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We have joined Impact Startup Association as an official member

  • On Jul 13, 2024
We are pleased to announce that our company has joined the Impact Startup Association as an official member, aiming to bring positive impact to society by balancing solving social issues and sustainable growth. Background and purpose of joining Impact Startup Association Since our founding in December 2015, we have built on our expertise in the […]
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CEO Kato appointed as advisor for the Saitama Prefecture Circular Economy Promotion Subcommittee

  • On Jul 10, 2024
Our CEO, Kato has been appointed as an advisor to the Saitama Prefecture Circular Economy Promotion Subcommittee, which consists of businesses, municipalities, consumer groups, and others involved in the Circular Economy. The Saitama Prefecture Circular Economy Promotion Subcommittee is a meeting aimed at promoting the circular economy through industry-government-private sector collaboration to ensure sustainable production […]
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Zenbird releases Sustainable City Guidebook for eco-friendly travel in Tokyo

  • On Jul 3, 2024
Zenbird, an online magazine operated by Harch, has been sharing Japan’s sustainable initiatives with the world for years now. It is now introducing the “Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO,” an English-language guidebook aimed at promoting eco-friendly travel in the bustling capital. As Japan continues to experience a surge in inbound tourism, the demand for sustainable tourism […]
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Basic and collaboration agreements finalized for Yokohama SDGs Design Center Project

  • On Jun 15, 2024
Our company, together with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. and six other companies, has concluded a basic agreement on the implementation of the “Yokohama SDGs Design Center Project” and a collaboration agreement on the “2024 Yokohama SDGs Design Center Project” to realize the vision of the SDGs Future City Yokohama. The purpose of this project is […]
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SRA Japan and Zenbird team up to promote sustainable dining options

  • On Jun 5, 2024
Zenbird, an online magazine operated by Harch, has entered a partnership with the Sustainable Restaurant Association Japan (SRA Japan). This collaboration aims to highlight sustainable dining options by featuring an extensive list of vetted restaurants on Zenbird’s dedicated platform, Zenbird.Life. The need for sustainability has become increasingly vital in our daily choices. This partnership thus […]
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Harch joins TOPPAN’s new PLAT UMEKITA co-creation platform in Osaka as partner

  • On May 22, 2024
Harch will join “PLAT UMEKITA” as a co-creation partner. PLAT UMEKITA will be opened on September 6, 2024 by TOPPAN Inc., a group company of TOPPAN Holdings, as an “experience-type co-creation platform” to connect consumers and companies. This facility will be located in the information dissemination building of “Umekita Park,” an approximately 45,000 m2 urban […]
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Launching “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO,” a circular economy startup incubation program

  • On Mar 5, 2024
As a partner of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “TOKYO SUTEAM,” a startup support and development project by various entities, Harch will launch “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO” in April 2024. This program specializes in supporting startups focused on the circular economy. What is CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO? CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO is a 5-month incubation program for those who […]
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Zenbird.life partnership with Japan Sustainable Salon Association

  • On Oct 6, 2023
Our company-operated English curation site, “Zenbird.life,” has partnered with the Japan Sustainable Salon Association, a general incorporated association, and has started listing hair salons that have received Sustainable Salon Certification. What is Zenbird.life? As travel restrictions due to the pandemic begin to ease, we are gradually seeing an increase in foreign tourists visiting Japan. Although […]
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