Over 20 companies will host a two-day event in Tokyo to mark “Reuse Day” on August 8, aiming to foster a greater understanding of the circular economy among the public, particularly the younger generation. The event, titled “August...
Tokyo-based technology start-up, EII, Inc., will accelerate the development of its next-generation AI recycling robots after securing significant government backing. The company expects to receive approximately 1 billion yen in new public funding...
The town of Togo in Aichi Prefecture has installed a new generation of lightweight fire extinguishers at its local resource recycle stations to enhance safety for its staff and the public. The decision addresses the concerns over usability of heavy...
Hanshin Contents Link announced Tuesday it will open a new sumo-themed entertainment restaurant in Tokyo’s Ginza district in January 2026, aimed at meeting the growing demand from international visitors for immersive cultural experiences. The...
Two Hokkaido-based companies have jointly developed a new piece of farm machinery designed to advance regenerative agriculture, a method that aims to restore soil health and combat climate change. Eiko Wellness Co., Ltd. and Agrisystem Co., Ltd...
A three-metre-high mass of derelict fishing gear, known as ‘ghost gear’, was recovered from the sea near Tatara Island in Goto City, Nagasaki, last week. The operation was led by WWF Japan in collaboration with local fishers and divers...
Kansai Electric Power Co. has announced it will use recycled metal from a decommissioned nuclear reactor as a construction material, a first in Japan. The metal will be processed into rebar for a new Emergency Response Centre at its Mihama Nuclear...
Japanese apparel retailer Shimamura Co., Ltd. announced it will expand its clothing collection campaign to 900 of its stores across Japan from 7th July to 27th July. The list of stores conductin the collection can be found here. The company...
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium has unveiled new staff uniforms made from locally sourced, discarded fishing nets, successfully implementing amu Inc.’s upcycled nylons. The new uniforms are the first commercial application for amuca®, a unique...
Tokyo-based company, Tsunagi LLC, has launched a new programme that allows urban residents to own a patch of a soba field, aiming to forge deeper connections between Japan’s cities and its agricultural heartlands. Tsunagi organised the first event...