printing Co.

February 23, 2010

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Creative Printing Technology that Contributes to Realizing a Sustainable Society -- Toppan Printing Co.

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 87): http://www.t...
 
 Vision Quest 2020: Two Scenarios for Japan in Ten Years (Part One)

February 16, 2010

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Vision Quest 2020: Two Scenarios for Japan in Ten Years (Part One)

A new decade has just started. At the beginning of the year I drew up my...
 

February 10, 2010

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"Bus Trigger" System Boosts Pedestrian Traffic and Public Transport in City of Kanazawa

The city of Kanazawa, with a population of about 460,000, is the capital of ...
 
 Panasonic Unveils Concept for a Virtually Zero-CO2-Emissions House that Conserves, Generates, and Stores Energy

January 26, 2010

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Panasonic Unveils Concept for a Virtually Zero-CO2-Emissions House that Conserves, Generates, and Stores Energy

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 86): http://panas...
 
 Current Status and Future Prospects of Geothermal Energy Use in Japan

January 22, 2010

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Current Status and Future Prospects of Geothermal Energy Use in Japan

Introduction The temperature of the Earth's inner core is about 6,000 d...
 
 World Resources Forum Workshop

January 13, 2010

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World Resources Forum Workshop "Towards a New Economic Framework"

JFS co-founder Junko Edahiro attended the First World Resources Forum (WRF) ...
 
 Tokyo Gas - Developing Next-Generation Natural Gas Energy to Create a Sustainable Social System

December 25, 2009

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Tokyo Gas - Developing Next-Generation Natural Gas Energy to Create a Sustainable Social System

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 85): http://www.tok...
 
 Key Steps to Sustainability -- Junko Edahiro's Message to Young Student Reporters (Davos, Sept. 2009)

December 22, 2009

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Key Steps to Sustainability -- Junko Edahiro's Message to Young Student Reporters (Davos, Sept. 2009)

From September 15 to 16, 2009, JFS co-founder Junko Edahiro attended the Firs...
 
 A Report on the Development of Environmental NGOs in China

December 15, 2009

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A Report on the Development of Environmental NGOs in China

Since July 2009 JFS has hosted a Chinese intern student for six months.Taking...
 
 Japan's New Political Landscape: How Will Japan's Environmental and Climate Policies Change?

November 24, 2009

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Japan's New Political Landscape: How Will Japan's Environmental and Climate Policies Change?

When the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) won an outright majority in Japan's ...
 
 Human Resources Solutions for a Sustainable Society  -- Grace Co., Ltd.

November 17, 2009

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Human Resources Solutions for a Sustainable Society -- Grace Co., Ltd.

"Towards a Sustainable Japan -- Corporations at Work" (No. 84) From its persp...
 
 The Ginza Honeybee Project -- Urban Development Inspired by Beekeeping

November 10, 2009

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The Ginza Honeybee Project -- Urban Development Inspired by Beekeeping

Ranked with the Fifth Avenue shopping district in New York City, Japan's Ginz...
 
 City of Kyoto Partnering with Businesses, Citizens on Green Initiatives

October 20, 2009

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City of Kyoto Partnering with Businesses, Citizens on Green Initiatives

"Initiatives and Achievements of Local Governments in Japan" (No. 27) Japan's...
 
 Building Sustainable Communities for the 30th Century -- The Story of Ogawa, Japan's

October 16, 2009

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Building Sustainable Communities for the 30th Century -- The Story of Ogawa, Japan's "Organic Town"

Ogawa is a town in Saitama Prefecture, about an hour by train from Tokyo,...
 
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