Learn about Kamikatsu's Zero Waste Roots "STUDY WHY" [Kamikatsu Town Zero Waste Center]

    Introducing the facilities of Kamikatsu Town Zero Waste Center, which has a 80% recycling rate and 43 separates the roots of Kamikatsu Town Zero Waste Center.

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    The "Garbage Station" is a 43-separated site by residents of Kamikatsu Town. We will show you the roots of Kamikatsu Town, the first in Japan to declare a zero waste, as well as the real scenes of current segregation activities.

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    "Curkuru Shop"
    This is a space where townspeople can bring in items that are still usable but would be a waste to dispose of as garbage. Anyone can take it home, and you can easily participate in the reuse.

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    "Access Hall"
    This is a space where visitors can relax freely. A kids' space and library are available.

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    The architecture is filled with many zero waste philosophy, including cedar from Kamikatsu Town, as well as the use of scrap materials and building waste collected from the town.
    The design is handled by Nakamura Takushi and NAP Architectural Design Office, and has won numerous awards including the Architectural Institute of Japan Award (work).

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    Kamikatsu Town Zero Waste Center is working on a cycle with companies, local governments, etc., and STUDY WHY also introduces external collaboration projects.
    The Kuru Kuru Fashion Project, which started in 2023, has worked together with companies both within and outside the prefecture to reuse, remake and recycle the products of second-hand clothing in Tokushima Prefecture.

    access Access

    Nearest public transport

    About 80 minutes by car from Tokushima Airport
    1 minute walk from the municipal bus "Zero Waste Center"

    Whether there is a parking lot

    9 for visitors and 6 for guests

    Shuttle bus
    Whether there is a transfer service

    none

    basic information Information

    Business name

    Zero Waste Action Hotel "HOTEL WHY"

    location

    〒771-4501
    7th Shimoura, a Fukuhara character in Kamikatsu -cho, Katsuura -gun, Tokushima Prefecture

    email address

    info@why-kamikatsu.jp

    Website

    https://why-kamikatsu.jp

    Opening hours

    Reception hours: 9: 00-17: 00
    STUDY WHY Time: 16:30-17:00

    Closed days

    (Closed: 1st Tuesday, 12/31-1/2)