NGO / Citizen
March 24, 2004
Climate Change
The Forest of Life Project
Due to the rapid loss of tropical rainforests worldwide, the percentage of the E...
March 23, 2004
Education
Environmental Diary Program Motivates Primary School Children
In the hopes that children will help to create a better global environment in th...
March 22, 2004
Policy / Systems
Himi City Sets Out to Protect a Threatened Fish, the Itasenpara Bitterling
Himi City in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, started capturing and breeding an endange...
March 17, 2004
Fossil Fuels
Japan's First Power Generation Using Gasified Woody Biomass in Iwate Prefecture
Koromogawa Village in Isawa County, located in northern Japan's Iwate Prefecture...
March 16, 2004
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Elementary Schools Participate in Biotope Monitoring Systems
With cooperation from NEC Corporation, in October 2003 the non-profit Asaza Fund...
March 12, 2004
Policy / Systems
The 'Association to Protect Northernmost Dugong'
The existence of Dugong (Dugong dugon) in Okinawa, once believed to be extinct d...
March 6, 2004
Education
Free Energy Education Kits to 3,000 Senior High Schools
Japan's Agency for Natural Resources and Energy has made energy education kits f...
March 3, 2004
Renewable Energy
PanaHome Launches Homes Featuring Solar Power and Rooftop Greenery
PanaHome Corp. (a leading Japanese housing manufacturer and corporate member of ...
March 2, 2004
Policy / Systems
MLIT Launches Full Scale River Report Card System
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) conducted a r...
February 27, 2004
Climate Change
Matsushita's Household Environmental Scorecard Program Helps Cut CO2 Emissions
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. in Japan, known as Panasonic worldwide, is ru...
February 22, 2004
Eco-business / Social Venture
Compact Windpower Generator a Big Hit
A compact windpower generator developed by Shinko Electric Co. has been drawing ...
February 21, 2004
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Initiatives of Environment Roderigues, a Student Group
'Environment Roderigues' is an environmental non-profit organization run by Wase...
February 20, 2004
Eco-business / Social Venture
New Honda Fuel-Cell Vehicle Is Official Car in 80th "Ekiden" Relay Race
Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. provided its FCX-model fuel-cell vehicle, equ...
February 14, 2004
Eco-business / Social Venture
Car-sharing to Start in New Osaka Suburb
In a large-scale new suburb being developed in the northern part of Osaka Prefec...
February 7, 2004
Renewable Energy
JFS Office Now Wind-Powered!
Japan for Sustainability (JFS) started using wind power for all the energy requi...
February 4, 2004
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Over 60% of Turtles in Japan are Foreign Species
It has become clear that more than 60 percent of all turtles in the country are ...
February 2, 2004
Renewable Energy
Shiga Prefecture Residents Asked to Invest in Solar Power Facility
The Omi Environmental Conservation Foundation, a government affiliated organizat...
January 30, 2004
Money
Mirai Bank: Citizens Financing Their Own Future
Japan's Mirai Bank ("mirai" means "future" in Japanese) is a credit union with a...
January 29, 2004
Education
Dropouts and Reclusive Students Given Help Through Environmental Education Programs
Programs based on experiencing the natural environment are becoming more popular...
January 28, 2004
Civil Society / Local Issues
People-to-People Network Linking Cities with Forests
A citizens' group, the MORI-MORI Network, has been active in promoting exchanges...
January 24, 2004
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
'2003 Firefly Summit' Held in Tokyo
On October 13, the Tokyo Firefly Club held the 2003 Firefly Summit in cooperatio...
January 22, 2004
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Green Co-op Revives Glass Milk Bottles
The Green Co-op Consumer's Co-operative Union (with 330,000 household union memb...
January 22, 2004
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Over 30% of Household Waste Reduced in Yokohama City Model Project
Yokohama City has been making efforts to reduce trash under the slogan of "Yokoh...
January 16, 2004
Policy / Systems
Forestry Agency Illegally Fells Primary Beech Forests in Fukushima
The Forestry Agency of Japan illegally cut down about 24,000 trees including bee...
January 15, 2004
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Advances in Research on Nature-Sustaining Agriculture
The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Environments was established in May 200...
