Japan has consistently been a global leader in technological innovation, particularly within public transportation systems. The nation increasingly integrates automated systems into cars, buses, and trains, driven by a commitment to efficiency and sustainability for addressing pressing demographic challenges. This article examines the current state of automated public transport in Japan, analyzing the types and...
Japan’s automotive landscape is transforming significantly as electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction. Technological advancements, environmental concerns, and supportive government policies influence this shift. Analyzing the current state of EV adoption, comparing it to five years ago, and projecting future trends provides insight into Japan’s evolving transportation sector. Japan’s EV market is expected to expand to...
Dr. Kimiko Harata In appreciation of her tireless efforts to battle climate change, Dr. Kimiko Hirata, a well-known Japanese environmental activist, has been nominated for the Climate Scorecard 2024 Climate Country Leader Award. This renowned award recognizes those who have significantly contributed to minimizing climate change’s effects in their respective countries. Dr. Hirata, the Executive...
The ENE-FARM resident hydrogen fuel cell system Japan has emerged as a frontrunner in the global race to mitigate climate change with its innovative ENE-FARM residential hydrogen fuel cell system. This groundbreaking technology, developed by a consortium of Japanese companies including Panasonic, Aisin, KYOCERA Corporation, NORITZ, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., and...
In a country known for its technological advancements and environmental consciousness, Japan faces an unexpected hurdle in its fight against climate change: a growing group of climate skeptics and renewable energy (RE) opponents. Recent studies have illuminated this complex issue, revealing surprising insights into who these skeptics are and why they resist change. Despite Japan...
Japan’s Forests Account for 67% of the Country’s Total Land Area Japan, known for its technological advancements and urban landscapes, is also home to vast forested areas that play a crucial role in the country’s climate change mitigation efforts. This Post examines the current state of Japan’s forests, their impact on carbon sequestration, and their...
The NDC Partnership is a network of over 120 countries, facilitated by UNFCCC, that is dedicated to helping each other strengthen their Paris Agreement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Pledges. The Partnership has just released Version 3.0 of the NDC Navigator, an interactive tool that supports the development of updated country NDCs to be submitted in...
Japan, a leading industrial powerhouse, is significantly transforming its energy landscape. It is moving away from its long-standing reliance on fossil fuels, which historically constitute approximately 77% of Japan’s energy supply. However, the country strives to enhance sustainability and energy security while reducing carbon emissions. As of 2022, fossil fuels comprised 72.4% of Japan’s entire...
