An operator of the used farm equipment retailer Nokigu-Ou is turning heads with an unusual attraction: an agricultural gacha. The aim is to use this agriculture vending machine as a tool to alleviate the problems of Japan’s declining agricultural...
Furano City in Hokkaido has launched its Workation Deployment Cost Subsidy programme for to attract remote workers, families, and entrepreneurs seeking immersive regional experiences. Running until March 2026, the subsidies offers financial support...
Ipsos published the Human and Climate Change Report 2025, drawing on data from 32 countries to examine global attitudes toward climate change and the perceived responsibility for addressing it. The report reveals that Japan lags behind all other...
The Tokyo Circular Centre, launched last week on 14 April by ECOMMIT Co., Ltd., marks a major step towards establishing urban infrastructure for a circular economy. As the company’s flagship facility in the heart of the Kanto region (east region of...
UNIQLO is celebrating Earth Day by launching a week-long campaign through its RE.UNIQLO STUDIO programme. Starting today, UNIQLO will be offering complimentary and discounted clothing repairs at 16 locations across Japan, encouraging customers to...
9KOS is a fragrance collection that blends sustainability with the natural and cultural richness of Kyushu. The brand is experienced in combining environmental responsibility and craftsmanship, rooting itself in the region’s landscapes and...
ReBuilding Center JAPAN has introduced a new product line called “notonly,” showcasing a collection made from salvaged wood that was once destined for disposal. The range features stacking stools, picture frames, and trays, each item...
The crQlr Awards (“Circular” Awards) is a global award that recognises projects and ideas that design circular economies. Established in 2021 as Japan’s first award in the circular design field, it has since become a key platform for players aiming...
Expo 2025 is set to be a showcase of sustainable innovation and will be held from 13 April to 13 October 2025 on the iconic artificial island of Yumeshima in Osaka. It is a platform that brings nations, organisations and innovators together to...
“I vividly remember picking up a book in a bookstore, titled ‘Revolution in Ecological Materials,’ authored by Professor Ryoichi Yamamoto from the University of Tokyo. I was struck by the message that the Earth was in danger and that a...