Youth-led environmental groups across Japan have intensified their calls for the government to adopt stronger greenhouse gas reduction targets as the country approaches a critical climate policy review. The government’s current proposal, a 60%...
Rinne.bar, a creative upcycling space operated by RINNE Inc., is marking its fifth anniversary in February 2025 by launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise 5 million yen. The funds will sustain operations for six months at its Shin-Okachimachi...
“Why do we feel good when we enter a forest?” City life’s relentless noise and pace can overwhelm urban dwellers, causing stress and fatigue. Escaping to nature offers a vital relief, restoring one’s peace and balance. Spending time in the...
Ginzan Onsen in Obanazawa City, which offers one of the most magical snow scenes in Yamagata Prefecture, is implementing a series of visit restrictions this winter to tackle the growing issues of overtourism. These measures include limiting the...
Japanese researchers have launched the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, on Oct. 5, marking a key moment in space exploration and the future use of sustainable materials beyond Earth. Developed as part of a collaborative project...
The recent House of Representatives election has been on everyone’s minds in Japan this month. Marriage For All, a nonprofit that advocates for the freedom to marry, has been actively promoting LGBTQ rights and political engagement. We thought...
In its third year to safeguard Japan’s forests for future generations, Forest Protection Christmas Wreath Association’s “Christmas Wreath Project” has been using branches and leaves collected during forest conservation...
On Oct. 1 and 3, 16 visitors from the University of Colorado Denver made site visits to learn about renewable energy in Japan. The master’s students, each a specialist in their field, were on a study trip focused on renewable energy. Zenbird...
Celebrating the release of the Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO, Zenbird organized the “Tokyo’s Green Gems” event held at BIKAS COFFEE in Tokyo on 24 August. Facilitating the event was Roger, Zenbird Media’s Editor-in-Chief, sharing how the best way to...
Japan’s traditional artisans offer lessons in zero waste that have been practiced for centuries. Seeing the collaboration between Omoros and Iwata Sanpou Seisakusho, a manufacturer of ceremonial offering stands (also known as sanpou) reveals another...