In a world where sustainability and eco-conscious living have taken center stage, the concept of upcycling has emerged as a remarkable way to breathe new life into old materials while reducing waste. Here, you’ll discover a delightful and...
Tokyu Real Estate Co., Ltd. and Renewable Japan Co., Ltd. have entered a strategic alliance, setting a robust target to develop and own 1 GW (1,000 MW) of renewable energy power plants in Southern Europe over the next few years, primarily focusing...
Menopause is a natural biological transition experienced by women aged 45-55. This new life stage of the menstrual cycle presents significant changes for women due to shifts in hormone levels. While the term “menopause” is common...
Hotel Granvia Kyoto has unveiled a unique display of objects made from repurposed acrylic partitions, once used to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. These new creations encapsulate remnants and imperfect items from traditional crafts...
GOOD COFFEE FARMS, a global producer and seller of sustainable coffee, will collaborate with Tokyo Tatemono to launch the inaugural TOKYO GOOD COFFEE FESTIVAL (TGCF) as a new feature of their joint coffee event, COFFEE PICNIC, held today and...
Too often, food is thrown away when it could originally have been eaten. Reducing such food waste is one of the major social issues today. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan, approximately 5.23 million tons of...
BIG EYE COMPANY Ltd., which operates Kamikatsu Zero Waste Center, has kicked off its “KURU KURU Fashion Project” in Tokushima Prefecture. The endeavor comes after the company’s selection for the “Fiscal 2023 Model...
Japan is famous for its efficient and punctual public transportation systems. Bullet trains (shinkansen) are not only fast and frequent – departing Tokyo every five minutes and reaching Kyoto 450 kilometers away in just two and half hours – but are...
Sankt Gallen Brewery is releasing a limited quantity of “Japanese Pear Weizen,” an upcycled beer made from food loss, in particular discarded pears. For many pear farmers, “honeying” has become an unwelcome phenomenon. This...
A crowdfunding campaign to aid a cat café’s rescue efforts in Gifu has raised 5 million yen within its first week. This nationwide backing aims to convert a spacious woodland home into a sanctuary for felines that would otherwise face...