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In collaboration with the city, local businesses, universities and schools, non-profits, and citizens, Circular Yokohama runs various programs and projects, including circular design workshops and training programs, local circular economy study tours, circular city promotion, and impact assessment for local circular projects. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular Yokohama works with four primary stakeholders as follows:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>City\u003C/strong>: Circular Yokohama has \u003Ca href=\"https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/city-info/koho-kocho/press/seisaku/2021/20211201_circular.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">partnered with the city of Yokohama\u003C/a> since December 2021. 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The \"optimized balance between economy, society, and environment\" that the circular economy aims for perfectly aligned with Gamagori's future city vision, \"A city where everyone shines and connects in harmony with abundant nature ~ The Gamagori You Love ~,\" as outlined in the Fifth Comprehensive Plan formulated in June 2021.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular City Gamagori is a circular city initiative led by Gamagori City, Aichi prefecture in Japan. As the country’s first municipality officially committed to becoming a circular city in 2022, Gamagori aims to achieve well-being for all citizens by promoting a circular economy and seeking an optimal balance between the economy, society, and the environment. 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