Canon Inc. has launched a new sorting device capable of high-precision identification and separation of black plastic fragments, a development that could significantly enhance recycling processes. The company began taking orders for the device...
B Corporation™ (B Corp) was started in the U.S. in 2006 by people with the belief, “Make business for a force for good.” B Corp has become a global community with more than 8,000 companies certified as B Corp in over 95 countries. Since...
Are you looking for your next travel destination? We previously talked about Aomori Prefecture as the hot spot for wellness tourism in Japan. There are other places full of attractions throughout the country, although most of them are not yet...
Harch Inc., a company dedicated to web media operations and sustainability support, will hold the Demo Day for the first cohort of its startup support program, CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO, on August 3. The event will showcase the efforts of 16 teams that...
Intense heat in the summer is here. You may mostly stay in rooms with air conditioning and opt for many cold drinks to cool yourself down. These make us feel refreshed intuitively; however, they rob our bodies of healthy function if we continue to...
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and venture investment firm Inclusion Japan have partnered with Movimento Metropolitano to host the MUFG ICJ ESG Accelerator, dubbed “FOOD×TECH Mercato.” The event highlighted innovative ventures striving to achieve sustainable...
It is commonly known that disposable bottles negatively impact the environment. However, their use remains shockingly high in Japan due to their convenience. According to a survey, 25.4 billion PET bottles were sold in 2022. Environmental burden of...
SUNRISE TOURS, run by JTB GLOBAL MARKETING & TRAVEL INC. (JTBGMT), facilitates packaged tours for international travelers with a focus on sustainable tourism. The agency has renewed its Travelife Certified status, recognizing them as a...
Koryo-cho in Nara has been the top manufacturer of socks for many years, with nearly 40 percent of domestic production. Superior skills and qualities have greatly contributed to its development as a local specialty. Why Koryo-cho became a top...
As I travel the world, I discover the charm of each country and also come to appreciate the beauty of my homeland, Japan. In spring, cherry blossoms dance gracefully at a rate of five centimeters per second. In summer, watermelon, wind chimes and...