Zenbird to hold Akasaka Circular City Conference & Tour 2024: Building a circular neighborhood

On 2024年9月25日

Zenbird, our online magazine that introduces Japan’s sustainable initiatives to the world, will organize the “Akasaka Circular City Conference & Tourism 2024” on October 8, an event that will bring together businesses, startups, and sustainability leaders to explore the future of circular cities. The event, held entirely in English, aims to position Tokyo as a […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD Business Design Lab hosts “Upcycle the City: Umekita Urban Upcyclers Kick-off – Where Sustainability Meets Creativity”

On 2024年9月13日

IDEAS FOR GOOD Business Design Lab, a co-creation-type business development lab operated by our company to make society better, will hold an event “Upcycle the City: Umekita Urban Upcyclers Kick-off – Where Sustainability Meets Creativity” at PLAT UMEKITA, a hands-on co-creation center in Umeda, Osaka on September 18, 2024. PLAT UMEKITA is an experiential co-creation […]

Livhub to host tour “Hiroshima Regenerative Tourism – A Journey of Regeneration and Dialogue to Foster Connections”

On 2024年9月7日

Livhub, a media for sustainable and extraordinary experiences, operated by Harch, will host a tour titled “Hiroshima Regenerative Tourism – A Journey of Regeneration and Dialogue to Foster Connections” from October 9 to 11, 2024, to search for and consider “the future of travel.” *This article is a reprint of “Call for Participants! ‘Hiroshima Regenerative […]

Circular Economy Hub held Circular X “Where We Are in Circular Fashion: Trends in Regulations, Business, and Technology”

On 2024年8月31日

Since 2021, Circular Economy Hub has been holding its monthly Circular X Series, a study program in which participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy spreading in various industries and fields. The theme for August 2024 was “Where We Are in Circular Fashion: Trends in Regulations, Business, and Technology in the […]

Zenbird to host release event for “Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO” – Explore Tokyo’s sustainable spots in English

On 2024年8月14日

Zenbird, our online magazine that introduces Japan’s sustainable initiatives to the world, will hold a release event for the “Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO” on August 24 at a sustainable cafe in Tokyo. Are you interested in exploring sustainable spots in Tokyo? An exciting media event is coming up on August 24 at a sustainable cafe […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD interview: “Behind the scenes with B Market Builder Japan and Japan’s B Corp movement”

On 2024年8月6日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, Harch’s web media that collects ideas for making society better, interviewed the co-chairs of B Market Builder Japan. The organization promotes the B Corp movement in Japan, a certification our company has also attained. *This article is a reprint of the IDEAS FOR GOOD’s “Behind the scenes with B Market Builder Japan […]

Event report on Circular Yokohama’s “National Sun Yat-sen University’s Study Tour on Local Decarbonization Initiatives”

On 2024年8月6日

From July 11 to 12, 2024, Circular Yokohama, Harch’s online platform promoting a circular lifestyle in Yokohama, welcomed National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) from Taiwan for a study tour focused on local decarbonization. *This article is a reprint of the Circular Yokohama “National Sun Yat-sen University’s Study Tour on Yokohama’s Decarbonization Initiatives” Report on “National […]

We have joined Impact Startup Association as an official member

On 2024年7月13日

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 […]

CEO Kato appointed as advisor for the Saitama Prefecture Circular Economy Promotion Subcommittee

On 2024年7月10日

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 […]

Zenbird releases Sustainable City Guidebook for eco-friendly travel in Tokyo

On 2024年7月3日

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 […]

Event report on Circular Yokohama’s University of Illinois one-day tour on circular design

On 2024年6月28日

On May 24, 2024, Circular Yokohama, Harch’s online platform that aims to promote a circular lifestyle in Yokohama, welcomed the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (hereinafter “UIUC”) to Yokohama for the “Circular Design Learning Tour.” (hereinafter “Circular Design Tour”) *This article is a reprint of the Circular Yokohama “Circular Yokohama Hosts UIUC from USA: A […]

Circular Economy Hub featured as case study in “Rethink Designers Report 2024” compiled by METI Kansai

On 2024年6月25日

Our Circular Economy Hub was featured as one of the case studies in the “Rethink Designers Report 2024” compiled by the METI Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry. The “Rethink Designers Report 2024” is a report that compiles findings and case studies from research and analysis conducted by METI Kansai on leading projects in […]

CEO Kato participated in a panel discussion at “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024”

On 2024年6月21日

On May 21, CEO Kato participated in a panel discussion at “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024,” an international event held by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024” is a large-scale international event to disseminate future urban models. It attracted up to 500,000 participants and was held from April 27, 2024. The event was expected […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD held “Circular economy hot topics from WCEF2024 / Growth vs Climate Conference debriefing”

On 2024年6月20日

On June 19, IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media that collects ideas for making society better, held an online event “Circular economy hot topics from WCEF2024 / Growth vs Climate Conference debriefing” to provide an overview of European circular economy trends. In these times of climate change, war, and economic instability, the idea of a […]

Basic and collaboration agreements finalized for Yokohama SDGs Design Center Project

On 2024年6月15日

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 […]

Zenbird leads Kyoto Sustainable Tour, highlighting Edo Period circular economy practices

On 2024年6月7日

Zenbird hosted professors and students from Chiang Mai University on a tour of Kyoto to visit stores that are committed to sustainability. Zenbird, operated by Harch, is an English-language web magazine that shares sustainable ideas and initiatives from Japan. Learning about consumption, in particular circular consumption, helps us move the world in the better direction, […]

SRA Japan and Zenbird team up to promote sustainable dining options

On 2024年6月5日

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 […]

Harch joins TOPPAN’s new PLAT UMEKITA co-creation platform in Osaka as partner

On 2024年5月22日

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 […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD held event “Welcome to the Gateway to the Pluriverse. Design for Change with Dr. Daijiro Mizuno”

On 2024年5月21日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media that collects ideas for making society better, held an online event “Welcome to the Gateway to the Pluriverse. Design for Change with Dr. Daijiro Mizuno” on May 10, 2024 to discuss the concept of design and its role as the key to the Pluriverse. Increasingly complex social issues, accelerating […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD will hold Climate Creative Cafe vol.13 “Human resource development and career design in climate crisis era”

On 2024年5月11日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, Harch’s web media platform which gathers ideas for improving society, will hold an online event Climate Creative Cafe vol.13 “Human resource development and career design in climate crisis era” with Members Co. IDEAS FOR GOOD is implementing the “Climate Creative” project, which aims to tackle the climate crisis through creative ideas, communication, […]

Livhub will host tour “Repair our futures: A journey to encounter circular and social design in Taiwan”

On 2024年4月27日

Livhub, a media for sustainable and extraordinary experiences, operated by Harch, will host a tour titled “Repair our future: A journey to encounter circular and social design in Taiwan” from June 13 to 16. The tour will visit 10 companies and organizations in Taiwan that practice circular and social design. This tour is now full […]

Circular Yokohama held “Exploring Hoshiten: Book Talk! vol.2 – creating community spaces through bookstores”

On 2024年4月19日

On February 26, Circular Yokohama, our platform for promoting the circular economy in Yokohama, collaborated with the project “Book and Radio Travel Agency” which has the concept of a “travel agency where books become tickets,” to hold a reading event titled “Exploring Hoshiten: Book Talk! vol.2 – creating community spaces through bookstores.” The theme of […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD will hold event “Report on DGTL: A trash-free music festival in the Netherlands”

On 2024年4月19日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media that collects ideas for making society better, will hold an online event “Report on DGTL: A trash-free music festival in the Netherlands” with Japan Gray Line Co., Ltd. on April 23. What do you think of when you hear the word “music festival”? A stage with wonderful sound and […]

Participating teams selected for CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO, a circular economy startup incubation program!

