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Seek Sustainable JapanSustainable Japan Short-Takes with Tove & JJWhat are the latest sustainable japan topics on our radar for November?Monthly chat about sustainability trends, innovation, events and issues for Japan & beyond with JJWalsh & Tove Kinooka / Topics & Updates - November 2025LINKSThe Conduit - Climate and Conflict https://www.theconduit.com/programme/... The Burning Question: Climate & Conflict • The Burning Question: Climate and Conflict Talk with traditional-Japanese design expert author-architecht Azby Brown about how Humans connect to human-made things • Hand Crafted Design Appeal of Traditional ... Blacksmith in Fukuyama: / akitakazuyoshi Deep Travel Experience with Alex Kerr in Kagawa via ONESTORY / onestorytraveller LinkedIn Univ Exeter COP30 Summary https://www.linkedin.co
2025-11-2733 min
Sustainable Travel JapanWhat's the Sustainable Japan Topics on Our Radar for November 2025?Sustainable Japan Topics for November in 30-min chat with JJ & Tove - two sustainability focused consultants / educators based in two different areas of JapanMonthly chat about sustainability trends, innovation, events and issues for Japan & beyond with JJWalsh & Tove Kinooka / Topics & Updates - November 2025LINKSThe Conduit - Climate and Conflict https://www.theconduit.com/programme/... The Burning Question: Climate & Conflict • The Burning Question: Climate and Conflict Talk with traditional-Japanese design expert author-architecht Azby Brown about how Humans connect to human-made things • Hand Crafted Design Appeal of Traditional ... Blacksmith in Fukuyama: / akitakazuyoshi Deep Travel Experience with Alex Kerr in Kag...
2025-11-2433 min
Seek Sustainable JapanSustainable Japan Day - Circular Diapers - Tech4Impact | Short-Takes Sept 2025This month sustainability focused, Japan based consultants, educators and entrepreneurs Tove Kinooka and JJWalsh discuss Sustainable Japan Day event and awards featured by the Japan Times @thejapantimes - One Young World - Sustainability in the Himalaya mountains with Carole Fuchs - Tech for Impact event in Tokyo October - Global Perspectives workshops and INTRApreneurship training programs - Digital Collage September event ICHIGO BLOOM - Responsible Finance and Investing with Morisawa Michiyo - Wooden Barrels Craft Award Yamaroku Shoyu Shodoshima - Made-in-Japan apparel - Sustainable Forestry in Wakayama - Zero-Carbon baseball stadium HANSHIN Tigers - GLIN impact capital investments in startu...
2025-09-1131 min
Sustainable Travel JapanMade-in-Japan Apparel / Upcoming Events in Tokyo / 100% Renewable Energy Baseball Stadium..This month sustainability focused, Japan based consultants, educators and entrepreneurs Tove Kinooka and JJWalsh discuss Sustainable Japan Day event and awards featured by the Japan Times @thejapantimes - One Young World - Sustainability in the Himalaya mountains with Carole Fuchs - Tech for Impact event in Tokyo October - Global Perspectives workshops and INTRApreneurship training programs - Digital Collage September event ICHIGO BLOOM - Responsible Finance and Investing with Morisawa Michiyo - Wooden Barrels Craft Award Yamaroku Shoyu Shodoshima - Made-in-Japan apparel - Sustainable Forestry in Wakayama - Zero-Carbon baseball stadium HANSHIN Tigers - GLIN impact capital investments in startu...
2025-09-0831 min
Sustainable Travel JapanEntrepreneur Biz Visa Changes - CleanEnergy in Fukuoka - Vegan highlights London & KamakuraWelcomeVegan-Friendly LondonVegan LUNA BurgerHiroshima Nagasaki 80thNoto Recovery Trip BCCJWajima Lacquerware RecoveryAlex Kerr talks Wajima in Hidden Japan bookBenton Homestead Rural EntrepreneursWrite Public Response about Manager Visa ChangesGTN Working with Foreign Residents as positive opportunity not riskCircular System Tokyo includes Worm CompostingFukuoka Clean Energy & Drinking Water ProjectMichael Mears actor playwright THE MISTAKE LINKSTalking with Michael Mears about THE MISTAKE play on Hiroshima Nuclear Weapons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d2jaraQyuYLUNA Vegan Burger in HASE Kamakura area outside Tokyo #veganfood #japan https://maps.app.goo.gl/BM8ZRHaTN57oy1R78
2025-08-2530 min
Seek Sustainable JapanOsmotic Power - Business Visa - Noto Recovery | August Short-Takes on Sustainable JapanWelcomeVegan-Friendly LondonVegan LUNA BurgerHiroshima Nagasaki 80thNoto Recovery Trip BCCJWajima Lacquerware RecoveryAlex Kerr talks Wajima in Hidden Japan bookBenton Homestead Rural EntrepreneursWrite Public Response about Manager Visa ChangesGTN Working with Foreign Residents as positive opportunity not riskCircular System Tokyo includes Worm CompostingFukuoka Clean Energy & Drinking Water ProjectMichael Mears actor playwright THE MISTAKE LINKSTalking with Michael Mears about THE MISTAKE play on Hiroshima Nuclear Weapons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d2jaraQyuYLUNA Vegan Burger in HASE Kamakura area outside Tokyo #veganfood #japan https://maps.app.goo.gl/BM8ZRHaTN57oy1R78
2025-08-2130 min
Seek Sustainable JapanBeat the Heat in Japan & Sustainable Japan Short-Takes with Tove & JJJuly Short-Takes 30 minutes of sustainable japan & beyond highlights with two sustainability focused women entrepreneurs based in Japan, JJWalsh and Tove Kinooka
2025-07-3034 min
Sustainable Travel JapanSummer Travel Sustainable Tips & More with Tove & JoyJuly Short-Takes 30 minutes of sustainable japan & beyond highlights with two sustainability focused women entrepreneurs based in Japan, JJWalsh and Tove Kinooka
2025-07-2834 min
Seek Sustainable JapanHow YouTuber Mr.Beast’s Kindness & Collaboration Keeps Going ViralWith more than 406 million subscribers, Jimmy Donaldson- better known as Mr.Beast- has become the most successful YouTuber by doing outrageous acts of generosity. The fact that Mr.Beast’s strategy of using video revenue, sponsorship and collaboration to fund lifechanging projects around the world is an inspiration to any of us trying to go above and beyond the status quo to do-good for others and the environment.Spending a month off work was a perfect excuse to binge Mr.Beast’s unscripted reality gameshow called BEAST GAMES for Amazon Prime. I was in good compa...
2025-06-1940 min
Sustainable Travel JapanHow YouTuber Mr.Beast's Kindness & Collaboration Keeps Going ViralWith more than 406 million subscribers, Jimmy Donaldson- better known as Mr.Beast- has become the most successful YouTuber by doing outrageous acts of generosity. The fact that Mr.Beast’s strategy of using video revenue, sponsorship and collaboration to fund lifechanging projects around the world is an inspiration to any of us trying to go above and beyond the status quo to do-good for others and the environment.Spending a month off work was a perfect excuse to binge Mr.Beast’s unscripted reality gameshow called BEAST GAMES for Amazon Prime. I was in good compa...
2025-06-1640 min
Seek Sustainable JapanBiodiversity - Urban Forests - Cycling for Charity - Sustainable Japan Chat with Tove & JoyThis month Joy and Tove talk about forests, conservation, solar projects and thinking of YES AND instead of stopping projects, Biodiversity and Cycling Events for good causes. Write your comments and questions below if watching replays.LINKSConservation and Solar Farms https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/05/26/wildlife/kushiro-wetlands-solar-eagle/SOLAR farms can protect habitat https://environmentamerica.org/center/articles/solar-farms-can-protect-habitats-and-biodiversity/SOLAR over parking AEON mall Sumitomo https://www.sumitomocorp.com/en/jp/news/release/2024/group/17340KIWL Charity Ride: https://www.kiwl.net/events/500...
