On 13 February, greenase Inc. and Aeon Tohoku Co., Ltd. launched a new bakery range made from unutilised asparagus. The initiative also involves the Mogami Chuo Agricultural Cooperative and Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd. The project focuses on...
Heralbony Co., Ltd., a company promoting an “Art Lifestyle” by collaborating with artists with disabilities, has obtained the B Corporation certification, demonstrating high standards of social and environmental performance...
The Sustainable AgriTech & FoodTech (SA&F) Cluster announced the winners of the inaugural Sustainable Gastronomy Awards last week on 10 February. The ceremony coincided with Japan’s Food Day to celebrate organisations that have successfully...
aobagumi inc. and the global table tennis equipment manufacturer Butterfly has launched a forest restoration project titled Butterfly Forest in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture. It’s the first case in Japan where butterfly conservation and...
100% renewable energy provider Minna-denryoku launched a new electricity plan called Latair Denki last week. This is a collaboration with CLASS EARTH, the creator of the educational anime Latair of the Earth, and supports biodiversity and domestic...
The Kyoto-based upcycling brand SANS-SERIF has launched a two-way bag crafted from vintage British bus roll signs. Operated by FLOTATION, the brand developed the product to mark its 10th anniversary. Both a shoulder bag and a backpack, the bag...
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores will launch its Spring 2026 ECOFF Campaign across 10 locations nationwide starting 3 March. This campaign is part of the company’s “Think GREEN” sustainability project, and invites customers to bring...
Kameoka City in Kyoto Prefecture is accelerating the implementation of smart agriculture technologies to secure the future of the local food industry. Through the Open Innovation Center Kameoka, known as OICK, the municipal government has partnered...
The Ministry of the Environment of Japan announced the winners of the PlasMa Award 2026 (not to be confused with the word “plasma”) on 30 January, highlighting innovative efforts to combat the global marine plastic waste crisis. The...
First impressions of Japan’s snack bars, also known as “sunakku,” are F&B establishments for the adult working population, with alcohol and food offered to office workers after a long day’s work. But these places are a class of...