Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Kinetics technologies holdings limited, a subsidiary of Karadeniz Holding, to jointly develop the world’s first floating data centre powered by a...
Research firm QO Inc. has released a comprehensive report detailing the lives and challenges of 12 distinct sexual identities in Japan, aiming to foster deeper societal understanding beyond the general “LGBTQ+” label. The report, titled...
AiCAN Inc., an impact startup dedicated to tackling child abuse, has secured ¥100 million in funding from the Japan Finance Corporation. The company announced that the convertible loan will be used to enhance and expand its technology-driven support...
HOTEL WHY in Kamikatsu, Tokushima, has launched new accommodation plans designed to provide an educational experience on zero-waste principles for families and students. Well known globally as Japan’s zero waste town, the new packages will...
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...