Japan
December 05, 2014
Study Project Begins Seeking Happy Local Communities
Translated by Japan for Sustainability What factors are essential for local regions and their residents to be happy? Thi...
October 28, 2013
Municipalities Across Japan Establish 'Happiness League'
Original text is from Japan for Sustainability The Association of Municipalities for Improving Residents' Sense of Well-...
October 22, 2013
Over 70% of Japanese Satisfied with Life for First Time in 18 Years, Survey Says
Original text is from Japan for Sustainability The results of the Public Opinion Survey on the Life of the People, which...
June 07, 2013
CollaVol: Social Volunteer Platform for Donating Time
Original text is from Japan for Sustainability "Donating just a few hours of your time" is a form of volunteering made p...
May 14, 2013
Citizens in Shiga Prefecture Propose 'Smile Index' as Measure of Well-being
Original text is from Japan for Sustainability A group of citizens in Shiga Prefecture in Japan announced in December 20...
December 12, 2011
Japan's Cabinet Office Releases Report on Tentative Indicators of Well-being
The Cabinet Office of Japan (headed by the Prime Minister) released the "The Commission on Measuring Well-Being: A Repor...
November 22, 2011
Japan Includes Idea of Well-being as Input for Rio+20 Outcome Document
(From Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan) The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on October 31, 2011 the i...
August 09, 2011
The Economics of Happiness on Screen at 113 Places on International Day for Biological Diversity
The Economics of Happiness on Screen at 113 Places on International Day for Biological Diversity The Economics of Happin...