Snap Japan, the company behind the popular communication app Snapchat, has launched three augmented reality (AR) lenses aimed at promoting disaster prevention awareness in Japan. The new AR lenses were created in collaboration with disaster...
The COVID-19 pandemic has left us some space to ponder questions like “what would you do if you had only one day to live?” or “have I been living the way I really want?” Becoming aware that death is not unfamiliar anymore makes us reassess the...
Incase has begun its second Charity Project, which will run until 31 March. This initiative aims to reuse unwanted bags for disaster relief and promote the lifecycle of products after use. The collected bags are sold with the cooperation of the...
Do you know “Aji Stone,” also known as the “diamond of granite,” often said to be the most expensive stone in Japan? Aji Stone, produced in Aji and Mure Towns, located in the northeast of Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture...
BugMo Co. Ltd. is working towards solving food and environmental problems by offering an “upcycle development package” for businesses looking to make use of their solutions. With their expertise in edible cricket farming and...
In January, TAKEO Co. Ltd. launched “Insect Food and Us,” an insect food web media, aimed at making readers feel more familiar with insect food. The company carefully spins diverse stories of people involved in insect food and shares...
Media Solution Co. Ltd. opened a new style of Type B continuous employment support last month called “Dijilumi,” specializing in subcultures in Fuji City. Apart from working closely with general companies to increase opportunities for...
3 March is the “Global Day of Climate Action,” where young people around the world take actions such as marches and standing to protest against the current response to climate change. Have you decided on what action you will be joining...
Throughout history, the all-time favorite protein source has been insects. Eating insects was once common across mankind, with the ancient Greeks and Romans of 2,500 years ago seemingly partial to a bug or two. Some say that entomophagy in Japan may...
CricketFarm Co. Ltd., which operates an edible cricket farming business, has developed a new space-saving breeding facility at its Okaya farm in Nagano Prefecture. With the introduction of IoT automation, even with a small area and a small number of...