Best Tropical Island Entrepreneur Podcasts (2024)

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Japan's Next Prime Minister discussion with Japanese politics expert Dr.Donna Weeks 1:02:09

2d ago1:02:09

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Dr.Donna Weeks - longtime friend of Seek-Sustainable-Japan - gives insights on the top-7 candidates in Japan's LDP presidential election this month (who will be the country's prime minister) based on her 40 years of research and engagement with Japanese politics as a psephologist. TOPICS covered in this talk: Politics & Sustainability? How did your…

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Who will be Japan's Next PM? Insights from Political Scientist Dr.Donna Weeks 1:02:09

6d ago1:02:09

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Dr.Donna Weeks - longtime friend of Seek-Sustainable-Japan - gives insights on the top-7 candidates in Japan's LDP presidential election this month (who will be the country's prime minister) based on her 40 years of research and engagement with Japanese politics as a psephologist. TOPICS covered in this talk: Politics & Sustainability? How did your…

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Sustainable initiatives in Japan, Europe & Hawaii - Short-Takes for August 2024 30:57

15d ago30:57

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Great to catch up after the summer break with fellow sustainability-focused consultant Tove Kinooka on our monthly series Sustainable Japan short-takes. It was a lively discussion of connections across topics that help us find better ways to balance the needs of people and planet with profits. Read about this podcast on MEDIUM | See the video of th…

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Sustainability in Hawaii, Europe & Japan Seen on Summer Break 30:57

24d ago30:57

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Great to catch up after the summer break with fellow sustainability-focused consultant Tove Kinooka on our monthly series Sustainable Japan short-takes. It was a lively discussion of connections across topics that help us find better ways to balance the needs of people and planet with profits. Read about this podcast on MEDIUM | See the video of th…

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Building Japanese traditional boats in Europe, USA & for the SHOGUN series = Douglas Brooks 1:00:46

22d ago1:00:46

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Follow up interview with the inspiring carpenter-educator-writer Douglas Brooks about more of his projects in Japan and around the world to preserve and celebrate the traditional wooden boats of Japan. Watch the interview here on YouTube to add visuals to the images we are talking about. As always, big thanks to Casey Bean for the opening and closi…

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Maritime Events & Advising on SHOGUN as a Japanese Boat Builder - Douglas Brooks 1:00:46

25d ago1:00:46

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Wonderful interview with the inspiring carpenter-educator-writer Douglas Brooks about more of his projects in Japan, and around the world, to preserve and celebrate the traditional wooden boats of Japan. Watch the interview here on YouTube to add visuals to the images we are talking about. As always, big thanks to Casey Bean for the opening and clo…

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Photography & Sustainability on Japan's Tropical Ogasawara Islands 1:12:42

29d ago1:12:42

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In early spring 2024, Tom Miyagawa Coulton and I traveled on a 24h ferry from Tokyo to some of Japan's most remote and not well known tropical nature reserves called the Bonin or Ogasawara islands. YouTube video of this talk here Tom is a talented photographer and is always a great collaborator on writing and consulting projects like this around Ja…

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Part 4 (500th) Minka Founders & the Future of Traditional Japanese Homes 1:02:33

1M ago1:02:33

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Amazing last segment of the Fabulous 500th episode of the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow podcast as we talk with four amazing guests about traditional Japanese houses preservation, renovation and design. Guests: Azby Brown, Alex Kerr, Brett Rassmussen and Jon StollenmeyerBy jjwalsh / InboundAmbassador

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Pearl Harbor Visit on Hiroshima Day - making connections for mutual understanding 22:42

1M ago22:42

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Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima Peace Memorial park are difficult places to visit, but also important destinations to maintain and allow people to consider wartime choices and their consequences. This year, I had the chance to visit Pearl Harbor on Hiroshima day August 6th and attend a peace light-up event at Pearl Harbor again on August 7th to commemor…

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Visiting Pearl Harbor on Hiroshima Day - how to develop better cross-cultural relationships 22:42

1M ago22:42

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Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima Peace Memorial park are difficult places to visit, but also important destinations to maintain and allow people to consider wartime choices and their consequences. This year, I had the chance to visit Pearl Harbor on Hiroshima day August 6th and attend a peace light-up event at Pearl Harbor again on August 7th to commemor…

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Travel to Japan's Nature Reserve Tropical Islands with a talented photographer 1:12:42

