Policy / Systems
July 31, 2018
Newsletter
Shimokawa, Hokkaido: Advancing SDG-Based Community Building
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July 26, 2018
Food
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The "Kodomo-Takushoku" project launched in 2017 as a food home delivery service...
July 6, 2018
Policy / Systems
Japan's Ministry of Environment Uses 'Nudge' Behavioral Science for Low Carbon Initiatives
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June 15, 2018
Newsletter
'Yumekaze' Wind Turbine Project Connects Metro Consumers and Regional Producers: Seikatsu Club Consumers' Co-operative
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February 19, 2018
Population Decline
'Future Chart' City Visualizer Now Available for Municipalities in Japan
Professor Hidefumi Kurasaka and his team at Chiba University Graduate School ma...
January 31, 2018
Newsletter
Healthy Living through Improved Air-Quality and Environmental Protection: Programs to Prevent Health Damage from Pollution
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December 10, 2017
Policy / Systems
Kyoto University Utilizes AI to Propose Policies for Japan's Sustainable Future to 2052
Professor Yoshinori Hiroi and colleagues of Kyoto University's Kokoro Research...
November 23, 2017
Policy / Systems
Japanese NGOs Release Joint Statement on Government's Review of Sustainable Development Goals
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November 12, 2017
Newsletter
Well-being and Other Social Indicators: A Study of Five Local Governments Initiatives in Japan
In recent years, there has been a worldwide trend to rely not only on Gross Do...
September 11, 2017
Newsletter
1% Support Program in Ichinomiya City: Citizens Decide How to Use Their Tax Money
In many communities, activities are carried out by citizens for citizens, such...
June 30, 2017
Newsletter
Let's Enjoy Walking for the Benefits of Better Health -- Smart Wellness Point Project
Japan leads the world in terms of longevity. It is also the fastest aging coun...
May 25, 2017
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Tokyo 2020 Game Medals to Be Produced Using Urban Mine
The Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games announced on...
May 4, 2017
Money
First Green Bonds Issued by TMG Sell Out on Same Day
Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) issued its first green bonds on November 24...
April 25, 2017
Climate Change
Japan Announces its Assistance Initiatives for Climate Action Plans in Developing Countries
The Japanese Ministry of the Environment announced "Japan's Assistance Initiat...
April 12, 2017
Newsletter
Efforts by Japanese Businesses to Achieve the SDGs
Camera guy. As a successor to the millennium development goals (MDGs) for 2015,...
March 26, 2017
Policy / Systems
Japan Aims to Become a Role Model for Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Government of Japan announced on Dec. 22, 2016, its establishment of guide...
February 28, 2017
Newsletter
Toward a Sustainable Society - Learning from Japan's Edo Period and Contributing from Asia to the World
Junko Edahiro, chief executive of Japan for Sustainability, delivered a keynot...
February 12, 2017
Policy / Systems
Tokushima Prefecture's New Ordinance Sets Roadmap to Carbon-Free Society
Tokushima Prefecture announced on November 10, 2016, that it has adopted an ord...
September 19, 2016
Newsletter
Innovative 'Hometown Tax' Donation Program Supports Municipalities
Japan has a program in which Japanese citizens living anywhere can donate mone...
May 26, 2016
Policy / Systems
Efforts Underway to Popularize the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Japan
The United Nations (UN) Information Centre of Japan announced on March 2, 2016,...
March 7, 2016
Education
Toward Sustainable Development Goals - Talk with 15-Year-Olds
Ugoku/Ugokasu (GCAP Japan), a national coalition of the Global Call to Action A...
March 4, 2016
Policy / Systems
Small City Wants to Become 'Big Experimental City' with New Pilot Programs
Katsuragi City of Nara Prefecture and Ricoh Japan, an office equipment sales c...
January 22, 2016
Eco-business / Social Venture
Open 2030 Project to Create Sustainable Actions for Future
The production and consumption cycle, which has existed for many years, is clo...
June 30, 2015
Newsletter
Illegal Logging Issues - Significance and Challenges: Pertinence of Forest Management Governance in Japan & Other Countries
Ever since the global decrease in tropical forests became a matter of concern ...
April 20, 2015
Newsletter
Japan's "FutureCity" Initiative: Fourth-Year Update
In recent years, individuals, organizations, and governments around the world h...
