“Beastars,” a Japanese manga series written by Paru Itagaki, may deserve your attention if you are looking for an outstanding work that provokes plenty of thoughts on social issues. The animation work is now available on the streaming service...
“Kodomo Takushoku” program embarks on a new challenge: crowdfunding through Furusato Tax donations. Kodomo Takushoku, a food delivery program for economically struggling households in Bunkyo Ward, hopes to raise the potential for a...
As the use of artificial intelligence expands worldwide, companies are increasingly using it to reduce food loss and waste in the supply chain. Japanese firms are applying the technology with the aim of cutting costs, and larger-scale joint public...
On March 21, environmental NGO Rainforest Action Network RAN initiated a petition urging Nissin Foods to address forest destruction, human rights violations, and illegal plantation development with a sense of urgency. The message is: “Nissin...
Beginning this month, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is set to launch a series of “HTT” advertisements, emphasizing the importance of energy conservation. Tokyo’s primary objectives encompass not only tackling the climate crisis...
In the quaint Harpan village of Nepal, BIKAS COFFEE is reimagining the world of coffee cultivation and consumption with a unique and heartfelt project. Drawing on the village’s innovative approach to sustainable and regenerative coffee...
East Japan Railway Company and JR East Startup Co., Ltd. have announced the “JR East Startup Program 2023,” an initiative designed to foster collaborative business ventures and innovative ideas. Since its inception in 2017, the program...
KOKUA Corporation, a Japanese organization dedicated to disaster prevention, has developed an innovative solution for encouraging preparedness: “LIFEGIFT,” a catalog gift that combines stylish design with life-saving utility. The...
It’s been 12 years since the magnitude-9 earthquake and 40-meter (130-feet) high tsunami hit northern Japan in March 2011. Prolonged evacuation is finally ending in Fukushima around the flooded nuclear facilities. Unfortunately, these deadly...
The Zurich Insurance Company’s official Japan YouTube channel, “Green Music produced by Zurich” engaged its community to suggest locations that hold personal significance. By selecting three such locales and enlisting the talents...