Japan is Suga-Free, Who's the next PM - FamimaSocks Giveaway - EV Future | What the Sustainable News Japan?

September Edition of the What the Sustainable News Japan with https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCnDDVHmaiCrII800qwAxeQQ (&nbsp;@Hikosaemon&nbsp;) - this time we giveaway some great socks from Family Mart convenience store while talking about some of the latest key issues- who will be the next prime minister of Japan? What do Japanese consumers think about sustainability and company brands? Toyota's commitment to launch a lot of new EV's. Recycling, mottainai and public misperceptions of sustainability issues and how companies might improve transparency. Read more about these topics: LDP top contenders: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/09/10/national/politics-diplomacy/ldp-power-aftermath/ (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/09/10/national/politics-diplomacy/ldp-power-aftermath/) Sanae Takaichi may be the favorite candidate: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/09/10/national/politics-diplomacy/ldp-power-takaichi/ (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/09/10/national/politics-diplomacy/ldp-power-takaichi/) Toyota EV's launch + big battery investment: https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Toyota-to-invest-13.6bn-in-batteries-for-EVs-and-hybrids-by-2030 (https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Toyota-to-invest-13.6bn-in-batteries-for-EVs-and-hybrids-by-2030) PM Suga's 43% decrease in GHG (Greenhouse Gas Emissions) by 2030 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/04/22/national/suga-climate-change-emissions-2030/ (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/04/22/national/suga-climate-change-emissions-2030/) Municipalities that vow to aim for Zero Carbon emissions in Japan by 2050 http://www.env.go.jp/en/earth/cc/2050_zero_carbon_cities_in_japan.html (http://www.env.go.jp/en/earth/cc/2050_zero_carbon_cities_in_japan.html) BGM thanks once again to the talents of Hikosaemon - Royalty Free Tracks via SoundCloud <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jjwalsh">Support this podcast</a>