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...

Seino delivers on the promise of faster, greener e-commerce

Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer

There is not one place in Japan where Seino Holdings Co. Ltd. doesn’t provide delivery service. Seino is one of...

Aomori’s Mutsu finds partners for the future through Singapore

Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer

The city of Mutsu in Aomori Prefecture is one of the most ambitious and open rural municipalities in Japan. It...

Tsukuba’s outlying R8 districts realize and promote their charms

Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer

“There is nothing in this town” — this is a phrase you too often hear when asking a resident of...

Suntory restores healthy forests to recharge clean natural water

Maiko Muraoka Contributing writer

“Today Birds, Tomorrow Humans.” This is the slogan created by Japanese beverage giant Suntory Holdings when it started bird conservation...

NTT’s Sugatami platform will give cities the tools to grow healthy

MAIKO MURAOKA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In recent years, concepts such as smart cities and sustainable urban development have attracted attention in discussions on community development....

OAT Agrio’s agrochemicals are from nature, for crops

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

OAT Agrio Co. Ltd. operates its business with the corporate philosophy of “We contribute to the people of the world...

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...