Kita-Karuizawa Sweetgrass, a nature-based camping facility located at the foot of Mount Asama in Gunma Prefecture, adds the Special Award from the Japan Travel Awards 2026 to their existing list of awards (including a Good Design Award in 2021). The...
A three-day event “The First CIRCULAR -PLAY-” will be held across Shibuya Sakura Stage and Forestgate Daikanyama from 30 January to 1 February. The purpose of the event is to provide younger generations with hands-on experience in the...
A consortium of Japanese environmental technology firms and researchers launched a joint project on Tuesday to enhance environmental impact assessments for offshore wind power. Think Nature, Biologging Solutions, and Koudou Lab aim to integrate...
A recent survey conducted has found that 72% of residents in Japan are conscious of the “circular economy” in their daily lives. According to the survey of of 1,000 individuals aged 18 and over, about 50% of respondents in their 20s...
The Japan Association for the Advancement of Research and Economy (JAREC) and TOPPAN Inc. will launch a pilot project in Fukuoka City on 1 February to verify the practical use of garbage bags manufactured from recycled household plastic waste. They...
Yokohama City has launched a pilot project to establish a resource circulation model for used plastic clear folders within the Minato Mirai 21 district. This is a collaboration between the municipal government, the Yokohama SDGs Design Center...
Universal Engeisha Co., Ltd. announced the launch of “Otaki Yuyo Shokubutsuen” (Otaki Useful Botanical Garden) in Otaki Town, Chiba Prefecture. Scheduled for a grand opening on 20 February 2026, the project aims to bridge ancient...
Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. officially launched its metaverse platform, “Lunar Brewery,” a virtual space that serves as a platform for international promotion and inbound tourism. This is Tsunan’s innovative step to redefine the...
LPC JAPAN STUDIO Ginza Main Store opened this month, a facility that is designed to provide immersive Japanese cultural experiences. It combines hands-on workshops, a cafe serving traditional cuisine, and a retail space. The Ginza flagship store...
Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. announced a new policy last month to recover and recycle air conditioning refrigerants across its long-term property holdings. The new policy covers office buildings, residential properties, hotels, and logistics facilities...