ReBuilding Center JAPAN has introduced a new product line called “notonly,” showcasing a collection made from salvaged wood that was once destined for disposal. The range features stacking stools, picture frames, and trays, each item...
Hanamiru Spot Yokohama has been relaunched with a suite of updates aimed at both international visitors and local residents, with greater ease of use of its services. Last month, the City of Yokohama partnered with GreenSnap Inc., the operator of...
Nagoya City will host the 15th Annual World Fair Trade Day Coffee Summit on Saturday, 3 May at Hisaya Odori Park. The city celebrates its 10th year as a Fair Trade Town, embracing the theme “Take a Step Towards a Fair Future”. Coffee...
April is the time of the year when many young people step into new phases of education and work. To help them begin with an awareness for the impending climate crisis, a free event in Shibuya is being held to provide an opportunity to tackle it...
Web magazine IDEAS FOR GOOD has joined forces with Mori Building Co., Ltd. to launch a special exhibition titled “The Truth About Sustainability” at the Glass Rock Gallery. The event, held within the newly developed Glass Rock space in Toranomon...
ORYZAE is bringing its naturally fermented foods to Isetan Shinjuku for a week-long pop-up from 9 to 15 April. The focus is rice koji, a fermented ingredient rooted in Japanese culinary heritage. ORYZAE uses it develop products to support inner...
Saitama Prefecture is rolling out financial support to help local businesses transition towards a circular economy to encourage the efficient use and reuse of resources. From 4 April to 14 May 2025, companies can apply for one of four subsidies that...
Earth Day 2025 in Japan is shaping up to be a meaningful and engaging experience for anyone eager to protect and celebrate our planet. Whether you’re in Tokyo or elsewhere in the country, there are plenty of ways to get involved in...
Japanese authorities have introduced a subsidy scheme to support sustainable upgrades in lodging facilities. The scheme provides financial assistance for hotels and traditional inns (ryokan) to implement energy-efficient improvements, reducing both...
GOOD NATURE STATION has been busy with new food upcycling projects, finding new value in food! Their latest GOOD CACAO Series is all about turning what would be waste into something worth savouring. By utilising cacao husks, the discarded outer...