Since 1997 several ministries in Japan have collaborated on an eco-school programme, which applies to both newly constructed and renovated school buildings, in an effort to make its schools more environmentally friendly.

Depuis 1997, plusieurs ministères japonais collaborent au programme d’écoles vertes, qui s’applique aux constructions neuves et rénovées ; l’objectif est que les établissements scolaires du pays soient plus respectueux de l’environnement.