In today’s business world, “sustainability” often feels like a trade-off.
But what if reducing waste and dependency could actually improve your margins — not as a fleeting trend, but as a deeply rooted, time-tested logic?
Introducing EDONOMY®
At COS KYOTO, we introduce Edonomy®:
A leadership framework inspired by values still alive in Japan’s regional industries — and practiced during one of its most prosperous eras, the Edo period (1603–1868).
“EDONOMY®” is the practice of learning from local wisdom that enables people to live richly within the limits of natural cycles — as seen in the Edo period — and applying that insight to shape the future of economy and society.
It is a leadership framework inspired by values still alive in Japan’s regional industries — and observed during Japan’s most prosperous time, Edo period (1603–1868).
Sometimes called as “Circular Edonomy” when we talk about it in the context of circular economy. (See article below)
Edonomy® helps leaders:
→ Shift from growth-by-volume to growth-by-resonance
→ Discover regenerative value in heritage and place
→ Build trust through culture-based narratives
Learning from Edo wisdom to reimagine prosperity for the future.
A journey that connects business, creation, and education through the lens of circularity, collaboration, and cultural wisdom.
It’s not about going back.
It’s about learning forward.
Taking local wisdon to modern society.
EDONOMY® Program
COS KYOTO offers EDONOMY® through executive field programs and co-creation labs based mainly in Kyoto.
The EDONOMY® Program is not a mere training, company visit or study tour.
It’s a carefully designed learning journey where participants visit sites that embody the wisdom of EDONOMY® — from regional industries that thrive on local resources, to communities living in harmony with nature, to temples and workshops experimenting with new forms of value creation.
Each program is curated and facilitated by coordinators experienced in corporate training, project design, and creative education. Through field immersion and dialogue, participants gain practical insights into systems, creativity, and mindset transformation that can be directly applied to management, education, and innovation.
Fully customised to your needs.
Available in Japanese and English.
For Businesses and Organizations
From new employees to senior executives, our programs are designed to match each organization’s layer and challenge.
We help companies rediscover purpose, revitalize innovation, and align management with circular and human-centered values.
Recommended for organizations that:
– Seek new perspectives on management, ESG, or innovation
– Want to explore connections with local industries for product or service development
– Wish to redefine their organizational purpose and shared values
– Feel existing trainings have become formalities and want a fresh approach
Examples of programs:
– Executive and management training on sustainable business and regional collaboration
– Leadership development programs
– Co-creation and innovation workshops with local industries
Keywords:
Management / ESG & Circular Society / Leadership Development
For Educational & Cultural Institutions, and Creators
Our programs also serve learning environments that value sensibility, culture, and inquiry.
Through encounters with local wisdom, participants expand perspectives on sustainability, creativity, and community.
Recommended for institutions and groups that:
– Want to deepen understanding of Japanese culture and local industries
– Aim to design international or interdisciplinary study programs
– Seek to integrate sustainability and local engagement into education or research
– Wish to foster co-creation between regions and diverse disciplines
Examples of programs:
– Co-creation programs with overseas universities
– Study tours and fieldwork for university and graduate students
– Artist-in-residence and cultural exchange projects
Keywords:
Mindset Transformation / Shared Value Formation / Cultural Exchange
Inquire now
We welcome inquiries and custom program requests.
Online consultations and tailored proposals are also available.
Email: edonomy@cos-kyoto.com
About COS KYOTO
Based in Kyoto, Japan, COS KYOTO is a cultural strategy and experiential training & coordination firm that turn local wisdom, crafts, and sustainable practices into powerful learning journeys — where business and creative professionals reconnect with nature, craft, and culture.
Our name comes from the Japanese word 「濾す (kosu)」, meaning to filter or distill — reflecting how we extract essential insights to reimagine how we live, lead, and grow.
Our work includes:
- Edonomy® – regenerative leadership and learning programs
- Regional revitalization and cross-sector partnerships
- Product development and collaboration with Japanese crafts
- Design research, academic exchange, and artist-in-residence projects
- Storytelling initiatives such as Edonomy Radio
