CIRCULAR YOKOHAMA

Accelerate Yokohama's circular economy

What is Circular Yokohama?

Circular Yokohama is a platform to accelerate the circular economy in the city of Yokohama. We post the latest news regarding Yokohama’s circular economy, create a “circular map” that lists circular projects around the city, and develop a database for each project. On this platform, you can also find our local circular economy tours and experiences you can join. We closely work with the city, local SMEs, and NPOs under a comprehensive partnership agreement to promote the circular economy in the city.

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Event report: “Memories embedded in school gym floor begin a new journey of circularity—exhibit and workshop at ‘Yokohama Architecture Plaza 2024′”

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

  • On Dec 17, 2024
Circular Yokohama, a platform promotes the circular economy in Yokohama, has been recognized with the superior rank in the 13th round of Yokohama City’s SDGs certification program, “Y-SDGs” (in Japanese). Y-SDGs is a certification system in which Yokohama City acknowledges businesses actively contributing to achieving the SDGs. The program aims to encourage transitions to sustainable […]
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TEAM

Yu Kato
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

Founded Harch in 2015. Leads initiatives in sustainability, circular economy, design, media, digital, culture, arts, and education.

Rina Muroi
Circular Yokohama Manager

Born in Yokohama, lived in U.S. Leverages her bilingual communication skills and local networks to connect communities and the world.

Momoka Maruyama
Circular Yokohama Editor

With experience at a Danish folk high school and knowledge in psychology, she aspires to contribute to a society of mutual support.

Takahiro Amano
CMO (Chief Media Officer)

After working at Mizuho Bank and launching and selling a startup, he now specializes in AI, media, and impact investing.