Nakatoku Holdings, a waste management company with a 60-year legacy in Yamaguchi Prefecture, has unveiled “ACTA+”, an art project aimed at transforming the perception of waste through creativity. The initiative, which kicked off last...
Last month, Kitakyushu Marathon featured official limited-edition T-shirts crafted from JEPLAN Corporation’s BLANK APPAREL™, an initiative that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This move underscores a growing trend in the...
Junkan Fes will be returning next month, April 7, at Umekoji Park’s Shichijo Entrance Plaza, in an effort to engage the younger generation in the practices of recycling and reuse, and to strengthen local connections. This year’s first...
Circular apparel brand PIZZA DAY has announced the development of biodegradable boxer shorts. This release, which is targeted for a spring release, follows the successful launch of a merino wool T-shirt last October, marking the brand’s second...
Les Trois Graces Inc., founded by Japanese actress Kou Shibasaki, has announced its second collaboration with airCloset Inc., renowned for its monthly fashion rental service “airCloset,” to produce an exclusive line for the 2024...
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...
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...
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...