A small store in northern Kyushu has revived the Japanese equivalent of jeans called Monpe, which were traditionally worn by farmers. Unagi-no-Nedoko (translated as “Eels’ Bed”) in Fukuoka Prefecture designs these Monpe with local weavers, using...
Back Market Japan launched a new buyback service last week to provide a convenient way for consumers to trade in their used electronics. They aim for a more sustainable market for smartphones, tablets, and earphones by allowing customers to conduct...
Looking for a relaxed and fun way to practice your English or Japanese? Join Circular Yokohama and Meguru Hoshiten English Cafe for a unique, festive, and eco-friendly language exchange! Christmas-themed zero waste This December, our friends at...
Yokohama City has announced the “Yokohama Resource Circulation Promotion Platform” to accelerate collaboration between the city and local waste management operators to enhance circularity in the city. By linking manufacturing industries...
BIKAS COFFEE, a coffee brand dedicated to sustainable coffee from Nepal, is proud to announce the launch of “BIKAS COFFEE Cherry Syrup.” This new product creatively upcycles discarded coffee cherries, which are usually a byproduct of the...
Euglena Co., Ltd., a leader in the biofuel industry, has formed a strategic partnership with Hong Kong-based EcoCeres, Inc. to promote the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and next-generation biodiesel fuel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, or...
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...
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched the “Tocho Electricity Plan,” an initiative designed to support its goals of reaching net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The Tocho Electricity Plan aims to utilize surplus electricity generated...
Collaborating with the Sharing Economy Association of Japan and 15 other sharing service providers, airCloset will be launching the “GO GREEN Project” to coincide with Green Friday. Running from November 25 to 29, the GO GREEN Project...
Beginning this month, Aquponi Inc. has launched a new service to lease aquaponics farm space in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The “Aquponi Rental Farm” is designed to support new entrants into aquaponics, reducing the financial risks and...