Tottori wagyu and wine paired at New Otani Tokyo fair

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

The Tottori Wagyu Fair is taking place at six restaurants in the Hotel New Otani Tokyo until July 15. The...

Nippon Life engages to encourage green transition

Hiroko Nakata Contributing writer

Engaging with high-emitting companies to spur transformation of their business rather than divesting from them is becoming increasingly important to...

NTT tool Sugatami reflects cities’ extensive possibilities

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

With the use of digital technology to solve rural social problems now promoted as a national policy, some places have...

OAT Agrio grows better farms with green tech, agrochemicals

Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer

OAT Agrio Co. Ltd. produces environmentally friendly fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals for the sake of both better food security...

Seino delivers greener logistics through open public collaboration

Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer

Seino Holdings Co. Ltd. has been in the logistics business for more than 90 years. Last June, the Gifu-based company...

New geopark museum, cycle park showcase Tsukuba’s attractions

Maiko Muraoka Cntributing writer

The Ibaraki city of Tsukuba in November launched a new facility, Mt. Tsukuba Gate Park, that focuses on promoting the...

Old-growth paper company Oji renews forests, products, vision

Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer

Oji Holdings, Japan’s leading paper manufacturer, is also its largest corporate forest owner. It studies and develops paper products and...

NTT sustainable smart city effort is developing tools for well-being

Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer

As envisioned in its new fundamental principle, “Innovating a sustainable future for people and planet,” the NTT group has been...

Tottori, home of premium wagyu, offers great diversity of delicacies

Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer

Western Japan’s Tottori Prefecture, lying on the Sea of Japan and boasting the famous Mount Daisen and other peaks, has...

Suntory replenishes a century of water stewardship

Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer

This year is the 100th anniversary of Japan’s first malt whisky distillery, established in the Yamazaki district of the town...

NTT projects in cities and forests use visual data to solve issues

Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer

Data is an important element in sustainable regional development. “The Sustainable Smart City Partner Program (SSPP) is carrying out projects...

For Nippon Life, ESG investment is natural part of taking long view

Hiroko Nakata Contributing writer

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is increasingly gaining attention as investors weigh the long-term impacts of corporate activities on...