The “Tatami REBIRTH” project, launched at the Yanagawa Tachibana-tei Ohana, a designated cultural property in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, combines traditional craftsmanship with concepts of a circular economy. Led by the company...
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the “Koyama Spring Water Coffee,” Ajinomoto AGF and Kamigamo Shrine will host the “Kyoto Seasons Coffee Experience: Early Summer Fireflies and Night Cafe” from 12 to 15 June. This...
JR East Start UP, mitosaya, and the esteemed Aizu-based sake brewery Takahashi Shosaku Brewery, known for its “Aizu Musume” sake, have announced that they will be introducing “LIL’ STRAWBERRY,” a new non-alcoholic craft...
On 22 April, a significant seminar was convened in Tokyo, co-hosted by the Keidanren Committee on Nature Conservation (KCNC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with support from Japan’s Ministry of the Environment. The event...
A collaborative effort uniting four dedicated researchers and 160 members of the public has culminated in a landmark nationwide survey of the Yamakagashi snake (Rhabdophis tigrinus), a species native to Japan. This extensive citizen science project...
Located in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, THYME is a renovated traditional Japanese inn that doubles as an art resort, dog-friendly cafe, and natural dog run. THYME promotes “art as part of daily life,” offering an alternative lifestyle model that...
Iruma City is launching a new initiative for well-being: the Miyadera-Nihongi District eSports Model Project. This programme integrates eSports into a community-based care framework for the elderly and has gained attention as one of Japan’s more...
On 8 May, Shimizu Corporation announced the launch of a new material recycling scheme that involves sorting diverse types of plastic waste on-site at construction locations by material type and selling the recyclable materials for profit. This...
Japan’s Gion Festival, held each July in Kyoto, is evolving into a zero waste festival. It continues its effort this year, with the Gion Festival Zero Waste Operation opening volunteer recruitment for its 2025 campaign, calling on individuals and...
A new coffee roasting facility, ATARAO, is a collaboration between Ergana Design and COVE COFFEE ROASTERS. Together, they’ve introduced a system that reuses 100% of collected coffee grounds as a fuel source to roast new coffee beans, turning what is...