Non-manufacturing industry
May 10, 2010
Food
Japan Launches Point Awards Trial to Promote Domestically Produced Foods
The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) conducte...
May 8, 2010
Renewable Energy
Tokyo Gas Releases Solar Water Heater for Installation on Condominium Balconies
Tokyo Gas Co., a major natural gas utility in Japan, released on February 22, 20...
May 7, 2010
Climate Change
MOE Adopts Eight Model Carbon Offset Projects
Japan's Ministry of the Environment announced on September 11, 2009, that it has...
May 4, 2010
Renewable Energy
METI Announces Winners of 14th Annual New Energy Awards
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced on December...
May 3, 2010
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Materials Recycling Facility Opens for Business in Kawasaki City
AMITA CORPORATION, a leading Japanese materials recycling company, opened it...
May 1, 2010
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
MUJI Conducts Clothes Recycling Project, Aims for 100% Recycling
Ryohin Keikaku Co., a company involved in product planning and development, ...
April 30, 2010
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
City of Itoshima Promoting Household Composting to Encourage a Zero-Waste Society
The Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (JA) Itoshima Agri shop in the city of Itosh...
April 29, 2010
Transportation / Mobility
East Nippon Expressway to Unveil Eco-friendly Parking Area
East Nippon Expressway Co. (NEXCO East) announced on March 19, 2010, that it...
April 20, 2010
Eco-business / Social Venture
Increase in Eco-Friendly Convenience Stores Equipped with Cutting-edge Technology
Leading convenience store chains in Japan continue to open eco-friendly stores w...
April 19, 2010
Others
Survey Shows 85% of People in 15 Developing Cities Concerned about Environmental Issues
Hakuhodo Inc., a major Japanese advertising agency, released the results of its ...
April 18, 2010
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Amount of Recycled Industrial Waste Increases, Amount Sent to Landfill Decreases in FY2007
Japan's Ministry of the Environment released on January 14, 2010, the results of...
April 17, 2010
Environmental Technology
Japan's 1100 kV UHV Power Technology Approved as International Standard
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) approved Japan's 1100 kilovo...
April 9, 2010
Food
Japanese Resort Theme Park Opens 'Plant Factory' Powered by Solar Energy
Huis Ten Bosch, a large resort theme park located in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefe...
April 5, 2010
Eco-business / Social Venture
World Bank, Daiwa Securities Group Issue Green Bonds Designed for Japanese Investors
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and J...
April 4, 2010
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Softbank Mobile Reduces Use of Paper by Digitized User's Manual
SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp., a major mobile phone company, announced on December 4, 20...
April 3, 2010
Renewable Energy
Yamada Bee Farm Becomes Biggest Solar Power Producer in Western Japan
Yamada Bee Farm Corp., based in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, has increased the...
April 2, 2010
Others
'eco japan cup 2009' Award Winners Announced
Award winners of a private-public initiative green contest, "eco japan cup 2...
March 22, 2010
Climate Change
Toda Corp. to Construct Office Building with Latest Environmental Technology, Cutting CO2 Emissions by 40%
Toda Corp., an engineering and construction company in Japan, announced on Janua...
March 19, 2010
Renewable Energy
Large-scale Photovoltaic Power System Starts Full Operational Testing in City of Hokuto
A large-scale photovoltaic (PV) power system, with a capacity of 1.8 megawat...
March 16, 2010
Renewable Energy
Shin-Marunouchi Building to Utilize 100% Green Energy
Mitsubishi Estate Co., the owner of Shin-Marunouchi Building, and Idemitsu ...
March 15, 2010
Renewable Energy
Nippon Oil Corp. Starts Solar Power System for Individual Condominium Units
Nippon Oil Corp. installed independent solar power systems on its 36-unit c...
March 10, 2010
Renewable Energy
Hitachi & Toshiba Each Win 20,000 kW PV Plant Contracts From TEPCO
Hitachi Ltd. and Toshiba Corp., two major Japanese electronics manufacturers...
March 9, 2010
Renewable Energy
Clean Energy to Help Grow Strawberries
Japan's National Agricultural Research Center for Kyushu Okinawa Region dev...
March 7, 2010
Renewable Energy
Solar Panel and Power Storage System to Light Up Condominium
Itochu Corp., a major Japanese trading company, and Itochu Property Development ...
March 6, 2010
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Urban Development Project Wins Japan's First AAA Rating from Biodiversity Program
Mori Building Co., an urban development firm, announced November 17, 2009, that ...
March 3, 2010
Renewable Energy
Japan's Largest-scale Photovoltaic Power Plants to be Constructed in Waterfront Area, Kawasaki
Kawasaki city in Kanagawa prefecture, and Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) a...
