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.

LATEST

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

  • On Feb 20, 2024
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 […]
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Circular Yokohama’s Hoshiten Circular Library collaborates with VALUE BOOKS, Inc.

  • On Jan 11, 2024
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 […]
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TEAM

Yu Kato
Founder and CEO

Responsible for changing 0s to 1s. Likes reading books, and sometimes travels. Loves coming across new ideas. Passionate about writing.

Rina Muroi
Circular Yokohama Editor-in-Chief

Positivity enthusiast who loves her hometown, Yokohama, and her second home, the U.S. She finds joy in making others happy through her creativity.

Momoka Maruyama
Business Developer

Studied abroad in Folkehöjskole and is passionate about the concept of permaculture. Loves animals, geological formations and the sky.

Takahiro Amano
Chief Media Officer

Working to change 1s to 10s. An enthusiastic learner. On days off, is involved at an educational NPO, and enjoys walks by the river.