1M ago1:12:42

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In early spring 2024, Tom Miyagawa Coulton and I traveled on a 24h ferry from Tokyo to some of Japan's most remote and not well known tropical nature reserves called the Bonin or Ogasawara islands. YouTube video of this talk here Tom is a talented photographer and is always a great collaborator on writing and consulting projects like this around Ja…

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500th Episode of Seek Sustainable Japan with Many Fabulous Guests 2:33:00

1M ago2:33:00

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Celebrating the 500th episode of the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow and podcast with so many fabulous guests who have previously been on the show to help me talk about some of the most popular and important topics in the series: Business, Farming, Art & Artisans, Minka and traditional house renovation, preservation and design. Part 1 == Sustainabl…

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Sustainable Travel, Business, Art & Life in Japan - Celebrating the 500th Episode 2:33:00

2M ago2:33:00

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The entire 500th Episode of the "Good People Doing Great Things" Seek Sustainable Japan episode - so many fun and interesting people and insights here to enjoy.By JJWalsh

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Part 3 (500th) Kyoto Creatives - Robert Yellin, Emily Kaneko Reynolds & Felicity Tillack 27:34

2M ago27:34

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Kyoto is a famous and important hub for Japanese art, culture and traditions- here we talk with 3 Kyoto based creatives who share their latest projects and insights: Robert Yellin is a living legend on anything connected to Japanese pottery and ceramics- he runs a curated pottery and ceramic art gallery along the famous philosopher's path. Felicity…

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Part 2 (500th Episode) - Talking Sustainable Farming with Chuck, Nao, Thomas & Heather 32:10

2M ago32:10

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In the second part of the Fabulous 500th Multi-Guest Episode we caught up with 4 wonderful organic and natural farmers on their latest projects and insights. Nao Fukuoka is cofounder of Iniabi farms in Hiroshima / Heather is cofounder of Nagano Naturally in Nagano / Chuck is founder of Midori farms in Kyoto and Shiga / Thomas Kloepfer is founder of…

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Part 1 of 4 (500th Episode) - Sustainable Business in Japan - Tove, James, Ruth & Joy 33:50

2M ago33:50

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This is the first of 4 parts of the 500th Episode of the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow-podcast with a multitude of talented and special guests who have previously appeared in the series. This part one is with Tove Kinooka co-founder of Enteleco consulting in Tokyo, James Hollow founder of Fabric consulting and research co in Tokyo, Ruth Jarman fo…

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Deep-Dive Sake Tours in Nada Hyogo - talking with Sake Brewer Andrew Russell 1:05:10

2M ago1:05:10

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Andrew Russell is originally from Scotland, but has been living and brewing sake in Japan for more than 8 years. In winter, Andrew is busy brewing sake from Oct to Mar each year, but during the off-brewing season, he gives excellent Sake tours in the famous brewing region of Nada in Hyogo. This is the third sake brewing area in Japan where he has w…

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From Scotland to Japan - talking deep sake tour insights with Sake Brewer Andrew Russell 1:05:10

3M ago1:05:10

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Andrew Russell is originally from Scotland, but has been living and brewing sake in Japan for more than 8 years. In winter, Andrew is busy brewing sake from Oct to Mar each year, but during the off-brewing season, he gives excellent Sake tours in the famous brewing region of Nada in Hyogo. This is the third sake brewing area in Japan where he has w…

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30-min Sustainable Short-Takes for Japan in JUNE of 2024 - with Tove & Joy 32:22

3M ago32:22

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JUNE topics: Refugees | Same-Sex Couples Equality | Koike vs Renho Tokyo Gov | Big Garbage Reuse by Gov on Mercari app | Compost Toilets & Sustainable Travel | Peace Ed & Gaza from Hiroshima | Mountain Ecosystem Tokyo Event | BCCJ event Exploring Japan Corporate Diversity LINKS: ==Renho vs Koike for Tokyo Gov== https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/202…

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Compost Toilets & Sustainable Japan Travel - Sustainable Japan Short-Takes 32:22

3M ago32:22

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JUNE topics: Refugees | Same-Sex Couples Equality | Koike vs Renho Tokyo Gov | Big Garbage Reuse by Gov on Mercari app | Compost Toilets & Sustainable Travel | Peace Ed & Gaza from Hiroshima | Mountain Ecosystem Tokyo Event | BCCJ event Exploring Japan Corporate Diversity LINKS: ==Renho vs Koike for Tokyo Gov== https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/202…

