“Let’s Make It Together! Renewable Energy Day 2025” Took Place Over Two Days
Diverse Opinion Leaders Unite in Chiyoda and Shibuya to Promote Renewable Energy and Sustainability Solutions
■First Release (PRTIMES): https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000128060.html
PDF Version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SQSaAGReT4aOV6czmVZm-wpacd1oO6TD/
■Second Release (PRTIMES): https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000128060.html
■Third Release (PRTIMES): https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000128060.html
*Press releases are available in Japanese
We hosted an experiential event where participants can learn and enjoy sustainable initiatives. MEDIA IS HOPE Inc. established September 24th as “Let’s Make It Together! Renewable Energy Day,” which has been officially recognized and registered by the Japan Anniversary Association since 2023. This year, 2025, marked the first two-day, two-venue event held at facilities powered by renewable energy. At a time when serious social change is urgently needed to address climate change, we held this grand celebration to spread hope and collaborative action throughout society!
“Let’s Make It Together! Renewable Energy Day 2025” Event Overview
■Date:
9/27/2025 (Sat) 11:00AM-6:00PM | WATERRAS Kanda Awajicho (Chiyoda Ward)
9/28/2025 (Sun) 10:00AM-7:00PM | Shibuya Sakura Stage (Shibuya Ward)
■Participation: Open to everyone (No registration required, free admission)
■Host: MEDIA IS HOPE Inc.
■Co-organizers
Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association (JPEA)
Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA)
Renewable Energy Association for Sustainable Power (REASP)
■Cooperation: Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corporation, Yasuda Real Estate Co., Ltd. (Awaji Area Management Association)
■Supported by: Ministry of the Environment, Bureau of Environment Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Chiyoda Ward, Shibuya Ward
■Sponsorship: TODA CORPORATION, UPDATER, Inc.(Minna-Denryoku), JAPAN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE(J.League), TERRA Co., Ltd., Green People’s Power, The Association for Reciprocal Revitalization of Renewable energy and Region(FOURE), Kato Light Metal Industry
■Purpose:
The purpose is to increase interest in climate change in Japan and help participants experience renewable energy as a hopeful solution, leading to positive information sharing and behavioral change. This third installment serves as a collaborative hub where practitioners and opinion leaders from various industries unite. This event provides a complete journey that spans from expanding awareness of climate change and sustainability issues, through creating positive momentum and motivation for solutions, all the way to inspiring actual action.
*Renewable energy booths were set up both days, where visitors could bring their electricity bills for on-site consultation, cost simulation, and assistance with switching to renewable energy.
About the Sessions | WATTERAS | September 27, 2025
11:00AM-11:40AM
<1. The Future of 100% Renewable Energy as Envisioned by Chiyoda Ward Mayor~Building Collaborative Networks from Chiyoda~>
Speakers: Takaaki Higuchi [Mayor, Chiyoda Ward], Yo Matsumoto [Director, Brand Communication Department, HIBIYA-KADAN FLORAL CO., LTD.,/Certified Environmental Business Specialist], Mitsuhiro Higashi [CEO, Shimin Energy Chiba], Hana Matsumoto [2nd-year student of Department of Network and Information, Senshu University from Chiyoda Campus Consourtium]
Moderators: Yuka Natori & Yoshizo Nishida[Co-Lead/Director of MEDIA IS HOPE Inc.]