March 2, 2010
Transportation / Mobility
ITOCHU and Tsukuba City to Launch Joint Demonstration of Low-Carbon Transportation System
ITOCHU Corp., a major Japanese trading company, and its partner companies announ...
March 1, 2010
Eco-business / Social Venture
Japan's First Carbon-Neutral Railway Station to Open in Settsu City
The city of Settsu in Osaka Prefecture and Hankyu Corp. announced on Decembe...
February 24, 2010
Transportation / Mobility
JTB Undertakes Pilot Program for Community Bicycles in Tokyo Metropolitan Area
Commissioned by Japan's Ministry of the Environment, JTB Tokyo Metropolitan Corp...
February 23, 2010
Eco-business / Social Venture
Toppan Printing Tests Effectiveness of Eco-Bags with IC Tag in Revitalizing Shopping District
Toppan Printing Co. conducted an experimental project to develop and researc...
February 22, 2010
Eco-business / Social Venture
CSR Activities Involving Entire Supply Chain Growing in Japan
A movement to involve all parties in the entire supply chain, including clients,...
February 20, 2010
Climate Change
Environment Ministry Registers 3 Projects for J-VER Credit Scheme
Japan's Ministry of the Environment announced on July 3, 2009, that it regis...
February 16, 2010
Transportation / Mobility
Japan's First Bike-Sharing Service Ready to Roll in Toyama City
Japan's first full-scale bicycle-sharing service, billed as a novel eco-frie...
February 15, 2010
Climate Change
Japan Climate Leaders' Partnership Adds Two More Companies, Reaches Seven Members
The Japan Climate Leaders' Partnership (Japan-CLP) announced on November 4, 2009...
February 14, 2010
Renewable Energy
Tokyo Gas Branch to Cut CO2 Emissions by Sharing Surplus Solar Heat with Nearby Hotel
MaRRoaD Inn Kumagaya (Left) & Kumagaya Branch (Right) Copyright Tokyo Gas Co. ...
February 13, 2010
Renewable Energy
Sony Assurance Makes Donations to Sorabear Foundation for Kindergartens
Sony Assurance Inc., a non-life insurance company under Sony Financial Holdin...
February 12, 2010
Climate Change
Public Says Japan Should Move Quickly on Climate Change
On November 9, 2009, the National Institute for Environmental Studies in Japan r...
February 8, 2010
Food
Japanese Retailer Aeon Promotes Fresh Seafood to Sustain Local Fisheries
Aeon Co., a major distributor and retailer in Japan, announced on November 1...
February 7, 2010
Eco-business / Social Venture
CSR Initiatives Among Japanese Corporations Coming Along, Research Indicates
Nippon Keidanren (Japanese Business Federation), an economic organization compri...
February 3, 2010
Renewable Energy
Biogas from Sewage Sludge to Be Supplied as City Gas
Major Japanese gas supplier Osaka Gas Co., Kobe City in western Japan and Ko...
February 2, 2010
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Lamb Raised on Wine Lees on Sale in Japan
Fujisan Farm, located in Fujiyoshida City in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, st...
January 31, 2010
Renewable Energy
Government Agency, Businesses Establish Research Alliance for Highly Reliable Solar Panels
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)...
January 28, 2010
Food
Japan's Fisheries Group Earns World's First MSC Certification for Skipjack Pole and Line Fishery
Japan's Tosakatsuo Suisan Group announced on November 4, 2009, that its pole...
January 22, 2010
Renewable Energy
Hydrogen Filling Station for Fuel-Cell Vehicles Opens in Fukuoka
Nippon Oil Corp., a comprehensive energy provider in Japan, announced on Septemb...
January 14, 2010
Food
Campaign Launched in Japan to Conserve Biodiversity by Selling Organic Rice and Wild Deer Venison
Organic food delivery services provider Daichi wo Mamoru Kai (in English, th...
January 11, 2010
Eco-business / Social Venture
Rental Farms with Online Features to Offer Farming Experience
A Japanese Internet service provider, NEC Biglobe Ltd. (BIGLOBE), and farmin...
January 9, 2010
Eco-business / Social Venture
Panasonic Launches Installment Payment Service for Switching to Efficient Lighting
Panasonic Electric Works Co., a major Japanese manufacturer of lighting fixtures...
January 4, 2010
Transportation / Mobility
Council to Promote Launch of Rapid Charger Infrastructure in Japan in Fiscal 2009
A leading electricity provider, Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), and three majo...
January 1, 2010
Eco-business / Social Venture
Panasonic Proposes Eco-Friendly Concept House that Conserves, Creates, and Stores Energy
Major Japanese home appliance manufacturer Panasonic Corp. recently proposed...
December 29, 2009
Transportation / Mobility
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