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Pro-Wrestling & Peace Education in Japan | Ashley Souther 1:02:01

3M ago1:02:01

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Ashley Souther has lived and worked in Japan for almost 30 years and talks here about his passion for peace education at his high school in Hiroshima, his experience as a pro-wrestler in Gaza and then Japan, as well as how he tries to connect people to the human stories in Gaza and related war-torn areas of conflict. Ashley also talks of his resear…

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Running a Sustainable Indigo Business on Awaji Island - Sally Hancox 57:39

3M ago57:39

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I have a great love for the sustainability of Japanese indigo. It can be grown without pesticides while capturing carbon and restoring the soil, it can be used without damage to the people who work with it and it can be put down the drain without damage to the environment and waterways- a perfect solution to our modern textile needs. Aizome also ha…

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Hyogo Japan's Awaji Island is perfect for Sally's AiAii Indigo Workshop & Shop 57:39

3M ago57:39

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I have a great love for the sustainability of Japanese indigo. It can be grown without pesticides while capturing carbon and restoring the soil, it can be used without damage to the people who work with it and it can be put down the drain without damage to the environment and waterways- a perfect solution to our modern textile needs. Aizome also ha…

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What does sustainably good urban planning in Japan look like? 1:02:50

4M ago1:02:50

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In this follow-up episode with Miroslav Bachura, an architect design and urban planning insider based in Shizuoka - we discuss some key issues of good, more sustainable (people-planet-profits in balance) urban design with examples from Kyoto, Shizuoka and other areas. Miroslav Bachura joined us last month to talk about his renovation projects in Sh…

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The Kyoto example of sustainably good urban planning in Japan 1:02:50

4M ago1:02:50

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In this follow-up episode with Miroslav Bachura, an architect design and urban planning insider based in Shizuoka - we discuss some key issues of good, more sustainable (people-planet-profits in balance) urban design with examples from Kyoto, Shizuoka and other areas. Miroslav Bachura joined us last month to talk about his renovation projects in Sh…

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Performing arts helps us live healthier & happier lives in Japan - Aya Kawakami Murray 1:02:01

4M ago1:02:01

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Japan needs the diverse perspectives represented in the creative performance arts & Aya tells us the how and why theatre, acting and performance helps us live healthier and happier lives. Aya Kawakami Murray is a university educator who founded the Theatre Iridescence in Nagoya and will give us insights on her backstory, vision for the theatre, a b…

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How to Find and Renovate a Minka - panel discussion at the Minka Summit 2024 1:09:45

4M ago1:09:45

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The Minka Summit 3-day Event in rural Kyoto (Hanase village) this year had so much great information and insights from experts and insiders across Japan who have first hand experience with renovation and preservation of old houses and traditions as well as developing their rural area communities. This podcast is the audio from the panel discussion …

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How to Connect to the Legacy of your MINKA - Panel Discussion at the Minka Summit 2024 1:17:30

4M ago1:17:30

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The Minka Summit 3-day Event in rural Kyoto (Hanase village) this year had so much great information and insights from experts and insiders across Japan who have first hand experience with renovation and preservation of old houses and traditions. This podcast is the audio from the panel discussion I moderated at this year's Minka Summit titled "Con…

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Nagoya's Iridescent theatre helps open minds & build community - talk with Aya Kawakami Murray 1:02:01

4M ago1:02:01

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Japan needs the diverse perspectives represented in the creative performance arts & Aya tells us the how and why theatre, acting and performance helps us live healthier and happier lives. Aya Kawakami Murray is a university educator who founded the Theatre Iridescence in Nagoya and will give us insights on her backstory, vision for the theatre, a b…

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Spring Double | April-May Sustainable Japan Short-Takes with Tove & Joy 1:03:19

4M ago1:03:19

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Double the fun in one episode of our April and May live talks in the Sustainable Japan short-takes series with consultants Tove Kinooka and Joy Jarman-Walsh. April 2024 Episode: 00:30 Bring Your Own Bottle 01:00 Refill with MyMizu 01:45 Singaport Hilton tap water sign 02:40 What is MyMizu? 03:15 Is Plastic Recycled? 04:05 Plastic Waste Export Crisi…

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Double Spring Episode for Sustainable Japan Shorts with Tove & Joy 1:03:19

