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KANTO Sustainable Business Network

On March 11, 2026, a significant event titled "KANTO Sustainable Business Network" will take place at the ARCH Toranomon Hills in Tokyo. This gathering, organized in collaboration with the Kanto Regional Environment Office and partnered companies, aims to explore business opportunities within the sustainability sector. The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between sustainability efforts and practical business ventures, addressing ongoing social challenges related to creating a sustainable society.

As the world increasingly focuses on sustainability, the relationship between achieving sustainability and the viability of businesses remains a critical topic. Many organizations struggle to align their sustainability goals with their business objectives, particularly within local governments striving for regional sustainability. This inaugural meetup is designed to gather stakeholders who share a common commitment to tackling these challenges.

The event underlines the theme "Let's gather friends who want to invigorate the region through sustainable business!" It's not just a one-way seminar; it's envisioned as a strategic meeting for those eager to actively participate in sustainable business development. Participants will engage in discussions, share ideas, and develop collaborative strategies that can lead to innovative solutions in this vital sector.

Event Details

• - Date: March 11, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (with registration starting at 5:00 PM)
• - Location: ARCH Toranomon Hills, 4th Floor, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
• - Capacity: 60 participants (maximum of 2 attendees per organization)
• - Hosted By: Kanto Regional Environment Office
• - Organized By: Club Tourism Co., Ltd., Future Sessions Co., Ltd., Harch Co., Ltd.
• - Registration Fee: Free
• - Registration Link: Event Registration

The agenda for the evening includes:

• - 5:30 PM - Introduction and Purpose of the event by Kanto Regional Environment Office
• - 5:40 PM - Sharing Examples from sustainability practitioners:

- J-League club using solar sharing for their Green Transformation project (Mito HollyHock)
- Yamaha Motor Corporation's beach cleanup tools aimed at addressing ocean plastic waste
- Club Tourism's new sustainable tourism initiative that offers paid trail maintenance tours for community revitalization

• - 6:10 PM - Q&A session
• - 6:20 PM - Future Sessions on Sustainable Business
• - 7:30 PM - Summary of Event by the Kanto Regional Environment Office
• - 7:40 PM - Networking Opportunity

Comments from Organizers

Kanto Regional Environment Office
This meetup represents the first of its kind for the Kanto Regional Environment Office. We hope it will kickstart collaboration among diverse stakeholders interested in tackling regional and social issues.

Club Tourism Co., Ltd.
We aim to foster community building beyond travel. Through this event, we look forward to supporting relationships that aid in addressing complex social challenges through sustainable business initiatives.

Future Sessions Co., Ltd.
We are excited to engage with passionate players in sustainability. Our goal is to collaboratively create lasting solutions that balance business viability with societal benefits.

Harch Co., Ltd.
Participating in this network is a significant opportunity. We are committed to contributing to sustainable business model co-creation that can generate new value from the Kanto region to the entire country.

Join us to explore sustainable business opportunities and further the conversation on how to effectively incorporate sustainability into the core of business practices. This network is a vital step toward addressing pressing environmental challenges and revitalizing local economies through collaborative efforts.