A new material made from bamboo-derived cellulose nanofiber (CNF) has been developed to produce plectrums for the Japanese koto, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional ivory. The product, developed by Sera Creations, will be showcased at...
A partnership in Shiga Prefecture has successfully harvested the first crop of cotton grown with compost made from discarded clothing, creating a tangible model for a circular economy in the fashion industry. The harvest festival for the “Kamakura...
Paper company Pepal has developed a new circular packaging material named Usumi Craft, set to release next month. The material combines biochar from unused resources with recycled cardboard, inspired by a 1,300-year-old recycled paper culture that...
Iriomotejima Hotel by Hoshino Resorts will again offer its “Kamai Hunting Culture Experience Tour,” an educational programme where local hunters will connect visitors with the island’s ecosystem. The tour is planned for weekends from November 15...
The Youth Climate Lawsuit Support Project Kyoto Executive Team will host a hybrid event on November 1 to build public support for Japan’s Youth Climate Lawsuit. The event “Voices to Change the Future, Here and Now – Considering the Power of...
Future with Forest Association has announced five nominees for its “Future with Forest Sustainable Award 2025”. The award honours creative ideas and businesses that promote a sustainable relationship between people and forests. The...
A new documentary film chronicling the journey of a young climate activist from Tohoku University will be screened in Sendai this Saturday, on October 25. The event, organised by the “Michinoku Denki’”Screening Committee and the...
Join us for an afternoon on 28 November, as you take the opportunity to step inside a working indigo dye house and then onto the floor of a kendo dojo, presenting a rare chance to experience two intertwined traditions that continue to shape everyday...
The “Regenerative Futures Game: Exploring New Business Models”, a corporate training programme that uses the wisdom of sustainable sea bass fishing to teach regenerative business principles, has won the 2025 Good Design Award. It was...
Steelmaker Kyoei Steel Ltd. and construction giant Kajima Corporation have announced a partnership to create a circular economy for metal waste contaminated with hazardous materials. This partnership will detoxify and recycle steel scrap containing...