Building up organic material circulation system among urban and rural area:
Toward the integration of local perception and scientific knowledge.
2025.10.27
October 25th marked the annual RIHN Open House event. Organic Material Circulation Project showcased demonstrations of RIHN compost (waterless dry compost) and displayed habanero peppers and vegetables grown using nutrient-rich compost produced here. We welcomed many visitors, including repeat attendees who look forward to this event every year—we’re truly delighted. W...
2025.9.28
A training seminar for Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education faculty and staff was held at the RIHN Lecture Room. Presentations titled “Composting and a Circular Society in Integrated Studies (Inquiry-Based Lessons)” and “Designing and Implementing Composting Lessons: Using Elementary Schools as an Example” were given by PL Oyama and Sub-leader Shioya. This training seminar w...
2025.9.26
Why not incorporate composting into your elementary, middle, or high school curriculum? Based on our three years of teaching experience, we have published “Comprehensive Learning Time:－A Guide to Composting Lessons” (114 pages total). This topic offers diverse connections to environmental education, soil education, food education, waste management, and food security issues,...
