MUJI House’s renovation programme is tackling persistent energy inefficiencies in Japan’s residential sector. Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., the company operating the popular brand MUJI, launched this in part of the nation’s efforts to reduce...
Japan is redefining travel by merging premium culinary experiences with sustainable practices. A recent report by Trip.com highlights how Japanese hotel dining, themed pop-up restaurants, and interactive food events are drawing international...
Osaka’s PLAT UMEKITA is engaging people through experiential co-creation and educational exhibits focused on sustainable food. The centre invites visitors to immerse themselves in hands-on exhibitions, workshops, and lectures that explore food...
Climate Reality Project Japan will host The REALITY® Tour Tokyo, an influential training event designed to empower future climate leaders with essential knowledge and practical skills to effectively tackle climate change. Scheduled over two days, 6...
Marugame Seimen has been actively working to create environmentally friendly stores by reducing overall resource consumption, including energy and water usage, as well as minimizing waste emissions. Fifty of its locations have recently received the...
Tokyo Riverside Distillery, part of The Ethical Spirits, continues transforming production waste into assets with its latest craft gin, Distiller’s CUT vol.2 “Botanica Bloom.” This limited-run product repurposes distillation leftovers—known as...
Mitsubishi Chemical Group has launched a recycling project in Europe aimed at tackling the environmental challenges posed by automotive plastic waste. Launched on March 4, 2025, it aims to convert plastic from end-of-life vehicles into reusable...
Local stakeholders and enterprises in Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, have joined forces to harness Ureshino’s rich traditions. These traditions, which include famed tea culture, onsen (hot springs), and time-honoured hospitality, are being transformed...
Researchers from the Kinki University Faculty of Engineering in Higashihiroshima have partnered with local authorities and companies to develop an interactive web platform that harnesses metaverse technology to engage young learners with...
Despite the promise of enhanced productivity and environmental sustainability, smart agriculture technologies remain underutilised in Japan. A recent analysis by the Mitsubishi Research Institute finds digital farming tools have not yet become...