9.16Wed 2026
Forest Women’s Action Conference—Women Shaping Forests and Communities
Rebuild Your Life in Harmony with Nature Through Relocation, Career Changes, or Starting a Business
Friday, October 16, 2026, 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Online
"Forest Circular Economy" sheds light on the ongoing efforts—including the doubts and struggles—of women exploring new ways of life in forests and local communities […]
8.17Mon 2026
[September 16–18] “FORESTRISE 2026” to Showcase the Cutting Edge of the Forest Circular Economy; Experts to Discuss Wooden Cities, Biomass Chemistry, and Profitable Forestry
"FORESTRISE 2026" brings together the latest technologies in "Wood Change"—including smart forestry, forest DX, and decarbonization—[…]
8.12Wed 2026
Experiencing the Value of the Forest Through the Five Senses — Five Women Share Their Stories of “Dialogue with Nature and a Lifestyle That Challenges Conventional Values” [Report from the Forest Women’s Practice Conference]
We held the online event “Forest Women’s Action Conference—Women Shaping Forests and Communities” on July 17. The theme for this summer was “Self […]
6.22Mon 2026
Forest Women’s Action Conference—Women Shaping Forests and Communities
A Dialogue with Nature, a Way of Life That Challenges Our Values
Friday, July 17, 2026, 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Online
“Forest Circular Economy” takes a multifaceted approach to understanding the relationship between forests and society and the economy, and is engaged in "a dialogue of knowledge that bridges the field and society" […]
5.18Mon 2026
Feel "I'm alive" in the forest. The Realities of "Forest Work" as Told by Nine Women Facing Nature through Diverse Approaches [Forest Circular Economy Talk Live Report].
Online Event "Circular Forest Economy Talk Live Vol.2 Women Creating Forest Work - Practices Connecting Forests and Communities [...].
4.15Wed 2026
The top executives from industry, government, academia, and academia are determined to create demand and reform the supply chain in order to implement wood-frame urban development in society.
In response to the challenges facing Japan, such as the super-aging society, declining population, and stagnation of local economies, the "forest cycle," which links forest resources to the creation of local value, has been [...].
4.7Tuesday, 2026
Postponed】Forest Circular Economy x Komoro City Event "Small but Brilliant City Komoro
Important】This event has been postponed due to circumstances. A new date is currently being worked out [...].
3.6Fri 2026
3/30】Top executives from Okayama's industry, government, academia, and finance gather at the Wooden Town Development Forum to discuss social implementation of a circular forest economy.
Against the backdrop of the declining population and stagnant regional economies that Japan is facing, the social implementation of a "circular forest economy" that links forest resources to local value creation [...].
1.30Fri 2026
Strong Cooperation among Leading Players in Industry, Government, and Academia to Fully Utilize Okayama's Forest Resources [Forest Circular Economy Symposium Report, Part 2
*Click here for the first part of the report: "Okayama Model": Transformation to a Resource Self-Sufficient Nation and Urban Wood Construction, Challenged by Industry-Government-Academia [...] Report of the Symposium on Forest Circular Economy [...
1.29Thu 2026
Forest Circular Economy Talk Live Vol.2
Women Creating Forest Work - Practical Conference on Connecting Forests and Communities
Friday, February 27, 2026, 12:30 - 14:00, Online
In order to sustainably utilize Japan's forest resources, it is essential to make decisions and implement them on the ground, turning harvesting, utilization, and regeneration into an integrated [...].
1.13Tuesday, 2026
The Okayama Model": Transforming Japan into a Nation Self-Sufficient in Resources and Urban Wood Construction, Challenged by Industry, Government, and Academia [Report on the Symposium on Forest Circular Economy, Part 1
While issues such as stagnant demand for domestic lumber and a shortage of forestry leaders are becoming apparent nationwide, the company boasts the nation's largest production of Japanese cypress and has a CLT (direct [...]].
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 [...]
11.19Wed 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.
6.16Mon 2025
Webinar to Commemorate the Launch of "Forest Circular Economy" (Webinar)
The Future Created by Forest Recycling
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 13:00-17:00
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.
