A power plant, Tohoku Bio Food Recycle, that generates electricity from food waste has started in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture. It generates electricity using methane gas as fuel, which is generated when microorganisms ferment food waste. The food...
Shojin Ryori is traditional Japanese cuisine based on the teachings of Buddhism, and is served at some Buddhism temples in Japan. You probably know that it is served without fish or meat, but that’s not all. Shojin Ryori, which has a history...
Since the Russian army invaded Ukraine on 24 February, every day is filled with worrying topics. Some civilians are dead, and more than 677 thousand Ukrainian refugees fled to neighboring countries such as Poland. Ukrainians are desperately...
On October 31, we will vote for the first general election in Japan in four years. Before that, on October 17, Fridays For Future Japan (FFFJ) held a public debate on climate action with members representing each political party. One of the two...
In recent years, the idea of circular economy has been gradually attracting attention in Japan. Circular economy refers to the closed circuit of consumption, where waste is not produced and additional resources are not introduced. To realize...
In Japan, when you get caught in a sudden rain, you can easily find an inexpensive plastic umbrella at any convenience store. They usually cost between 100 to 500 yen. If the rain stops on your way home, you may accidentally leave the umbrella...
Two food companies and a group of students have collaborated to develop a new product, Sustainable Shrimp Cracker, made from two kinds of food waste. The first source of food waste comes from the heads of sweet shrimp, leftover in the process of...
The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus is increasing rapidly around the world. Various measures have been taken in each country to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, including school closures, restrictions on going out and...
Telecommuting and remote working are trending in Japan as required work styles grow more diverse. In particular, with the urgent need to prevent coronavirus infection, telecommuting is receiving more attention. Employees are encouraged to work...