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Circular Economy Hub held learning program Circular X on “Exploring the potential of bio-based manufacturing in the circular economy.”

  • On May 29, 2025
Circular Economy Hub has been hosting the monthly online learning program series “Circular X” since 2021, offering opportunities to explore the future of circular economy practices across various industries and sectors. The theme for May 2025 was “Exploring the potential of bio-based manufacturing in the circular economy.” Bioeconomy, which utilizes biological resources (biomass) and biotechnology, […]
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Life Hugger selected again as a media partner of DMO KYOTO

  • On Apr 4, 2025
Life Hugger, our web media dedicated to sharing ideas, products, and services for living a richer and more sustainable daily life, has once again been selected as a media partner of the Kyoto City Tourism Association (DMO KYOTO) this year. DMO KYOTO promotes sustainable tourism by raising awareness of the Kyoto Tourism Code of Conduct […]
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[CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO] Event Report | Interim Demo Day for the Second Cohort Held

  • On Mar 11, 2025
In collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, our company hosted the interim Demo Day for the second cohort of Circular Startup Tokyo on January 31, 2025. Circular Startup Tokyo is a startup incubation program focused on the circular economy. *This article is a republished report from CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO titled “[Event Report] Interim Demo Day […]
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[IDEAS FOR GOOD] Our documentary The Repair Cafe featured on NHK World

  • On Mar 10, 2025
Harch’s first documentary film “The Repair Cafe” was recently featured on NHK World’s English-language news program. The Repair Cafe is the original short documentary produced by our media platform “IDEAS FOR GOOD” which shares ideas to make society better. Originating in the Netherlands, Repair Cafés are community-driven initiatives where volunteers repair broken items—such as electronics, […]
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[Circular Yokohama] awarded the Grand Prize at the 31st Yokohama Environmental Activities Award

  • On Feb 27, 2025
Circular Yokohama, a platform dedicated to promoting the circular economy in Yokohama, has been honored with the Grand Prize at the 31st Yokohama Environmental Activities Award for its contributions to advancing local environmental initiatives. About the Yokohama Environmental Activities Award The Yokohama Environmental Activities Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, and students actively engaged in environmental […]
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The Repair Cafe featured in Nikkei’s digital edition

  • On Dec 24, 2024
The original short documentary The Repair Cafe, produced by our media platform IDEAS FOR GOOD, was recently featured in an article on Nikkei’s digital edition. The Repair Cafe is the original short documentary produced by our media platform “IDEAS FOR GOOD” which shares ideas to make society better. Originating in the Netherlands, Repair Cafés are […]
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Circular Yokohama held a seminar: “Why Companies Should Embrace Nature Positive Practices: Building Cities in Harmony with Nature”

  • On Dec 17, 2024
On November 28, Circular Yokohama, a platform promoting the circular economy in Yokohama and operated by Harch, held a seminar (in-person and online) titled “Why Companies Should Embrace Nature Positive Practices: Building Cities in Harmony with Nature.” Circular Yokohama is one of the operating companies in the Yokohama SDGs Design Center, a regional intermediary organization […]
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Event report: Circular economy-focused startup incubation program “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO” information session held

  • On Oct 22, 2024
On September 19, we held an information session for applicants interested in our startup incubation program, “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO,” which focuses on the circular economy and is conducted in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Approximately 80 participants attended the event, both in person and online. Three guest speakers involved in circular startups and two […]
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Circular Yokohama and Life Hugger to host workshop “Create your own zero-waste wreath using fabric scraps”

  • On Oct 7, 2024
Circular Yokohama, a platform promoting a circular economy in Yokohama, and Life Hugger, a web magazine that celebrates sustainable living, will co-host a one-day workshop titled “Create your own zero-waste wreath using fabric scraps” on October 12. The theme of this event is “zero waste = a lifestyle without throwing things away.” Why not transform […]
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