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...
Panasonic Environmental Systems and Engineering Co., Ltd. has launched a new wastewater treatment and urban mining business aimed at semiconductor and electronic device factories It developed this solution to that targets both the inlet and outlet...
School backpack manufacturer Kyowa Co., Ltd. is experiencing a surge in orders for its upcycling service: transforming used primary school backpacks, known as randoseru, into miniature keepsakes and practical everyday accessories. As the summer...


