Zenbird Editorial TeamA mountain biking event is coming to Naganohara Town in Gunma Prefecture next month. The “Nidoageyama Forestry Road MTB Tour Dig & Ride” event will integrateswoodland conservation with recreational cycling. The event is scheduled for...
Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture has started trials of soil-decomposable paper agricultural mulch sheets to eliminate plastic waste and protect crops from extreme summer heatwaves. The initiative began in April 2026 with a gradual rollout across local...
Sea Vegetable LLC has been awarded the Premium Japan Award on 1 October for its integrated business model that combines marine ecosystem restoration with culinary development. The Premium Japan Award is organised by the Japan Cultural Promotion...
Japanese food manufacturer Meiji Co., Ltd. and packaging specialist TOPPAN Inc. launched a joint recycling initiative last week across 13 supermarket locations in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The scheme invites consumers to return cleaned paper...
Disaster prevention company Nohmi Bosai Ltd. has received the Chairperson of the Examination Committee Award at the 2026 Food Loss Reduction Promotion Awards. The awards are jointly organised by the Ministry of the Environment and the Consumer...
