Nissin Foods, Calbee, and Yakult are three major Japanese companies that have significantly influenced the food industry. These three brands are now so popular that they can be easily found in grocery stores outside Japan. However, not many are...
Climate Reality Project Japan will host The REALITY® Tour Tokyo, an influential training event designed to empower future climate leaders with essential knowledge and practical skills to effectively tackle climate change. Scheduled over two days, 6...
Marugame Seimen has been actively working to create environmentally friendly stores by reducing overall resource consumption, including energy and water usage, as well as minimizing waste emissions. Fifty of its locations have recently received the...
Earth Hour 2025 is here to inspire change again on 22 March, and Japan will see a a number of events across the country to remind us of the urgent issues of climate change and biodiversity protection. The official Earth Hour 2025 campaign is led by...
Tokyo Riverside Distillery, part of The Ethical Spirits, continues transforming production waste into assets with its latest craft gin, Distiller’s CUT vol.2 “Botanica Bloom.” This limited-run product repurposes distillation leftovers—known as...
Mitsubishi Chemical Group has launched a recycling project in Europe aimed at tackling the environmental challenges posed by automotive plastic waste. Launched on March 4, 2025, it aims to convert plastic from end-of-life vehicles into reusable...
Local stakeholders and enterprises in Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, have joined forces to harness Ureshino’s rich traditions. These traditions, which include famed tea culture, onsen (hot springs), and time-honoured hospitality, are being transformed...
Researchers from the Kinki University Faculty of Engineering in Higashihiroshima have partnered with local authorities and companies to develop an interactive web platform that harnesses metaverse technology to engage young learners with...
Despite the promise of enhanced productivity and environmental sustainability, smart agriculture technologies remain underutilised in Japan. A recent analysis by the Mitsubishi Research Institute finds digital farming tools have not yet become...
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has signed an agreement aimed at boosting sustainable finance, addressing economic inequality, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their shift to eco-friendly operations. Key points of the...