On 2024年4月17日

We are pleased to announce the participants of “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO,” a circular economy startup incubation program, operated by our company specializing in the circular economy. CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO is a 5-month incubation program for those who aim to start a new business, create a new business, or raise funds in the circular economy field, […]

Circular Economy Hub to hold event “Circular economy updates on children’s product market in apparel industry”

On 2024年3月23日

Since 2021, Circular Economy Hub has been holding its monthly Circular X Series, a study program in which participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy spreading in various industries and fields. The theme for March 2024 is “Circular economy updates on children’s product market in apparel industry.” While efforts have been […]

Event report: “B Corp Community Gathering – BCM2024: THIS WAY FORWARD”

On 2024年3月22日

On March 8, we participated in the “B Corp Community Gathering – BCM2024: THIS WAY FORWARD,” an event that brought together the Japanese B Corp community. March is B Corp Month, a month to spread the B Corp (*) movement around the world. In Japan, various events and announcements are being made by companies that […]

Event report: Briefing session for “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO,” a circular economy startup incubation program

On 2024年3月19日

On March 7, Harch, the operator of the Circular Economy media platform Circular Economy Hub, held a briefing session for prospective participants of “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO,” a circular economy startup incubation program. The program is implemented in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. About 100 participants, both on-site and online, gathered at the event. In […]

Launching “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO,” a circular economy startup incubation program

On 2024年3月5日

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 […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD hosted Climate Creative Cafe vol.11 “Redesigning society and business with ‘extended stakeholders’”

On 2024年2月27日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media that collects ideas for making society better, held an online event “Redesigning society and business with ‘extended stakeholders’ (Climate Creative Cafe vol.11).” On February 13, 2024, the event, jointly hosted with Members Co. IDEAS FOR GOOD is implementing the “Climate Creative” project, which aims to tackle the climate crisis […]

Yokohama’s global city promotion website covers CEO Kato’s insights at Y-SHIP 2023

On 2024年2月20日

The City of Yokohama’s global city promotion website, “Inspire Your Soul Find Your YOKOHAMA,” recently published a report on the “Y-SHIP 2023” event, featuring insights from CEO Kato, who participated as a panelist. Inspire Your Soul Find Your YOKOHAMA provides information on new discoveries that stimulate intellectual curiosity, as well as information about Yokohama that […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD held “Let’s talk about ‘plastic’ over coffee – Seminar reflection and Q&A session”

On 2024年2月14日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media that collects ideas for making society better, held an online event “Let’s talk about ‘plastic’ over coffee – Seminar reflection and Q&A session” on February 8, 2024, jointly with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. and Members Co.. IDEAS FOR GOOD has been co-hosting online seminars related to plastics with Mitsui Chemicals, […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD launches “Sport for Good” series with Sport For Smile for climate action

On 2024年2月9日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media that collects ideas for making society better, has launched the “Sport for Good” series in collaboration with Sport For Smile, a general incorporated association. Background of the “Sport for Good” feature “Elite Program” is a new program launched by Sport For Smile’s Sport For Smile Planet League (SFSPL), a […]

Circular Yokohama lectured on vocational activities at Sasage Junior High School in Yokohama

On 2024年1月19日

On November 30, Muroi and Maruyama of Circular Yokohama, a Yokohama-based circular economy promotion platform operated by our company, gave a vocational lecture to first-year students at Sasage Junior High School in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. This year, the school held a vocational lecture for first-year students as part of their career studies during their […]

CEO Kato’s insights at Y-SHIP 2023 covered by TOMORUBA magazine

On 2024年1月12日

“TOMORUBA,” a business revitalization media outlet, featured a report on the event “Y-SHIP 2023,” where CEO Kato was a key participant. Y-SHIP 2023 is an international convention that aims at open innovation by attracting the vitality of human resources and companies from Japan and abroad, especially in the field of GX, together with Yokohama’s international […]

Circular Yokohama’s Hoshiten Circular Library collaborates with VALUE BOOKS, Inc.

On 2024年1月11日

The Hoshiten Circular Library initiated a collaboration with VALUE BOOKS, Inc., a company involved in the buying and selling of used books. The library is operated by Circular Yokohama, one of harch’s online platforms dedicated to advancing the circular economy in Yokohama. What is Hoshiten Circular Library? Hoshiten Circular Library is a circulating bookshelf where […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD held event “Global trends in plastic regulations: Corporate behavior and consumer needs for plastic-free society”

On 2023年12月19日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media that collects ideas for making society better, held an online event “Global trends in plastic regulations: Corporate behavior and consumer needs for plastic-free society” on December 6, 2023, jointly with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. and Members Co.. Climate change and plastic waste issues are recognized as common social issues worldwide. […]

Harch staff presented at “Liberal Arts and Innovation: Fostering ‘Dynamic Liberal Arts’ to Drive Business”

On 2023年12月16日

Ito from our company was a speaker at the online event “[University of Tokyo Faculty of Liberal Arts x Hakuhodo] Liberal Arts and Innovation: Fostering ‘Dynamic Liberal Arts’ to Drive Business.” The event, hosted by LIVe, the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Liberal Arts, took place on December 4. LIVe is a community that takes […]

Circular Economy Hub will hold Circular X on “Looking back at 2023 from the perspective of circular economy”

On 2023年12月13日

Since 2021, Circular Economy Hub has been holding its monthly Circular X Series, a study program in which participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy spreading in various industries and fields. This month, we will present an online installment in which members of our editorial team look back on the past […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD released free white paper “Case studies: Biomass plastics adoption in Europe”

On 2023年12月9日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media that collects ideas for making society better, has released a free white paper on the adoption of biomass plastics in Europe, based on a joint research project with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. Amid calls for global warming and plastic waste problems, the world is moving away from plastics, and the […]

Circular Yokohama Representative Yu Kato appeared at “Y-SHIP 2023”

On 2023年11月29日

On November 14, Harch CEO Yu Kato appeared at “Y-SHIP 2023,” an event organized by the City of Yokohama to promote Yokohama, a port city of innovation, to the world. “Y-SHIP 2023” is an international convention that aims to promote open innovation by attracting the vitality of human resources and companies from Japan and abroad, […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD held event “Travel and Marine Waste Talk Vol.1: Amsterdam and Fukuyama’s circular denim and tourism”

On 2023年11月25日

On November 18, 2023, IDEAS FOR GOOD hosted an online event, “Travel and Marine Waste Talk Vol.1: Amsterdam and Fukuyama’s circular denim and tourism,” to explore the possibilities of the circular economy. Fukuyama City, with a population of 460,000, is located in the eastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture, roughly in the center of the Seto […]

Circular Economy Hub to hold learning program Circular X on “ELV Regulation and EU’s vision for automotive industry circularity”

On 2023年11月22日

Since April 2021, Circular Economy Hub has been holding its monthly Circular X Series, a study program in which participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy spreading in various industries and fields. In July of this year, the European Commission published a proposal (bill) for an End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation that […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD presents “Exploring alternatives to ‘plastic-free’ for a carbon-neutral society with European case studies”

On 2023年11月15日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media that collects ideas for making society better, will hold an online event “Exploring alternatives to ‘plastic-free’ for a carbon-neutral society with European case studies” with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. and Members Co., Ltd. on November 16. Amidst calls for global warming and plastic waste issues, “plastic-free” is gaining momentum around […]

Completion announced: “One Book Present” audiobook for Japan Braille Library

On 2023年11月11日

As part of our donation project UU Fund, we proudly supported the “One Book Present Campaign” of the Japan Braille Library, a social welfare corporation. We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the audiobook production we sponsored, with the library now actively lending them out to users. About Japan Braille Library The Japan […]

Circular Yokohama to hold “Circular Business Design Course: Embrace circular economy and design thinking”

On 2023年10月31日

Circular Yokohama, Harch’s online platform that aims to promote the circular economy in Yokohama, will hold an event “Circular Business Design Course: Embrace circular economy and design thinking” together with Kanagawa University. The course will take place from November 13 to December 4, consisting of four sessions. Harch is actively involved in managing digital media […]

Livhub will hold tour “Circular Tourism: Coexist with Nature – from the Satoumi of Ago Bay, Ise-Shima”

On 2023年10月20日

Livhub, a media for sustainable and extraordinary experiences, operated by Harch, will hold a tour called “Circular Tourism: Coexist with Nature – from the Satoumi of Ago Bay, Ise-Shima.” This tour, scheduled for October 28 to 29, offers participants the opportunity to experience prosperity within the context of regenerative positive cycles. *This article was originally […]

Experience a circular lifestyle! Circular Yokohama presents “Circular October 2023”

On 2023年10月11日

Circular Yokohama, operated by Harch, is hosting “Circular October” this month. This event aims to promote the adoption of a circular lifestyle. To realize the transition towards a circular economy at the local level, it is essential for not only businesses and local authorities but also each and every resident in the community to be […]

Zenbird.life partnership with Japan Sustainable Salon Association

On 2023年10月6日

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 […]

Event report on “B Corp™️ Certification: Past and future vol.2” published in WORK MILL magazine

