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LIXIL Announces Joint Declaration on Hygiene Issues on World Toilet Day

April 23, 2018

Corporate

 

LIXIL Announces Joint Declaration on Hygiene Issues on World Toilet Day

LIXIL Corp., a Japanese living and housing solutions company, announced on Nove...
 
JANIC Releases

April 19, 2018

Others

 

JANIC Releases "Posters with a Few Extra Words" to Raise Awareness of SDGs

The Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation (JANIC), a non-profit organ...
 
Japan's Road Traffic Deaths Drop to 1/4 of Peak Level

September 25, 2017

Newsletter

 

Japan's Road Traffic Deaths Drop to 1/4 of Peak Level

According to data published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2015, th...
 
Fair Trade Transforming into Ethical Consumption: Japan's Fair Trade Town Initiatives

February 18, 2017

Newsletter

 

Fair Trade Transforming into Ethical Consumption: Japan's Fair Trade Town Initiatives

The Fair Trade movement arose with the aim of resolving north-south disparitie...
 
Aiming for Sustainable Tokyo Olympic, Paralympic Games

July 19, 2016

Newsletter

 

Aiming for Sustainable Tokyo Olympic, Paralympic Games

Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Paralympics Tokyo will be hosting the 2020 Olympic and Pa...
 
Planning for an Ethical Focus for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

October 9, 2014

Newsletter

 

Planning for an Ethical Focus for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

Ryoichi Yamamoto (professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo and also a dir...
 
Kopernik: Innovative Crowd Funding NGO Gets Technology to People Who Need It The Most

August 12, 2014

Newsletter

 

Kopernik: Innovative Crowd Funding NGO Gets Technology to People Who Need It The Most

We had the opportunity to interview Toshihiro Nakamura, co-founder and CEO of K...
 
Japanese Institute to Develop Forest Management System called e-forest

July 18, 2014

Others

 

Japanese Institute to Develop Forest Management System called e-forest

The Mie Prefecture Forestry Research Institute is researching and developing a ...
 
Nihon Fukushi University to Donate Vaccines to Developing Countries Based on Number of University Entrance Applications

July 14, 2014

Others

 

Nihon Fukushi University to Donate Vaccines to Developing Countries Based on Number of University Entrance Applications

Nihon Fukushi University announced on November 27, 2013, the start of an intern...
 
Japanese Architect Shigeru Ban Receives Pritzker Prize, 'Architecture's Nobel'

July 10, 2014

Others

 

Japanese Architect Shigeru Ban Receives Pritzker Prize, 'Architecture's Nobel'

The Hyatt Foundation of the United States, which sponsors the Pritzker Archite...
 
Lessons from Community Design in Japan's Showa Era: Urban Design for Living Well

July 8, 2014

Newsletter

 

Lessons from Community Design in Japan's Showa Era: Urban Design for Living Well

In this issue of the JFS Newsletter we introduce an article titled "Lessons fro...
 
Article 9 of Japan's Constitution Nominated for Nobel Peace Award

June 13, 2014

Others

 

Article 9 of Japan's Constitution Nominated for Nobel Peace Award

The Executive Committee for "The Nobel Peace Prize for Article 9," a group work...
 
Purchase of Eco-Goods Depends on Eco-Stress, Survey Finds

May 10, 2014

Others

 

Purchase of Eco-Goods Depends on Eco-Stress, Survey Finds

Asatsu-DK (ADK) Inc ., a major advertising agency headquartered in Japan, annou...
 
Per Capita Urban Park Space Hits 10.0 Square Meters in Japan

March 12, 2014

Others

 

Per Capita Urban Park Space Hits 10.0 Square Meters in Japan

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announce...
 
Guidelines Proposed for Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals

January 26, 2014

Others

 

Guidelines Proposed for Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals

The Tokyo Institute of Technology announced on March 25, 2013, that the research...
 
Japanese Ministry Looks to Utilize Closed School Facilities to Revitalize Local Economies

January 24, 2014

Others

 

Japanese Ministry Looks to Utilize Closed School Facilities to Revitalize Local Economies

Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology launched...
 
