December 02, 2022
December 02, 2022
Sumitomo Foresty’s long history of environmental consciousness
December 02, 2022
Suntory restores healthy forests to recharge clean natural water
November 28, 2022
November 25, 2022
Oji’s Nepi Eco paper products advance goal to cut fossil fuels
November 18, 2022
The Japan Times publisher Minako Suematsu interviews business leaders who are active proponents of ESG investing and practices in Japan.
With Japan facing the challenges of a declining population and a prolonged economic slump, the president of Keio University said the university must accelerate building a globally attractive educational environment by inviting young people from around the world. “When the Japanese economy is struggling amid the declining population and aging society and when we think about how to build Japanese...
Naonori Kimura explores the potential of Japanese businesses
Sumitomo Forestry Co. always looks back on what happened to the Besshi Copper Mine in Ehime Prefecture, which opened about 330 years ago and was one of Japan’s biggest copper mines. Sumitomo Forestry’s history goes back to 1691, when the House of Sumitomo opened the mine, as they needed wood to support mine tunnels and to fuel smelters. But the...
Highlights the ESG (environmental, social and governance) activities of companies and other organizations.
Oji’s Nepi Eco paper products advance goal to cut fossil fuels
Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer
The first item launched in the Nepi Eco series, a...
Tender wagyu, other delicacies hail from clean lands of Tottori
Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer
Among many delicacies in Japan, Tottori Wagyu beef and its...
The English-language events will invite readers of The Japan Times to be guest speakers.
As the host city for next year’s Group of Seven summit, Hiroshima conveys a particularly intrinsic message about humanity’s capacity for destructive power. For the prefecture’s governor, Hidehiko Yuzaki, that message comes with a particularly heavy burden. “Everyone born and raised in Hiroshima has a mission,” he contended. “It’s a mission that is given to us whether we want it...
Introduces municipalities and local companies promoting the beauty and excellence of the real Japan.
Mutsu city: How ‘gastronomy tourism’ could revive Japan’s regions
Mayor of event host Mutsu sees ‘great potential’ for ‘satoyama...
Shizuoka restaurant Chakaiseki Onjaku：Fishmonger, chef collaborate on kaiseki cuisine
Takeo Terao Contributing writer
With the local food movement as popular as ever these...
Leaders & Readers is a Monday interview series showcasing prominent figures who have a strong connection to Japan.
A store is a ballet stage: LVMH Japan head
Louise George Kittaka
Contributing writer
Norbert Leuret’s passion for elevating the luxury brand retail experience...
From banana stems, One Planet Cafe grows change
Louise George Kittaka
Contributing writer
For sustainability producer Peo Ekberg, the smallest change can be...
Fulfilled destiny, leveraging diplomacy for development
Warren Meehan
Contributing writer
The island nation of Jamaica is best known for its...
Glen S. Fukushima: Crossing divides, building bridges
Timothy Schultz
Contributing writer
When U.S. President Joe Biden visited Tokyo in May, his...
On the occasion of our 125th anniversary The Japan Times, in commemorating its 125th anniversary on this special page, expresses gratitude for the consistent support and encouragement it has received from its diverse stakeholders, including readers, over the years. This paper was established as Japan’s first English-language newspaper with a purpose of bringing Japanese and non-Japanese people together in closer...
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