On 2023年10月3日

WORK MILL, a web media dedicated to showcasing innovative work-related ideas, recently published a report on the event “B Corp™️ Certification: Past and Future Vol. 2,” where our company’s speaker, Matsuda, took part. Established in December 2015, WORK MILL is a web magazine that aims to change the way we work. In order to think […]

Harch held “Stakeholder Meeting for Good 2023”

On 2023年9月26日

On September 15, we held an event “Stakeholder Meeting for Good 2023.” This event is held every year with the purpose of inviting our stakeholders, who are indispensable to our business operations, to express our gratitude for their continued support and to engage in dialogue with them. Until last year, the event was held online […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD held event “Circular Design Sprint: 1-day workshop to learn ‘circular design thinking'”

On 2023年9月22日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, Harch’s web media platform which gathers ideas for improving society, held an event “Circular Design Sprint: 1-day workshop to learn ‘circular design thinking'” on September 13, 2023. As various environmental and social issues become increasingly serious, the circular economy is being called for as the next step away from the linear economy […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD will hold event “Europe tour report: What’s beyond circular economy? – from London, Paris, Amsterdam to Scandinavia”

On 2023年9月20日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media that collects ideas for making society “better,” will hold an event “Europe tour report: What’s beyond circular economy? – from London, Paris, Amsterdam to Scandinavia” that introduces the editorial team’s points of discussion regarding the future circular economy on October 17. The new coronavirus and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine […]

Harch Europe’s “Sustainable City Guidebook (Vienna, Austria edition)” is now on sale!

On 2023年9月12日

Harch Europe, a business organization run by Harch members residing in Europe, has started selling the Sustainable City Guidebook, which introduces attractive sustainable spots in Vienna. As it has become easier to travel abroad in recent years, many people may be considering business trips or trips to Europe. If you are visiting there, you may […]

Livhub held online event “Livhub Lunchtime Trip#1: Hoshino Resort Iriomote Hotel and sustainable travel”

On 2023年9月12日

Livhub, a media for experiencing sustainable and extraordinary things, held an online event “Livhub Lunchtime Trip#1: Hoshino Resort Iriomote Hotel and sustainable travel” on August 10, 2023. SDGs, sustainability, environmental protection, carbon offset, biodiversity loss…Now that we see such keywords in the media every day, we have more opportunities to think about actions based on […]

Circular Yokohama launched “Hoshiten Circular Library,” where books travel and circulate in the city

On 2023年8月31日

Circular Yokohama, Harch’s online platform that aims to promote the circular economy in Yokohama, has launched the “Hoshiten Circular Library” project in July 2023, a bookshelf where books that individuals no longer need are shared with the next person who will enjoy reading them. This project is being held at the “qlaytion gallery” in Hoshiten […]

Circular Economy Hub will hold online learning program Circular X on “Circular economy from geopolitical perspective”

On 2023年8月29日

Since April 2021, Circular Economy Hub has been holding its monthly Circular X Series, a study program in which participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy spreading in various industries and fields. Theme for August 2023 features “circular economy from geopolitical perspective” The circular economy has been positioned as a new […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD held event “Facilitation Workshop for Designing a Sustainable Future”

On 2023年7月26日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, Harch’s web media platform which gathers ideas for improving society, held a one-day workshop program “Facilitation Workshop for Designing a Sustainable Future” on July 25. Various environmental and social issues such as climate change, resource constraints, inequality, and war are intertwined in complex ways, and the advancement of AI and other technologies […]

Harch organized Circular Economy Tour for UNDP Philippines delegates from June 25 to July 1

On 2023年7月18日

Harch Inc. recently supported UNDP Philippines by organizing a Circular Economy Tour for 14 delegates from 4 Local Government Units (LGUs). These representatives, hailing from the dynamic cities of Caloocan, Manila, Pasig, and Quezon and encompassing members from both the public and private sectors, converged on Japanese soil with a singular focus – to gain […]

Harch held co-host event “B Corp Certification: Past and future vol.2”

On 2023年7月13日

Harch co-hosted the event “B Corp Certification: Past and Future vol.2” on July 7. This second event featured our company as an example of a company that has obtained the certification, and discussed the true value of B Corp™. Understanding the growing significance of “B Corp™” as it goes mainstream Ten years ago, many people […]

Harch collaborated with Wholegrain Digital on IDEAS FOR GOOD’s ‘Beyond Circularity 2023 Tour’!

On 2023年7月7日

The visit during our European tour, ‘Beyond Circularity 2023,’ which took place in June and covered three cities – London, Paris, and Amsterdam – was featured on Wholegrain Digital’s website. Wholegrain Digital is a British company that creates sustainable websites. The IT industry is often thought of as an “eco-friendly” industry that does not use […]

Circular Economy Hub will hold online learning program Circular X on “Nature positive through circular economy”

On 2023年6月26日

Since April 2021, Circular Economy Hub has been holding its monthly Circular X Series, a study program in which participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy spreading in various industries and fields. Theme for June 2023 features “nature positive achieved in circular economy” In this month’s program, we will explore the […]

Harch will co-host event “B Corp Certification: Past and future”

On 2023年6月19日

Harch Inc. will be co-hosting the event “B Corp Certification: Past and future” together with UMITO Partners Co., Ltd. and four other companies. The event will take place over two days, on June 22 and July 7. Understanding the growing significance of “B Corp™” as it goes mainstream Ten years ago, many people said that […]

Circular Economy Hub will hold event “Circular farming and public composting at Kamoshida Farm”

On 2023年6月12日

Circular Economy Hub, an online platform for Circular Economy, will hold a fieldwork event, “Learning from circular communities: Circular farming and public composting at Kamoshida Farm,” on July 15 in Mitaka City, Tokyo. Circular Economy Hub organizes and manages fieldwork to visit the sites of front-runners in various industries that are active in the field […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD will hold online event Climate Creative Cafe vol.7 “Thinking from ‘discard’ -Urban circular design-“

On 2023年6月9日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, Harch’s web media platform which gathers ideas for improving society, will hold an online event “Thinking from ‘discard’ -Urban circular design- Tama Art University TUB x Osaki-cho, Kagoshima practice (Climate Creative Cafe vol.7)” with Members Co. IDEAS FOR GOOD is implementing the “Climate Creative” project, which aims to tackle the climate crisis […]

Circular Economy Hub presents “Regulatory trends in circular economy from EU, Germany, France, and the Netherlands”

On 2023年5月25日

Since April 2021, Circular Economy Hub has been holding its monthly Circular X Series, a study program in which participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy spreading in various industries and fields. Theme for May 2023 features Europe’s regulatory trends in circular economy The theme for this month is “Delivered from […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD held online event Climate Creative Cafe vol.6 “How to create a brand loved in the climate crisis era”

On 2023年5月22日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, Harch’s web media platform which gathers ideas for improving society, held an online event “How to create a brand loved in the climate crisis era – Tips for co-creation with Generation Z (Climate Creative Cafe vol.6)” with Members Co. IDEAS FOR GOOD is implementing the “Climate Creative” project, which aims to tackle […]

Circular Yokohama held “Amsterdam circular economy visit report meeting with Yokohama National University”

On 2023年5月19日

Circular Yokohama, Harch’s online platform that aims to promote the circular economy in Yokohama, held the event “Amsterdam circular economy visit report meeting with Yokohama National University – Ikejima Seminar” on April 25 to discuss what we can learn from the latest examples from around the world and how we can apply them to Yokohama. […]

Harch became a B Corporation™

On 2023年5月10日

An overall score is 101.3. It was highly rated for its commitment to community and employees. Harch Inc. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yu Kato), a company with the mission of “Publishing a better future” and engaged in web media management and sustainability and circular economy support business for corporations and municipalities, received the B Corporation™ Certification, […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD will hold “Beyond Circularity2023 European Circular Economy Tour”

On 2023年4月24日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, Harch’s web media platform which gathers ideas for improving society, will hold a social good experience program “Beyond Circularity2023 European Circular Economy Tour of the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands.” The event will be held from June 8 to 15. We want people to actually see and feel the tactile sustainability […]

Circular Yokohama participated in event “Minato Mirai Circular Weekend – Everyone, try to decarbonize!”

