MiYO ORGANIC, a B-Corp Japanese lifestyle brand specialising in sustainable amenities, has announced the launch of eight new eco-friendly products designed for the hospitality sector. The expanded lineup aims to provide hotels with high-quality...
100BANCH, a experimentation district based in Shibuya, announced three of their latest initiatives selected for its 101st GARAGE Program. Commencing in December 2025, the new cohort addresses diverse social and environmental challenges, ranging from...
Charichari, Inc., a Fukuoka-based operator of shared mobility services, has officially acquired the “kotobike” share cycle business from Kyoto-based bicycle retailer Qbei Inc. The transfer, effective from 1 December, marks an expansion...
Starbucks Coffee Japan’s food loss reduction initiative, the SAVE FOOD programme, is now accessible via the company’s Mobile Order & Pay service. Starting 1 December 2025, the service was previously restricted to in-store register...
The National Oriental White Stork Summit was convened on 22 November in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, marking the 20th anniversary of the reintroduction of the Oriental White Stork to the wild in Japan. More than 220 participants, attending both...
The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has published two new research reports focusing on international standardisation trends in biodiversity and floating offshore wind power. The reports, released on 30 October, aim to provide strategic insights...
On 25 and 26 November 2025, the City of Yokohama hosted the Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC 2025), marking a significant development in regional sustainability governance. During the event, Yokohama became the inaugural signatory of the Asian...
Japanese bio-manufacturing startup Fermenstation Co., Ltd. announced it will begin a joint research project with Iwate University. The collaboration aims to identify new healthcare applications for materials created by upcycling unused biomass...
Mitaka City has partnered with the Textile Circular Network (TC-Net) to launch a demonstration project aimed at recycling used clothing back into new fibres, tackling the issue of textile waste head-on. The city held its first public collection...
at FOREST Inc., a Japanese company offering a burial service that transforms neglected woodlands into natural resting places, has received a prestigious design award. Its service, Junsō ‘RETURN TO NATURE’, won the Chairman’s Award in the...