A new upcycling collaboration is bridging 300 years of Okinawan tradition with modern circular economy principles, creating a line of textiles that aims to preserve both cultural heritage and the environment. Upcycle Association and the historic...
Hyogo Prefecture has announced a new five-year subsidy programme to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy, aiming to advance its 2050 carbon neutrality goals. The programme will provide financial support for solar power and wood biomass...
A coalition of prominent Japanese lawyers, academics, and cultural figures has launched a national appeal campaign demanding that politicians stop spreading misinformation and discriminatory rhetoric. The group named the appeal, “We will not...
A new survey has found that one in five Japanese adults over the age of 60 wish for a natural burial where their remains return to the earth. The results highlight a significant shift in attitudes towards death and remembrance, moving away from...
International environmental NGO 350.org Japan has issued a statement demanding reinforced climate crisis measures from all political parties following the House of Councillors election on 20 July. The election was held amidst a record-breaking...
NPO TOMORROW announced it will hold a summer public opening for its “Ashita no Hatake” project in the Taiza and Miya districts of Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. The event will run from 9th August to 15th September 2025, offering...
Japanese interior retail company Actus Inc. launched a limited-edition fragrance line using essential oils extracted from sustainably sourced hinoki wood. The new collection is named Haoto, and is part of the company’s original self-care brand...
Lib Work Co., Ltd. announced the completion of Japan’s first 3D-printed house made primarily from soil. The roughly 100-square-metre home, located in Yamaga City, Kumamoto, is made using sustainable materials with advanced construction...
A new farming project has been launched in Japan to turn human hair into a valuable resource for agriculture. It’s a material typically destined for incineration, but an urban hair salon is working with a rural farm to use it as a resources...
The world’s first 3D-printed train station building has officially opened at Hatsushima Station in Wakayama Prefecture. The construction is a collaboration result between 3D-printing construction firm Serendix Inc. and the JR West Group, and...