Sustainable web media operator Harch Inc. has announced the release of the “ReFi Ecosystem Report 2024.” This Japanese report focuses on the innovative financial model of Regenerative Finance (ReFi), which aims to drive environmental...
The Westin Tokyo has been awarded the international eco-label “Green Key,” which recognises environmentally conscious hotels and restaurants. The Green Key certification is a globally recognised eco-label granted to establishments...
Fermenstation Co., Ltd., a startup dedicated to regenerating unused resources through advanced fermentation technology, has teamed up with Aohata Corporation to create “Aohata Jam-Based Sanitising Wet Wipes.” These wipes use ethanol refined from...
The brand “KAMIKATZ,” inspired by the zero-waste movement of Kamikatsu Town in Tokushima Prefecture, has received the prestigious “BRONZE” award at the “Japan Branding Awards 2024,” celebrating businesses, organisations, and products that excel in...
Pixie Dust Technologies Inc. (PxDT) and Infinia Co., Ltd. are joining forces to make the “at-home cafe,” a maid cafe managed by Infinia, more inclusive for international visitors and individuals with hearing impairments. The aim is to...
En no Ki, a coffee roastery engaged in local circular initiatives, has introduced “UKIYOE COFFEE,” a contemporary art coffee brand developed in partnership with NODD, the design unit of Grip Grap LLC. This art collaboration brings...
The Yaesu, Nihonbashi, and Kyobashi (YNK) area has a rich history of Edo-period traditions and modern innovation. This historic region is often called Tokyo’s gateway, having been a cultural and economic hub since the Edo period (1603-1868). Now...
The fabric label “PHAPHIC” will host its first exhibition titled “WHERE ARE YOU FROM? – The Birthplace of Fabric” at the MON Gallery near Nijo Castle in Kyoto from January 25 to February 9. This event will feature...
KANSAI SUPER STUDIO, founded in 1973 by designer and producer Kansai Yamamoto, will launch its brand “KANSAIMAN” in Paris on Wednesday. The brand is a collaboration with artisans from Kiryu, Japan, a town renowned for its textile...
A recent survey conducted by Mannen Corporation, a company that recycles electronic devices, highlights consumer attitudes toward electronic device repair. The survey involved 100 male and female participants across Japan and aimed at uncovering...