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Seek Sustainable Japan

jjwalsh / InboundAmbassador
Sustainability
Japan
Sustainable Tourism
Japan Travel Awards
Planet DAO
Kamikatsu
Hiroshima
Organic Farming
Ishiba
Kyoto
Ally Hongo
Hawaii
Local Artisans
Diplomacy
Yoga
Wellness
Community Supported Agriculture
Diversity and Inclusion
Hayama
Sustainable Practices

Seek Sustainable Japan is a positive view of sustainable Japan through discussions with "Good People Doing Great Things" as a way to share ideas worth preserving and building on. Everything from community building to Japanese culture, art, crafts, trades, reuse & renovation, farming, entrepreneurship, sustainable business & products, events, organizations, travel & traditions. All of the guests on... more

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Chuck Kayser has been taking over abandoned farmland in rural Kyoto and Shiga Japan to create vegetable farms and do community workshops to raise awareness of the why and how of organic, natural farming and self-sufficiency. #sustainable #living #org... more

As a part of this year's MINKA SUMMIT event at the end of April 2026, we had the wonderful opportunity to tour keynote speaker Jeff Berglund's fabulous riverside MACHIYA in Kyoto along the famous KAMO river.

Jeff shared so many fascinating stories o... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Kloepfer
Founder of Pitchfork Farms
Pitchfork Farms
Episode: Sustainable Farming in Japan Better with Sheep - Thomas Kloepfer Pitchfork Farms
Chuck Kayser
Farmer at Midori Farms, Kyoto
Midori Farms
Episode: Using Teaching Skills to Be a Better Community Farmer in Kyoto - Chuck Kayser of Midori Farms
Jeff Berglund
Keynote speaker at the Minka Summit 2026 and tour guest
Minka Summit / Kyoto tour participant
Episode: Traditional Japanese Machiya House Tour in Kyoto - with Jeff Berglund
Iain Davey
Professor, sustainability-focused expert discussing low-carbon housing
Episode: Sustainable Living Strategies for House, Garden & Car in Japan | Iain Davey
Emily Smith
Filmmaker documenting Japan's 72 micro seasons
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Rural Japan Forest Foraging & Documenting Japan's 72 Microseasons | Emily Smith
Tiffany Rossdale
Guide and LGBTQ advocate featured in We Exist documentary
Omakase Tokyo / We Exist documentary
Episode: LGBTQ Japan Travel, Film & Education| Tiffany Rossdale
Stuart Galbraith
Co-organizer of Minka Summit; discussant on the episode
Minka Summit organizers
Episode: Celebrating Rural Life in Japan - Stuart Galbraith previews Minka Summit 2026 Event 2026 (April 24-26)
Ali Hongo
Head of Content at Shiitake Creative Company and co-founder of Japan Travel Awards
Shiitake Creative Company / Japan Travel Awards
Episode: 2026 Best in Travel Awards Wrap-Up with Shiitake Creative Ally Hongo
Hana Shiraishi
Editor-in-chief of Deep Japan online content
Deep Japan
Episode: Capturing stories from the international community on Deep Japan | Hana Shiraishi

Host

JJ Walsh
Host and sustainability-focused guide, educator, and consultant with over 30 years residency in Japan. Founder of the Inbound-Ambassador co., dedicated to promoting sustainable practices.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Connecting with fun, fineness and an eye for the future

    JJ interviews people I want to meet, to talk about things I care about and am interested in. I wish we all lived in the same village. Thanks to this podcast and the internet, we can propel and motivate one another. This upbeat podcast touches on issues, lifestyles and reflections related to making sustainable/eco-friendly choices in Japan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maynestacy
    Japan3 years ago
  • Highly Recommended

    JJ Walsh is a fantastic host. I admire the positive energy she always brings to her show, which creates a favourable environment for guests to share their thoughts on. She is also a great researcher, is knowledgeable about Japan’s unique charms and local challenges, and is also very passionate about sustainability topics, which make her show unique and enlightening. I highly recommend her show for anyone who wants to find a better balance in life and to know the latest in Japan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Japan Experts
    Japan3 years ago

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The discussions are praised for being enlightening and informative, particularly regarding sustainability initiatives and cultural insights in Japan. The guest selection is noted as being particularly relevant and impactful.
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Sustainable Living Strategies for House, Garden & Car in Japan | Iain Davey
Q: Can you talk about ethical slaughter a little bit?
The speaker explains that when keeping goats, sometimes male goats must be disposed of for practical reasons, and they try to involve halal options where possible; he emphasizes the reality and cycle of life and death in farming, and that this is done with careful consideration and minimal suffering.
Using Teaching Skills to Be a Better Community Farmer in Kyoto - Chuck Kayser of Midori Farms
Q: What are three hard challenges of being a full-time farmer?
Profit remains the top challenge, followed by climate change impacts on growing cycles, and the growing disconnect between people and their food that makes local agriculture harder to sustain.
Using Teaching Skills to Be a Better Community Farmer in Kyoto - Chuck Kayser of Midori Farms
Q: Tell us about shifting from CSA to Michi-no-Eki and other ways you sell your produce.
CSA was a learning experience with weekly baskets and logistics challenges, so I shifted toward markets and Michi-no-Eki to reach more customers while staying connected to the local food system.
Using Teaching Skills to Be a Better Community Farmer in Kyoto - Chuck Kayser of Midori Farms
Q: So Kyoto and Shiga is kind of your base for organic farming. Is that right?
Yes, the base is in Kyoto and Shiga, with farming active in both areas and a routine of teaching and farming that spans multiple roles.
2026 Best in Travel Awards Wrap-Up with Shiitake Creative Ally Hongo
Q: What other activities accompany the awards, like the forum?
They added a travel forum to share experiences from winners, with a hands-on format and Q&A to help attendees learn from those actively building destinations in Japan.

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Focused on promoting sustainability in Japan, episodes feature conversations with individuals and organizations making a positive impact in their communities. Topics frequently discussed include sustainable tourism, preservation of traditional Japanese culture, innovative community initiatives, and environmental challenges. This podcast uniquely emphasizes the stories of those dedicated to enhancing the quality of life while balancing ecological and economic interests, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand or engage with sustainability practices in Japan.

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Recent guests on Seek Sustainable Japan include:

1. Thomas Kloepfer
2. Chuck Kayser
3. Jeff Berglund
4. Iain Davey
5. Emily Smith
6. Tiffany Rossdale
7. Stuart Galbraith
8. Ali Hongo

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