Studio Ghibli, one of the most famous Japanese film production companies in the world, has recently premiered a new film titled “The Boy and the Heron” (Original title: Kimi tachi wa dou ikiruka” meaning, “How do you live” in Japanese). Both the...
Nose Town, located at the northernmost tip of Osaka Prefecture, is a place of easy access, just 40 minutes by car from Shin-Osaka, and yet it retains a close connection to nature, being designated as a “biodiversity hotspot” where...
The UK-origin charity organization, RED BOX JAPAN, aims to support students during their menstrual period by donating boxes filled with free menstrual products to schools. They have recently made a donation of menstrual products to Fujieda City in...
In summer, a cold drink when out and about is truly enjoyable. However, the cafes we frequent harbor significant waste problems. According to a research by the environmental group Greenpeace, the number of disposable plastic and paper cups used in...
ASTRA FOOD PLAN Co., Ltd. has announced its acceptance into the “Fiscal 2023 Saitama Prefecture Circular Economy Business Creation Subsidy” program. This propels their mission-impacting initiative, the “Saitama Food Circular...
ReNet Japan Recycling Corp. and Toyota Tsusho Corp. have partnered with retail giants Aeon Co. and Don Quijote Co., announcing a collaborative endeavor to recycle plastic toys. The “Toy Sector Circular Economy Promotion Project” will...
Non-profit organization WAIKI, located in Honmachi, Suita city, has taken a bold leap with the introduction of their new reuse initiative named ‘kitayo’. The venture, unveiled on July 8, seeks to breathe new life into items otherwise...
Factory brand y43 has made a noteworthy leap in sustainable manufacturing with the introduction of its latest product, the Recycled Shell Suitcase ‘Glide.’ Now available through the company’s online store, the company has taken a...
Have you ever heard of the word “kawaii“? Kawaii is a Japanese word that literally means “cute” and “adorable.” With the global spread of Japanese pop culture, including anime, music and fashion, kawaii is...
In the sleepy coastal town of Yono, perched on the northernmost edge of Iwate Prefecture, a unique assembly took place on a midsummer Saturday in 2023. A consortium of minds from various sectors – fishing industry stakeholders, culinary pioneers...