12:00PM-12:50PM
<2. The Present and Future of Solar Power~Is It Really Necessary? Who Benefits?~>
Speakers: Takeaki Masukawa [Executive Director, Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association (JPEA)], Takuya Takahashi[Director of Solar Partners General Research Institute, Solar Partners Co., Ltd]
Moderator: Mona Neuhauss
1:00PM-1:50PM
<3. Creating the Future We Hope For~The Potential of Agrivoltaics~>
Speakers: Hideki Kobayashi [Chairman, Power Supply Utilization Committee, Renewable Energy Association for Stable Power (REASP)], Mitsuhiro Higashi[CEO, TERRA Co., Ltd.], Yuriko Ono [4th-year Student, Faculty of Humanities, Otsuma Women’s University from Chiyoda Campus Consortium]
Moderator: Miyu Hirayama [Newscaster]
2:00PM-2:50PM
<4. Changing the Future with the Power of Wind: The Future of Local Communities and the Earth Created by Wind Power>
Speakers: Naoki Dokai[Secretariat, Japan Wind Power Development Council of Municipalities/Chief, Engineering Section, Facilities Division, Sutsu Town Office, Hokkaido], Keiko Katsura[Section Chief, Comprehensive Hub Utilization Promotion, “Green Energy Port” Project Department, Seaport and Airport Bureau, City of Kitakyushu], Marie Iwadare[Group Leader, External Partnership and Operations Office, Green Power Investment Corporation], Yoshitaka Ito [Manager, General Affairs Section, General Affairs Department, Hokutaku Co., Ltd.],
Moderator: Luna Sakata
3:00PM-3:50PM
<5. How to Create Positive Buzz in Japan?! About Renewable Energy Accelerating Worldwide>
Speakers: WoW Kitsunezaru[Environmental Entertainer], Marina Noguchi[Reporter/Director, RICE MEDIA], Kae Takase [Senior Manager, Climate Change, Renewable Energy Institute]
Moderator: Hotaru Takahashi [Content Creator, MEDIA IS HOPE Inc.]
4:00PM-4:50PM
<6. Solving Climate Change from the Heart of Capitalism: Thinking About Renewables from an Economic Development Viewpoint>
Speakers: Daigo Shimizu [Sustainability Evangelist/Director of Business Promotion, Global Investment Banking Division, Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.], Yusuke Toyoda [CEO, Digital Grid Corporation(Electricity Trading Platform Business)], Kenji Fuma [CEO, Neural Inc./ESG Management Expert]
Moderator: Yoshizo Nishida[Co-Lead/Director of MEDIA IS HOPE Inc.]
5:00PM-5:40PM
<7. Pekopa Asks Your Questions! Mr. Climate Change Has the Answers>
Speakers: Seita Emori [Vice Director, Institute for Future Initiatives Professor, Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo], Pekopa(Syupei, Taiyu Syoinji )[Commedian]
Moderator: Yuka Natori[Co-Lead/Director of MEDIA IS HOPE Inc.]
5:45PM-6:00PM
<8. Something’s Wrong with Earth⁉️ KOM_I Performance and Talk>
Performer: KOM_I [Artist, Singer]
Moderator: Elisa Baker[Internatonal Development Director ＆ PR, MEDIA IS HOPE Inc.]
6:00PM-8:00PM
<Networking Reception at WATERRAS COMMON HALL -For stakeholders and registered participants~Where industry leaders from various sectors come together to build positive connections~>
*WATERRAS COMMON HALL will also be used as a networking space.
About the Sessions | Shibuya Sakura Stage | September 28, 2025
10:00AM-10:20AM
<1. Shibuya Mayor’s Vision for Urban Development: What Can Only Be Achieved in Shibuya>
Speaker: Ken Hasebe [Shibuya Ward Mayor]
Moderator: Sanae Shimazu [Mētere Newscaster]
10:30AM-11:30AM
<2. Renewable Energy Urban Planning Envisioned by Shibuya’s Elementary and Junior High Students: Let’s Create the Town We Want to Live in!>
Speakers: Students from Rinsen Elementary School and Hachiyama Junior High School
Moderator: Sanae Shimazu[Mētere Newscaster]
11:45AM-12:30PM
<3. The Sports World Tackles Climate Change~The Hope That Sports Brings~>
Speakers: Yukari Kinga[Regina Ambassador, Sanfrecce Hiroshima/Special Director, WE LEAGUE], Ken Kurimori[SR Group Manager/Director of Corporate Planning, TOYOTA ALVARK TOKYO Co., Ltd)], Masaki Tsukano[CEO, SC TOTTORI Co.,Ltd.(GAINARE TOTTORI)]
Moderator: Tatsuhiko Seki [CEO, Sekitatsu Co., Ltd./Executive Producer, Kodansha FRaU]
12:45PM-1:30PM
<4. Gender Equality: The Missing Climate Solution?! Pathways Revealed Through Data>
Speakers: Risa Endo[Deputy Director-General, Climate Change Program Leader, JACSES], Makopi [Chief Representative, Colorful Bosai Creation, Inc.], Kana Mitarashi [Clinical Psychologist/Certified Public Psychologist/Vice Director, Chief Representative, Mimosa Inc.]