2025-06-0530 min
Sustainable Travel JapanCharity Cycle Trip for Charity - Biodiversity - Urban Forests - Japan Sustainability Short TakesThis month Joy and Tove talk about forests, conservation, solar projects and thinking of YES AND instead of stopping projects, Biodiversity and Cycling Events for good causes. Write your comments and questions below if watching replays.LINKSConservation and Solar Farms https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/05/26/wildlife/kushiro-wetlands-solar-eagle/SOLAR farms can protect habitat https://environmentamerica.org/center/articles/solar-farms-can-protect-habitats-and-biodiversity/SOLAR over parking AEON mall Sumitomo https://www.sumitomocorp.com/en/jp/news/release/2024/group/17340KIWL Charity Ride: https://www.kiwl.net/events/500...
2025-06-0230 min
Seek Sustainable JapanRural Kyoto MINKA event & MINKA CON talking with Andrea CarlsonAndrea Carlson is on the board of the Japan Minka Preservation Society and will join to share some of her passion for preserving old houses and rural traditions and culture in Japan. Andrea will also be introducing some exciting events and meet-ups, talks, experiences and more coming for the group for the enthusiastic Minka-loving community.https://www.minkasociety.com/
2025-04-1033 min
Sustainable Travel JapanMINKA (traditional Japan house) lover events worth traveling to rural Kyoto & Aichi for in 2025Andrea Carlson is on the board of the Japan Minka Preservation Society and will join to share some of her passion for preserving old houses and rural traditions and culture in Japan. Andrea will also be introducing some exciting events and meet-ups, talks, experiences and more coming for the group for the enthusiastic Minka-loving community.https://www.minkasociety.com/
2025-04-0733 min
Seek Sustainable JapanSustainable Japan Short-Takes x 2 - Feb-March Episodes Double-Special30-min Short-Takes on Sustainable Japan events, products, services, trends, news, strategies & people to inspire us all. Tove Kinooka is the Director & Co-founder of Enteleco & Global Perspectives JJWalsh is the Founder of Inbound Ambassador & Seek Sustainable Japan | Co-Founder of GetHiroshimaTove LINKSLINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tove-kinooka-35a39323/https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/https://www.globalperspectives.biz/JJ LINKSLINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjwalsh-inbound-ambassador/https://inboundambassador.com/https://gethiroshima.com/https://seeksustainablejapan.com/
2025-04-031h 02
Sustainable Travel JapanSustainable Business & Travel Short-Takes for Spring in Japan 202530-min Short-Takes on Sustainable Japan events, products, services, trends, news, strategies & people to inspire us all. Tove Kinooka is the Director & Co-founder of Enteleco & Global Perspectives JJWalsh is the Founder of Inbound Ambassador & Seek Sustainable Japan | Co-Founder of GetHiroshimaTove LINKSLINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tove-kinooka-35a39323/https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/https://www.globalperspectives.biz/JJ LINKSLINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjwalsh-inbound-ambassador/https://inboundambassador.com/https://gethiroshima.com/https://seeksustainablejapan.com/
2025-03-311h 02
Seek Sustainable JapanPlanet DAO is Reviving Rural Japan Communities with Investment ProjectsAn innovative approach to Japan's AKIYA vacant house problem and dwindling rural communities through a DAO approach to ownership and investment in exciting projects to revive areas with great potential.In this talk, Tamaki Nishimura and Monika Sadkiewicz of PanetDAO share their passion to working with amazing rural communities to preserve important cultural properties and places of rich heritage by opening up property investment in Japan. Open opportunities to both international and Japanese investors who want to be a part of building something positive, yet lack the knowhow to do it solo. https://planetdao.world...
2025-03-2059 min
Sustainable Travel JapanShared Ownership for meaningful travel in a rural Japan community - PlanetDAOAn innovative approach to Japan's AKIYA vacant house problem and dwindling rural communities through a DAO approach to ownership and investment in exciting projects to revive areas with great potential.In this talk, Tamaki Nishimura and Monika Sadkiewicz of PanetDAO share their passion to working with amazing rural communities to preserve important cultural properties and places of rich heritage by opening up property investment in Japan. Open opportunities to both international and Japanese investors who want to be a part of building something positive, yet lack the knowhow to do it solo. https://planetdao.world...
2025-03-1759 min
Seek Sustainable JapanA Positive View of Future Japan Travel - Ally Hongo of Shiitake Creative & Japan Travel AwardsAlly Hongo is the cofounder of Shiitake Creative KK which has produced the Japan Travel Awards since 2021. The awards are focused on better Japan travel for the inbound market which are also sustainable, accessible, and inclusive for LGBTQ & families - so these places, people and destinations are welcoming to all people who love to travel. Originally from Bulgaria, Ally has had a long and interesting career in Japan as a student, academic, reporter, writer, editor and content creator. Now Ally as Director of the Japan Travel Awards, has a powerful and positive influence on the future of...
2025-03-061h 01
Sustainable Travel JapanA Positive View of Japan Travel - Ally Hongo of the Japan Travel AwardsAlly Hongo is the cofounder of Shiitake Creative KK which has produced the Japan Travel Awards since 2021. The awards are focused on better Japan travel for the inbound market which are also sustainable, accessible, and inclusive for LGBTQ & families - so these places, people and destinations are welcoming to all people who love to travel. Originally from Bulgaria, Ally has had a long and interesting career in Japan as a student, academic, reporter, writer, editor and content creator. Now Ally as Director of the Japan Travel Awards, has a powerful and positive influence on the future of...
2025-03-031h 01
Seek Sustainable JapanA Passion to Preserve Traditional Japan houses - Lauren & Marcus of the MINKA Preservation SocietyLauren Schraf & Marcus Consolini join us to talk about the Minka Preservation Society- the motto is: "They build it, we preserve it".What is it and what are the elements of their inclusive work to support and preserve Japanese building traditions, artisans, tradespeople, and rural communities in Japan.It is a very wide tent and they have some exciting events and activities coming up held across Japan. See more information on their social media pages and website below.LINKS https://www.instagram.com/minkapreservationsociety/website: https://www.minkasociety.com/
2025-02-271h 00
Sustainable Travel JapanCould Travel Be a Way to Preserve Traditional Japanese Houses?Lauren Schraf & Marcus Consolini join us to talk about the Minka Preservation Society- the motto is: "They build it, we preserve it".What is it and what are the elements of their inclusive work to support and preserve Japanese building traditions, artisans, tradespeople, and rural communities in Japan.It is a very wide tent and they have some exciting events and activities coming up held across Japan. See more information on their social media pages and website below.LINKS https://www.instagram.com/minkapreservationsociety/website: https://www.minkasociety.com/
2025-02-241h 00
Sustainable Travel JapanSlow, creative travel experience in rural Nagano - Michelle Huang of Akiya CollectiveMichelle Huang is a creative-technologist and Akiya Collective founder passionate about "renovating abandoned houses in japan and converting them into habitat installations." How can we revive rural Japan? Michelle and her group are onto something new and important - by making good use of Akiya vacant homes in creative ways that reuse the value already there and build on the strengths of a positive community. Exciting to learn more about what events, workshops, shared experiences and fun they are planning for their KOMONO 2025 Spring Event. #akiya #japan #nagano #komoro #komorospring #komoronagano #akiyacollective #michellehuang...
2025-02-171h 04
Seek Sustainable JapanCreative Japan Rural Revival - Artist Michelle Huang CEO of AKiya CollectiveMichelle Huang is a creative-technologist and Akiya Collective founder passionate about "renovating abandoned houses in japan and converting them into habitat installations." How can we revive rural Japan? Michelle and her group are onto something new and important - by making good use of Akiya vacant homes in creative ways that reuse the value already there and build on the strengths of a positive community. Exciting to learn more about what events, workshops, shared experiences and fun they are planning for their KOMONO 2025 Spring Event. #akiya #japan #nagano #komoro #komorospring #komoronagano #akiyacollective #michellehuang...
2025-02-131h 04
Sustainable Travel Japan1st Short-Takes Chat - Japan Sustainable Tourism, News, & EventsSome travel topics here for sustainable tourism in Japan as Tove and JJ have this first chat of 2025 in this monthly sub-series of the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow. A 30-min chat about sustainable Japan topics that focus on a better balance between the needs of people and planet with profits.30-min Short-Takes on Sustainable Japan events, products, services, trends, news, strategies & people to inspire us all. Tove Kinooka is the Director & Co-founder of Enteleco & Global Perspectives JJWalsh is the Founder of Inbound Ambassador & Seek Sustainable Japan | Co-Founder of GetHiroshima...
