As of this month, Japan banned free plastic bags at retail outlets to encourage shoppers to bring their own reusable shopping bags to cut down on waste. In response, a Tokyo-based business-to-business company, K.K. Satisfactory, released a 99%...
A new complex facility ‘SEIKAIHA’ is expected to open next month in Awaji Island, Hyogo prefecture. Facilities on the site are; a theater called ‘Naminoritei,’ a Japanese food restaurant ‘Aonoya’ and another restaurant named ‘Uminoya’ that serves...
The fashion industry is one of the most wasteful industries in the world. Each year, companies waste a staggering amount of textile to increase profits and sales. Although nearly 100% of textiles are recyclable, nearly 95% of reusable textile is...
R Plus Japan, Ltd. is a new joint venture company launched by 12 cross-industry partners that aims to achieve a sustainable society by solving plastic waste issues. Member partners are within the plastics supply chain in Japan: Toyo Seikan Group...
A new digital currency was launched in Japan earlier this month that aims to connect fair trade consumers and companies to create a community that can participate in initiatives to counter climate change. It also wants to encourage ethical...
FROMSTOCK is an upcycled fashion brand that was recently launched in February. They carry their products at pop-up stores such as SCRAPBOOK (JEANASIS) and HARE. However, as of last month, customers can now purchase their products online. The team at...
A new eSports facility opened on July 2 in Kobe, Hyogo prefecture. Surprisingly, the unique characteristic of this eSports facility is that the membership is limited to people over 60 years old. ESports, meaning electronic sports, is competitive...
Technology shapes the way we live. This is especially true over the past couple of decades with the advent of the internet. Being connected gives us countless conveniences. It is now easier than ever to use our smartphones to connect with others...
Japan is facing a super-ageing society today, especially in regional areas where the number of elderly people are extremely high. A lot of these rural towns are finding it hard to watch over their elderly, some of whom show signs of wandering due to...
‘Uminouchi’ is a new platform built by two Japanese businesses based in Fukuoka prefecture, Benners and Panorama. Benners has built platforms to connect buyers and sellers for selling marine products since its founding. Iguchi, the president of...