Mizuhashi Hojudo has launched a new initiative to develop sustainable skincare by upcycling a by-product of local rice production, aiming to tackle modern skin issues while revitalising the regional economy. They call it the “Japan’s...
A new pop-up store showcasing products made from upcycled automotive and apparel waste is opened in Tokyo’s Toranomon Hills Business Tower. The campaign is a joint project between Toyota Upcycle, fashion retailer URBAN RESEARCH Co., Ltd., and...
A project led by Minden renewable energy platform operator UPDATER Inc. is launching in autumn 2025, repurposing solar panels installed on a decommissioned school in Setagaya to supply renewable energy to approximately 50 local households, promoting...
A recent survey, the 31st “Water-Related Lifestyle Consciousness Survey,” revealed that while more people in Japan are actively saving water, their overall interest in water-related issues is stagnating, pointing to a potential gap...
A regenerative tourism project, known as “Tabi-suru Ikimono Daigakko!” (Travelling Creature University!), in Ikusaka Village, Nagano Prefecture, has entered its second phase, aiming to deepen the connection between visitors, the local...
RISE & WIN Brewing Co., a craft brewery originating from Japan’s first zero-waste town, Kamikatsu, reopens its Tokyo flagship restaurant after renovations, introducing a new menu and a fully circular beer that transforms brewing waste into...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Kinetics technologies holdings limited, a subsidiary of Karadeniz Holding, to jointly develop the world’s first floating data centre powered by a...
Research firm QO Inc. has released a comprehensive report detailing the lives and challenges of 12 distinct sexual identities in Japan, aiming to foster deeper societal understanding beyond the general “LGBTQ+” label. The report, titled...
AiCAN Inc., an impact startup dedicated to tackling child abuse, has secured ¥100 million in funding from the Japan Finance Corporation. The company announced that the convertible loan will be used to enhance and expand its technology-driven support...
HOTEL WHY in Kamikatsu, Tokushima, has launched new accommodation plans designed to provide an educational experience on zero-waste principles for families and students. Well known globally as Japan’s zero waste town, the new packages will...