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Circular Business Design School Kyoto to host “Open Day” on November 20

On Nov 12, 2025

Since October 2025, Harch has been organizing the Circular Business Design School Kyoto, a circular economy business development program for local companies in Kyoto City. On November 20, the program will hold an Open Day event. Designing the future of circular business together from Kyoto Kyoto City has been actively working toward a circular economy […]

[Zenbird] Launch of “Indigo dyeing tour and beginner kendo session exploring Bushido values”

On Nov 10, 2025

Harch, which operates Zenbird, will host an afternoon 5-hour tour on 28 November, offering participants a rare opportunity to step inside a working indigo dye house and then onto the floor of a kendo dojo. The tour presents a unique chance to experience two Japanese traditions that continue to shape and teach everyday values in […]

[IDEAS FOR GOOD] Event Report | Climate Creative Cafe Vol.20 “Rethinking design thinking in the age of climate crisis”

On Nov 4, 2025

On October 16, 2025, IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media platform dedicated to gathering ideas that make society better, co-hosted an online event titled “Rethinking design thinking in the age of climate crisis” with Members Inc. as part of the Climate Creative project. As part of the Climate Creative project, which tackles the climate crisis […]

[IDEAS FOR GOOD] Event Report | Screening of The Repair Cafe at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

On Oct 31, 2025

On September 27, our original documentary film The Repair Cafe was screened at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan venue. It was a part of the stage program of the “Circular Economy Lab,” an event organized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The Repair Cafe is the first original documentary produced by IDEAS FOR […]

Circular economy frontlines: Exploring business models for sustainable value creation and Kyoto’s potential

On Oct 27, 2025

In recent years, the world has been shifting from a linear economy of mass production, consumption, and disposal to a circular economy that sustainably and efficiently utilizes resources to create added value. The Japanese government has positioned the realization of a circular economy as a national strategy and is accelerating its efforts. Kyoto City has […]

Chief Circularity Officer (CCO) Leadership Program 2025 to be launched

On Oct 6, 2025

The transition to a circular economy depends on people. The demand for talent who can lead transformation within organizations is higher than ever. Companies face challenges such as resource depletion and securing critical raw materials. They are also required to address Scope 3 across their entire supply chain and ensure resilience and stability in global […]

[IDEAS FOR GOOD] Event Report | Screening of the film The Repair Cafe at FixFest in London

On Oct 2, 2025

IDEAS FOR GOOD, the web media operated by Harch that shares ideas for making society “better,” produced the original short documentary film The Repair Cafe. On September 6, it was screened as part of “FixFest,” the global festival of repair held in London, United Kingdom. FixFest is organized by The Restart Project and serves as […]

[Circular Yokohama] Event Report | Sustainable Micro-tourism: A one-day tour of sustainability initiatives in Yokohama

On Sep 19, 2025

Circular Yokohama, operated by Harch, promotes circular lifestyles in Yokohama. On February 8, 2025, it hosted the program “Sustainable Micro-tourism: A one-day tour of sustainability initiatives in Yokohama,” designed to provide insights for sustainability management, business development, and operations. * This article is a republished report from Circular Yokohama titled “[Event Report] Yokohama Sustainable Microtourism […]

[Kyoto City × Harch] Circular Business Design School Kyoto to launch a learning program for local businesses on transitioning to a circular economy

On Sep 16, 2025

As part of the “FY2025 Circular Economy Foundation Development Project” commissioned to Harch by Kyoto City, the learning program “Circular Business Design School Kyoto,” focusing on the circular economy for local businesses, will begin on October 14, 2025. Background of the program In recent years, there has been a global shift from a linear economy […]

Circular Economy Hub hosted an online event: “Can reuse business lead to a circular economy? Exploring the way for transition”

On Sep 12, 2025

Circular Economy Hub has been hosting the monthly online learning program series “Circular X” since 2021, offering opportunities to explore future visions of how the circular economy will expand across various industries and sectors. The theme of the August 2025 edition was “Can reuse business lead to a circular economy? Exploring the way for transition.” […]

[IDEAS FOR GOOD] Online event “Public can be more interesting: report session on the Berlin-born festival of government and creativity Creative Bureaucracy Festival 2025” was held

On Sep 2, 2025

IDEAS FOR GOOD, the web media curates ideas for making society “better,” hosted an online event on August 5 titled “Public can be more interesting: report session on the Berlin-born festival of government and creativity Creative Bureaucracy Festival 2025.” Who does the public belong to? In the face of complex and multilayered challenges such as […]

[Circular Yokohama] Community Loops: Launched A New Circular Fashion Project

On Aug 26, 2025

Circular Yokohama, a platform that promotes the circular economy in Yokohama, is operating the ministry of the environment subsidized project “Community Loops” together with CYKLUS, a company engaged in circular economy businesses focused on clothing repair, remake, and fashion. The initiative aims to achieve resource circulation within the community and create new community value through […]

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