2025-02-0330 min
Seek Sustainable Japan1st Sustainable Japan Short-Takes of 2025 with Tove & JJFirst chat of 2025 for this monthly sub-series of the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow with Tove Kinooka and JJWalsh. A 30-min chat about sustainable Japan topics that focus on a better balance between the needs of people and planet with profits.30-min Short-Takes on Sustainable Japan events, products, services, trends, news, strategies & people to inspire us all. Tove Kinooka is the Director & Co-founder of Enteleco & Global Perspectives JJWalsh is the Founder of Inbound Ambassador & Seek Sustainable Japan | Co-Founder of GetHiroshimaTove LINKSLINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2025-01-3130 min
Seek Sustainable JapanStarting 2025 with an Optimistic View of Sustainable Japan Tourism & BrandingI hope you are surviving your first month of 2025 with a sense of hope and enthusiasm for what we can do this year.Of course, there is a lot of depressing news these days. The fires in LA and being bombarded by unethical governance in the US is hard to take. But there is still some hope for this year in terms of sustainable strategy, innovation and creative passionate folks doing good work.This podcast features the audio from a Jan 27th 2025 talk I gave to an enthusiastic group of amazing local women in Hiroshima...
2025-01-301h 14
Sustainable Travel JapanAn Optimistic View of Sustainable Japan Tourism as we start 2025I hope you are surviving your first month of 2025 with a sense of hope and enthusiasm for what we can do this year.Of course, there is a lot of depressing news these days. The fires in LA and being bombarded by unethical governance in the US is hard to take. But there is still some hope for this year in terms of sustainable strategy, innovation and creative passionate folks doing good work.This podcast features the audio from a Jan 27th 2025 talk I gave to an enthusiastic group of amazing local women in Hiroshima...
2025-01-271h 14
Sustainable Travel JapanAlex Kerr shares his love of traditional thatch design in Thailand & ideas to revive rural JapanAn interesting and inspiring first talk of 2025 here with the amazing Alex Kerr who has spent his entire life focused on a better Japan through his book writing, consulting, business projects. Also, in recent years has also added a love of design, traditions and life in Thailand to his life focus. In this episode, Alex takes us through the design and process of making his thatch home in Chang Mai Thailand. Then we discuss some of his insights and ideas for better rural development tourism strategies in Japan based on Museums, Food, and Old House Reuse.
2025-01-2059 min
Seek Sustainable JapanCatching up with Alex Kerr - Thatch roof design in Thailand & Sustainable tourism design in rural JapanAn interesting and inspiring first talk of 2025 here with the amazing Alex Kerr who has spent his entire life focused on a better Japan through his book writing, consulting, business projects. Also, in recent years has also added a love of design, traditions and life in Thailand to his life focus. In this episode, Alex takes us through the design and process of making his thatch home in Chang Mai Thailand. Then we discuss some of his insights and ideas for better rural development tourism strategies in Japan based on Museums, Food, and Old House Reuse.
2025-01-1659 min
Sustainable Travel Japan2025 is a great time to Declutter what you don't need yet Preserve Japanese traditionsSustainable travel connections in this podcast from the MEDIUM article: Kamikatsu, Omishima, Kyoto, Nagoya. And traditional areas like Kyoto where Waka poetry is preserved - an important element of the spirit of Japan.It’s January 2025 which is a perfect time for me to share some goals for this year of the snake as well as highlight positive insights from Japan to give you a more proactive slither start to the year than a defensive coil.Read the post on MEDIUM LINKS:Zero-Waste Town of Kamikatsu Japan Playlist San Francisco Recyling Center Vi...
2025-01-1330 min
Seek Sustainable JapanTime to shed old skin & declutter in Japan in 2025 for this Year of the SnakeIt’s January 2025 which is a perfect time for me to share some goals for this year of the snake as well as highlight positive insights from Japan to give you a more proactive slither start to the year than a defensive coil.Read the post on MEDIUM LINKS:Zero-Waste Town of Kamikatsu Japan Playlist San Francisco Recyling Center Visit - RECOLOGYDani & Evan - the Upcycle, Vintage Reuse & Disposal ExpertsBenton Homestead Unboxing Video in an Abandoned Japan HouseVermicular Cast Iron Cookware series JAPANVermicular USAMamacation Review of Best and Worst non-toxic optionsHardwood Lumber - How to...
2025-01-0930 min
Seek Sustainable JapanYoga & Wellness Entrepreneur in a Snowy Nagano Village - talking with ROWIE GERAERTSOriginally from Melbourne Australia, Rowie Geraerts has found a home and supportive community in the town of Nozawa Onsen in Nagano, Japan.Rowie describes her career in Japan as an entrepreneur as a stopover before settling down which became a place to start planting roots. In Australia she says she always felt she was an easy-going water-baby, but has found more focus to run businesses among mountain people in the village of Nozawa Onsen where she has set up a yoga studio, runs wellness retreats and started a vegan cafe called SHIZEN. At the end...
2024-12-261h 00
Sustainable Travel JapanTop Snow Tourism Japan Destination Nozawa Onsen Entrepreneur ROWIE GERAERTSSo excited to finally get the podcast version of this seek-sustainable-japan talk with Rowie up and include some of the fun clips from my visit to her lovely "funky cottage". Going through these old clips really made me want to revisit this lovely area! It's another reminder that there are so many lovely areas of Japan worth exploring and worth thinking of settling for a new life and new career surrounded by nature and great communities! Hope you enjoy it!Originally from Melbourne Australia, Rowie Geraerts has found a home and supportive community in the town of...
2024-12-231h 00
Seek Sustainable Japan2024 Short-Takes Wrap Up with Tove & JJTove & JJ wrap up their favorite sustainable short-takes of the year and give suggestions for great organizations to support, great blogs to read and shopping mindfulness as we enter the holiday season. Enjoy! TELL mental-emotional supportBest of Sustainable Japan eventsFabric Regenerative Biz eventBCCJ Gender Equity eventHiroko Yoda BlogImport Concepts LocalizationSustainable PRIDE valueUseful Gift Japan traditionConsider Gift End of LifeRecycled Wool JapanSustainable Shop ToursJapan DenimJapanese IndigoHAKKO Fermented GoodsVenture Cafe YokohamaPowerful Questions eventEnd-of-Year MindfulnessLINKSTELL mental-emotional support helpful https://telljp.com/counseling/Japan Travel Awards 2024: https://japantravelawards.com/jta-2024-enSustainable...
2024-12-1932 min
Sustainable Travel Japan2024 Short-Takes Wrap-Up with JJ & ToveTove & JJ wrap up their favorite sustainable short-takes of the year and give suggestions for great organizations to support, great blogs to read and shopping mindfulness as we enter the holiday season. Enjoy! TELL mental-emotional supportBest of Sustainable Japan eventsFabric Regenerative Biz eventBCCJ Gender Equity eventHiroko Yoda BlogImport Concepts LocalizationSustainable PRIDE valueUseful Gift Japan traditionConsider Gift End of LifeRecycled Wool JapanSustainable Shop ToursJapan DenimJapanese IndigoHAKKO Fermented GoodsVenture Cafe YokohamaPowerful Questions eventEnd-of-Year MindfulnessLINKSTELL mental-emotional support helpful https://telljp.com/counseling/Japan Travel Awards 2024: https://japantravelawards.com/jta-2024-enSustainable...
2024-12-1632 min
Seek Sustainable JapanTalking with Facundo Arena of The Kyoto Connection - Creating Music Inspired by JapanLead composer-producer artist Facundo Arena joins the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow-podcast to share insights about their Japan-inspired ambient musical journey as creators of THE KYOTO CONNECTION.After years of admiration of Japan, especially Japanese music and culture, the trio are finally on their way to Japan in April 6th to May 18th 2025. Join us as we talk about the 25 years they have been making Kyoto & Japan inspired music and their plans for visiting Japan on their tour.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekyotoconnectionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekyotoconnection/...