On 2023年4月21日

Circular Yokohama, Harch’s online platform that aims to promote the circular economy in Yokohama, participated in the event “Minato Mirai Circular Weekend – Everyone, try to decarbonize!” On the day of the event, we ran various programs on site. This event was the first event of the Minato Mirai Circular City Project, a Yokohama City […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD provided educational program on interviewing skills at Kinki University Junior High School

On 2023年4月13日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, Harch’s web media platform which gathers ideas for improving society, conducted an educational program at Kinki University Junior High School Higashi-Hiroshima in Hiroshima Prefecture. We teamed up with the JTB Hiroshima branch, which is active in the area, to visit companies that are making advanced efforts in the field of sustainability when […]

Circular Yokohama held online event “Present and future of waste and resource circulation in Yokohama”

On 2023年4月11日

Circular Yokohama, Harch’s online platform that aims to promote the circular economy in Yokohama, held the event “Present and future of waste and resource circulation in Yokohama” on March 13. The event was held in collaboration with the Waste Subcommittee of the Yokohama Urban Solution Alliance (YUSA). Guests included companies and organizations from YUSA and […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD held online event Climate Creative Cafe vol.4 “What can glass do for the climate crisis?”

On 2023年4月4日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, Harch’s web media platform which gathers ideas for improving society, held an online event “What can glass do for the climate crisis? – Creative circularity from the viewpoint of materials (Climate Creative Cafe vol.4)” with Members Co. IDEAS FOR GOOD is implementing the “Climate Creative” project, which aims to tackle the climate […]

Harch Europe’s “Sustainable City Guidebook” is now on sale!

On 2023年4月3日

Harch Europe, a business organization run by Harch members residing in Europe, has started selling the Sustainable City Guidebook, which introduces attractive sustainable spots in Amsterdam, London, and Paris. As it has become easier to travel abroad in recent years, many people may be considering business trips or trips to Europe. If you are visiting […]

Circular Yokohama held event “Yokohama Local Circular Economy Seminar Vol.2”

On 2023年3月17日

Circular Yokohama, Harch’s online platform that aims to promote the circular economy in Yokohama, held the event “Yokohama Local Circular Economy Seminar Vol.2: Southern Part ‘Regional Circulation Created with Children'” on February 27. The event was held in collaboration with NPO Yokohama Community Design Lab and YOKOHAMA Living Lab Support Office. The Yokohama Version of […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD held online event Climate Creative Cafe vol.3 “How to plan to address the climate crisis”

On 2023年3月10日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, Harch’s web media platform which gathers ideas for improving society, held an online event “Democratize creativity – How to plan to address the climate crisis (Climate Creative Cafe vol.3)” with Members Co. IDEAS FOR GOOD is implementing the “Climate Creative” project, which aims to tackle the climate crisis through creative ideas, communication, […]

Circular Yokohama’s capsule toy machine lets you put PET bottle caps to win local circular goods

On 2023年3月9日

Yokohama-based Circular Yokohama, a platform for promoting circular economy in Yokohama, has created “Circular Gacha,” a capsule toy machine that visitors can play with by inserting PET bottle caps, with the aim of creating opportunities for people to enjoy experiencing regional and resource recycling. The capsules that serve as prizes contain recyclable goods manufactured by […]

Circular Economy Hub will hold event “EU New Battery Regulation and its Impact on Industry”

On 2023年3月1日

Since April 2021, Circular Economy Hub has been holding its monthly Circular X Series, a study program in which participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy spreading in various industries and fields. Theme for March 2023: Key Points of the EU New Battery Regulation and its Impact on Industry – A […]

Circular Yokohama – YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM’s efforts featured in Yokohama Keizai Shimbun

On 2023年2月24日

The efforts of YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM, a mobile museum where visitors can view, touch, and purchase products, have been written about in the Yokohama Keizai Shimbun. The Yokohama Keizai Shimbun is an online information-sharing service that delivers business and culture news focused on the Yokohama downtown oceanfront area. Circular Yokohama is a platform run […]

Circular Yokohama held “YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM” at Lumine Yokohama

On 2023年2月13日

From January 10 to 15, “Circular Yokohama,” Harch’s online platform that aims to promote the circular economy in Yokohama, and “LOCAL GOOD YOKOHAMA” collaborated to hold “LOCAL GOOD DAY! Good communities circulate.” The event was held at the event space on the second basement floor of Lumine Yokohama. Circular Yokohama held the “YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD will hold online event Climate Creative Cafe vol.2 on CO2 emissions and communication

On 2023年2月10日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, Harch’s web media platform which gathers ideas for improving society, will hold an online event “How does displaying CO2 emissions change consumption behavior? – Nudge and communication design using data (Climate Creative Cafe vol.2)” with Members Co. IDEAS FOR GOOD is implementing “Climate Creative,” a project to tackle the climate crisis through […]

YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM exhibits at Hoshiten qlay

On 2023年2月9日

Mobile Museum YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM is back to promote wonderful circular products in Yokohama city. Lead organizer, Circular Yokohama, Harch’s online platform that aims to promote the circular economy in Yokohama, has set up an exhibition at qlaytion gallery of Honshiten qlay to allow citizens to discover the circular economy in Yokohama city. A […]

Circular Economy Hub will hold online event “Circular Economy Practice”

On 2023年2月6日

Since April 2021, Circular Economy Hub has been holding its monthly Circular X Series, a study program in which participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy spreading in various industries and fields. Theme for February 2023 – Circular Design Practice The theme for this month is Circular Design Practice. Circular design […]

Circular Yokohama held event “Yokohama Local Circular Economy Seminar Vol.1″

On 2023年2月3日

Circular Yokohama, Harch’s online platform that aims to promote the circular economy in Yokohama, held the event “Yokohama Local Circular Economy Seminar Vol.1: Northern Part ‘Circular Urban Farming and Community Housing for Building Neighborhood Connections'” on February 1. The event was held in collaboration with NPO Yokohama Community Design Lab and YOKOHAMA Living Lab Support […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD held online course “Sustainable Innovation Facilitator Course – Facilitating a Sustainable Future”

On 2023年1月27日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media platform that gathers ideas for improving society, held an online course “Sustainable Innovation Facilitator Course – Facilitating a Sustainable Future” on January 25. Under the theme of SDGs, decarbonization, companies, local governments, NPOs, etc. are nowadays engaged in various business creations. However, the reality is that we cannot ignore […]

Harch CEO Yu Kato appeared at symposium “New Materials and Jointly-Created World that Makes the Future”

On 2023年1月24日

Harch’s CEO Yu Kato appeared at “New Materials and Jointly-Created World that Makes the Future,” a symposium held by COI-NEXT on December 26. COI-NEXT is a co-creation place format program at Kanazawa University. This symposium was held as part of a project aiming for the development, as well as spread into society, of plastic made […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD held online event “Digital Sustainability and Sustainable Web Design to Address Climate Crisis”

On 2023年1月20日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media platform that gathers ideas for improving society, held an online event “Digital Sustainability and Sustainable Web Design to Address Climate Crisis.” The world is now facing a climate crisis. If global warming continues at its current rate, the world will be exposed to more natural disasters, loss of biodiversity, […]

Harch Europe held online event “London Design Festival and Dutch Design Week Participation Briefing Session”

On 2023年1月5日

On December 19th Harch Europe, a business organization run by Harch members residing in Europe, held the online event “Learning from England and Holland, The Current State of Circular and Social Design: London Design Festival and Dutch Design Week Participation Report Session.” Efforts for the circular economy are proceeding in every area of the world, […]

YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM exhibits at Lumine Yokohama

On 2022年12月26日

Circular Yokohama, Harch’s online platform promoting the acceleration of a circular economy in Yokohama city, will be holding a mobile museum, YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM. It will exhibit from 10-13 January at Lumine Yokohama, displaying various products linked with Yokohama’s circular economy. This comes together with the collaboration with LOCAL GOOD YOKOHAMA, an organization promoting […]

Zenbird to host event “Japanese Old Folk House Kominka and Sustainable Hints”

On 2022年12月23日

Zenbird will host another exciting media event is on January 17th, 2023! This online event explores kominka, Japanese old folk houses, and how they are linked to sustainability. The event will be bilingual (English and Japanese). Immerse yourself in the world of traditional Japanese houses through a live stream event. Kominka are old folk house […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD and Ohkawa Printing held joint event “The Future of Sustainable Media Communications with Paper and Digital in Mind”

On 2022年12月16日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, Harch’s web media platform that gathers ideas for improving society, jointly held an event titled “Publish a Sustainable Future: The Future of Sustainable Media Communications with Paper and Digital in Mind,” along with Ohkawa Printing, Co., Ltd. Various environmental and societal problems have increased, including the climate crisis and loss of biodiversity, […]

