10.3Fri 2025
Structuring and Networking Knowledge" to Solve Humanity's Challenges Needle-sharp specialized knowledge into collective knowledge with generative AI
Humanity is currently facing two essential crises. One is the CO2 problem (e.g., climate change), which concerns the very foundations of the Earth's survival [...].
9.11Thu 2025
How to Create the Future Beyond the Walls of the Law Purpose and Courage Change Society
Every day we live under a variety of laws and regulations. At first glance, these rules restrict our behavior and present us with new challenges [...].
8.12Tue 2025
Why Japan Needs a "Circular Forest Economy" Now: Resource Self-Sufficiency, Lifelong Growth, and a Resident-Financed Platinum Society
As Chairman of the Platinum Initiative Network and former President of the University of Tokyo, I have long been thinking about the future of Japan. Now, the world [...].
6.2Mon 2025
Three Areas for Building the Future / The "Circulation Cycle" of Cutting Down Trees, Utilizing Them, and Fixing Them in Cities: A Recycling Society Supported by Japan's Forests (4)
Cutting down trees to protect forests - that's what we do. When you hear that, it may seem intuitively contradictory. But look ahead [...].
5.13Tue 2025
Time to Review the "Hidden Wealth" of Forests: A Recycling Society Supported by Japan's Forests (3)
Japan is a country without resources. We have heard these words many times at school and in the news. That is why we need to think about energy [...].
5.7Wed 2025
Is Cutting Down Trees Evil? Rejuvenating Old Forests: A Recycling Society Supported by Japan's Forests (2)
Forests absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and release oxygen - you may remember learning this. Although [...]...
4.1Tue 2025
Why Japanese Autumn Leaves Are the Most Beautiful in the World: A Recycling Society Supported by Japanese Forests (1)
It is said that Japanese autumn leaves are the most beautiful in the world. The reason for this is the abundance of eye-catching colors [...].