In the final session, we talk about a trend in Japan: decentralization. Even though nationwide, there are matsuri (rituals and events often held for worship and show gratitude towards nature) that are centuries old, their significance is declining...
Facing the global climate crisis, it is not enough to address energy issues. It only accounts for half of global emissions, while the other half comes from the products we use. To address this remaining half, we need to create a Circular Economy...
The climate emergency is one of the biggest challenges the world has ever faced, and demands immediate attention and action. Japan declaring net zero carbon by 2050 is a declaration not only to reduce carbon emissions, but also a dramatic change in...
In the first of four sessions, we started by discussing what sustainable human resource development is and how it looks like in the modern era. Interest in shifting away from traditional management strategies into sustainable ones is growing, and...
Japanese culture is a mixture of tradition and beauty, which still inspires wonder in many people today. Shrines embraced by nature, food that focuses on longevity, time-proven artistry that remains treasured today, memorable stories told by manga...
Harch Inc. launched a new online media called ‘Circular Economy Hub’ on March 20. Harch is a Japanese startup based in Tokyo that works on web media business, spreading social good to people around the world. Circular Economy Hub will focus on the...
We last talked about Circular Edonomy®, a circular economy that existed during the Edo period of Japan. It was a model that took the various facets in Japanese society and minimized waste to peak efficiency. Since the system is simple and intuitive...
Japan has an advantage of historically witnessing a stark change from being a traditionally closed country to a modern, international one. That advantage exists because the differences are easier to identify, especially through the lens of...
Japan welcomed the new era of Reiwa in May this year, with many Japanese visiting the shrines, participating in a mark of change in history. These Shinto shrines have been the oasis providing emotional support for the past millennium. And now, the...