Editorial Board, Forest Circular Economy
Forestcircularity-editor
We aim to realize "Vision 2050: Japan Shines, Forest Circular Economy" promoted by the Platinum Forest Industry Initiative. We will disseminate ideas and initiatives to promote biomass chemistry, realize woody and lumbery communities, and encourage innovation in the forestry industry in order to fully utilize forest resources to decarbonize the economy, strengthen economic security, and create local communities.
1.6Tuesday, 2026
【#: The Daily Life of Women in Forestry】Heading to the Site in Full Winter Gear: The Realities of Women Facing Winter Forests
In winter, snow-covered trees stretch out in cold regions, creating a beautiful landscape that feels like another world. However, the reality of winter forestry [...]
12.22Mon 2025
Learning from Austrian Forestry: Innovation in Material Production (1) Price Competitiveness Born from Sawmill Monopolization and High-Speed Production
Why hasn't productivity in the forestry industry increased? As labor shortages and costs continue to rise, how can we change the structure of the forestry industry and how can we maintain it as a regional industry?
12.16Tue 2025
Additionally, we will gradually transition our existing office furniture series to domestically sourced wood. The first phase will feature free-address desks.
Plus, a manufacturer of office furniture, has launched its free-address desk "minimo lots" made from domestic wood [...]
12.12Fri 2025
Tokyo Metro Signs First Virtual PPA for Biomass Power Generation in Subway System New Collaborative Model for "Domestic Wood Utilization" via Urban Infrastructure
Tokyo Metro has partnered with Sano Biomass Power Generation, funded by Kansai Electric Power and others, to develop Japan's first subway project utilizing domestically sourced wood biomass.
12.6Sat 2025
Exploring the Potential of Large-Diameter Timber in Mountains, Villages, and Seaside Areas Neba Village and Forestry Cooperative Launch Natural Drying Trials Aiming for Fossil Fuel-Free Wood Drying
Neba Village and the Neba Village Forestry Cooperative conducted a natural drying comparison test for large-diameter timber, "Neba Scal [...]," to utilize the village's abundant large-diameter timber.
12.5Fri 2025
Shochu Lees and Coffee Grounds Nurture Miyakonojo's Forests Kirishima Shuzo, Starbucks, Miyakonojo City, and more trees Launch Resource Recycling Project
Kirishima Shuzo and Starbucks Coffee Japan will open a collaborative facility, "KIRIS [...]," scheduled to open in January 2026.
12.5Fri 2025
【#: The Daily Lives of Women in Forestry】 Women Entrepreneurs' Challenge for Sustainable Forests and Communities
The forestry industry has long been dominated by “hereditary” and “family-run” businesses, and starting a business from scratch remains a minority practice even today. This is especially true for female entrepreneurs [...]
12.4Thu 2025
Bringing "Margao," a Resource Sleeping in the Satoyama, to the Table as a Domestic Spice Oisix and the Japan Institute of Forestry: A Challenge Connecting Food and Forests
Oisix Ra Daichi, operator of the food subscription service "Oisix," is researching edible plants lying dormant in Japan's satoyama landscapes [...]
12.1Mon 2025
Implementation Strategy for the "Forest Circular Economy" Advancing in Okayama — The "Okayama Model": Collaboration Between Local Timber, CLT, and Universities [December 22 Symposium]
The environment surrounding the forestry industry is becoming increasingly challenging, with factors such as sluggish demand for domestic timber and population decline. On the other hand, decarbonization and economic security perspectives [...]
11.29Sat 2025
Sendai Port Biomass Power Plant, Japan's Largest Dedicated Wood Biomass Facility, Begins Commercial Operation Four Companies from Different Industries Collaborate to Contribute to Regional Renewable Energy Supply and Carbon Neutrality
Sendai Port Biomass Power LLC, jointly funded by Sumitomo Corporation, Tokyo Gas, Hokuriku Electric Power, and Sumitomo Corporation Tohoku, is constructing [...] in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
11.22Sat 2025
Goto Connect Carbon Credits Program Launches to Value Regional Circulation and Biodiversity Goto City and Four Private Partners Sign Agreement
Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is collaborating with four private entities—iForest, Somabayashi, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., and the general incorporated association Mitsumeru Tabi—on a joint project titled "Goto [...]"
11.20Thu 2025
Forestry Agency Adds Wood Utilization Carbon Storage to SHK System 207 Organizations Participate in "Forest Nation, Wood Town" Declaration
The Forestry Agency is moving toward reflecting the amount of carbon fixed in buildings through wood utilization in greenhouse gas emissions calculations under the SHK system (Sustainable Housing and Construction [...]
11.19Wed 2025
Forest Circular Economy Talk Live Vol.1
How to Revive Local Forests: Learning from the Right Tree in the Right Place, Born of the French Forestry Industry
Friday, December 12, 2025 20:00-21:30｜Online
The "Forest Circular Economy Talk Live" program will be held in conjunction with practitioners involved in the forest industry and regional economies, sharing their wisdom and practical examples of dealing with issues in the field.
11.18Tue 2025
Transforming the Forestry Industry with Data and Connecting the Region with Circulation: The Challenge of Shibata Sangyo, Iwate [Platinum Forest Industry Initiative Lecture] (Japanese only)
Why hasn't productivity in the forestry industry increased? As labor shortages and costs continue to rise, how can we change the structure of the forestry industry and how can we maintain it as a regional industry?
11.15Sat 2025
Wooden Town: Shin-Kiba's Wood Waste Transformed into Station Information Hub JR East Startup's Circular Design Challenge
JR East Startup, Spacewasp, and Hakuten are collaborating on a project themed "Circular Design for Regional Resources" around Tokyo's Shin-Kiba Station [...]
11.14Fri 2025
Reconstructing "Yusan Culture" in Unused Plantations: Tokushima-Based Culture Brand "yusan" Launches
Using disused plantation forests in Mugi Town, Tokushima Prefecture as a field, we reconstruct the relationship between people, culture, and nature starting from sensibility and creativity [...]
