Experience a circular lifestyle! “Circular October 2023” Presented by Circular Yokohama

  • Posted by 室井梨那(Rina Muroi)
  • On 2023/10/5
To realize the transition towards a circular economy at the local level, it is essential for not only businesses and local authorities but also each and every resident in the community to be actively involved. Therefore, Circular Yokohama has chosen to designate the month of October as “Circular October,” envisioning the “10” in October as […]
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Vol.2: UNDP Philippines Delegates’ journey into Japan’s Circular Economy [EVENT REPORT]

  • Posted by 室井梨那(Rina Muroi)
  • On 2023/9/26
Circular Yokohama welcomed the “UNDP PHILIPPINES – JAPAN LEARNING EXCHANGE ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.” We hosted 14 delegates and 2 UNDP members from the Philippines between June 25 and 30, 2023. This article reports on the latter half of the five-day journey in Tokyo. The tour was co-hosted by Circular Yokohama and Zenbird. […]
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Vol.1: UNDP Philippines Delegates’ journey into Japan’s Circular Economy [EVENT REPORT]

  • Posted by 室井梨那(Rina Muroi)
  • On 2023/9/26
Circular Yokohama welcomed the “UNDP PHILIPPINES – JAPAN LEARNING EXCHANGE ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.” We hosted 14 delegates and 2 UNDP members from the Philippines between June 25 and 30, 2023. This article reports on the first half of the five-day journey in Yokohama City. The tour was co-hosted by Circular Yokohama and […]
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New Project Added: Circular Gacha

  • Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
  • On 2023/9/21
We have added a new circular project “Circular Gacha” in our database. Circular Gacha is a capsule toy machine that you can play by putting a bottle cap instead of a coin. It provides an enjoyable learning experience of local resources and materials circulation. For more information, check the project page with the link down […]
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Books travel within the community. “Hoshiten Circular Library” opens in qlaytion gallery!

  • Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
  • On 2023/8/10
“Hoshiten Circular Library” is now open at Circular Yokohama’s office “qlaytion gallery” in Hoshiten qlay! Anyone is welcome to be part of this program. Please refer to the overview and opening hours below and feel free to enjoy the “Hoshiten circular library”!   What is “Hoshiten Circular Library” and how it works? “Hoshiten Circular Library” […]
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New Project Added: Kururi Works

  • Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
  • On 2023/6/9
We have added a new circular project “Kururi Works” in our database. Kururi works is an upcycling studio with the concept of “take discarded things and reborn them with value.” It is based in Kanazawa ward run by Takematsu Co., Ltd.. For more information, check the project page with the link down below.
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Circular Yokohama, Harch inc., became a B Corporation™

  • Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
  • On 2023/5/10
An overall score is 101.3. It was highly rated for its commitment to community and employees Harch Inc. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yu Kato), a company with the mission of “Publishing a better future” and running Circular Yokohama and other eight web medias to pushing the world sustainability forward, received the B Corporation™ Certification, an international […]
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Circular Yokohama participated in event “Minato Mirai Circular Weekend – Everyone, try to decarbonize!”

  • Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
  • On 2023/4/24
Circular Yokohama participated in the event “Minato Mirai Circular Weekend – Everyone, try to decarbonize!” on March 24th and 25th. On the day of the event, we ran various programs on site. This event was the first event of the Minato Mirai Circular City Project, a Yokohama City project to promote the decarbonization of the […]
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New Project Added: Kanazawa School for Special Needs Education

  • Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
  • On 2023/4/17
We have added a new circular project “Kanazawa School for Special Needs Education” in our database. Kanazawa School for Special Needs Education is promoting career education and waste reduction project to build a sustainable society. It is actively interacting with citizens and businesses to contribute to the local community from the aspect of welfare. For […]
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“Yokohama Local Circular Economy Seminar Vol.2” on Feb 27th

  • Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
  • On 2023/3/23
Circular Yokohama held the event “Yokohama Local Circular Economy Seminar Vol.2: Southern Part ‘Regional Circulation Created with Children’” on February 27. The event was held in collaboration with NPO Yokohama Community Design Lab and YOKOHAMA Living Lab Support Office. The Yokohama version of the Circular Economy Seminar is a series of three special seminars designed […]
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Circular Yokohama’s capsule toy machine lets you put PET bottle caps to win local circular goods

  • Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
  • On 2023/3/10
Circular Yokohama has created “Circular Gacha,” a capsule toy machine that visitors can play with by inserting PET bottle caps, with the aim of creating opportunities for people to enjoy experiencing regional and resource recycling. The capsules that serve as prizes contain recyclable goods manufactured by businesses in Yokohama City, and visitors can obtain one […]
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“YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM” at LUMINE Yokohama [EVENT REPORT]

  • Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
  • On 2023/2/15
From January 10 to 15, Circular Yokohama and LOCAL GOOD YOKOHAMA collaborated to hold “LOCAL GOOD DAY! Good communities circulate.” The event was held at the event space on the second basement floor of LUMINE Yokohama. Circular Yokohama held the “YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM,” a mobile museum where visitors can see, touch, and purchase products […]
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