Sweltering Summer Heat in Japan's Kanto Region Exacerbated by Urban Heat Island Effect

October 22, 2013

Others

 

Sweltering Summer Heat in Japan's Kanto Region Exacerbated by Urban Heat Island Effect

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) released on July 1, 2013, Heat Island ...
 
Japanese Teenagers Operating Own Group to Support Earthquake Restoration Efforts

July 12, 2013

Others

 

Japanese Teenagers Operating Own Group to Support Earthquake Restoration Efforts

A group named "Teen for 3.11" (TF3) launched its activities on April 2, 2012...
 
 Integrating Eastern and Western Wisdom Could Hold the Keys to a More Sustainable World

May 21, 2013

Newsletter

 

Integrating Eastern and Western Wisdom Could Hold the Keys to a More Sustainable World

Japan is positioned almost as a bridge between the East and West. The convict...
 
 Co-Growth Marketing: Linking Companies, Society, and Individuals

April 16, 2013

Newsletter

 

Co-Growth Marketing: Linking Companies, Society, and Individuals

In connection with the release of the "AQUA," a compact hybrid vehicle fr...
 
After-School Program in Disaster-Hit Area Wins Top Prize at

April 4, 2013

Disaster Reconstruction

 

After-School Program in Disaster-Hit Area Wins Top Prize at "Iine! " Japan Social Awards

The Collaborative School, an after-school program in the area hit by the Gre...
 
Over 22,000 Japanese Companies Boast Histories of 100 Years or More

February 7, 2011

Others

 

Over 22,000 Japanese Companies Boast Histories of 100 Years or More

Teikoku Databank Ltd. (TDB), a major Japanese credit research company, announced...
 
NHK Launches 'Eco-Channel' Internet Portal Website Featuring Environmental Videos and Links

June 19, 2010

Others

 

NHK Launches 'Eco-Channel' Internet Portal Website Featuring Environmental Videos and Links

The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (Nippon Hoso Kyokai, or NHK) launched its...
 
Survey Shows One in Four Consumers Willing to Contribute to Green Social Activities Even if it Costs Money

May 31, 2010

Others

 

Survey Shows One in Four Consumers Willing to Contribute to Green Social Activities Even if it Costs Money

According to a survey conducted via the Internet by the Japan Research Institute...
 
Japanese Shipping Company Announces Over 100,000 Picture Books Delivered for Charity

May 12, 2010

Others

 

Japanese Shipping Company Announces Over 100,000 Picture Books Delivered for Charity

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) announced on February 9, 2010, that the...
 
Survey Shows 85% of People in 15 Developing Cities Concerned about Environmental Issues

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 ...
 
'eco japan cup 2009' Award Winners Announced

April 2, 2010

Others

 

'eco japan cup 2009' Award Winners Announced

Award winners of a private-public initiative green contest, "eco japan cup 2...
 
More than 50% of Japanese People Willing to Sacrifice Standard of Living for Zero-Waste Society, Research Says

December 27, 2009

Others

 

More than 50% of Japanese People Willing to Sacrifice Standard of Living for Zero-Waste Society, Research Says

The results of a recent survey on environmental issues, which was released by th...
 
Tokyo's Public Land Utilized As Green Housing Exhibition Site

December 10, 2009

Others

 

Tokyo's Public Land Utilized As Green Housing Exhibition Site

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) began renting public land reserved for u...
 
Nissan Motor Completes Eco-Friendly Global Headquarters

November 5, 2009

Others

 

Nissan Motor Completes Eco-Friendly Global Headquarters

Japan's Nissan Motor Co. held a ceremony marking the completion of its new h...
 
'New Deal for Schools' Will Upgrade Facilities as Part of Japan's Economic Stimulus Package

September 3, 2009

Government

 

'New Deal for Schools' Will Upgrade Facilities as Part of Japan's Economic Stimulus Package

After proposing the "New Deal for Schools" in April 2009 as part of the official...
 
Remote Note-Taking Service Coming for Hearing-Impaired

August 31, 2009

Manufacturing industry

 

Remote Note-Taking Service Coming for Hearing-Impaired

The National University Corporation Tsukuba University of Technology, Softbank M...
 