2024-12-1234 min
Sustainable Travel JapanCreating music inspired by Japan without ever visiting.. until 2025 | Facundo Arena of the Kyoto ConnectionObsessed with the sounds of Japan whether they be natural or wacky electrical, lead composer-producer artist Facundo Arena has dreamed of coming to Japan for over 10 years as he has been making music inspired by the country.Facundo joined the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow-podcast to share insights about their Japan-inspired ambient musical journey as creators of THE KYOTO CONNECTION.After years of admiration of Japan, especially Japanese music and culture, the trio are finally on their way to Japan in April 6th to May 18th 2025.Join us as we talk about the 25 years...
2024-12-0934 min
Seek Sustainable JapanWhat do we know about Japan PM Ishiba - Diplomacy & Policies talk with Dr.Donna WeeksDr.Donna Weeks joins us again on the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow to give us her insights on some of the key issues since the latest 2024 Japan election which created a government party, leadership and power dynamics reshuffle. Dr.Weeks has been following Ishiba's career over her political science career of 30+ years and has lots of great historical examples to draw on. We focus on the key issues PM Ishiba outlined in his policy speech this week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11/29/japan/politics/ishiba-policy-speech/BIO: Dr.Donna Weeks was...
2024-12-081h 01
Sustainable Travel JapanJapan Travel Appeal will rise from stable government - talking about PM Ishiba with Dr.Donna WeeksDr.Donna Weeks joins us again on the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow to give us her insights on some of the key issues since the latest 2024 Japan election which created a government party, leadership and power dynamics reshuffle. Dr.Weeks has been following Ishiba's career over her political science career of 30+ years and has lots of great historical examples to draw on. We focus on the key issues PM Ishiba outlined in his policy speech this week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11/29/japan/politics/ishiba-policy-speech/BIO: Dr.Donna Weeks was...
2024-12-071h 01
Seek Sustainable JapanSustainable Japan Short-Takes with JJ & ToveTove & Joy are both focused on sustainable issues in work across Japan doing consulting, training, educating, advising & developing sustainable strategy for business, events, organizations and tourism.Tove Kinooka is cofounder of Global Perspectives & Enteleco Consulting: https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/JJWalsh is founder of Inbound Ambassador & cofounder of GetHiroshima: https://seeksustainablejapan.com/about/LINKS* Dr.Donna Weeks talks about Japan's new government and PM Ishiba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvIO2IhjayM* Tove Kinooka Featured (YEA) by the Japan Times Sustainable Mag: https://sustainable.japantimes.com/lr/115 @thejapantimes ...
2024-12-0530 min
Sustainable Travel JapanSustainable Short-Takes with JJ & Tove - Holiday Shopping & Better StrategiesTove & Joy are both focused on sustainable issues in work across Japan doing consulting, training, educating, advising & developing sustainable strategy for business, events, organizations and tourism.Tove Kinooka is cofounder of Global Perspectives & Enteleco Consulting: https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/JJWalsh is founder of Inbound Ambassador & cofounder of GetHiroshima: https://seeksustainablejapan.com/about/LINKS* Dr.Donna Weeks talks about Japan's new government and PM Ishiba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvIO2IhjayM* Tove Kinooka Featured (YEA) by the Japan Times Sustainable Mag: https://sustainable.japantimes.com/lr/115 @thejapantimes ...
2024-12-0230 min
Sustainable Travel JapanBonus Pod- Talking with Kids about Sustainability & SDG'sI had a great opportunity to talk with kids in 5th grade this month about sustainability and sdg's to simplify the key concepts- it was a great reminder that simplification is the standard I use use for all talks - especially for the sustainable tourism and travel talk I am giving to a general audience at the beginning of next year.Let's keep issues clear and simple so that the possibilities for positive change can stand out more clearly.Read the story here on MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@jjwalsh/talking-sustainable-solutions-with-kids-a-reminder-to-keep-it-simple-606e24b2ec7c?sk=8609316...
2024-11-3057 min
Seek Sustainable JapanHow to Keep Sustainability Talk SIMPLE with Kids (or Anyone really!)I had a great opportunity to talk with kids in 5th grade this month about sustainability and sdg's to simplify the key concepts- it was a great reminder that simplification is the standard I use use for all talks - especially for the sustainable tourism and travel talk I am giving to a general audience at the beginning of next year.Let's keep issues clear and simple so that the possibilities for positive change can stand out more clearly.Read the story here on MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@jjwalsh/talking-sustainable-solutions-with-kids-a-reminder-to-keep-it-simple-606e24b2ec7c?sk=8609316...
2024-11-3057 min
Seek Sustainable JapanGrateful for Japan's Farmers - CSA - Community Builders at ThanksgivingSo grateful for the beautiful colors of autumn this time of year and family and friend gatherings over amazing foods- a time to show KANSHA gratitude for Japan's amazing farmers- especially those who are also regenerating the land, educating those eager to learn, reusing old AKIYA houses and rebuilding dying rural communities! Read the MEDIUM article here connected to this episodeAll the talks & farm visits on Seek Sustainable Japan - Organic Farmer PlaylistBGM thanks always to the talented Casey Bean - support Casey's original music on BandCamp
2024-11-2823 min
Sustainable Travel JapanGrateful for Natural Farmers Across JapanSo grateful for the beautiful colors of autumn this time of year and family and friend gatherings over amazing foods- a time to show KANSHA gratitude for Japan's amazing farmers- especially those who are also regenerating the land, educating those eager to learn, reusing old AKIYA houses and rebuilding dying rural communities! Read the MEDIUM article here connected to this episodeAll the talks & farm visits on Seek Sustainable Japan - Organic Farmer PlaylistBGM thanks always to the talented Casey Bean - support Casey's original music on BandCamp
2024-11-2523 min
Seek Sustainable JapanSustainable Sacred Island Craft SaltIntroducing Hiroshima's sacred island of Miyajima latest sustainable product, Miyajima Salt as written about on GetHiroshima.comGetHiroshima article about Miyajima Salt3-min SHORTS version on YouTubeSign your name of support for the campaign to reduce Hiroshima ocean plastic pollution#miyajima #craft #salt #hiroshima #entrepreneur #japan #sustainablebusiness #sustainabletourism #trades #suportlocal #buylocalBGM thanks to the talents of Casey Bean - original singer-songwriter based in Ishikawa Japan - find all of his tunes on BandCamp
2024-11-2113 min
Sustainable Travel JapanSacred Isle Craft Salt Making on Miyajima island in Hiroshima, JapanIntroducing Hiroshima's sacred island of Miyajima latest sustainable product, Miyajima Salt as written about on GetHiroshima.comGetHiroshima article about Miyajima Salt3-min SHORTS version on YouTubeSign your name of support for the campaign to reduce Hiroshima ocean plastic pollution#miyajima #craft #salt #hiroshima #entrepreneur #japan #sustainablebusiness #sustainabletourism #trades #suportlocal #buylocalBGM thanks to the talents of Casey Bean - original singer-songwriter based in Ishikawa Japan - find all of his tunes on BandCamp
2024-11-1813 min
Seek Sustainable JapanSustainable Japan Short-Takes: B-Corp | We Exist | Gender Investing | Sustainable Tours & BusinessOur monthly short-takes episode for November 2024 with sustainability focused consultants Tove & Joy 00:00 Welcome00:30 No Snow Mt.Fuji02:00 Climate Change Gov03:00 Fabric KK B Corp06:25 WE EXIST docu-series08:40 Gender-Focused Investing11:00 Allies for Diversity13:20 BentonHomestead on CNBC14:40 CapGemini IT event16:00 Tomoko Koyama Meterologist17:41 Yuko Nakahata SustainaSeed19:24 Same-Sex Marriage Legal20:00 Sustainable Miyajima Tour Project21:55 Wild Deer & Tourism23:09 Musubi-Kiln Sustainable Biz24:15 Good English Copy Value24:45 Vegan Osaka 25:50...
