Archive 2022/10
A change for the better
Japan’s vital role in tackling the global
climate crisis
Unlock The Real Japan combines Nikkei Asia’s renowned insight into the business world with Time Out Tokyo’s knowledge of city life, ensuring that visiting executives can experience all sides of Japan.
This special site is dedicated to one of the most important subjects of all as we look at the role Japan is taking in tackling the global climate crisis. With the COP27 conference in Sharm El Sheikh on the horizon, we’ve profiled the Japanese businesses and initiatives looking to take the lead in reducing emissions, lowering temperatures and, ultimately, saving the planet.
How to save the planet
Hiroshi Ono
The Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs lays out his steps towards a better world
Coming clean
Talking green growth at Tokyo GX Week
The green transformation conferences explored how clean energy and economic growth can go together
Inspiration nation
COP27 conference
The Japanese environmental innovations heading to Egypt for COP27
Doable renewables
Kazuya Kitamura
The environmental journalist on how Japan can meet its emissions targets
A power for good
Revitalizing the city of Kuji
We visit the city of Kuji to report on the reenergizing effects of renewables in the area
Making waves
Partner content by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines’ plans for a carbon-neutral future
Freak of nature
Freak’s Store
A clothing chain’s surprise move into renewable energy production
A clean break
Toru Iwasa
The founder of sustainable tourism company Jiyujin unveils his plans for a new kind of travel
It’s only natural
Yotaro Sasaki
The transformative effects of organic farming in Iwate Prefecture
