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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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Predictions 2023: Japan Can Make This a Pivotal Year for the SDGs
Japan 2 Earth Managing Editor Susan Yoshimura looks at New Year predictions and can't-miss opportunities for significant progress toward achieving the SDGs.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2023/01/1934/ 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.
Revitalizing Old Communities with New Life : Japan's 'Chiiki Okoshi Kyōryokutai'
Today there are 6,015 participants in 1,085 communities across the country bringing new ideas and new energy to the communities they live and work in.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/12/1922/ 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.
Protecting the Vulnerable Little Tern Is No Simple Matter
A nonprofit works to protect the migratory little tern, a vulnerable species on Japan's Red List that nests on the roof of a Tokyo sewage treatment facility.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/12/1913/ 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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[Global to Local] Violet Pacileo : Building Healthy Bodies and Strong Bonds in Rural Kochi
In 2020, Violet Pacileo left her fast-paced Tokyo life to promote health, well-being and community revitalization in an aging and low-income rural community.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/12/1881/ 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.
Used Cooking Oil : Major Players in Japan Compete with Foreign Companies for Supply
Fierce competition and rising prices for exports of used cooking oil from Japan are linked to the growing demand for alternative aviation fuels like SAF.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/12/1873/ 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.
Osaka University Team Makes a Breakthrough in Saving Endangered Rhino
A team of researchers is using iPS cells to generate the reproductive cells of the northern white rhino, a species with only two females left on Earth.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/12/1863/ 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.
Why Fish Feed on Microplastics : Nagasaki University Study
A new study showed that fish are not eating microplastics by accident, but are actively feeding on them, with implications for the marine plastic waste issue.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/12/1838/ 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.
Women Stepping Up in the Resource Recycling Industry
A new women's council set up within an industrial association for resource recyclers sets the stage for women to take on more prominent roles in the industry.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/12/1817/ 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 Finds a New Home in Hokkaido
In sake brewing, temperature is key. Compelled by climate change, Michizakura brewery moved from its home of 143 years to Hokkaido. But others aren't so lucky.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/12/1805/ 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.
Why Companies Are Eager to Get Involved
Corporate efforts to reduce carbon emissions are increasingly targeting the production process, not only at major corporations, but even at craft breweries.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/11/1779/ 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.
Poll Shows Consumers in Japan Are Changing Their Behavior for the Better
A recent government poll revealed positive trends in consumer behavior, like declining to use plastic bags, with people in their 60s changing the most.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/11/1760/ 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.
Japanese Entrepreneur Stirring up a Recycling 'Storm' in Vietnam
Takatoshi Nakamura of Hanoi-based Junk & Co. Vietnam, hires women 'junk buyers' to help his company promote recycling, giving them better skills and income.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/11/1731/ 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.
Japanese Company Junk & Co. Takes on the Challenge of Recycling in Vietnam
In part one of a two-part series, J2E columnist Tsuneo Taguchi shines a spotlight on a new recycling company in Hanoi and its determined and enterprising CEO.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/11/1712/ 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.
COP27 Leaves Japan with Homework Ahead of Next Year's G7
As COP27 came to a close, Japan heads home having had some measure of success, but many challenges remain ahead of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima next spring.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/11/1676/ 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.
Leading Japanese Cities Leave Their Mark on COP27
At a side event of COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the cities of Yokohama and Tokorozawa shared their leading initiatives on transitioning to net zero carbon.Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/11/1655/ 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.
World’s First Recycled Diapers A Product Born in a Town with No Incinerator
Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/11/1641/ 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.
Research Vessel Departs for Antarctica with 'Gachapin' Mascot to Join
Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/11/1606/ 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.
COP27 Summit Kicks Off in Egypt to Tackle Existential Climate Crisis
Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/11/1544/ 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.
Tokyo Mesmerized by Rare Astronomical Show from Rooftop Observatory
Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/11/1517/ 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 Umami Secret Will Make Your Mouth Water
Article URLhttps://featured.japan-forward.com/japan2earth/2022/11/1495/ 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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