2024-11-0731 min
Sustainable Travel JapanSustainable Japan Short-Takes: B-Corp | We Exist | Gender Investing | Sustainable Tours & BusinessOur Monthly Sustainability focused talk by two sustainable business & tourism consultants in Japan- Tove Kinooka and Joy JJWalsh 00:00 Welcome00:30 No Snow Mt.Fuji02:00 Climate Change Gov03:00 Fabric KK B Corp06:25 WE EXIST docu-series08:40 Gender-Focused Investing11:00 Allies for Diversity13:20 BentonHomestead on CNBC14:40 CapGemini IT event16:00 Tomoko Koyama Meterologist17:41 Yuko Nakahata SustainaSeed19:24 Same-Sex Marriage Legal20:00 Sustainable Miyajima Tour Project21:55 Wild Deer & Tourism23:09 Musubi-Kiln Sustainable Biz24:15 Good English Copy Value24:45 Vegan Osaka 25:50 Toothpaste Packaging28:28 Organic Fertilizer Experiment30:00 Enjoy Autumn colors, fruit, veggies== Upcoming Events & Talk Links === Nov 9 to 30 REI Refugee Empowerment International Walkathon Event: https://rei-npo.org...
2024-11-0431 min
Seek Sustainable JapanLGBTQ+ Documentary Series WE EXIST - talking with Felicity Tillack and Tiffany RossdaleFelicity Tillack is a filmmaker based in Kyoto Japan now working on a documentary series about inclusion and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community in Japan. Tiffany Rossdale produces and stars in this documentary-series titled WE EXIST a focus on LGBTQ+ lifestyles and issues in Japan.Please Support the film "We Exist" via kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wexistjapan/we-exist-japan-episode-2-lgbtq-documentary?ref=project_linkWatch the live talk with Felicity and Tiffany on YouTube Support Casey Bean original singer-songwriter who provides the BGM for this podcast - find all of Casey Bean's wonderful...
2024-10-311h 00
Sustainable Travel JapanCapturing LGBTQ+ Stories Across Japan with WE EXISTFelicity Tillack is a filmmaker based in Kyoto Japan now working on a documentary series about inclusion and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community in Japan. Tiffany Rossdale produces and stars in this documentary-series titled WE EXIST a focus on LGBTQ+ lifestyles and issues in Japan.Please Support the film "We Exist" via kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wexistjapan/we-exist-japan-episode-2-lgbtq-documentary?ref=project_linkWatch the live talk with Felicity and Tiffany on YouTube Support Casey Bean original singer-songwriter who provides the BGM for this podcast - find all of Casey Bean's wonderful...
2024-10-281h 00
Seek Sustainable JapanJapanese A-bomb Survivors Anti-Nuclear Peace Activist Group Wins the Nobel Prize 2024Wonderful news that the Hiroshima and Nagasaki A-bomb Survivor HIBAKUSHA group called NIHON HIDANKYO won the Nobel Peace Prize this year, but is a future without nuclear weapons a possibility? Talking about stories from guiding in Hiroshima in combination with this news of the award and current stance of the Japanese PM Ishida about the reality of nuclear weapons and bans. BGM thanks to Casey Bean - support his music on BandCamp
2024-10-1707 min
Sustainable Travel JapanHiroshima & Nagasaki Peace Activism Group Wins Nobel Prize 2024Wonderful news that the Hiroshima and Nagasaki A-bomb Survivor HIBAKUSHA group called NIHON HIDANKYO won the Nobel Peace Prize this year, but is a future without nuclear weapons a possibility? Talking about stories from guiding in Hiroshima in combination with this news of the award and current stance of the Japanese PM Ishida about the reality of nuclear weapons and bans. BGM thanks to Casey Bean - support his music on BandCamp
2024-10-1407 min
Seek Sustainable JapanJapan Sustainable Short-Takes - Sept 2024 Updates with Tove & JJTove Kinooka and JJWalsh are both sustainability focused consultants, educators, advisors and advocates for sustainable business and strategies in Japan. Tove is based in the Tokyo area around the capital and Joy is based in Hiroshima city. Join us for the next live talk on Oct 28th at 8:30 Japan time: https://www.youtube.com/live/Fg2f4paE9f4?si=BoVYcQHsbqTrhhUlSept 2024 topics: Tove's One Young World Conference in Montreal & Montreal's Amazing Fruit & Vegetable Markets | Joy's talk with Dr. Donna Weeks & Japan's Top-3 for the Prime Minister Job- how Sustainable are their policies? | Joy's talk...
2024-10-1031 min
Sustainable Travel JapanPlastic-Free Market / Ogasawara / Japan Politics / One-Young-World Sustainable Short-Takes with Tove & JJTove Kinooka and JJWalsh are both sustainability focused consultants, educators, advisors and advocates for sustainable business and strategies in Japan. Tove is based in the Tokyo area around the capital and Joy is based in Hiroshima city. Join us for the next live talk on Oct 28th at 8:30 Japan time: https://www.youtube.com/live/Fg2f4paE9f4?si=BoVYcQHsbqTrhhUlSept 2024 topics: Tove's One Young World Conference in Montreal & Montreal's Amazing Fruit & Vegetable Markets | Joy's talk with Dr. Donna Weeks & Japan's Top-3 for the Prime Minister Job- how Sustainable are their policies? | Joy's talk...
2024-10-0731 min
Seek Sustainable JapanHow to make Japan tourism more sustainable | GSTC manager Emi Kaiwa interviewGlobal Sustainable Tourism Council manager Emi Kaiwa talks about her work in Africa with eco-tourism and strategies for how to train guides and managers in Japan to raise awareness of the value for travel that is in better balance with the needs of people, planet and profits. #sustainabletourism #sustainabletravel #gstc #interview #tourism #travel #sustainable #sustainability #podcast #emikaiwa #DMO #destinationmanagement #certification #trainingBGM thanks to The Beanpod artist Casey Bean- support his music on BandCamp
2024-10-0359 min
Sustainable Travel JapanSustainable Tourism Training & Certification in Japan | GSTC Emi Kaiwa InterviewGlobal Sustainable Tourism Council manager Emi Kaiwa talks about her work in Africa with eco-tourism and strategies for how to train guides and managers in Japan to raise awareness of the value for travel that is in better balance with the needs of people, planet and profits. #sustainabletourism #sustainabletravel #gstc #interview #tourism #travel #sustainable #sustainability #podcast #emikaiwa #DMO #destinationmanagement #certification #trainingBGM thanks to The Beanpod artist Casey Bean- support his music on BandCamp
2024-09-3059 min
Seek Sustainable JapanJapan's Top-3 PM Candidates views on Energy, Tax & Social Issues | Rural Solar Pushback & StrategiesOn September 27th 2024 - the ruling LDP party will choose their next president from a group of seven candidates, but there are 3 top contenders are in the spotlight: Kishida, Ishiba and Takaichi.Sustainability is the underlying theme of all the big issues for the next Japan Prime Minister: energy, tax & social issues - it's worth having a look at how the top-3 contenders differ on these key issues. The pushback in Japan rural areas for Mega-Solar farms, alternative strategies, and upcoming rooftop solar initiatives in Tokyo are also discussed here. @medium article here: ht...
2024-09-2318 min
Seek Sustainable Japan10 Great Sustainable Workplace StrategiesJames Hollow and his team at Fabric have set up 10 great strategies in their workplace to give them first-hand insights that inform their consulting work & passion to live a more sustainable life. == See all the short videos of James Hollow introducing these strategies here ==So much of what James is putting in place at his office can be an inspiration for others struggling to see how they can reduce waste or encourage a circular mindset among staff. I hope sharing these ideas will spark new ideas for you- please add your comments below.
2024-09-1916 min
Sustainable Travel JapanJapan's Next Prime Minister discussion with Japanese politics expert Dr.Donna WeeksDr.Donna Weeks - longtime friend of Seek-Sustainable-Japan - gives insights on the top-7 candidates in Japan's LDP presidential election this month (who will be the country's prime minister) based on her 40 years of research and engagement with Japanese politics as a psephologist.TOPICS covered in this talk:Politics & Sustainability?How did your political interest start?Prime Minister Kishida (67)Taro Kono (61)Shinjiro Koizumi (43)Takayuki Kobayashi (50)USA Education of candidatesJapan gov relation to Harris vs TrumpYoko Kamikawa (70)Signaling with profile hobbiesTokyo Governor's RaceShinji Ishimaru surprise popularityThe Social ContractCompulsory voting & engagementArticle 9 Japan constitutionInspired by Seek Sustainable JapanSanae Takaichi (63...
