In November 2025, Better life with upcycle partnered with miel mie and released “Honey & Bread,” a craft beer made from surplus bread crusts and domestic honey that would otherwise have been discarded. The product upcycles two food loss streams...
JA Mitsui Leasing Group, denchi.ai Co., Ltd. and NIHON AUTO RECYCLE have begun full-scale operations of a new diagnostic and discharge service for end-of-life batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles. The service was officially launched on 17...
A staggering 30 million kimonos are estimated to lie dormant in Japanese households, trapped in a limbo between sentimental value and the practical burdens of maintenance. Craftsmanship Inc., a company based in Oita Prefecture, released new survey...
MiYO ORGANIC, a B-Corp Japanese lifestyle brand specialising in sustainable amenities, has announced the launch of eight new eco-friendly products designed for the hospitality sector. The expanded lineup aims to provide hotels with high-quality...
100BANCH, a experimentation district based in Shibuya, announced three of their latest initiatives selected for its 101st GARAGE Program. Commencing in December 2025, the new cohort addresses diverse social and environmental challenges, ranging from...
Charichari, Inc., a Fukuoka-based operator of shared mobility services, has officially acquired the “kotobike” share cycle business from Kyoto-based bicycle retailer Qbei Inc. The transfer, effective from 1 December, marks an expansion...
Starbucks Coffee Japan’s food loss reduction initiative, the SAVE FOOD programme, is now accessible via the company’s Mobile Order & Pay service. Starting 1 December 2025, the service was previously restricted to in-store register...
The National Oriental White Stork Summit was convened on 22 November in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, marking the 20th anniversary of the reintroduction of the Oriental White Stork to the wild in Japan. More than 220 participants, attending both...
The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has published two new research reports focusing on international standardisation trends in biodiversity and floating offshore wind power. The reports, released on 30 October, aim to provide strategic insights...
On 25 and 26 November 2025, the City of Yokohama hosted the Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC 2025), marking a significant development in regional sustainability governance. During the event, Yokohama became the inaugural signatory of the Asian...