Saunas have become popular in recent times. Saunas made of wood offer a soothing environment with a subtle aroma of trees. Such saunas not only heal people but also have the potential to positively impact the natural environment. Artistry Co. Ltd...
In the 1945-1955s, Japan’s postwar reconstruction efforts led to an increase in demand for lumber, and the government promoted a forest development policy. However, after 1964, the demand for domestic lumber continued to decline due to the...
Forest decline is one of Japan’s prevalent environmental issues. One underlying cause is the country’s rise in unmanaged forests. This surge is caused by the decrease in demand for domestic wood, leading to a lack of adequate forest management. It...
As the world’s population keeps growing and the amount of resource and energy consumption rises simultaneously, countries and enterprises must make conversions in strategies or business models and make action to achieve a sustainable society...
Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (also known as Tokyo 2020) has shared pictures of the room furnishing that will be used in the athletes’ village plaza this summer. The village plaza consists of 21 lodgings, a total of...
The Japanese government is tackling both domestic and international measures to restore forestry and to change it into a growth industry. The Forestry Agency runs a new-employment training project called “Midori-no-koyou (Green Employment)”, in...
What if livestock become extinct? What if the waste we dump killed animals elsewhere? If forests disappear from the Earth, what then? If only human beings are left on Earth, will there be any food left to eat? How often do we think about the Earth...