Circular Economy Hub will hold Circular X on “Looking Back at 2022 from a Circular Economy Perspective”

On 2022年12月13日

The Circular Economy Hub is hosting a monthly online learning program called “Circular X” series, where you can learn about the future of the circular economy in various industries and fields. The Circular X was launched in April 2021. The theme in December is “Looking Back at 2022 from a circular economy perspective; What’s the […]

Harch introduced in Yokohama City Council’s “Council Journal”

On 2022年11月29日

The Yokohama City Council introduced Harch in its “Council Journal.” The Council Journal is an informational magazine issued by the Yokohama City Council Parliament for parliament members. To actively support parliament activities, such as discussions of policy proposals by parliament members and parliament discussions, the Journal researches and edits articles about important issues for the […]

Circular Yokohama joined event “Yokohama Circular Future Sessions”

On 2022年11月17日

Circular Yokohama, Harch’s online platform that aims to promote the circular economy in Yokohama, participated in a talk event titled “Yokohama Circular Future Sessions” on October 22nd. *This event was planned as part of “Yokohama Joint Development Exhibition 2022 (in Japanese)” held at Yokohama City Hall from October 21st to 28th. News Points Fourteen organizations […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD will hold Seto Inland Sea Circular Economy Tour

On 2022年11月15日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, Harch’s web media platform which gathers ideas for improving society, will hold an event titled “Seto Inland Sea Circular Economy Tour: Rethinking the relationship between humans and nature through manufacturing, waste and art.” The event will be held from November 25th to 27th. IDEAS FOR GOOD runs a social good experience program […]

Harch held “Stakeholder Meeting for Good 2022”

On 2022年11月11日

Harch held its stakeholder dialogue event “Stakeholder Meeting for Good” on September 30th. We invite all important partners and relevant persons who are indispensable for our business operations to this event. Harch has held these events since last fiscal year in order to both show our appreciation for their consistent support as well as to […]

Zenbird speaks to University of South Australia about SDGs and Circular Edonomy

On 2022年10月26日

Zenbird Media was invited to be a guest lecturer to a diverse group of international students from the University of South Australia on 18 October. The class is one in a series of learning about sustainability in different countries, and it is the second time Zenbird Media is representing Japan to share the country’s situation […]

Circular Yokohama participated in event “Hoshiten Fair 2022 PLAY!! HOSHITEN!!”

On 2022年10月25日

Circular Yokohama, Harch’s platform for accelerating the circular economy in Yokohama City, participated in the event “Hoshiten Fair 2022 PLAY!! HOSHITEN!!” which was held in front of Tennocho Station on the Sotetsu Line. Workshops and markets where visitors could enjoy the charms of the Hoshiten Area “Hoshiten Fair 2022 PLAY!! HOSHITEN!!” is a fair where […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD to hold one-day tour “Experience Circular Design Inheriting the Wisdom of the Edo Era”

On 2022年10月11日

On October 15th, IDEAS FOR GOOD, the web media site operated by Harch that gathers ideas to further improve society, is holding an event titled “Experience Circular Design Inheriting the Wisdom of the Edo Era. Tokyo / Kuramae One-Day Tour.” The lingering summer heat and the occasional cool breeze are both signs telling of the […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD Business Design Lab and alphabox launched CASES, designing Sustainable Customer Experience

On 2022年9月15日

Harch and alphabox have begun providing a new method called CASES for supporting the promotion and permeation of sustainability activities for corporations. Background Sustainability efforts are widely permeating throughout society and are now becoming indispensable for corporations. However, for many Japanese corporations, one of the obstacles when carrying out sustainability activities is the c onflict […]

Zenbird to host event “Japanese plant-based cooking Shojin Ryori and sustainable spirit”

On 2022年9月5日

Coming up on October 17, live from Tokyo, Japan, this online event explores shojin ryori, a Japanese plant-based cuisine, and how it is linked to sustainability. Shojin Ryori, which has a history of 700 years, has a lot of tips to make our lives more sustainable and improve well-being. It is based on the teachings […]

“Circular Economy in Europe: Policy and Case Study Report 2022” now on sale

On 2022年8月29日

Harch has begun selling its “Circular Economy in Europe: Policy and Case Study Report 2022” from August 17th, 2022. Report background and objectives The world has seen many incidents in the past few years, from the Novel Coronavirus that spread through the world in the blink of an eye from December 2019, to the Russian […]

Circular Economy Hub to hold event “How does the circular economy change relationships?”

On 2022年8月19日

Since April 2021, Circular Economy Hub (in Japanese) has been holding the online monthly study program series “Circular X,” in which participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy in each industry and field. The theme for August’s session is “How does the circular economy change relationships?” This month’s theme is “How […]

Circular Yokohama contributes to local circular market “Yokohama Yugata Marché”

On 2022年8月5日

Circular Yokohama is a platform run by Harch, for accelerating the circular economy in Yokohama City. It is participating in Yokohama Yugata Marché, which is a local circular market. Yugata Marché combines the Japanese word for “evening” and the French word for “market.” Yokohama Yugata Marché is the opening market for the “Enjoyable and affordable! […]

Circular Yokohama starts 6-part “Circular Designer Training Course” with Kanagawa University

On 2022年8月4日

Circular Yokohama is Harch’s platform for accelerating the circular economy in Yokohama City. With the cooperation of Kanagawa University, we are starting a “Circular Designer Training Course” consisting of 6 sessions. The Circular Designer Training Course is a workshop for learning circular economy thought, so that participants can actually apply circular economy concepts to services […]

Zenbird to host online event “Kyoto Gion Festival: How-To! 1,000-year community, Resilience & COVID”

On 2022年7月5日

Zenbird, one of Harch’s platforms offers opportunities to deepen understanding and experience sustainable ideas that are unique to Japan, is holding a media event, coming up on July 14. This online event explores the Gion Festival and how it is linked to sustainability and community building. Discover Japan’s biggest, world-famous festival, the Gion Festival, held […]

Japan Center for NPO Evaluation site publishes article regarding donations from Harch

On 2022年6月29日

The Japan Center for NPO Evaluation has published an article regarding Harch’s donations to the organization. The Center was launched in 2016 and has widely shared information to society regarding trustworthy organizations, by evaluating nonprofits throughout Japan. Harch runs IDEAS FOR GOOD, a media platform that gathers ideas for improving society. IDEAS FOR GOOD reported […]

Circular Yokohama contributes article to e-Book “INTERSECTING Vol. 8”

On 2022年6月20日

Circular Yokohama has contributed an article to the e-Book “INTERSECTING Vol. 8,” released in May 2022. INTERSECTING was launched by the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) and the Global Solutions Initiative to bring together and disseminate initiatives that approach cross-sectoral and strategic solutions to the world’s complex social issues. GIZ is a German government-funded corporation […]

Harch holds annual partner gathering

On 2022年6月13日

Hello, this is Sugiyama from Harch. Inc. Our primary business is publishing valuable information via the internet. Our outsourcing staff play an indispensable role in consistently distributing more than 500 articles per month on each web media we own. We have more than 150 outsourcing staff and call them “partners.” Their work varies from writing, […]

AAR Japan site published article regarding donation from Harch

On 2022年5月31日

The website for Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) has published an article regarding donations that Harch made to the organization. AAR Japan was started in 1979 in Japan with the aim of supporting Indochina refugees. The organization has expanded its support to over 65 countries and region, while widening its areas and […]

Event report released for “Convertech Expo 2022 / Meaningful Innovation for Materials” at Harch CEO Yu Kato appeared

On 2022年5月20日

MTRL (Material), a team specialized in business development support based on materials, technology development and cutting-edge research, released an event report for its talk session that it planned and conducted at Convertech Expo 2022. The expo focuses on technology and materials for processing raw materials, including film sheets, paper and cardboard. Harch CEO Yu Kato […]

Circular Yokohama to hold online event “Circular Economy Lecture Series” with Kanagawa University

On 2022年5月18日

Circular Yokohama, a platform run by Harch to promote the circular economy in Yokohama, is holding a 3 part series of lectures from May with the cooperation of Kanagawa University. The lectures will be held once a month starting May 24. Participants can comprehensively learn a bout the circular economy, from its basics to advanced […]

Circular Economy Hub begins content partnership with GreenBiz to provide global advanced knowledge in Japanese

