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[IDEAS FOR GOOD] Event Report | Screening of the film Repair Café held during Circular Economy Week in Utrecht, the Netherlands

  • On Apr 17, 2025
On March 19, 2025, we hosted a screening of our original short documentary Repair Café as part of Circular Economy Week in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The event took place at Het Hof van Cartesius, a creative and sustainable hub known for showcasing real-world circular economy practices. The screening was included in the official program of […]
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[CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO] Event Report | CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO Second Cohort Final Demo & Exhibition Day

  • On Mar 31, 2025
Harch Inc. hosted the Final Demo & Exhibition Day for the second phase of “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO,”—a startup support program specializing in the circular economy, conducted in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. *This article is a republished report from CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO titled “[Event Report] CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO Second Cohort Final Demo & Exhibition […]
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Zenbird held a free online seminar “Why Japan for MICE and education? Sustainability and Circular Economy awaits.”

  • On Mar 13, 2025
On Feb 12, Zenbird held a free online seminar “Why Japan for MICE and education? Sustainability and Circular Economy awaits.” This seminar was designed for event managers, educators and businesspersons who are interested in utilizing Japan as a destination for sustainable events while visiting businesses involved in sustainability and circular economy. Japan as a sustainable […]
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[CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO] Event Report | Interim Demo Day for the Second Cohort Held

  • On Mar 11, 2025
In collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, our company hosted the interim Demo Day for the second cohort of Circular Startup Tokyo on January 31, 2025. Circular Startup Tokyo is a startup incubation program focused on the circular economy. *This article is a republished report from CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO titled “[Event Report] Interim Demo Day […]
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[IDEAS FOR GOOD] Our documentary The Repair Cafe featured on NHK World

  • On Mar 10, 2025
Harch’s first documentary film “The Repair Cafe” was recently featured on NHK World’s English-language news program. The Repair Cafe is the original short documentary produced by our media platform “IDEAS FOR GOOD” which shares ideas to make society better. Originating in the Netherlands, Repair Cafés are community-driven initiatives where volunteers repair broken items—such as electronics, […]
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[Circular Yokohama] awarded the Grand Prize at the 31st Yokohama Environmental Activities Award

  • On Feb 27, 2025
Circular Yokohama, a platform dedicated to promoting the circular economy in Yokohama, has been honored with the Grand Prize at the 31st Yokohama Environmental Activities Award for its contributions to advancing local environmental initiatives. About the Yokohama Environmental Activities Award The Yokohama Environmental Activities Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, and students actively engaged in environmental […]
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[IDEAS FOR GOOD] “Sustainable Experience Design Lab” is about to open

  • On Feb 26, 2025
IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media platform dedicated to gathering ideas for making society “better,” will open its seven-month exploration program, “Sustainable Experience Design Lab,” running from March to September 2025. The world faces escalating environmental and social crises, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and conflicts over limited resources. We are at a crucial turning […]
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[CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO] Event report | Second phase kickoff event held

  • On Feb 18, 2025
Harch Inc. hosted the kickoff event for the second phase of “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO” on November 14, 2024. This startup support program, conducted in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, focuses on the circular economy sector. This report covers the kickoff event, including input talks from experts practicing circular business and vision and business plan […]
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Circular Yokohama delivers a career education lecture at Yokohama Mine elementary school

  • On Feb 7, 2025
On December 16, 2024, Circular Yokohama, a platform promoting the circular economy in Yokohama, delivered a career education lecture to sixth-grade students at Mine elementary school in Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama City. The school actively promotes career education by inviting professionals from various fields, helping students envision their future paths. Mine elementary school is located just […]
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Event report: “Memories embedded in school gym floor begin a new journey of circularity—exhibit and workshop at ‘Yokohama Architecture Plaza 2024′”

  • On Jan 28, 2025
On November 9, 2024, Circular Yokohama, an organization dedicated to promoting circular economy in Yokohama City, participated in the “Yokohama Architecture Plaza 2024” held at the Yokohama City Hall. Circular Yokohama showcased unique items crafted from repurposed gymnasium flooring. note: This article is from Circular Yokohama’s report, “Memories embedded in school gym floor begin a […]
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