2024-09-171h 02
Sustainable Travel Japan10-Sustainable Workplace Strategies in Action at a Tokyo OfficeJames Hollow and his team at Fabric have set up 10 great strategies in their workplace to give them first-hand insights that inform their consulting work & passion to live a more sustainable life. Read the MEDIUM article here.== See all the short videos of James Hollow introducing these strategies here ==So much of what James is putting in place at his office can be an inspiration for others struggling to see how they can reduce waste or encourage a circular mindset among staff.I hope sharing these ideas will spark new ideas for you- pl...
2024-09-1616 min
Seek Sustainable JapanWho will be Japan's Next PM? Insights from Political Scientist Dr.Donna WeeksDr.Donna Weeks - longtime friend of Seek-Sustainable-Japan - gives insights on the top-7 candidates in Japan's LDP presidential election this month (who will be the country's prime minister) based on her 40 years of research and engagement with Japanese politics as a psephologist.TOPICS covered in this talk:Politics & Sustainability?How did your political interest start?Prime Minister Kishida (67)Taro Kono (61)Shinjiro Koizumi (43)Takayuki Kobayashi (50)USA Education of candidatesJapan gov relation to Harris vs TrumpYoko Kamikawa (70)Signaling with profile hobbiesTokyo Governor's RaceShinji Ishimaru surprise popularityThe Social ContractCompulsory voting & engagementArticle 9 Japan constitutionInspired by Seek Sustainable JapanSanae Takaichi (63...
2024-09-121h 02
Seek Sustainable JapanSustainable initiatives in Japan, Europe & Hawaii - Short-Takes for August 2024Great to catch up after the summer break with fellow sustainability-focused consultant Tove Kinooka on our monthly series Sustainable Japan short-takes. It was a lively discussion of connections across topics that help us find better ways to balance the needs of people and planet with profits. Read about this podcast on MEDIUM | See the video of this podcast on YouTubeBGM thanks to Casey Bean- support his musical journey on BandCamp
2024-08-2930 min
Sustainable Travel JapanSustainability in Hawaii, Europe & Japan Seen on Summer BreakGreat to catch up after the summer break with fellow sustainability-focused consultant Tove Kinooka on our monthly series Sustainable Japan short-takes. It was a lively discussion of connections across topics that help us find better ways to balance the needs of people and planet with profits. Read about this podcast on MEDIUM | See the video of this podcast on YouTubeBGM thanks to Casey Bean- support his musical journey on BandCamp
2024-08-2630 min
Seek Sustainable JapanBuilding Japanese traditional boats in Europe, USA & for the SHOGUN series = Douglas BrooksFollow up interview with the inspiring carpenter-educator-writer Douglas Brooks about more of his projects in Japan and around the world to preserve and celebrate the traditional wooden boats of Japan. Watch the interview here on YouTube to add visuals to the images we are talking about.As always, big thanks to Casey Bean for the opening and closing music - find his original tunes on BandCamp and listen to his podcast on your fave player The BEANPOD
2024-08-221h 00
Sustainable Travel JapanMaritime Events & Advising on SHOGUN as a Japanese Boat Builder - Douglas BrooksWonderful interview with the inspiring carpenter-educator-writer Douglas Brooks about more of his projects in Japan, and around the world, to preserve and celebrate the traditional wooden boats of Japan. Watch the interview here on YouTube to add visuals to the images we are talking about.As always, big thanks to Casey Bean for the opening and closing music - find his original tunes on BandCamp and listen to his podcast on your fave player The BEANPOD
2024-08-191h 00
Seek Sustainable JapanPhotography & Sustainability on Japan's Tropical Ogasawara IslandsIn early spring 2024, Tom Miyagawa Coulton and I traveled on a 24h ferry from Tokyo to some of Japan's most remote and not well known tropical nature reserves called the Bonin or Ogasawara islands. YouTube video of this talk hereTom is a talented photographer and is always a great collaborator on writing and consulting projects like this around Japan. Video here made by All About Japan of the trip focused on composting toilet sustainability in tourism initiatives.BGM by talented singer songwriter Casey Bean - support his music on BandCamp
2024-08-151h 12
Seek Sustainable JapanPart 4 (500th) Minka Founders & the Future of Traditional Japanese HomesAmazing last segment of the Fabulous 500th episode of the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow podcast as we talk with four amazing guests about traditional Japanese houses preservation, renovation and design. Guests: Azby Brown, Alex Kerr, Brett Rassmussen and Jon Stollenmeyer
2024-08-081h 02
Seek Sustainable JapanPearl Harbor Visit on Hiroshima Day - making connections for mutual understandingPearl Harbor and Hiroshima Peace Memorial park are difficult places to visit, but also important destinations to maintain and allow people to consider wartime choices and their consequences. This year, I had the chance to visit Pearl Harbor on Hiroshima day August 6th and attend a peace light-up event at Pearl Harbor again on August 7th to commemorate the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August of 1945. This is an adaptation of a MEDIUM article I wrote here.
2024-08-0522 min
Sustainable Travel JapanVisiting Pearl Harbor on Hiroshima Day - how to develop better cross-cultural relationshipsPearl Harbor and Hiroshima Peace Memorial park are difficult places to visit, but also important destinations to maintain and allow people to consider wartime choices and their consequences. This year, I had the chance to visit Pearl Harbor on Hiroshima day August 6th and attend a peace light-up event at Pearl Harbor again on August 7th to commemorate the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August of 1945. This is an adaptation of a MEDIUM article I wrote here.
2024-08-0522 min
Sustainable Travel JapanTravel to Japan's Nature Reserve Tropical Islands with a talented photographerIn early spring 2024, Tom Miyagawa Coulton and I traveled on a 24h ferry from Tokyo to some of Japan's most remote and not well known tropical nature reserves called the Bonin or Ogasawara islands. YouTube video of this talk hereTom is a talented photographer and is always a great collaborator on writing and consulting projects like this around Japan. Video here made by All About Japan of the trip focused on composting toilet sustainability in tourism initiatives.BGM by talented singer songwriter Casey Bean - support his music on BandCamp
2024-08-041h 12
Seek Sustainable Japan500th Episode of Seek Sustainable Japan with Many Fabulous GuestsCelebrating the 500th episode of the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow and podcast with so many fabulous guests who have previously been on the show to help me talk about some of the most popular and important topics in the series: Business, Farming, Art & Artisans, Minka and traditional house renovation, preservation and design.Part 1 == Sustainable Business ==Ruth Jarman, James Hollow & Tove KinookaPart 2 == Sustainable Japan Farming == Chuck Kayser, Heather Fukase, Nao Fukuoka, Thomas KloepferPart 3 == Crafts & Creative Kyoto == Robert Yellin, Emily Kaneko Reynolds, Felicity TillackPart 4...
2024-08-012h 33
Sustainable Travel JapanSustainable Travel, Business, Art & Life in Japan - Celebrating the 500th EpisodeThe entire 500th Episode of the "Good People Doing Great Things" Seek Sustainable Japan episode - so many fun and interesting people and insights here to enjoy.
2024-07-312h 33
Seek Sustainable JapanPart 3 (500th) Kyoto Creatives - Robert Yellin, Emily Kaneko Reynolds & Felicity TillackKyoto is a famous and important hub for Japanese art, culture and traditions- here we talk with 3 Kyoto based creatives who share their latest projects and insights: Robert Yellin is a living legend on anything connected to Japanese pottery and ceramics- he runs a curated pottery and ceramic art gallery along the famous philosopher's path. Felicity Tillack is a talented filmmaker and storyteller who shares her latest work on inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ people in Japan. Emily Kaneko Reynolds is a natural plastering experts and artisan who is based in rural Kyoto.