On 2022年5月17日

Harch manages web media businesses with the concept of “Publishing a better future.” Circular Economy Hub, our specialized platform on the circular economy (*), has entered a content partnership with GreenBiz, a major sustainability media company located in California in the United States. The aim of this partnership is to expand highly specialized content related […]

Circular Yokohama supports circular design project at Kanagawa University

On 2022年4月21日

Circular Yokohama has been working on a circular design project with Prof. Doyo’s Lab at the Kanagawa University since December 2021. In the lab, thirteen students studied the circular economy and digital fabrication. Circular Yokohama mainly supports their product creation that adopts the circular design concept. On March 29th, Prof. Doyo and his students held […]

Zenbird to host online event “Japanese Tea Ceremony and Sustainability”

On 2022年4月5日

Zenbird aims to connect with readers and be a helpful platform for them to live better, more enriched lives through the community. We plan to offer opportunities to deepen understanding and experience sustainable ideas that are unique to Japan. In that regard, our second media event is coming up on April 21, live from Nara, […]

Circular Economy Hub and REVOLVE Circular released Japanese version of global survey initiative “Imagine Circularity”

On 2022年3月25日

Circular Economy Hub is pleased to announce an official partnership with REVOLVE Circular (Viena, Austria, CEO: Sören Bauer), a non-profit organization that works to raise awareness on the circular economy with constructive journalism. In the official partnership, Circular Economy Hub participates in the world’s first global circular economy perception survey “Imagine Circularity.” On March 15, […]

Zenbird to host online event “Cultivating well-being through zen practice”

On 2022年3月14日

Zenbird aims to connect with readers and be a helpful platform for them to live better, more enriched lives through the community. We plan to offer opportunities to deepen understanding and experience sustainable ideas that are unique to Japan. In that regard, our first media event is coming up on March 24. This online event […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD participates in event “Social Innovation through Prison Cooperation”

On 2022年3月14日

IDEAS FOR GOOD will be participating as a media partner in an event held by the Social Innovation through Prison Cooperation Executive Committee. The event is titled “Social Innovation through Prison Cooperation ‘What we can do with prisons now for a society where no one is left behind.’” One of the SDGs is “Leave no […]

Circular Yokohama supports circular economy education at Segasaki Elementary School

On 2022年3月1日

Circular Yokohama has been promoting a local circular economy in Yokohama. Thanks to people who have stopped by the website and read the articles, Circular Yokohama grew a lot in 2021. We are genuinely delighted to reach out to people worldwide through this website. We appreciate all the corporation you have given us. In 2022, […]

Event report published for “New links and business possibilities that realize circular economy”

On 2022年2月21日

An event report has been published for the online seminar “New links and business possibilities that realize the circular economy” held by Dentsu Japan Network Sustainability Development Office and Dentsu Japan Team SDGs. Harch CEO Yu Kato participated in this event, along with the top people of companies making circular economy efforts for future links […]

Circular Economy Hub will hold 11th session of online study program Circular X “Circular Economy and Marketing”

On 2022年2月18日

Circular Economy Hub has been holding a monthly series called “Circular X” since April 27th, 2021. The series is an online study program where participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy, which is spreading through various industries and areas. ※For complete program summary click here 11th session theme “Circular Economy and […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD Business Design Lab will hold an online event “Carbon neutral strategies to revitalize local economy”

On 2022年2月4日

IDEAS FOR GOOD Business Design Lab will hold an online event regarding connections between the local economy and corporations centered on decarbonization. The event will include discussions from the perspectives of both local areas and corporations and is titled “Carbon neutral strategies to revitalize local economy.” As corporate actions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 […]

Circular Economy Hub held 10th session of online study program Circular X “Circular economy and HR”

On 2022年2月1日

Circular Economy Hub has been holding a monthly series called “Circular X” since April 27th, 2021. The series is an online study program where participants can learn about the future image of the circular economy, which is spreading through various industries and areas. 10th session topic: “Circular economy and human resources” The topic for this […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD & Circular Economy Hub will hold online event featuring Europe’s top sustainable circular cities

On 2022年1月31日

IDEAS FOR GOOD and Circular Economy Hub will hold an online event titled “On the front lines of urban development in Europe’s sustainable circular cities: Amsterdam, London and Paris.” The event delivers firsthand information regarding the latest trends in Europe’s sustainable circular cities from members who currently reside there. Europe has been ahead of Japan […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD Business Design Lab – Interview with Harch developer Shiho Miyagi published on IBM Solutions Blog

On 2022年1月28日

IBM Solutions Blog has published an interview with Shiho Miyagi, the developer for IDEAS FOR GOOD Business Design Lab (below, BDL) which provides social good ideas from around the world to Japanese businesses. The article name is “Column: Sustainable Business Hub ‘IDEAS FOR GOOD Business Design Lab.’” IBM Solutions Blog is a blog by IBM, […]

Circular Economy Hub launches podcast “Circular Dialogue”

On 2022年1月13日

Circular Economy Hub (below, CEHub), which is a specialized platform run by Harch about the circular economy, has started a podcast called “Circular Dialogue.” “Circular Dialogue” plans to deliver information on the circular economy from various perspectives through dialogues and guest interviews by CEHub editors. In addition to dialogues that will deepen understanding of domestic […]

Circular Yokohama – Harch enters into agreement to promote the circular economy through Living Lab

On 2021年12月23日

Harch has entered into an agreement with Yokohama City, Yokohama Living Lab Support Office (Representative Director: Yuki Kawahara) and Yokohama Community Design Lab (Representative Directors: Yuki Sugiura and Yuka Mori). The agreement is to promote the circular economy by a public-private partnership through Living Lab. The agreement aims to contribute to the realization of a […]

Harch launches Life Hugger web magazine that supports sustainable lifestyles

On 2021年12月22日

On December 1st 2021, Harch started a new web magazine for supporting sustainable lifestyles called “Life Hugger.” Harch manages digital media operations and sustainability support business with the concept of “Publishing a Better Future.” Magazine Development Background Life Hugger’s predecessor, web media “Kajifull,” introduced housework ideas that are useful for our daily lives, as media […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD / Circular Economy Hub – Harch CEO Yu Kato participates in feedback session for Global Award Show for Circular Economy Designs “crQlr Awards”

On 2021年12月21日

Harch CEO Yu Kato participated in a feedback session for the crQlr Awards, which are held by FabCafe Global and Loftwork. The crQlr Awards were held as the first awards show in Japan that gathers projects and ideas that design circular economies. The feedback session was related to the awards show. It was a discussion […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD Participates as Producer for All 4 Installments of JSURP Urban Development College “How do you design cities in the circular economy? ~Learning Global Trends and Local Implementation~”

On 2021年11月30日

Harch CEO Yu Kato is participating in “How do you design cities in the circular economy? ~Learning Global Trends and Local Implementation~” a continuing online event, which will be held from December by JSURP Urban Development College. This school is run by the Japan Society of Urban and Regional Planners. Guests at this event are […]

CEO Kato’s article published in Women’s Health “I Like Running but I Didn’t Know, Inconvenient Truth About Environmental Problems and Sportswear”

On 2021年11月26日

An interview article Harch CEO Yu Kato wrote was published in the fitness and lifestyle media magazine “Women’s Health,” which is enjoyed by readers in 54 countries worldwide. The article is titled “I Like Running but I Didn’t Know, Inconvenient Truth About Environmental Problems and Sportswear” Women’s Health posts information throughout the year, mainly focused […]

Circular Economy Hub Holds November 9th Online Event “Marketing and Creative in the Circular Economy Era ~Roles and Possibilities Expected by the Advertising and Creative Industries.”

