Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) has developed a new technology to recycle plastic from used IC cards, such as credit cards, that contain metal components. In collaboration with partner companies, DNP has established a circular scheme that covers...
Convenience store chain FamilyMart Co., Ltd. has made the design for its successful “Namida-me Seal” (Teary-Eyed Sticker) available as a free asset. The company wants to encourage a society-wide effort to tackle food waste with other...
The Japanese government has officially recognised the farming of rhinoceros beetles as a form of agricultur. This is a landmark decision that paves the way for a new circular agriculture. TOMUSHI Co., Ltd., a venture based in Akita Prefecture...
The City of Yokohama announced it will lead a call to establish an Asian Circular Cities Declaration at the upcoming Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC) 2025. The international conference is scheduled to take place on November 25 and 26 at Pacifico...
Glass manufacturer AGC Inc. has started a collaboration with NPC Incorporated to expand the horizontal recycling of solar panel cover glass, establishing a new scheme to transform waste into architectural glass. Japan will soon see a large volume of...
The FUJI TEXTILE WEEK 2025 festival will be held in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, from November 22 to December 14, integrating art installations into the city’s public spaces through partnerships with local businesses. The goal of the...
In collaboration with Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores, V Inc. has announced the release of a 3D digital costume series for metaverse avatars inspired by the traditional Okinawan dyeing technique of Bingata. Bingata is a traditional method of...
Isetan Shinjuku will hold its first “Isetan Sushi Expo” from November 12 to 18. The event will be held in the main building’s basement Food Collection, and bring together 10 brands to showcase the diversity of Japanese sushi, from...
An exhibition celebrating the heritage of traditional Japanese paper-making will take place in Ogawa, Saitama Prefecture, from November 22-24. The event will feature an 11-metre-long illustrated scroll detailing the craft, commemorating the 10th...
Climate Action Network Japan (CAN-Japan) has criticised the outcome of the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting, calling it an “abandonment of climate leadership” that significantly undermines global climate efforts ahead...