March 20, 2015
Policy / Systems
FutureCity Initiative Holds International Forum Overseas for First Time
Japan's Cabinet Office and Cabinet Secretariat held its FutureCity Initiative I...
March 15, 2015
Transportation / Mobility
Kyoto Tackles Mission of Becoming World-Class Bike-Friendly City
Kyoto City released on December 10, 2014, the draft version of a revised compre...
March 4, 2015
Policy / Systems
FutureCity International Forum Held in Higashimatsushima
Japan's Cabinet Office and Cabinet Secretariat held the Fourth "FutureCity" Ini...
February 19, 2015
Money
Crowdfunding in Japan
Awareness of crowdfunding in Japan, while still low, is gradually spreading. I...
January 17, 2015
Policy / Systems
Kawasaki City Provides Employment Support to Welfare Recipients
While the Japanese government increases welfare spending year after year, ther...
November 21, 2014
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Perception, Awareness, Efforts over Biodiversity Shrinking
A survey of Japanese people on biodiversity revealed a decrease in people's pe...
April 4, 2014
Newsletter
Towards Cities Where Anybody Would Wants to Live: the "FutureCity" Initiative
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February 7, 2014
Education
Lawyers' Network Launched in Japan to Help Stop Bullying and Physical Punishment
To support victims of bullying and physical punishment at school, as well as th...
January 27, 2014
Policy / Systems
Japan's Nonprofit Organization Law Celebrates 15th Anniversary
On December 1, 2013, the law to Promote Specified Nonprofit Activities (NPO Law...
January 22, 2014
Energy Conservation
Energy Saving Support System for Households Starts in Nagano Prefecture
Nagano Prefecture announced the commencement of an energy saving support program...
November 21, 2013
Climate Change
MOE Provides Six Million Yen to Businesses Seeking Carbon Neutral Certification
The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) started accepting applications for model p...
November 20, 2013
Policy / Systems
'Kitakyushu Model' for Green City Development Published in Three Languages
The Kitakyushu Asian Center for Low Carbon Society, established and operated b...
November 4, 2013
Renewable Energy
Tokyo to Save 190 Million Yen Annually by Switching to New Electricity Producers, Suppliers
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) announced on August 16, 2013, that i...
October 10, 2013
Policy / Systems
Mock Election Collects Votes from 10,000 Future Voters
The Network Association for Mock Election Japan, a non-profit organization t...
September 30, 2013
Policy / Systems
Survey Shows Over 60% of Municipalities Prefer Businesses Contributing to Sustainable-Community Building
According to a report on a survey of social responsibility of local governme...
September 22, 2013
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Bell-Cricket Conservation Ordinance Protects Rich Natural Environment of Azumino-Matsukawa Village
An ordinance to protect suzumushi, the Japanese name for bell crickets, was ...
September 16, 2013
Policy / Systems
Japanese Ministry to Subsidize Local Governments for Introduction of LED Streetlights
Ministry of the Environment (MOE) announced on March 29, 2013, that it has s...
September 14, 2013
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Sasayama City Begins Subsidizing Grass-Root Activities to Protect and Restore Nature
The government of Sasayama City, located in the central eastern part of Hyog...
September 11, 2013
Policy / Systems
Kanagawa Offers Subsidy and Tax Break for Household Smart Energy Systems
Kanagawa Prefecture, located in central Japan, started accepting application...
September 10, 2013
Climate Change
Action Plans for Global Warming Countermeasures Established by About 80 Percent of Local Governments
Japan's Ministry of the Environment (MOE) published a survey on March 29, 2013, ...
September 4, 2013
Food
Food Companies to Launch Delivery-Rules Revision Project to Reduce Food Loss
A working group of 16 major Japanese food companies, working to review busin...
September 2, 2013
Policy / Systems
One Year After Commencement of Feed-in Tariff, Grid Improvements Needed
Certification status (cumulative) and operation commencement status for systems...
September 1, 2013
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Atsugi Develops Biodiversity Strategy
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August 14, 2013
Policy / Systems
LIXIL, Kamikatsu Verify Success of New Local Wastewater Treatment System
LIXIL Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer comprehensive living and housing ...
August 13, 2013
Newsletter
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