On 2021年11月25日

On November 9th, Circular Economy Hub held the online event “Marketing and Creative in the Circular Economy Era ~Roles and Possibilities Expected by the Advertising and Creative Industries~.” At this event, participants discovered roles and possibilities taken on by the creative industry in the circular economy era, together with those in the creative industry, which […]

Harch holds “Stakeholder Meeting for Good 2021”

On 2021年11月16日

On October 21st, Harch held its first stakeholder meeting, titled “Stakeholder Meeting for Good 2021.” Harch’s mission is “Publishing a better future.” Every day we manage web media and work on sustainability support projects for corporations and local governments. When aiming to realize our mission, we thought it would be beneficial if we could introduce […]

Circular Yokohama – Harch CEO Kato participated in online event “Yokohama Startups 2021 Vol.4 ‘Circular Economies and DX: Designing the Future of Food’”

On 2021年10月8日

Harch’s CEO Yu Kato participated in the online event “Yokohama Startups 2021 Vol.4 ‘Circular Economies and DX: Designing the Future of Food.’” The event was held on September 29th and hosted by Kannai Innovation Initiative, Co., Ltd. Yokohama Startups 2021 has been held as a talk event from August 2021. The purpose of the event […]

Circular Economy Hub starts contents collaboration with Dutch company Metabolic

On 2021年10月7日

Harch handles website projects with the concept of “Publishing a better future.” Among them, Circular Economy Hub, is our specialized platform focused on the circular economy.* We have recently started content collaboration with Metabolic, an Amsterdam, Netherlands based thinktank that provides specialized consulting about the circular economy. This is with the aim of delivering readers […]

Zenbird – Zenbird Brand Studio launched in September 2021, a service that supports sustainable branding for corporations that aim to expand overseas

On 2021年10月5日

Harch handles website projects with the concept of “Publishing a better future.” We have established a sustainable branding support service for corporations on our English media site Zenbird, and from September 2021, we have begun offering English translation services as well as English article creation services. Background of service launch There are many Japanese corporations […]

Circular Economy Hub holds 6th session of online study program Circular X, “Circular Economy and Communities”

On 2021年9月16日

Circular Economy Hub has been holding a monthly series called Circular X since April 27th, 2021. The theme for the 6th session is “Circular Economy and Community” Efforts based on the idea of the circular economy have become more widespread. These include SDGs Future Cities, as well as sustainable urban development that progresses with regional […]

Zenbird cohosts Climate Change solution talk with su-re.co and Green School Bali

On 2021年9月13日

Zenbird Media will be cohosting a talk about climate change together with Indonesia’s su-re.co and Green School Bali on 16 September 2021 (Postponed to 14 October). The topic will be “Traditional Knowledge and Technology in facing Climate Change,” and will see speakers from each organization sharing solutions from Indonesia and Japan. The announcement of the […]

Harch joins SBTi (Science Base Targets initiative)

On 2021年9月8日

Harch has joined the SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative). The SBT is an objective for reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases from companies, according to the standards of the Paris Agreement. In 2015 the Paris Agreement set the goal of preventing keeping the average temperature of the post-industrial revolution world within 1.5 to 2 degrees. […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD starts publishing articles on Dentsu Public Relations website AMP

On 2021年8月30日

IDEAS FOR GOOD has begun publishing articles on AMP, a website run by Dentsu Public Relations Co., Ltd. AMP is a business media website that aims to deliver useful information and information leading to ideas. It is aimed at millennials working in an era that is becoming more diversified and complicated. IDEAS FOR GOOD has […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD and Circular Economy Hub become media partners with “clQlr Awards”

On 2021年8月27日

Circular Economy Hub has become media partners with “crQlr Awards” (Circular Awards), the first awards in Japan that recruit projects and ideas that design circular economies. It is held by FabCafe Global and Loftwork, Inc. Circular designs are indispensable to the realization of circular economies. In order to put these designs into practice, existing practical […]

Circular Economy Hub holds Circular X 4th session “Circular Economy DX”

On 2021年8月20日

Circular Economy Hub has been holding a monthly series called Circular X since April 27th, 2021. The topic for the 4th session of Circular X, which was held on July 27th, was “Circular Economies and Digital Transformation.” We invited three speakers for the event day: Mr. Riichi Yamada, who serves as Head of the Innovation […]

Circular Economy Hub holds 5th session of online study program Circular X, “Circular Economy and Fashion”

On 2021年8月19日

Circular Economy Hub has been holding a monthly series called Circular X since April 27th, 2021. 5th session topic “Circular Economy and Fashion” The fashion industry has a high environmental burden and holds the key to promoting the circular economy. In recent years, there have been more active efforts for circular fashion, so that environmental […]

Circular Yokohama – CEO Kato participates in online event “Renewable Energy City Forum ‘Yokohama City’s Future Accelerated with Decarbonization Law’”

On 2021年8月13日

Harch’s CEO Yu Kato participated in the online event “Renewable Energy City Forum ‘Yokohama City’s Future Accelerated with Decarbonization Law.’” The event was held by Yokohama Living Lab Support Office to look towards the building of a decarbonized society. The event was held as a law for the formation of a decarbonized society in Yokohama […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD – Starts posting articles on DO!NUTS TOKYO

On 2021年8月12日

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web magazine run by Harch which gathers social good ideas from all over the world, has started posting articles on DO!NUTS TOKYO as a content partner. DO!NUTS TOKYO is a platform launched by Tokyo Prefecture and the Sustainable Lifestyle TOKYO Executive Committee (Chairperson: Hiroshi Komiyama, who serves as Chairman of the […]

Zenbird – 7/9 Collaboration course with Harch “Searching for a Sustainable Society with English” held at Meisei High School

On 2021年8月10日

On July 9th, Harch held a course in collaboration with Meisei High School in Tokyo Prefecture’s Fuchu City. At Meisei High School they are having year round learning on solving regional issues, mainly using their comprehensive study time, during school hours, so that the whole school can contribute to SDG targets. This is based on […]

New editing staff organization for Harch operated media

On 2021年8月6日

Harch Co.,Ltd. will be starting its 7th year from July 2021. We are changing our editing staff organization as follows for parts of Harch operated media. ● Circular Yokohama: New Editor in Chief (Head of Operations) Momoko Takita ● English Hub: New Co-Editors in Chief Asahi Shizume Asako Yamamoto ●IDEAS FOR GOOD: New Editor in […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD – Event report published for “From ‘All’ to ‘Whole.’ Learn from Companies that Continue for 100 Years, Circular and Sustainable Organizational Design” in which Harch CEO participated

On 2021年7月27日

The event report for “From ‘All’ to ‘Whole.’ Learn from Companies that Continue for 100 Years, Circular and Sustainable Organizational Design” an online event hosted by DESIGN WEEK KYOTO on February 27th, has been published. The event covered the topic of “Making Organizations with Circular Sustainability.” It was made up of 2 parts, in which […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD – Event report published for “Making a Preparation Room for a Well Being Society~ Jointly Created Regenerative Design Teams Required by Companies” in which Harch CEO participated

On 2021年7月26日

Loftwork, Inc. held an event on June 2nd titled “Making a Preparation Room for a Well Being Society~ Jointly Created Regenerative Design Teams Required by Companies.” The report for this event has been published. The event was the 3rd installment in the series “Democratizing the Commons.” Harch’s CEO Yu Kato appeared in Session 1. He […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD- CEO Kato participating in online event “The basics of the Circular Economy and current examples, future outlook and guiding principles for corporate activities”

On 2021年7月19日

Harch’s CEO Yu Kato will participate in an online event held on September 10th by Johokiko co., Ltd. The event is called “The basics of the Circular Economy and current examples, future outlook and guiding principles for corporate activities.” Circular economies are currently receiving a lot of attention worldwide. However, what exactly is a circular […]

Circular Economy Hub – 3rd session of Online Study Program Circular X “Circular Economy and Municipalities” held on June 22

On 2021年6月25日

Circular Economy Hub has been holding a monthly series called Circular X since April 27th, 2021. The study program helps users learn about the future image of circular economies, which are spreading in every industry and region. *This Peatix page is the page for the 3rd session of the Circular X series. You can see […]

Circular Yokohama – CEO Kato participates in online event “#Otagai Hama Discussion: Yokohama’s circular future born from evolution thinking”

On 2021年6月18日

Evolution thinking is a way of thought for demonstrating the creativity within all of us, which hints at the evolution of living things. This thinking gives birth to creative ideas through the two processes of mutation and adaptation going back and forth several times. These processes are common in the evolution of all living things. […]

Circular Economy Hub starts posting articles on Forbes JAPAN

On 2021年6月8日

Circular Economy Hub, a circular economy focused media site run by Harch, has started posting articles on Forbes JAPAN as a content partner from June of this year. Forbes JAPAN is the Japanese edition of the global economic magazine. It posts worldwide news regarding business, rankings, technology, leadership, entrepreneurship, lifestyle, investing and finance. Circular Economy […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD – Yahoo News publishes interview with CEO Kato originally uploaded on Nittere News 24

On 2021年5月28日

An interview article with CEO Kato which was originally uploaded on Nittere News 24 was also published on Yahoo News on May 19th. The article’s title is “A sustainability web magazine that also offers solutions. Chief Editor hopes for a society where things we enjoy can be useful.” Kato discusses his thoughts as Chief Editor […]

