LIFULL ArchiTech and ELDNACS have launched a partnership to establish a new model for community support that connects everyday life with disaster relief. The agreement focuses on the rapidly deployable “Instant House” to create a...
Upty Inc. has announced the launch of an industry-first service in Japan, named “Biication”, that combines skilled labour with domestic tourism to address the critical shortage of car mechanics in the nation’s regional areas. The...
BASF Japan, NEWGREEN Inc., and Yamatane Corporation have started discussions for a strategic partnership to support a new, low-impact method of rice cultivation in Japan. They envision a sustainable ecosystem that connects production with...
Kameoka City will host a large-scale “Eco Art Day” on 30 August 2025, to mark the first anniversary of its environmental information hub, the Circular Kameoka Lab. The event aims to foster environmental consciousness through interactive...
The Nanjo City Tourism Association in Okinawa has launched a new mobility service to improve accessibility to its key cultural and natural landmarks, including the Sefa-Utaki UNESCO World Heritage site. This collaboration with WHILL Inc. and Okinawa...
Over 20 companies will host a two-day event in Tokyo to mark “Reuse Day” on August 8, aiming to foster a greater understanding of the circular economy among the public, particularly the younger generation. The event, titled “August...
Tokyo-based technology start-up, EII, Inc., will accelerate the development of its next-generation AI recycling robots after securing significant government backing. The company expects to receive approximately 1 billion yen in new public funding...
The town of Togo in Aichi Prefecture has installed a new generation of lightweight fire extinguishers at its local resource recycle stations to enhance safety for its staff and the public. The decision addresses the concerns over usability of heavy...
Hanshin Contents Link announced Tuesday it will open a new sumo-themed entertainment restaurant in Tokyo’s Ginza district in January 2026, aimed at meeting the growing demand from international visitors for immersive cultural experiences. The...
Two Hokkaido-based companies have jointly developed a new piece of farm machinery designed to advance regenerative agriculture, a method that aims to restore soil health and combat climate change. Eiko Wellness Co., Ltd. and Agrisystem Co., Ltd...