Japan is an island surrounded by the sea, which is why its most famous cuisine, sushi, is relished around the globe. But what if global warming shows no signs of stopping and ocean habitats and living environment are continuously affected by climate...
DATAFLUCT, Inc., a Japanese startup, recruited partners in October for their new data service called ‘DATAFLUCT foodloss’. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce food loss and boost profit margin at grocery retailers across the country. AI...
There is a growing consciousness in people to contribute back to society in Japan. According to a poll conducted by the government in 2014, 66.1% of its participants indicated that they have the desire to contribute back to society. However, only a...
Although DIY has been a trend in recent years in Japan, taking electrical devices or home appliances to repair shops is still the norm for out-of-order products. In this area of daily life, most Japanese people tend to rely on professionals as often...
EQUALAND is an ethical Japanese fashion brand launched by ONEO Ltd. This new generation fashion brand places emphasis and consideration on the value of consumption and desires to work toward cultivating a new fashion culture, also known as TRUST...
Nissin Food Holdings has announced its decision to switch to sustainable energy through Waste-To-Energy plants as their main source of electrical power for its headquarters in Tokyo by the end of this year. Waste-To-Energy, also known as WtE, is an...
Why is climate change such a serious issue? We need to fight climate change to prevent further damage to our environment and to maintain our way of life as much as we can. The effects of climate change range from relatively minor to outright...
Kanagawa is the only prefecture in Japan chosen for “SDGs Future City” and “Local Government SDGs Model Project”. To achieve the sustainability goals, Kamakura, a major city in Kanagawa, has launched “SDGs tsunagari point system” (“tsunagari” means...
Japan has been facing two opposite phenomena – a population decrease in rural areas and overpopulation in large cities. While many regions in Japan have struggled with severe population decline, a small town has successfully attracted international...
We last talked about Circular Edonomy®, a circular economy that existed during the Edo period of Japan. It was a model that took the various facets in Japanese society and minimized waste to peak efficiency. Since the system is simple and intuitive...