4M ago1:03:19

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Double the fun in one episode of our April and May live talks in the Sustainable Japan short-takes series with consultants Tove Kinooka and Joy Jarman-Walsh. April 2024 Episode: 00:30 Bring Your Own Bottle 01:00 Refill with MyMizu 01:45 Singaport Hilton tap water sign 02:40 What is MyMizu? 03:15 Is Plastic Recycled? 04:05 Plastic Waste Export Crisi…

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Japan's MINKA houses design for style & safety | talking with architect Miroslav Bachura 1:04:07

4M ago1:04:07

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Miroslav Bachura is an architect-designer who is originally from Slovakia, now based in Shizuoka Japan. Here he talks about how to properly reuse Minka traditional Japanese houses and materials to be both stylish, cost effective, safe and more sustainable. Watch the talk with Miro here to see all the great pictures we refer to in this talk. Miro is…

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Creating Traditional-Modern Houses & Businesses in Japan - Miroslav Bachura 1:04:07

4M ago1:04:07

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Miroslav Bachura is an architect-designer who is originally from Slovakia, now based in Shizuoka Japan. Here he talks about how to properly reuse Minka traditional Japanese houses and materials to be both stylish, cost effective, safe and more sustainable. Watch the talk with Miro here to see all the great pictures we refer to in this talk. Miro is…

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Journalist-Filmmaker David Caprara talks Historical & Community Projects 59:39

4M ago59:39

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David Caprara is an American journalist who has been based in Japan since he first came as a JET in 2012. David has worked as a writer, researcher, director and producer with major broadcasting companies both inside and focused on Japan from the US. Some of his interesting film projects give us a new perspective on travel and community issues in Ja…

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Investing in an Old House & Rural Japan as a Journalist-Filmmaker | David Caprara 59:39

4M ago59:39

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David Caprara is an American journalist who has been based in Japan since he first came as a JET in 2012. David has worked as a writer, researcher, director and producer with major broadcasting companies both inside and focused on Japan from the US. Watch the video of our talk on YouTube == DAVID CAPRARA LINKS == https://www.davidcaprara.com/ https…

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Positive Flip Side of "Good" Inbound Travelers to Japan 19:58

5M ago19:58

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2024 is set to be the biggest year yet for international visitors coming to Japan and while most news articles focus on overtourism and the bad apples in the crowd- I’d like to highlight how inbound tourism is having a positive influence on the local people, planet, proactive mindset and a more sustainable economy. Also, ideas for how we might appe…

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Positive Flip Side Influence of Inbound Travel Japan 19:58

5M ago19:58

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2024 is set to be the biggest year yet for international visitors coming to Japan and while most news articles focus on overtourism and the bad apples in the crowd- I’d like to highlight how inbound tourism is having a positive influence on the local people, planet, proactive mindset and a more sustainable economy. Also, ideas for how we might appe…

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Celebration of Rural Japan & Beautiful Traditions - Minka Summit Event 2024 19:15

5M ago19:15

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Bonus podcast of my MEDIUM article Celebrating Rural Japan at the 3rd Annual Minka Summit in Hanase Village. Read the full article here: https://medium.com/@jjwalsh/celebrating-rural-japan-life-reuse-of-old-houses-at-minka-summit-24-1e496d5bc357 This year was the 3rd annual Minka Summit and we went back to the beautiful Hanase Village in rural Kyot…

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Celebrating Rural Japan Life & Reuse of Old Houses at Minka Summit ‘24 19:15

5M ago19:15

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Bonus podcast of my MEDIUM article Celebrating Rural Japan at the 3rd Annual Minka Summit in Hanase Village. Read the full article here: https://medium.com/@jjwalsh/celebrating-rural-japan-life-reuse-of-old-houses-at-minka-summit-24-1e496d5bc357 This year was the 3rd annual Minka Summit and we went back to the beautiful Hanase Village in rural Kyot…

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Rural Kyoto Traditional House, Atelier & Business Melanie of 2m26 talks of Sustainable Roof Design 14:03

5M ago14:03

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As a part of the 2024 Minka Summit in rural Kyoto, we had the chance to visit the stunning KAYABUKI thatch roof MINKA traditional home and atelier art studio of talented design team 2m26 Mélanie and Sebastien. Here Mélanie talks about the process of changing their roof from metal and tile back to natural straw thatch roof over the last year. 2m26 a…

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Japanese Thatch Roof Renovation - Mélanie Heresbach of 2m26 in rural Kyoto 14:03

