Episode 593

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21st Aug 2026

Are Data-Centers Good For Japan?

I have been thinking a lot about data centers and in this podcast catch us up on the situation with datacenter planning and pushback in Japan, some more sustainable models for a datacenter in Akita, and a discussion of the questions we all should be asking more in government leadership, the media and our communities about whether we really need so many data-centers in Japan now?!

MEDIUM article: Does Japan Need Data Centers?

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Seek Sustainable Japan
Good people doing great things
A positive view of a more sustainable Japan - insights from experts and insiders: "Good People Doing Great Things" working in or with Japan on sustainable strategies that meet the needs of people and planet in balance with profits.
Topics include: Better sustainable travel & tourism for locals & visitors, Akiya abandoned house renovations and reuse, salvaged vintage and retro items, reuse of waste materials, renewable energy, recycling and composting, community building, Japanese culture, art, crafts, trades, organic and natural farming, entrepreneurship, sustainable business & products, events, organizations, travel & traditions.
All of the guests on the show are working in some way to create a more sustainable Japan [i.e. better people-planet-profits balance] through their work, projects and way of life.
JJWalsh is founder of the Inbound-Ambassador co. & host of the talkshow-podcast Seek Sustainable Japan. JJ is originally from Oahu, Hawaii, but now a 30 year+ Hiroshima, Japan resident. JJ works as a sustainability-focused guide, educator, writer, moderator, event creator and sustainable tourism development & strategy consultant. JJ drives an electric car, does 100% composting of food waste, catches rainwater in tanks for garden use & renovated a 70 year old AKIYA abandoned house into comfortable self-sufficient energy home with a 7kwh solar system and battery.

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Hi I'm Joy (JJ) originally from Hawaii & long-time Hiroshima-jin (jin=person). My work and content is focused on sustainability & how we can make better choices to balance the needs of people, planet and profits in our lives, work and travel. Join me as I talk with wonderful people and visit interesting places in Japan.
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