2024-07-2527 min
Seek Sustainable JapanPart 2 (500th Episode) - Talking Sustainable Farming with Chuck, Nao, Thomas & HeatherIn the second part of the Fabulous 500th Multi-Guest Episode we caught up with 4 wonderful organic and natural farmers on their latest projects and insights.Nao Fukuoka is cofounder of Iniabi farms in Hiroshima / Heather is cofounder of Nagano Naturally in Nagano / Chuck is founder of Midori farms in Kyoto and Shiga / Thomas Kloepfer is founder of Pitchfork farms in Hiroshima
2024-07-1832 min
Seek Sustainable JapanPart 1 of 4 (500th Episode) - Sustainable Business in Japan - Tove, James, Ruth & JoyThis is the first of 4 parts of the 500th Episode of the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow-podcast with a multitude of talented and special guests who have previously appeared in the series.This part one is with Tove Kinooka co-founder of Enteleco consulting in Tokyo, James Hollow founder of Fabric consulting and research co in Tokyo, Ruth Jarman founder of Jarman international in Tokyo.
2024-07-1133 min
Seek Sustainable JapanDeep-Dive Sake Tours in Nada Hyogo - talking with Sake Brewer Andrew RussellAndrew Russell is originally from Scotland, but has been living and brewing sake in Japan for more than 8 years. In winter, Andrew is busy brewing sake from Oct to Mar each year, but during the off-brewing season, he gives excellent Sake tours in the famous brewing region of Nada in Hyogo. This is the third sake brewing area in Japan where he has worked with a local brewer.Originally from Scotland, Andrew has a MA in Japanese studies and has worked in 3 sake breweries in Okayama, 3 in Hiroshima and now 3 in Nada so he has a deep...
2024-07-041h 05
Sustainable Travel JapanFrom Scotland to Japan - talking deep sake tour insights with Sake Brewer Andrew RussellAndrew Russell is originally from Scotland, but has been living and brewing sake in Japan for more than 8 years. In winter, Andrew is busy brewing sake from Oct to Mar each year, but during the off-brewing season, he gives excellent Sake tours in the famous brewing region of Nada in Hyogo. This is the third sake brewing area in Japan where he has worked with a local brewer.Originally from Scotland, Andrew has a MA in Japanese studies and has worked in 3 sake breweries in Okayama, 3 in Hiroshima and now 3 in Nada so he has a deep...
2024-07-011h 05
Seek Sustainable Japan30-min Sustainable Short-Takes for Japan in JUNE of 2024 - with Tove & JoyJUNE topics: Refugees | Same-Sex Couples Equality | Koike vs Renho Tokyo Gov | Big Garbage Reuse by Gov on Mercari app | Compost Toilets & Sustainable Travel | Peace Ed & Gaza from Hiroshima | Mountain Ecosystem Tokyo Event | BCCJ event Exploring Japan Corporate DiversityLINKS:==Renho vs Koike for Tokyo Gov== https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/202...== Refugees== https://rei-npo.org/en/ | https://www.unhcr.org/global-trends | https://www.unhcr.org/events/world-re...== Same Sex Couples Equality Event == https://bccjapan.com/news/robert-walt...== Event at FABRIC in JULY to promote sustainability...
2024-06-2732 min
Sustainable Travel JapanCompost Toilets & Sustainable Japan Travel - Sustainable Japan Short-TakesJUNE topics: Refugees | Same-Sex Couples Equality | Koike vs Renho Tokyo Gov | Big Garbage Reuse by Gov on Mercari app | Compost Toilets & Sustainable Travel | Peace Ed & Gaza from Hiroshima | Mountain Ecosystem Tokyo Event | BCCJ event Exploring Japan Corporate DiversityLINKS:==Renho vs Koike for Tokyo Gov== https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/202...== Refugees== https://rei-npo.org/en/ | https://www.unhcr.org/global-trends | https://www.unhcr.org/events/world-re...== Same Sex Couples Equality Event == https://bccjapan.com/news/robert-walt...== Event at FABRIC in JULY to promote sustainability...
2024-06-2432 min
Seek Sustainable JapanPro-Wrestling & Peace Education in Japan | Ashley SoutherAshley Souther has lived and worked in Japan for almost 30 years and talks here about his passion for peace education at his high school in Hiroshima, his experience as a pro-wrestler in Gaza and then Japan, as well as how he tries to connect people to the human stories in Gaza and related war-torn areas of conflict. Ashley also talks of his research and writing for his PhD focused on international peace issues at the Hiroshima City University.Ashley is featured by NHK for his work in Hiroshima as an educator of peace studies as well as...
2024-06-201h 02
Seek Sustainable JapanRunning a Sustainable Indigo Business on Awaji Island - Sally HancoxI have a great love for the sustainability of Japanese indigo. It can be grown without pesticides while capturing carbon and restoring the soil, it can be used without damage to the people who work with it and it can be put down the drain without damage to the environment and waterways- a perfect solution to our modern textile needs. Aizome also has anti-bacterial properties which help keep the wearer healthy- it also looks great, preserves Japanese culture and traditions and is a great asset to a business and the local economy.Sally Hancox is originally from...
2024-06-1357 min
Sustainable Travel JapanHyogo Japan's Awaji Island is perfect for Sally's AiAii Indigo Workshop & ShopI have a great love for the sustainability of Japanese indigo. It can be grown without pesticides while capturing carbon and restoring the soil, it can be used without damage to the people who work with it and it can be put down the drain without damage to the environment and waterways- a perfect solution to our modern textile needs. Aizome also has anti-bacterial properties which help keep the wearer healthy- it also looks great, preserves Japanese culture and traditions and is a great asset to a business and the local economy.Sally Hancox is originally from...
2024-06-1057 min
Seek Sustainable JapanWhat does sustainably good urban planning in Japan look like?In this follow-up episode with Miroslav Bachura, an architect design and urban planning insider based in Shizuoka - we discuss some key issues of good, more sustainable (people-planet-profits in balance) urban design with examples from Kyoto, Shizuoka and other areas.Miroslav Bachura joined us last month to talk about his renovation projects in Shizuoka and insights from his presentation this year at the Minka Summit 2024. 0:00:00 Welcome back Miro0:00:25 Minka Summit 0:02.00 Miyama village fieldtrip0:03:00 2m26 thatch atelier0:05:30 Keynote Azby Brown 0:07:00 Highland Inn GH0:09:00 Keeping...
2024-06-061h 02
Sustainable Travel JapanThe Kyoto example of sustainably good urban planning in JapanIn this follow-up episode with Miroslav Bachura, an architect design and urban planning insider based in Shizuoka - we discuss some key issues of good, more sustainable (people-planet-profits in balance) urban design with examples from Kyoto, Shizuoka and other areas.Miroslav Bachura joined us last month to talk about his renovation projects in Shizuoka and insights from his presentation this year at the Minka Summit 2024. 0:00:00 Welcome back Miro0:00:25 Minka Summit 0:02.00 Miyama village fieldtrip0:03:00 2m26 thatch atelier0:05:30 Keynote Azby Brown 0:07:00 Highland Inn GH0:09:00 Keeping...
2024-06-031h 02
Seek Sustainable JapanPerforming arts helps us live healthier & happier lives in Japan - Aya Kawakami MurrayJapan needs the diverse perspectives represented in the creative performance arts & Aya tells us the how and why theatre, acting and performance helps us live healthier and happier lives.Aya Kawakami Murray is a university educator who founded the Theatre Iridescence in Nagoya and will give us insights on her backstory, vision for the theatre, a bit about her process, and introduce some of the group's upcoming projects. In this talk, Aya introduces why she started the theatre, how she feels about being based in Nagoya Japan and how teaching the performance arts is a great life...
2024-05-311h 02
Seek Sustainable JapanHow to Find and Renovate a Minka - panel discussion at the Minka Summit 2024The Minka Summit 3-day Event in rural Kyoto (Hanase village) this year had so much great information and insights from experts and insiders across Japan who have first hand experience with renovation and preservation of old houses and traditions as well as developing their rural area communities. This podcast is the audio from the panel discussion I moderated at this year's Minka Summit titled "How to Find and Renovate a Minka" with speakers Brett Rassmussen, David Caprara, Mark Benham and Sam HoldenAbout the Minka Summit Japan Event:https://kominkajapan.org/schedule-at-a-glance-2024
2024-05-301h 09
Seek Sustainable JapanHow to Connect to the Legacy of your MINKA - Panel Discussion at the Minka Summit 2024The Minka Summit 3-day Event in rural Kyoto (Hanase village) this year had so much great information and insights from experts and insiders across Japan who have first hand experience with renovation and preservation of old houses and traditions. This podcast is the audio from the panel discussion I moderated at this year's Minka Summit titled "Connecting to the Legacy of your Minka" with speakers Shelley Clarke, Jeremy Phillipps, Brett Rassmussen and Marcus Consolinihttps://kominkajapan.org/schedule-at-a-glance-2024
2024-05-291h 17
Sustainable Travel JapanNagoya's Iridescent theatre helps open minds & build community - talk with Aya Kawakami MurrayJapan needs the diverse perspectives represented in the creative performance arts & Aya tells us the how and why theatre, acting and performance helps us live healthier and happier lives.Aya Kawakami Murray is a university educator who founded the Theatre Iridescence in Nagoya and will give us insights on her backstory, vision for the theatre, a bit about her process, and introduce some of the group's upcoming projects. In this talk, Aya introduces why she started the theatre, how she feels about being based in Nagoya Japan and how teaching the performance arts is a great life...
