Energy efficiency has become a common theme in urban planning. Combining it with nature-driven designs and materials can enhance the resilience of buildings to climate change, owing to their temperature- and moisture-regulating effects. Wooden...
On March 7, the Japan Travel Awards ceremony was held at the American Club in Tokyo. Shiitake Creative, a bilingual creative and branding startup agency in Japan, hosted the awards, dedicated to discovering, acknowledging, and celebrating remarkable...
Social Good Roasters, a Tokyo-based initiative born from a welfare facility in Jimbocho, is set to provide their coffee experience at JR Ueno Station with the launch of a unique coffee stand on March 21. Positioned within the bustling confines of...
The World Wide Fund for Nature Japan (WWF Japan) has conducted a comprehensive survey targeting all 47 prefectures in Japan in December last year, aiming to assess the current state of decarbonization efforts within these local governments. The...
Every March, we celebrate B Corp month. This annual global campaign aims to raise awareness of B Corporation™ and its initiatives. Harch Inc., the managing company behind Zenbird, also received B Corp™ Certification in April 2023. B Corp™...
Tokyo’s streets are set to transform into a vibrant stage for “Tokyo Creative Salon 2024,” a grand festival that amalgamates the essence of fashion and design, embracing sustainability and innovation at its core. From March 14 to...
Japanese temples and shrines have stood for hundreds of years, weathering typhoons, snowfalls and scorching heat days. The elegant clay tiles known as “kawara,” adorned with intricate decorations, have graced rooftops for 1,400 years...
Hida City, known for its lush forests and rich cultural heritage, is pioneering a novel approach to eco-tourism and conservation through its “Mori-Suke!” program. This innovative endeavor is both about preserving the environment; and...
As the 13th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster approaches, international environmental NGO Friends of the Earth (FoE) Japan is seeking public support through crowdfunding. This...
The upcoming March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a day to honor the efforts of women and reflect on their progress in the fight for equality, peace and development. It serves as a reminder to refocus attention on these critical issues...