A history of deep involvement with forests since ancient times has matured the spiritual and traditional culture of the Japanese people.
Before we get into forestry, wood processing, and wood use, there is something to consider: the policy toward carbon neutrality in 2050 [...].
*Part 1 is here: Blow to Local Forest Resources through Distribution Control by Edo's Imperial Procurement Merchants Read "Edo Gaku of Forests" by Tokugawa Forestry History Institute ( [...])
How can we realize a platinum society (a society that is sustainable and prosperous for the planet and enables self-fulfillment for all people)? The platinum structure [...].
Oji Holdings and its group company Oji Nepia have teamed up with Hoshino Resort to provide used [...] used by hotels and restaurants.
I read Conrad Tatman's book and found that although Japan's forests were almost destroyed by overcutting in the early Edo period, our ancestors [...].
In this special seminar commemorating the first issue of "Forest Circular Economy," various people who will accelerate this "Forest Circular Economy" will present topics and hold discussions.
We have 25 years to go until we achieve our promised carbon neutrality by 2050! We cannot achieve this goal by curbing CO2 emissions alone [...].
*Click here for the first part, which reveals the two crises Japan has faced due to over-cutting of forests Conrad Tatman, "How the Japanese [...]...
Cutting down trees to protect forests - that's what we do. When you hear that, it may seem intuitively contradictory. But look ahead [...].
Tokuji Chiba's "A Study of Hageyama" shows that there was severe forest devastation during the Edo period. Then, if we look at Japanese history as a whole [...].
Konica Minolta Japan has introduced "returned seedlings" from Somano Base, a company based in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, which is involved in reforestation, and all branch offices [...]...
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 [...].
*Part 1 is here A famous book discussing local forest overuse and historical background Reading "Hageyama no Kenkyu" by Tokuji Chiba (Part 1) Tokuji Chiba "Hage [...].
Forests absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and release oxygen - you may remember learning this. Although [...]...
We know that when forests are disturbed, the water retention capacity of mountain areas is reduced and large amounts of sediment are washed downstream, forming overhead rivers and deepening harbors at the mouths of rivers [...].
The Forestry Agency has established the "Forest x [...]" program, which recognizes forestation activities by companies and organizations to achieve "Net Zero" in 2050 and to conserve biodiversity.