In March, Dentsu Lab Tokyo’s groundbreaking project “Hugtics” made its debut at SXSW 2023. This initiative employs a vest-type hugging technology designed to bolster happiness and self-esteem, signaling a fresh approach to mental health...
Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland has teamed up with Awajishima Resort Inc.’s Zen Wellness Retreat, Zenbou Seinei, to offer a rejuvenating accommodation package. The retreat, which opened in April 2022 on Awaji Island, provides a day trip filled...
Soup Stock Tokyo, a popular specialty soup restaurant chain, has announced the introduction of baby food and Kids’ Sets to its menu in all locations. As customers’ life stages change, the company has seen an increase in families with...
BIOSTYLE Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Keihan Group, has announced that its mixed-use commercial facility GOOD NATURE STATION and GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO will switch to 100% renewable energy through the use of non-fossil fuel certificates starting...
Report reveals untapped potential of urban mining Digglue, in collaboration with KDDI Corporation, has supported the release of Emulsion Flow Technologies’ (EFT) environmental report “First-time Smartphone Recycling,” which...
GREEN AGE, a store embracing the concept of “coexistence between people and nature,” opened on the 8th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka on 12 April. Aimed at fulfilling the growing demand for sustainable lifestyles and...
CRAFSTO, a direct-to-consumer fashion brand, is making waves with its new series of drawstring bags. These versatile accessories, crafted from ECO leather derived from discarded clothing, leftover fabric, and production offcuts, have captured the...
TOKYO CORK PROJECT, spearheaded by GOOD DEAL COMPANY, sets an example of how discarded materials can be repurposed. Restaurants and retail stores in Tokyo contribute to this initiative by providing discarded cork stoppers, which are then recycled...
LOSSZERO, a company focused on reducing food waste and promoting ethical consumption, has been awarded the grand prize at the 2023 Osaka Environment Awards. The award ceremony took place on 18 April, where the company received a commendation from...
Reuse event “Junkan Fes” has been scheduled for 27 May at Umekoji Park in Kyoto City. Junkan Fes is an event that began in 2022 with the aim of creating a new circular movement involving the younger generation and players related to...