The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has signed an agreement aimed at boosting sustainable finance, addressing economic inequality, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their shift to eco-friendly operations. Key points of the...
Weathernews unveiled their new AI-driven weather agent that now provides real-time forecasts of pollen dispersion alongside standard weather updates. The new service is aimed at addressing growing public health concerns of seasonal allergies by...
Junkan Fes is back! This sustainability-focused festival designed with Generation Z will take place on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Umekoji Park in Kyoto. Since its debut in 2022, Junkan Fes has been redefining sustainability by involving young people...
On February 12, Zenbird hosted a free online seminar titled “Why Japan for MICE and Education? Sustainability and Circular Economy Awaits.” Designed for event managers, educators, and business professionals, the seminar explored Japan’s...
Kawasaki City is embarking on a project to repurpose promotional materials, including banners displayed at major city stations during the 100th-anniversary celebrations. The city is calling for creative ideas to transform these materials into...
The Ministry of the Environment of Japan has been seeking public comments on its plan to “reconstruct and reuse” decontaminated soil from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. FoE Japan strongly opposes the proposal, arguing that it...
Ishizuka Glass Co., Ltd. has partnered with Kinjo Gakuin University in an industry-academia collaboration to launch the “solaGlass Project” in September 2024, aiming to upcycle solar panel glass. The company has successfully developed...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and the U.S. President have announced Japan’s decision to increase imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), sparking concerns from environmental activists and community leaders. Opponents argue that LNG...
Six organizations, including Kashima City in Ibaraki Prefecture, Refineverse, Mitsubishi Chemical, Toyo Seikan Group, Kewpie, and Kasumi, signed a partnership agreement to create a circular system for plastic containers in Ibaraki Prefecture. Dubbed...
Yokohama City and the Yokohama SDGs Design Center are driving the Minato Mirai Circular City Project, a key initiative in the Minato Mirai district, designated as a leading decarbonisation area. This effort focuses on visualising resource...