Japanese apparel retailer Shimamura Co., Ltd. has determined their 2024 trial to be successful, and is now implementing their clothing collection as an on-going programme across almost all its domestic stores. The programme now covers the...
The Japanese Ministry of the Environment announced the selection results for the 2026 Regional Resource Circulation Promotion Support Project, which supports municipal assessments and private business demonstrations to accelerate the transition to a...
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) announced last month acceleration its application of hydrogen energy. Part of their strategy is the deploying of Japan’s first commercial hydrogen hybrid train, alongside other applications in power...
Saitama Prefecture launched a comprehensive campaign to prevent further environmental damage from the red-necked longhorn beetle. It is an invasive species poses a severe threat to Japan’s local cherry and plum trees, prompting the local...
Showa Nishikawa Co., Ltd. surpassed 10,000 shipped units for online orders of its down duvet refurbishing service over a one-year period from July 2025 to June 2026. The Tokyo-based bedding manufacturer achieved this milestone in response to...