January 13, 2004
Water
Used Wine Barrels Recycled into Home Rainwater Tanks
Co-op Yamanashi, a consumers' cooperative in Yamanashi Prefecture, has been prom...
January 10, 2004
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Network Restores Traditional Japanese Houses
The Old Japanese Houses Reconstruction Network, working to revive Japanese cultu...
January 5, 2004
Eco-business / Social Venture
Agency Evaluates Retailers' Efforts to Promote Energy-Efficient Products
Japan's Agency for Natural Resources and Energy has developed a program to evalu...
January 4, 2004
Eco-business / Social Venture
International Symposium on Green Purchasing Held
The International Symposium on Green Purchasing was held in Tokyo, December 11 a...
January 2, 2004
Climate Change
Kawaguchi Citizens Cut CO2 Emissions by 23% on Eco-Life Day
Kawaguchi City in Saitama Prefecture observed Eco-Life Day - with remarkable res...
December 30, 2003
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Winners of the 6th Japan Green Purchase Awards Announced
The Green Purchasing Network (GPN) presented its 6th "Green Purchasing Awards" t...
December 29, 2003
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
JFS Wins Special "GENKI" Award for Communication Role
Japan for Sustainability (JFS) recently received a special award as part of the ...
December 27, 2003
Renewable Energy
Funds for Windmill Construction Provided by Citizens
Green Energy Aomori, a non-profit organization in northern Japan, finished accep...
December 24, 2003
Policy / Systems
Wildlife Center Tests Taxonomic Proficiency, from Children to the Pros
The Japan Wildlife Research Center, an organization dedicated to promoting coexi...
December 19, 2003
Well-Being
"Candle Night"--Winter Solstice 2003
The call to join the "Night by Candlelight" on the winter solstice on December 2...
December 19, 2003
Policy / Systems
16 Tons of Non-Native Fish Collected from Lake Biwa in 2 Months
Shiga Prefecture has completed a pilot project to promote a prohibition on relea...
December 9, 2003
Diversity
'Big Issue' Magazine Makes Japan Debut
"Big Issue Japan" magazine was launched on September 11, 2003 to provide homeles...
December 6, 2003
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Seed Savers' Network for Japanese Cotton
Cotton is an essential material for clothing, a basic human need. Japan has indi...
December 3, 2003
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Recyclable Takeout Food Container Developed
Shuei Co. Ltd., a paper container manufacturer in Higashi-Osaka City, announc...
November 27, 2003
Climate Change
Big Forest Appears on Shopping Center Rooftop
In the autumn of 2003, Japan's largest green space with trees appeared on the ro...
November 24, 2003
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Tokyu Hotels Donate 160,000 Seedlings through 'Green Coin' Program
Tokyu Hotels, a major Japanese hotel chain, has been promoting what it calls the...
November 17, 2003
Transportation / Mobility
Eco-cycle Mileage Survey Promotes Cycling for Environment and Fitness
The Japan Productivity Center for Socio-Economic Development (JPC-SED) will laun...
November 14, 2003
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
'Acorn Group' Educates by Replanting Trees
"When we take a tree from the forest, let us plant another in its place." This i...
November 4, 2003
Transportation / Mobility
Used Cooking Oil Recycled as Bio-diesel Fuel
RCS is an incorporated nonprofit organization located in Kyoto, Japan, that aims...
November 1, 2003
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Kurume City Draws Up Basic Environment Plan for Bicycle Use
Kurume City in Fukuoka Prefecture has drawn up a basic environment plan for bicy...
October 23, 2003
Policy / Systems
Housewives' Association Creates Criteria to Evaluate Corporate Management
In May 2003, Japan's Housewives' Association formulated what it calls Evaluation...
October 22, 2003
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Consumer Survey on Environmental Aspects of Beverage Containers
The Japan Steel Can Recycling Association conducted a questionnaire survey in Ap...
October 21, 2003
Transportation / Mobility
"Eco-Friendly" Driving Declarations in Japan Expected to Exceed 500,000
The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF), a public-service organization for automob...
October 14, 2003
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Straw Bale Houses Gaining Popularity in Japan
All across Japan, people have started building houses made of straw. A specia...
October 12, 2003
Policy / Systems
Forestry Agency Sets Up Volunteer Support Office
In August 2003, Japan's Forestry Agency opened a support office in its Forest En...Related
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