Japan’s convenience stores enjoy a romanticised image from visitors, often a symbol of choice, hygiene and efficiency! Walk into a Japanese convenience store in a business district at lunch time and you’d have a chance to witness the...
The turnout for the May 22 hearing at the Nagoya District Court for the “Youth Climate Case Japan For Future” was uplifting. More than 150 individuals of all ages gathered outside the courthouse before, the queue that formed an hour...
Denpaku The Beachfront MIJORA has its own special concept: to engage in dialogue with the Amami Oshima’s nature. Surrounding this sustainable accommodation are Amami’s lush forests and pristine seas remain largely untouched, preserving...
BIKAS COFFEE will gather more than 20 social‑minded food, apparel and lifestyle brands at its “BIKAS GREEN Marche” event, held on 31 May and 1 June at the company’s Edogawabashi cafe in central Tokyo. A portion of sales will fund the company’s...
Those who are familiar with the “Bunshin robot” OriHime will already know how these little robotic creatures empower people with disabilities to work in a creative new way. So, we were quite excited when we learnt that a trial guided tour was going...
Matsuri, or Japanese festivals, are ideal for sustainability. Originally a ritual to respect kami and nature, these festivals have evolved to become a symbol for community building, a connection to nature, and even sustainable leadership...
Ipsos published the Human and Climate Change Report 2025, drawing on data from 32 countries to examine global attitudes toward climate change and the perceived responsibility for addressing it. The report reveals that Japan lags behind all other...
Expo 2025 is set to be a showcase of sustainable innovation and will be held from 13 April to 13 October 2025 on the iconic artificial island of Yumeshima in Osaka. It is a platform that brings nations, organisations and innovators together to...
“I vividly remember picking up a book in a bookstore, titled ‘Revolution in Ecological Materials,’ authored by Professor Ryoichi Yamamoto from the University of Tokyo. I was struck by the message that the Earth was in danger and that a...
Food culture during Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868) gives us significant insights into sustainability that we may take hints from, and they may be used against modern environmental challenges. A study of this era reveals origins of contemporary...