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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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Event Report | Circular Business Design School Kyoto kicks off: Exploring Kyoto’s unique pathways to circularity

  • On Dec 12, 2025
Harch, commissioned by Kyoto City to operate the “FY2025 Circular Economy Foundation Development Program,” launched the Circular Business Design School Kyoto (CBDS Kyoto) in October 2025. On October 14, the kickoff event was held, marking the start of a learning program for local businesses with circular economy as its main theme. This article provides an […]
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[Circular Yokohama] Event Report | YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR FASHION GATHERING: Envisioning the future of textile circulation across industries

  • On Dec 9, 2025
In Yokohama City, various initiatives are being promoted to advance resource circulation and build a circular society. As part of these efforts, Harch is collaborating with the City of Yokohama on a three-year project titled “Yokohama Low-Carbon Clothing Lifestyle Initiative,” which focuses on the circulation of clothing, an essential part of citizens’ daily lives. As […]
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[Zenbird] Reframing what waste can be through the lens of Kanagawa Sustainability Tour (Report)

  • On Nov 18, 2025
Harch, which operates Zenbird, hosted government officials from Singapore in a one-day circular economy tour in Kanagawa Prefecture on October 13, visiting several circular businesses in the region to observe their initiatives up close. This article reports on the tour and its outcomes. *This article is a republished report from Zenbird titled “Reframing what waste […]
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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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