2024-05-271h 02
Seek Sustainable JapanSpring Double | April-May Sustainable Japan Short-Takes with Tove & JoyDouble the fun in one episode of our April and May live talks in the Sustainable Japan short-takes series with consultants Tove Kinooka and Joy Jarman-Walsh.April 2024 Episode: 00:30 Bring Your Own Bottle01:00 Refill with MyMizu01:45 Singaport Hilton tap water sign02:40 What is MyMizu?03:15 Is Plastic Recycled?04:05 Plastic Waste Export Crisis06:20 Our Waste Our Problem07:10 Ask for refills 08:30 Hotel Greenwashing10:00 No waste communication12:50 Show how you're a better visitor?13:50 Japan Times sustainable news14:33 Freshen Up Old Shoes16:00 DIY materials 16:30 2nd Hand Stores18:00 Minka Summit Event 20:30 Tokyo Rainbow Pride Event21:50 Rakuten D&I24:30 Same Sex Partner Visa Issues26:10...
2024-05-231h 03
Sustainable Travel JapanDouble Spring Episode for Sustainable Japan Shorts with Tove & JoyDouble the fun in one episode of our April and May live talks in the Sustainable Japan short-takes series with consultants Tove Kinooka and Joy Jarman-Walsh.April 2024 Episode: 00:30 Bring Your Own Bottle01:00 Refill with MyMizu01:45 Singaport Hilton tap water sign02:40 What is MyMizu?03:15 Is Plastic Recycled?04:05 Plastic Waste Export Crisis06:20 Our Waste Our Problem07:10 Ask for refills 08:30 Hotel Greenwashing10:00 No waste communication12:50 Show how you're a better visitor?13:50 Japan Times sustainable news14:33 Freshen Up Old Shoes16:00 DIY materials 16:30 2nd Hand Stores18:00 Minka Summit Event 20:30 Tokyo Rainbow Pride Event21:50 Rakuten D&I24:30 Same Sex Partner Visa Issues26:10...
2024-05-201h 03
Seek Sustainable JapanJapan's MINKA houses design for style & safety | talking with architect Miroslav BachuraMiroslav Bachura is an architect-designer who is originally from Slovakia, now based in Shizuoka Japan. Here he talks about how to properly reuse Minka traditional Japanese houses and materials to be both stylish, cost effective, safe and more sustainable. Watch the talk with Miro here to see all the great pictures we refer to in this talk.Miro is now working for the Sozosya (Sozosha) architectural design company focused on building renovations, machizukuri, and local urban development projects. https://sozosya.co.jp/00:00 Welcome01:05 Miro's Backstory 05:18 Heritage & Sustainable Design07:30 Minka Summit 2024 talk summary08:40 Before Renovation...
2024-05-161h 04
Sustainable Travel JapanJournalist-Filmmaker David Caprara talks Historical & Community ProjectsDavid Caprara is an American journalist who has been based in Japan since he first came as a JET in 2012. David has worked as a writer, researcher, director and producer with major broadcasting companies both inside and focused on Japan from the US. Some of his interesting film projects give us a new perspective on travel and community issues in Japan.Watch the video of our talk on YouTube== DAVID CAPRARA LINKS == https://www.davidcaprara.com/https://totorobaga.com/* Japan Lumberjacks Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5...
2024-05-1359 min
Sustainable Travel JapanCreating Traditional-Modern Houses & Businesses in Japan - Miroslav BachuraMiroslav Bachura is an architect-designer who is originally from Slovakia, now based in Shizuoka Japan. Here he talks about how to properly reuse Minka traditional Japanese houses and materials to be both stylish, cost effective, safe and more sustainable. Watch the talk with Miro here to see all the great pictures we refer to in this talk.Miro is now working for the Sozosya (Sozosha) architectural design company focused on building renovations, machizukuri, and local urban development projects. https://sozosya.co.jp/00:00 Welcome01:05 Miro's Backstory 05:18 Heritage & Sustainable Design07:30 Minka Summit 2024 talk summary08:40 Before Renovation...
2024-05-131h 04
Seek Sustainable JapanInvesting in an Old House & Rural Japan as a Journalist-Filmmaker | David CapraraDavid Caprara is an American journalist who has been based in Japan since he first came as a JET in 2012. David has worked as a writer, researcher, director and producer with major broadcasting companies both inside and focused on Japan from the US. Watch the video of our talk on YouTube== DAVID CAPRARA LINKS == https://www.davidcaprara.com/https://totorobaga.com/* Japan Lumberjacks Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5pIie2X69I* Japan's traditional Tattoo HORIMONO pilgrimage film on VICE: https://youtu.be/q1h8...
2024-05-0959 min
Seek Sustainable JapanPositive Flip Side of "Good" Inbound Travelers to Japan2024 is set to be the biggest year yet for international visitors coming to Japan and while most news articles focus on overtourism and the bad apples in the crowd- I’d like to highlight how inbound tourism is having a positive influence on the local people, planet, proactive mindset and a more sustainable economy. Also, ideas for how we might appeal to more of these “good tourists” to enjoy Japan travel. Read the article on MEDIUM
2024-05-0619 min
Seek Sustainable JapanCelebrating Rural Japan Life & Reuse of Old Houses at Minka Summit ‘24Bonus podcast of my MEDIUM article Celebrating Rural Japan at the 3rd Annual Minka Summit in Hanase Village. Read the full article here: https://medium.com/@jjwalsh/celebrating-rural-japan-life-reuse-of-old-houses-at-minka-summit-24-1e496d5bc357This year was the 3rd annual Minka Summit and we went back to the beautiful Hanase Village in rural Kyoto for the 3-day event. Old houses in Japan built in traditional style with beams fitted together beautifully are called Minka and if a house is over 100 years old, called a Kominka...
2024-05-0219 min
Seek Sustainable JapanJapanese Thatch Roof Renovation - Mélanie Heresbach of 2m26 in rural KyotoAs a part of the 2024 Minka Summit in rural Kyoto, we had the chance to visit the stunning KAYABUKI thatch roof MINKA traditional home and atelier art studio of talented design team 2m26 Mélanie and Sebastien. Here Mélanie talks about the process of changing their roof from metal and tile back to natural straw thatch roof over the last year. 2m26 architecture, design and construction studiohttps://2m26.com/about/#seeksustainablejapan #podcast #2m26 #interview #thatchroof #minka #minkasummit #minkasummit2024 #atelier #designer #sustainable #sustainabledesign #sustainablelifestyle #sustainability #japan #traditionaljapanesehouses #kyoto #ruraljapan #ruralkyoto #animalrescue #compostoilet #co...
2024-04-2514 min
Krewe of JapanTravel Hiroshima ft. Joy Jarman-Walsh (JJWalsh) of Inbound Ambassador & Seek Sustainable Japan PodcastThe Krewe grabs an eki-ben and hops on a Shinkansen to explore the prefecture of Hiroshima with their special guest Joy Jarman-Walsh (who listeners may also know as JJ Walsh). Long-time Hiroshima resident, Joy co-founded GetHiroshima, founded Inbound Ambassador, and is the host of the Seek Sustainable Japan Podcast. She shares with the Krewe her depth of knowledge in all topics pertaining to what Hiroshima has to offer. If you've ever had the desire to visit and learn more about Hiroshima, this is the episode for you!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of...
2023-04-211h 13