SDGs NEWS from Japan in English / Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights on improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs from Japan.
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Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs.
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Managing Editor
Susan Yoshimura
A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field.
Our Focus Areas
[ Japanese Technologies ]
Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond
[ Earth's Diversity ]
Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters
[ Climate Change ]
Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do
[ Clean Energy ]
Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved
[ Op Ed ]
Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues
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New Partnership Aims to Revive the 'Sea Forest' in Osaka Bay
Hannan City and Kansai Airports are partnering up to bring back vitality to eelgrass and other CO2-absorbing seaweeds in the 'sea forest' of Osaka Bay.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/03/2456/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sustainability in the Spotlight at City-Tech.Tokyo Startup Event
Bringing in innovators and entrepreneurs with diverse technologies from around the world, the Tokyo event aimed to create new models for sustainability.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/03/2418/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bioplastic That Makes Better Use of Plant Waste Grows in Popularity
A startup developed a new bioplastic made from underutilized components of plant and wood waste, with a carbon footprint smaller than conventional plastic.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/03/2405/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could a New Type of Feed Reduce Methane in Cow Burps?
A research team is looking for new feed options to reduce methane in cow burps, aiming to curb greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against global warming.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/02/2390/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Tour de Kyushu' Cycling Race To Merge Sport and Sustainability
International sporting events are increasingly incorporating the SDGs, and the upcoming Tour de Kyushu, planned with sustainability in mind, is no exception.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/02/2363/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Endangered Gray Whale Bones Unearthed as Students and Researchers Take On Super Science Project
Japanese students learn about the ocean in a project helping university researchers to recover the bones of an endangered gray whale in Chiba that died in 2016.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/02/2348/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ritsumeikan Students' New Shrimp Product Is More Than a Convenience Food
Students collaborated with two companies to develop a healthy ready-to-eat product made with shrimp and designed to promote conservation of fisheries resources.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/02/2322/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Extreme Weather: How Supercomputers Prove the Effects of Global Warming
Using a supercomputer, Meteorological Research Institute researchers have quantified the role of global warming in heat waves and other extreme weather events.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/02/2273/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EDITORIAL | Lessons from Great Kanto Earthquake Call for Stronger Disaster Prevention
The risk of a complex disaster, as what happened 100 years ago in the Great Kanto Earthquake, is extremely high in Japan today.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/02/2251/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Decarbonization: Are Magnetic Air Conditioners in Our Future?
Japanese manufacturers are developing low-carbon technologies like magnetic air conditioners and propane heat pumps that could revolutionize the industry.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/02/2217/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ground-Breaking Research to Produce Affordable Caviar With 'Super-Female' Sturgeons
A research team at Kinki University has produced 'super-female' sturgeons. Sturgeons have been overfished for caviar and are on the brink of extinction.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/02/2194/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sake Brewery in Yamanashi Shifts to Zero-Emission Hydroelectric Power
Yamanashi Meijo, a Japanese sake brewery in Hokuto City has eliminated its CO2 emissions from electricity by switching to the prefecture's hydropower plan.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/02/2180/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All-Season Glamping Resort Offers the Allure of the Great Outdoors
Nestled in the mountains of Nagano, GLAMPROOK Iizuna Kogen offers upscale glamping and is working with the town to reinvent the tourism industry using the SDGs.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/02/2133/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Answer to Eco-Friendly Semiconductors Lies in Your Coffee
Japanese researchers have discovered that a coffee compound boosts the conductivity of organic semiconductors. Could it be time for Japan to make a comeback?Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/01/2118/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lemons Defy the Cold in Clever
A fruit grower in Yamagata is now harvesting 'Snow Country lemons' grown in a unique and highly efficient greenhouse without agricultural chemicals.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/01/2069/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Japan's First Surgical Robot: Technological Innovation in the World of Medicine
Japan is one of the world's leading producers of industrial robots, but its surgical robot development lagged until the introduction of Medicaroid's hinotori.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/01/2034/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Disappearing Japanese Hare in the Year of the Rabbit
The Japanese hare is vanishing from green spaces in communities, sending a warning signal that we need to rethink how to coexist in harmony with nature. Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/01/2012/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Typhoon-Proof Wind Power Supports Access to Energy in Developing Countries
Challenergy's bladeless wind power technology has advantages over conventional turbines, including operating even in typhoons, making it ideal for islands.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/01/1995/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Decarbonization is the Message from Leading Japanese Manufacturers at CES
Promoting decarbonization and enhanced car safety was the focus of exhibits by Japanese manufacturers like Panasonic and Sharp at the recent CES trade show. Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/01/1976/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GX: Nuclear Power To Play a Key Role in New Green Transformation Roadmap
Major shifts in industrial and energy policy are part of a new 10-year roadmap to realize GX, including extended operation of existing nuclear power plants.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/01/1956/ Our Purpose Japan 2 Earth delivers stories and insights that highlight contributions by Japanese communities and companies to improving the global environment and achieving the SDGs. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japan_2_earth WEBhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/ Managing EditorSusan Yoshimura A US citizen based in Asia for over 20 years, Susan has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education. She is a former environmental activist and media relations coordinator at Greenpeace Japan and research programme assistant at United Nations University, Tokyo. She has 15+ years experience in Japanese-to-English translation and editing in the environmental management field. Our Focus Areas [ Japanese Technologies ]Showcasing innovative technologies, from recycling and waste to transportation and beyond [ Earth's Diversity ]Drawing attention to biodiversity, and efforts to protect our oceans, skies, forests and waters [ Climate Change ]Delivering information on impacts, mitigation, adaptation and what we can do [ Clean Energy ]Exploring options, from renewables and clean coal to nuclear-to-hydrogen and biomass, along with the constraints, byproducts and trade-offs involved [ Op Ed ]Bringing you leading ideas, dialogue and hot debate, from all sides of the issues Tokyo Sankei Bldg., Otemachi 1-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004 E-mail: japan2earth@japan-forward.comPhone: +81-(0)3-3275-8511See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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