Harch announces participation in Renewable Energy 100 Declaration RE Action

On 2021年5月27日

Harch is aiming to become a sustainable company for people, society and the environment. In terms of the environment, we are aiming to realize, and continue being, carbon neutral. As one part of these efforts, we have announced our participation in Renewable Energy 100 Declaration RE Action. ※Carbon neutral refers to the state of the […]

Circular Economy Hub – Circular X learning program 2nd session “Circular economy and municipalities” will be held on May 25th

On 2021年5月21日

Circular Economy Hub has been holding a monthly series called Circular X since April 27th, 2021. The study program helps users learn about the future image of circular economies, which are spreading in every industry and region. *This Peatix page is the page for the 2nd session of the Circular X series. You can see […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD Business Design Lab starts offering “Circular Design Sprint” intensive workshop aimed at businesses for learning Circular Design thought

On 2021年5月10日

Harch has begun offering an intensive workshop called Circular Design Sprint, which is aimed at businesses in order for them to learn circular economy thought, which is essential for the shift to a circular economy. The workshops have begun from April 2021. Harch (based in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, CEO: Yu Kato) runs IDEAS FOR GOOD […]

[Circular Economy Hub] Circular X online study program started April 27th with 12 sessions in total. Program searches for the future image of circular economies

On 2021年4月30日

Circular Economy Hub is holding a monthly series called Circular X from April 27th, 2021. The study program will help users learn about the future image of circular economies, which are spreading in every industry and region. Circular X program purpose and background 2020 could be called the first year of circular economies in Japan, […]

“Circular Yokohama” receives standard qualification from Yokohama SDGs certification system Y-SDGs

On 2021年4月22日

Harch, which runs Circular Yokohama, has received standard rank certification as a second time certified business of the Yokohama City SDGs Certification System Y-SDGs. Circular Yokohama is a media site dedicated to accelerating circular economies within the city. The Y-SDGs are a certification system which aims for the transition to sustainable management and operations of […]

Circular Economy Hub: Launch of “Circular Economy Hub” Paid Membership Service, a Circular Economy Specialized Platform for Accelerating Business for a Carbon-Free Society

On 2021年4月20日

Harch launched a new service on April 1st, 2021 on its “Circular Economy Hub,” a specialized platform focused on circular economies. The aim of the service is to promote business models where the economy and the circulation of natural resources can coexist as well as match organizations involved in related work. *Circular Economy refers to […]

[Circular Yokohama] Harch CEO participates in online event “EARTH HOUR 2021 in Yokohama”

On 2021年4月10日

Harch’s CEO Yu Kato participated in a program for “EARTH HOUR 2021 in YOKOHAMA,” an online event held by Yokohama City and WWF Japan which have entered a partnership agreement with the aim of spreading lifestyles which consider the environment. In “EARTH HOUR 2021 in YOKOHAMA,” various programs were broadcast online. These included programs where […]

[IDEAS FOR GOOD] Program report released for “Sustainable Brands 2021 Yokohama,” in which Harch CEO Yu Kato participated

On 2021年4月9日

Sustainable Brands 2021 Yokohama was held at Pacifico Yokohama over 2 days starting from February 24th. Yu Kato, who serves as Harch’s CEO as well as the Chief Editor for IDEAS FOR GOOD, participated in the program “How do we realize the move to a true circular economy? Systemic change beyond manufacturing.” The report for […]

[IDEAS FOR GOOD] CEO Yu Kato made an appearance in “’The future of prosperous cities’ as thought of through Doughnut Economics”

On 2021年4月7日

The SCI-Japan webinar series C, “Thinking of the Well-Being of Regions and Citizens” is held by the general incorporated association Smart City Institute. Harch CEO Yu Kato made an appearance in the March 25th installment, titled “’The future of prosperous cities’ as thought through Doughnut Economics.” During the webinar, Kato along with other participants deepened […]

[IDEAS FOR GOOD] Web magazine “AXIS” introduces “IDEAS FOR GOOD Museum in MEC” collaboration project with Mitsubishi Estate

On 2021年4月6日

The web magazine “AXIS,” run by AXIS Co., Ltd., has written an introduction of the “IDEAS FOR GOOD Museum in MEC,” a collaboration project between “IDEAS FOR GOOD” and Mitsubishi Estate. IDEAS FOR GOOD is run by Harch. AXIS shines a spotlight on the creative people, things and incidents hidden in society and in our […]

Opening of IDEAS FOR GOOD X Mitsubishi Estate Collaboration Exhibit Project “IDEAS FOR GOOD Museum in MEC”

On 2021年4月1日

Harch Inc., which runs IDEAS FOR GOOD, is collaborating with Mitsubishi Estate Company CO., LTD. (Tokyo Prefecture Chiyoda City, President and CEO: Junichi Yoshida) on a new exhibition corner which utilizes office space. IDEAS FOR GOOD is a magazine with ideas from around the world for creative solutions to solve societal problems. Project Background Climate […]

Circular Yokohama – An article about Circular Economy Plus School’s events published in February edition of Hamakaze Shimbun

On 2021年3月16日

The February local editions of the Hamakaze Shimbun for Yokohama’s Naka and Nishi Wards published an article with event information for Circular Economy Plus School. This edition of the newspaper was published on February 19th, 2021. The Hamakaze Shimbun was founded in 1977 and is a local community newspaper in Kanagawa Prefecture for Yokohama, Yokosuka […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD – Interview with Harch CEO Yu Kato in Link and Motivation’s New Owned Media “The Meaning of Work”

On 2021年3月12日

The Meaning of Work, the new owned media from Link and Motivation Inc., has published an interview with CEO Kato. The Meaning of Work is run by Link and Motivation Inc.’s Motivation Engineering Research Institute and its Human Resources Committee (HRC). It is a project that aims to realize a more meaningful society, and for […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD – Erika Tomiyama of the IDEAS FOR GOOD Editorial Department will appear at March 20th Online Event “Journalism X 2021 – Breaking Journalism Barriers during the Coronavirus Pandemic”

On 2021年3月9日

Erika Tomiyama, who works at the editorial department for IDEAS FOR GOOD, will appear at the online event “Journalism X 2021 ? Breaking Journalism Barriers during the Coronavirus Pandemic.” The event will be held on March 20th along with the start of public recruitment for the Second Journalism X Awards. The Journalism X Awards is […]

Yomiuri Shimbun Publishes Story about Efforts of Circular Yokohama’s Circular Economy Plus School

On 2021年3月2日

The February 19th 2021 local Kanagawa edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun published a story regarding the current state of efforts at Circular Economy Plus School. Circular Economy Plus School is the first step into the school business from LOCAL GOOD YOKOHAMA, a platform dedicated to solving problems in the Yokohama region. It is cooperating with […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD – March 5th Online Event “Tokyo Meets Donut: A Workshop to Think about Tokyo’s Future with Doughnuts Economics”

On 2021年2月26日

For the first time in the nation, IDEAS FOR GOOD will be holding an event and workshop which will understand the current state of Tokyo and think about the future using the first Doughnut economics framework in Japan. In the first half of the event, a member of Doughnut Economics Action Lab, which is based […]

Circular Yokohama – Harch CEO Yu Kato participating in “Course for Writers Connecting People and Cities (Beginner) Yokohama Keizai Shimbun Media College Volume 1” as an Instructor

On 2021年2月18日

The news site Yokohama Keizai Shimbun (Economic Newspaper), which is run by Yokohama Community Design Lab, will be holding a writer development course called “Course for Writers Connecting People and Cities (Beginner) Yokohama Keizai Shimbun Media College Volume 1” for a total of 6 sessions from February 9th to March 23rd. CEO Kato will participate […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD – Harch CEO Yu Kato appearing in Sustainable Brands 2021 Yokohama

On 2021年2月18日

On February 24th and 25th, Harch’s CEO Yu Kato will be appearing in a program called “How do we realize the move to a true circular economy? Systemic change beyond manufacturing” which is taking place at Sustainable Brands 2021 Yokohama. Participants in the program will learn from examples and ways of thinking from leading companies […]

Zenbird to launch news distribution to a blockchain-based media platform STEEMIT

On 2019年10月3日

Articles of Zenbird, an online magazine which spreads social good ideas from Japan, now can be read on Steemit. Steemit is a blockchain-based blogging and social network that rewards its users with the digital token for posting and reviewing content. It has attracted worldwide attention, providing new revenue for media business without depending on advertising […]

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