Last December, Rakuten Travel conducted an internet research survey targeting 1,082 men and women aged 20 to 69 who had arranged their own accommodation and had traveled within the past 2 years. The survey revealed that over 40% of respondents had...
Earlier this week Allbirds announced the world’s first net-zero carbon shoe, “M0.0NSHOT.” Allbirds made this breakthrough shoe with zero CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalents), compared to the industry average carbon footprint of 14kg...
HolyTech and Takumi-Taku, a group of Shizuoka University students, collaborated with Suruga Take Sensuji Zaiku, Shizuoka city’s national designated traditional craft of more than 180 years, to initiate a project that aims to revive traditional...
The night cherry blossom viewing event “NAKED Sakura no Shinjuku Gyoen 2023” will take place from 31 March to 23 April. It aims to provide a sustainable cherry blossom viewing experience that prioritizes nature and the environment. The event...
ANANAS COFFEE TOKYO, a vegan cafe with a concept of “a place where everyone is accepted and recognized,” have started to accepting reservations for a “Plant-based Picnic Plan” that users can enjoy without preparing anything...
HafH and Odaka Pioneer Village collaborated on a project to educate people on the current status and challenges of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. The third fieldwork was conducted in the area affected by the tsunami and participated...
JAPAN TRAVEL AWARDS 2023 announced this year’s winners for sustainable tourism with the theme of “Tourism x Diversity.” The award certifies and disseminates new inspirational places in Japan based on initiatives related to...
In mountainous areas throughout Japan, disasters can lead to transportation risks for supplies, difficulties in purchasing goods, and the closure of retail stores. To address these challenges, AXIS Co., Ltd. has developed a hyper-localized lifestyle...
Gaia Vision Co. Ltd. has released the official version of its Climate Vision platform for managing climate change and flood risks. This application was originally launched as a beta version in July 2022 and provides quantitative analysis of climate...
Come 6 April 2023, the first LGBTQ wedding in a Buddhist temple in Saitama prefecture will be held at Saimyoji Temple in Kawagoe City. The first LGBTQ wedding in a Buddhist temple will be held on April 6, 2023 at Saimyoji Temple in Kawagoe City. The...