Zenbird Editorial TeamJapan’s Ministry of the Environment announced the selection of 15 organisations for its mottECO Implementation Advisory Support Project following an application period from 21 May to 30 June 2026. The initiative provides direct operational...
The Forestry Promotion Division of Iwate Prefecture exhibited in Shinjuku, Tokyo, last week, presenting upcycled furniture, plywood and crafts manufactured from timber recovered from wildfire-affected areas in Iwate Prefecture. The exhibition titled...
Food-sharing application TABETE is now being trialed at six FamilyMart convenience stores in Tokyo, as it looks to expand its service to new customers with near-expiry food items. The system allows FamilyMart store staff to list surplus food on the...
Nishiaizu Town in Fukushima Prefecture will construct a wild game processing facility to transform culled wildlife into a regional brand. The municipality is collaborating with Kitakata City, Kitashiobara Village, Inawashiro Town, and Bandai Town to...
Last week, Seven-Eleven Japan opened a new store in Ehime Prefecture, built entirely on domestic timber and primarily sourced from within the prefecture. The facility is designed to fopcus on using regional wood and renewable energy. The location...