Moderator: Elisa Baker [International Development Director&PR, MEDIA IS HOPE Inc.]
1:45PM-2:30PM
<5. Fashion and Sustainability: Choose, Love, Let Go – Enjoying Fashion While Making a Difference>
Speakers: Saki Yamakawa [Founder, Entrepreneur, CRAZY, Inc./ Senior Executive Officer, CBO, ECOMMIT Co., Ltd.], Mai Shiratori [PR/Communication], Yoko Urata [Editor-in-Chief, Shift C, UPDATER, Inc.]
Moderator: Elisa Baker [International Development Director&PR, MEDIA IS HOPE Inc.]
2:45PM-3:30PM
<6. Exploring Our Planet’s Future with peco-chan! ! Climate Action Can Be Fun, Not Sacrifice>
Speakers: peco [TV personality/Brand Producer], Mayuko Kira [Weather Forecaster,
Weathernews Inc.], Riho Atsuta [SX Consulting & Innovation Division, SX Sales Department, UPDATER, Inc.]
Moderator: Yuka Natori [Co-Lead/Director of MEDIA IS HOPE Inc.]
3:45PM-4:35PM
<7. Reimagining Shibuya Through Biodiversity>
Speakers: Masashi Soga [Associate Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo], Hideyuki Takada [General Manager, Environmental Asset Promotion Department, Urban Business Unit , TOKYU LAND CORPORATION/Doctor of Environmental Studies], Shuhei Hanano [Group Leader, Shibuya Management Business Department, Urban Business Unit , TOKYU LAND CORPORATION], Satomi Hori [Designer, Design Center Strategic Design Department , Hitachi, Ltd.]
Moderator: Mana Saza [Executive Director, SWiTCH Association of Sustainability]
4:45PM-6:00PM
<8. TV Asahi Special Broadcast~Watch Together at Public Viewing~>
Speakers: Yutaka Yamaguchi[TV Asahi Newscaster], Keishi Nishiyama[Department Manager, Offshore Wind Technology Department, TODA CORPORATION]
Moderators: Yuka Natori & Yoshizo Nishida[Co-Lead/Director of MEDIA IS HOPE Inc.]
6:00PM-6:45PM
<9. Media Is the Hope~New Commitment for 2025 (Closing Session)~>
Speakers: Kyoko Gendatsu [Business Producer of the Short Animation “Future Kid Takara”, NHK Enterprises, Inc.], Kazuki Miyasaka [Director/Screenwriter/Editor of the Film “Temperate”], Yoji Sakate [Director of the Theater “KYOTO” / Director, Theater company RINKOGUN]
Moderators: Yuka Natori & Yoshizo Nishida[Co-Lead/Director of MEDIA IS HOPE Inc.]
Exhibitions
■September 27 (Saturday) – WATERRAS, Kanda Awajicho
● [Renewable Energy] UPDATER, Inc. /Minna-Denryoku
*Renewable energy booths available(You can receive assistance with switching to renewable energy)
● [Renewable Energy] Green People’s Power: Solar Trees display
● TERRA Co., Ltd/Shimin Energy Chiba: Solar Beer sales (brewed with barley grown under agrivoltaic systems)
● [Circular] PASSTO: Collection boxes for pre-loved clothing, fashion accessories, and hobby items (for recycling/reuse)
●[Local Collaboration]Chiyoda Ecosystem Promotion Council: Introduction of Chiyoda Ward’s unique activities including Chiyo Eco Hero Declaration and Chiyo Eco Future Company Declaration
● [Renewable Energy] e.CYCLE CHIYODA (Machi Mirai Seisakusyo Co.,Ltd.): A system that allows businesses in Chiyoda Ward to use renewable energy produced in collaborating municipalities
● [Renewable Energy] Power Shift Campaign: *Renewable energy booths available
●[Food & Beverage]Plant-Based Consulting Japan
■September 28 (Sunday) – Shibuya Sakura Stage
● [Renewable Energy] UPDATER, Inc. /Minna-Denryoku
● [Renewable Energy] Green People’s Power: Solar Trees display
● TERRA Co., Ltd/Shimin Energy Chiba: Solar Beer sales (brewed with barley grown under agrivoltaic systems)
● [Circular] PASSTO: Collection boxes for pre-loved clothing, fashion accessories, and hobby items (for recycling/reuse)
● [Fashion] Coachtopia:A sustainable line that repurposes scrap materials generated during the manufacturing process of COACH bags and other products. In addition to an exhibition, participatory content will be offered where visitors can experience circular creativity, including workshops to create bag charms using COACH’s archive materials.
