Taking Japan’s ‘undiscovered gems’ nationwide and beyond

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

The competition for Undiscovered Gems of Japan 2020-2021 was held in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward on Feb. 11 and 12 to...

Seino Holdings drives toward environmental sustainability

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

Seino Holdings Co. Ltd. is one of Japan’s top commercial logistics companies, with about 90 years of history. In recent...

CCJA winner’s nonprofit Pilcon seeks contraceptive freedom

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing Writer

The number of abortions among women under age 20 in Japan was over 11,000 in 2020, according to the Ministry...

CCJA winner founded company to support deaf children

Jacob Reed
Contributing Writer

The award ceremony for the fifth Champion of Change Japan Award, CCJA 2021, was held in Tokyo and streamed live...

Care curriculum: School founder Nishi binds Brazilians in Aichi

MAIKO MURAOKA
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Living abroad during childhood is a life-changing experience in many ways. While it can have a positive impact, it may...

At CDP symposium, representatives of banks and cities share views on their sustainable goals

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing Writer

Businesses and actions that contribute to solving environmental and social issues are crucial to making all of society more sustainable....

CDP symposium outlines how cities are essential to achieving net zero

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing Writer

Yuriko Koike, governor of Tokyo For the world to achieve the target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius,...

New stock markets can hasten climate efforts and decarbonization: CDP head

Michiyo MorisawaCDP Japan Director Michiyo Morisawa, CDP Japan director | CDP With the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime market set for...

Japan’s government works for promoting sustainable finance

Shunichi Suzuki Minister of State for Financial Services Shunichi Suzuki, minister of state for financial services | Financial Services Agency...

WELgee founder takes initiative on opening doors for refugees

Jacob Reed
Contributing writer

For her work with refugees in Japan, Sayaka Kankolongo Watanabe had the honor of being among the recipients of the...

G1 Global lays out visions for helping Japan innovate and evolve

Timothy Schultz
Contributing writer

Who holds the power in Tokyo? Where do the real decision-makers meet? The most honest answer: in the offices of...

Share Summit gathers ideas to create a circular economy

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

Over 5,000 participants gathered online at the Share Summit 2021 on Oct. 5 to contribute ideas promoting the sharing economy...