Household Eco-Account Calendar to Help Families Save $620

August 30, 2009

Local government

 

Household Eco-Account Calendar to Help Families Save $620

Wakayama Prefecture, in western Japan, started distributing a household eco-acco...
 
Toyota Plant, Hayami Forest Win Japan Sustainable Management Awards

July 20, 2009

Local government

 

Toyota Plant, Hayami Forest Win Japan Sustainable Management Awards

Winners of the 7th (fiscal 2008) Japan Sustainable Management Awards were an...
 
Environmental Communication Awards 2008 Announced

July 4, 2009

Government

 

Environmental Communication Awards 2008 Announced

The Ministry of the Environment and the Global Environmental Forum have selected...
 
Manga Summit Focused on Environment Held in Kyoto

January 22, 2009

Others

 

Manga Summit Focused on Environment Held in Kyoto

The Ninth International Comic Artist Conference, held by comic artists mainl...
 
Survey Finds Environmental Awareness Heightened Before G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit

December 19, 2008

Others

 

Survey Finds Environmental Awareness Heightened Before G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit

Beat Communication Co., a Japanese company that provides businesses with informa...
 
Green TV Launches in Japan

August 24, 2008

Others

 

Green TV Launches in Japan

Green TV Japan has started broadcasting an environment-themed web channel. The c...
 
Workers Taking Paid Leave Reaches Record Low

February 18, 2008

Others

 

Workers Taking Paid Leave Reaches Record Low

The percentage of workers taking paid leave in 2007 fell to 46.6 percent, which ...
 
2007 White Paper Focuses on Development of Environmental Technologies

November 19, 2007

Others

 

2007 White Paper Focuses on Development of Environmental Technologies

Japan's Ministry of the Environment (MOE) released its 2007 White Paper on the E...
 
58.4% Say Environmentally-Friendly Lifestyle is Comfortable

January 31, 2007

Others

 

58.4% Say Environmentally-Friendly Lifestyle is Comfortable

Hakuhodo Inc., a full-service advertising agency in Japan, announced the results...
 
Poll Confirms that Media Contributes National Interest in Nature

December 22, 2006

Others

 

Poll Confirms that Media Contributes National Interest in Nature

According to poll results released by Japan's Cabinet Office in September 2006, ...
 
5th 'Top Eco-City' Contest Encourages Eco-Cities

July 15, 2006

Others

 

5th 'Top Eco-City' Contest Encourages Eco-Cities

Minamata City in Kumamoto Prefecture and Shinshiro City in Aichi Prefecture were...
 
2005 Top News on Environment in Asia Published

July 6, 2006

Others

 

2005 Top News on Environment in Asia Published

The 2005 edition of "Top News on the Environment in Asia" has been issued by the...
 
Japan Ranks 14th in 2006 Environmental Performance Index

April 23, 2006

Others

 

Japan Ranks 14th in 2006 Environmental Performance Index

Japan was ranked 14th among 133 countries in the Pilot 2006 Environmental Perfor...
 
Government Releases Results of Survey on Regional Revitalization

December 7, 2005

Civil Society / Local Issues

 

Government Releases Results of Survey on Regional Revitalization

In July, 2005, the Japanese government's Cabinet Office released the results of ...
 
Global 100 Eco-Tech Award Winners Selected at 2005 World Expo

August 8, 2005

Others

 

Global 100 Eco-Tech Award Winners Selected at 2005 World Expo

The Japan Association for the 2005 World Exposition announced on June 16, 2005 t...
 
Science and Technology Failure Database Opened on the Web

July 29, 2005

Others

 

Science and Technology Failure Database Opened on the Web

On March 23, 2005, the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) started providi...
 
Japanese Wooden Dolls Gaining Popularity in the UK

May 27, 2005

Others

 

Japanese Wooden Dolls Gaining Popularity in the UK

Kokeshi are Japanese wooden dolls that have a cylindrical body, a round head ...
 
New Eco-housing Complex Debuts in Nagoya

April 30, 2005

Others

 

New Eco-housing Complex Debuts in Nagoya

The Nagoya Municipal Housing Supply Corporation has constructed eco-friendly mod...
 
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