● [Fashion] JUNA JUU:Order reception and sample sales
● [Fashion] Patagonia:Selling Patagonia’s used wear under the concept ‘Better Than New,’ and sharing Worn Wear stories.
● 【Cosmetics】7NaNatural:Sales of all existing products (Color sticks in all shades and cleansing balm)
● 【Beauty】klarm:Sales of organic clay skincare products
●[Food & Beverage]Plant-Based Consulting Japan
●[Food & Icecream]SOYSCREAM!!!:Ice cream made from soybeans and oats grown using no-till farming
●[Food & Beverage] The Association for Reciprocal Revitalization of Renewable energy and Region(FOURE)
*Renewable energy booths available was available on both days
Do you think switching electricity providers is a bit complicated? You can consult with us on-site and simulate rates or switch providers right there. Experience how ‘easy switching to renewable energy’ actually is.
Future Development:
This event serves as a starting point for building collaborative frameworks with initiatives across different sectors and establishing a continuous framework to solve climate change.”
<Steps to Expanding Co-creation Across Society>
▶︎This event brings together leading stakeholders from diverse sectors,
creating a ripple effect of positive change
▶︎▶︎Establishing a framework to provide ongoing support for media professionals covering climate change
▶︎▶︎▶︎In-depth climate reporting and mainstreaming climate coverage in everyday news
(improving both quality and quantity of climate communications)
▶︎▶︎▶︎▶︎Building a movement of committed supporters that amplifies
collaborative climate action throughout society
Previous Outcomes and Impact
Media Coverage Examples:
2023: Report video /[TV Asahi (ANN)] September 24 is “Re-Energy Day”, an event in Shibuya / [BS Asahi]Tsunagaru Ehon(The Picture Book Relay)~for SDGs~ / [Mētere official YouTube]“Dodeska! “Sanae Shimazu received “Media is Hope AWARD 2023”
2024: Report video / Media is Hope AWARD “Hall of Fame” /[TV Asahi (ANN)]Event in Shibuya Before ‘Renewable Energy Day’ / [VOGUE JAPAN] Dealing with climate anxiety / [Hearst Digital] Climate change and fashion industry
“Let’s Make it Together! Renewable Energy Day! 2023” Supported by the Ministry of the Environment @ Shibuya Ward Chatan Park
Press Release / Activity Report and Media Coverage Summary
“Let’s Make it Together! Renewable Energy Day 2024” Supported by the Ministry of the Environment @ Shibuya Sakura Stage
Press Release / Activity Report and Media Coverage Summary
■ MEDIA IS HOPE Inc.
A non-profit organization that provides various support to strengthen climate change reporting in order to realize a society that can solve climate change. Aiming to fundamentally solve climate change, it acts as a bridge to build co-creative relationships between media, citizens, companies, and all other stakeholders. It also operates a media collaboration platform that transcends media and affiliations.
MEDIA IS HOPE Inc. also provide spaces for various stakeholders to connect and co-create, such as by hosting the Climate Change Media Symposium, where media professionals, international organizations such as the United Nations, experts, practitioners, citizens and young people discuss the type of reporting required to solve climate change, and “Let’s Make It Together! Renewable Energy Day” supported by the Ministry of the Environment.
Website: http://media-is-hope.org
Social Media: Instagram / X
Contact: contact[at]media-is-hope.org
MEDIA IS HOPE Inc. Co-Lead: Yoshizo Nishida / Yuka Natori