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Oji seeks optimal approaches to nurturing and utilizing forests
Oji Holdings, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ leading paper maker, owns and manages 635,000 hectares of forests across the globe. Forest resources ¡ª for wood, paper and wood-derived materials or for biomass power generation ¡ª are attracting increased attention as sustainable resources. However, their sustainability hinges...
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Suntory nurtures water, forests and future generations
Just like Suntory Holdings says in its corporate philosophy, ¡°To inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature,¡± the company contributes to the enrichment of people¡¯s lives beyond merely selling food and beverages globally. Although responsive to...
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Tottori wagyu and wine paired at New Otani Tokyo fair
The Tottori Wagyu Fair is taking place at six restaurants in the Hotel New Otani Tokyo until July 15. The event has been hosted by the hotel every year since 2018, and this year is offering a new way of enjoying the premium wagyu together with wine from Tottori Prefecture.
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NTT tool Sugatami reflects cities¡¯ extensive possibilities
With the use of digital technology to solve rural social problems now promoted as a national policy, some places have begun trying to use data to analyze their current situation, identify problems and find solutions.
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A hothouse of ecological ideas will produce tomatoes in Aomori
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Starting in April, a project in the Aomori city of Mutsu, at the northern tip of Honshu, will grow tomatoes using a new cultivation method that will go beyond zero carbon and actually absorb more CO2 than it emits. Built on a large abandoned farm, the facility will also create 100 new jobs.
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OAT Agrio grows better farms with green tech, agrochemicals
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OAT Agrio Co. Ltd. produces environmentally friendly fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals for the sake of both better food security and nature. In a recent interview with The Japan Times, the company¡¯s president, Hisashi Oka, talked about its hands-on efforts to learn more and continue improving...
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Seino delivers greener logistics through open public collaboration
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Seino Holdings Co. Ltd. has been in the logistics business for more than 90 years. Last June, the Gifu-based company expanded its continuing efforts to be environmentally friendly when it announced a long-term vision of ¡°Team Green Logistics¡± based on a concept of an open public platform.
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New geopark museum, cycle park showcase Tsukuba¡¯s attractions
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The Ibaraki city of Tsukuba in November launched a new facility, Mt. Tsukuba Gate Park, that focuses on promoting the charms of the Mt. Tsukuba Area Geopark and supporting ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ cycling culture. City officials stationed there explained what the facility offers and how they aim to nurture the civic...
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Young B-Lot is on the realty A list for renovations plus innovations
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It has been 15 years since the founding of B-Lot Co., a real estate investment, consulting and management company, and nine years since it was publicly listed. It is still a relative youngster in the industry, which is also polarized between giant players serving large enterprises and small ones targeting...
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Mizuho aims to hasten renewable energy technology
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With global attention being paid to increasing renewable energy to mitigate global warming, Japan should put its technological advancements in offshore wind farms, hydrogen power and carbon recycling to best use to enhance its global competitiveness, Mizuho Financial Group Inc. said in a recent report....
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