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What happens when public spaces become richer? Circular Economy Hub held Circular X “Circular economy and public luxury: Rethinking circular city-building from the perspective of ownership”

  • On Feb 10, 2026
Circular Economy Hub has been hosting the monthly online learning program series “Circular X” since 2021, offering opportunities to explore the future of circular economy practices across various industries and sectors. The theme for January 2026 was “Circular economy and public luxury: Rethinking circular city-building from the perspective of ownership.” What happens when public spaces […]
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Japan and Taiwan collaboration toward a circular society: Circular design study tour in Japan organized by the Taiwan Design Research Institute

  • On Feb 4, 2026
In recent years, Taiwan has positioned the promotion of the circular economy as an important policy and has been advancing efforts to build a circular society starting from the design and manufacturing stages. With the aim of further strengthening these circular design initiatives, in the summer of 2025, Harch planned and operated a circular design […]
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Event Overview: Review of the circular economy in 2025 and outlook for 2026 with original insights based on global and domestic trends【Circular Economy Hub】

  • On Jan 19, 2026
Circular Economy Hub has been hosting the monthly online learning program series “Circular X” since 2021, offering opportunities to explore the future of circular economy practices across various industries and sectors. The theme for December 2025 was “Review of the circular economy in 2025 and outlook for 2026 with original insights based on global and […]
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Launch of the “Circular City Transition Indicator”: Visualizing Circular Economy Progress Across Japan’s Municipalities

  • On Jan 19, 2026
As a follow up initiative to the “Circular City Transition Guide” published in October 2024, we have jointly developed the “Circular City Transition Indicator” with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, and have launched a dashboard for municipalities nationwide. Overview of the Circular City Transition Indicator The circular economy is positioned as a national strategy to […]
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Event Report | “Lasting for a Thousand Years” Was Not the Goal, but the Result: Exploring Circular Economy Practices in the City of Kyoto

  • On Jan 9, 2026
As part of the Kyoto City project “building the foundation for a circular economy in 2025,” which Harch has been commissioned to deliver, Harch has been hosting a learning program for Kyoto based businesses themed around the circular economy titled Circular Business Design School Kyoto. In this article, we report on the fieldwork conducted in […]
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Circular Economy Hub held Circular X on “How to measure the transition to a circular economy: Indicators, standards, and global trends”

  • On Dec 24, 2025
Circular Economy Hub has been hosting the monthly online learning program series “Circular X” since 2021, offering opportunities to explore the future of circular economy practices across various industries and sectors. The theme for November 2025 was “How do we measure the transition to a circular economy? The latest trends and practices surrounding circularity indicators […]
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Zenbird
An online magazine for global audiences interested in sustainable lifestyles, businesses, and cultures in Japan. It delivers the latest sustainability news, reports, and interviews.

IDEAS FOR GOOD
A source of inspiration for social innovators in Japan. It showcases a wide range of creative ideas and solutions worldwide for enabling sustainable innovation and social change.

Circular Economy Hub
An online platform to accelerate the circular economy in Japan. It delivers deep knowledge and insights for businesses and cities while connecting them for circular innovation.

Circular Yokohama
A local online platform to accelerate the circular economy in Yokohama. Closely working with the city, businesses, and local NPOs, it leads the city’s circular transition.

Livhub
An online hub introducing the new way of traveling, working, and living. It spotlights emerging trends such as sustainable tourism, digital nomadism, and multi-habitation.

Life Hugger
An online sustainable lifestyle magazine for conscious consumers. It delivers many tips and ideas on how to make our lives more sustainable and enjoyable by changing our everyday choices.

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