Sustainable Japan by The Japan Times

Roundtable

The English-language events will invite readers of The Japan Times to be guest speakers.

To create business value, first create shared value

The phrase “sustainable business” seems to be everywhere these days, but what exactly does it mean for brands and consumers in Japan? James Hollow, CEO and founder of the strategic consultancy Fabric K.K., recently addressed the topic with The Japan Times, sharing his insights about helping businesses create shared value with their customers and communities. Fabric is an affiliate of...

ESG / SDGs

Highlights the ESG (environmental, social and governance) activities of companies and other organizations.

At 2020 Games, NTT made watching events remotely feel live

Spectators heard many athletes express appreciation in postgame interviews for Japan holding the Olympic and Paralympic Games even before they thanked their families and supporters. No one in the world...

Troubled teens find solace with Saori Okada’s support network

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

Saori Okada has been reaching out, day or night, to...

Kirirom Global Forum examines investment and social impacts

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

Kirirom Group, a network of companies in Singapore, Cambodia and...

ESG Talk

The Japan Times publisher Minako Suematsu interviews business leaders who are active proponents of ESG investing and practices in Japan.

LDP seeks Japanese voice in formulating ESG rules

The Treasury and Finance Division of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has made recommendations to promote investment and loans that support a sustainable society and economic growth, or what is known as sustainable finance. The move is aimed at leading domestic discussions in a systematic manner and helping make Japan and Asia’s perspectives be reflected on the international stage, as...

Brand history & Archives

Reflecting the golden age of the silver screen

The Japan Times has long celebrated the pleasures of sitting in a dark theater and marveling at the actors on the silver screen. Japan was an early adopter of cinema, which partially explains its precocious golden age of cinema, which produced the likes of Akira Kurosawa and Yasujiro Ozu, directors who would inspire a wide range of filmmakers. Much of...

Leaders&Readers

Leaders&Readers is a Monday interview series showcasing prominent figures who have a strong connection to Japan.

Goldman partner Ben Ferguson in it for long term

Joe Muntal
Contributing writer

In 1998, Japan’s government began implementing its “Big Bang” financial reforms, a three-year program to open up financial markets to foreign investors. That same year, Ben Ferguson, an American who...

Company rescues hardware with support alternative

Joe Muntal
Contributing writer

Every year, electronics manufacturers invigorate their product lines with upgraded...

President aims to turn social dissonance into dynamic diversity in Japan

Joe Muntal
Contributing writer

Jenifer Rogers, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in...

David Malone, rector of the United Nations University

Louise George Kittaka
Contributing writer

“Rector” commonly known in Japan as “president,” denotes a senior...

Building a global Panasonic compliance network

Joe Muntal
Contributing writer

For nearly three decades, Laurence Bates has provided legal counsel...

Satoyama~Authentic Japan

Introduces municipalities and local companies promoting the beauty and excellence of the real Japan.

A tale of two cities’ castles, and how they survived the centuries

Every municipality has a characteristic or landmark that its residents think of as their symbol. On July 29, the 18th Satoyama Cafe, an online talk session organized by the Japan...