Abstract: This paper focusses moralistic concept, mental-physical exercise and settlement development, and their impacts of altruistic social thoughts for mutually beneficially in 1910-1940 in Japan, especially practices by the “Seijo” proposed by Dr. Akiyoshi Bessho in Osaka. Studies of social symbiosis or multi-cultural in urban sociology as typically in Chicago schools in 1930s had been little referred in terms of practical social policy in Japan society prior to world-war-Ⅱ, though knowledge of biological symbiosis had been widely introduced in research and education even in early Meiji era. The idea and concept “kyousei” appear popular in Japan in the mid-80s later than the age of social conflicts of severe environmental-disruption so-called Kogai, notwithstanding sharp discourse of deep ecology beyond human-centered self-fulfillment in the developed western societies started in 70s. The oriental alternative philosophies transformed in various streams of Buddhism and native religions have produced social actions so-called Seiza, Itto, Kyousei, Seijo, Kosei-in and others in Japan early modern era (1910-1940). The Seijo association to advocate mutual benefits in terms of physio-psychological exercise in forest-garden, had indicated simplified lifestyles harmony with nature, by cultivation, natural food nutrition, meditation, education, lodging, and settlement in exploited areas more than 80 thousand square meters.

Abstract: Edible bird’s nests, as a traditional Chinese medicine, occupy an important position in the healthcare market. China is the largest edible bird's nest consumer market in the world, and the market has had new opportunities since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020. In this study, the factors influencing the health-food attitudes of consumers of edible bird’s nests and the corresponding moderating effect of environmental concerns are investigated. We designed a structural equation model and conducted a questionnaire survey in mainland China. The sample quota is based on the results of the population census. The content of the questionnaire focuses on the behavior of edible bird's nest consumers during the pandemic. The results showed that awareness of food traceability system, impact of the pandemic, and health concerns have a positive relationship with food health attitudes. Furthermore, environmental concerns moderate the food health attitudes of edible bird’s nest consumers.

Abstract: This study aims to reveal the relationship between satoyama volunteer during university student days and their current sense of value and lifestyles. Nisshi-nonbiri-mura project is satoyama activities where can experience living in harmony with nature for 18 years. In the satoyama, students will have many experiences by interacting with participants and nature as volunteers. As a result, they realized the importance of interacting with nature.

Abstract: In recent years, as international interest in realizing a sustainable society has increased, concrete approaches to a “Decarbonized Society” have become urgently needed. This article discusses the possibility of “Co-Creation of Regional Futures,” which is the basis of a “Decarbonized Society,'” which is an important approach to realizing a “Sustainable Society”.

Abstract: In recent years, various circumstances regarding energy are changing to realize a decarbonized society. Reducing CO₂ emissions nationwide has long been an important issue in mitigating global warming. In response to this, energy management that takes into account a more detailed supply-demand balance has become important in recent years. In addition, the role that local communities must play in climate change countermeasures has increased, and the issues have become more diverse. This paper summarizes the issues surrounding these recent changes in the situation, and introduces the efforts of the towns of Nose and Toyono as advanced cases of energy management on a local scale.

Abstract: As times change, the skills required of human resources who can respond to the environments are also changing. Recognize how society is changing and confirm what kind of human resources are needed as a result. Next, we will introduce the current human resource development at National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), and the pioneering environmental education being carried out at Kumamoto KOSEN.