5M ago14:03

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As a part of the 2024 Minka Summit in rural Kyoto, we had the chance to visit the stunning KAYABUKI thatch roof MINKA traditional home and atelier art studio of talented design team 2m26 Mélanie and Sebastien. Here Mélanie talks about the process of changing their roof from metal and tile back to natural straw thatch roof over the last year. 2m26 a…

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Vancouver based Vegan Educator-Entrepreneur on Japan Travel & Plantbased Philosophy 1:03:31

5M ago1:03:31

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Vancouver based Brigitte Gemme is a mom and researched professional who has been spreading her love of vegan eating and sustainable lifestyles with an international audience through her blogs, podcasts and workshops. In spring 2024, Brigitte traveled Japan with her family and has some advice for vegan eaters who want to enjoy the experience. 00:00 …

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Vegan Educator-Entrepreneur Talks Japan Travel & Plantbased Philosophy - Brigitte Gemme 1:03:31

5M ago1:03:31

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Vancouver based Brigitte Gemme is a mom and researched professional who has been spreading her love of vegan eating and sustainable lifestyles with an international audience through her blogs, podcasts and workshops. In spring 2024, Brigitte traveled Japan with her family and has some advice for vegan eaters who want to enjoy the experience. 00:00 …

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30 min Sustainable Short-Takes for March 2024 with Joy & Tove 32:21

5M ago32:21

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Tove & Joy talk about the latest sustainability focused projects, news and entrepreneurship around Japan for March of 2024 that are on our radar. Tove Kinooka is co-founder of sustainability focused consultancy and training business in Tokyo: ENTELECO: https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/ https://jp.linkedin.com/in/tove-kinooka-35a39323 Joy Jarman-W…

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Sustainable travel, events and business updates in 30-min with Tove & Joy 32:21

5M ago32:21

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Tove & Joy talk about the latest sustainability focused projects, news and entrepreneurship around Japan for March of 2024 that are on our radar. Tove Kinooka is co-founder of sustainability focused consultancy and training business in Tokyo: ENTELECO: https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/ https://jp.linkedin.com/in/tove-kinooka-35a39323 Joy Jarman-W…

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Fixing up Old Houses in OJIKA Nagasaki Japan - talking with Brett Rassmussen 1:01:43

5M ago1:01:43

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Brett works on Ojika island (Nagasaki) and elsewhere in Japan (new project in Nagano) under the business name “Okibi”. Here he talks about the ups and downs of fixing up old houses, reusing local materials, being as sustainable as possible with renewable energy, natural materials, community building and even beach cleanup activities as a part of hi…

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Choosing to stay in NOTO after the quake - talking with Bernd & Mitsue 1:04:37

5M ago1:04:37

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The Noto peninsula was rocked by one of Japan's strongest earthquakes on Jan 1, 2024. Bernd Schellhorn and Mitsue Nagase are residents of the Noto peninsula area who chose to move there from Kyoto and make it their home. Bernd and Mitsue have been on the Seek-Sustainable-Japan talkshow before sharing insights about Shojin-Ryori and Photography. Thi…

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OJIKA island Nagasaki traditional house salvage & renovations - Brett Rassmussen 1:01:43

6M ago1:01:43

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Brett works on Ojika island (Nagasaki) and elsewhere in Japan (new project in Nagano) under the business name “Okibi”. Here he talks about the ups and downs of fixing up old houses, reusing local materials, being as sustainable as possible with renewable energy, natural materials, community building and even beach cleanup activities as a part of hi…

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Why should we care about traditional Japanese house design? talking with author Azby Brown 1:04:38

6M ago1:04:38

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As a preview for the 3rd annual Minka Summit on April 19-21 this year, I had the chance to talk with author and Japanese house design expert Azby Brown (who is this year's keynote speaker) about some of the ideas he will be presenting to the audience of over 500 traditional Japanese house enthusiasts from across Japan who will gather in rural Kyoto…

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Choosing to stay in a community after a devastating earthquake - talking with NOTO residents Bernd & Mitsue 1:04:37

6M ago1:04:37

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The Noto peninsula was rocked by one of Japan's strongest earthquakes on Jan 1, 2024. Bernd Schellhorn and Mitsue Nagase are residents of the Noto peninsula area who chose to move there from Kyoto and make it their home. Bernd and Mitsue have been on the Seek-Sustainable-Japan talkshow before sharing insights about Shojin-Ryori and Photography. Thi…

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