Yokohama City and the Yokohama SDGs Design Center are driving the Minato Mirai Circular City Project, a key initiative in the Minato Mirai district, designated as a leading decarbonisation area. This effort focuses on visualising resource...
Spring is approaching, but chilly days still linger. As the cold weather continues, many people find comfort in a warm bath. For Japanese people, bathing is not just a way to unwind but also a cultural tradition for staying warm, as seen in hot...
Borderless Japan Corporation has partnered with the insect biotechnology startup TOMUSHI through its mushroom cultivation initiative “ONE TOYONAKA” in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture. This collaboration is designed to create employment...
TOKIARI, a Kyoto-based fashion brand, will present its latest 25AW “WABI-SABI ~Stains of Time” collection in Tokyo and Kyoto. Founded in 2022, the brand is deeply inspired by wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy that values imperfection...
You have likely heard the phrase “get your mind right,” which emphasizes the importance of both physical and mental well-being. This column explores authentic Japanese practices for achieving this balance. Why is resetting the body and mind...
Japan is seeing an increase in foreign arrivals, including a surge in refugee status applicants. Many struggle due to a lack of residency status, making them ineligible for essential services like health insurance and work permits. This pushes them...
Tokyu Group has introduced “Shibuya SDGs STREET,” a project designed to increase awareness and hands-on engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Greater Shibuya Area. Launching with a dedicated website on February...
Chefs for the Blue, a non-profit organization committed to ocean sustainability, has proudly announced that its educational video on “THE BLUE CAMP” has received the “Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Award” at...
Nikko Co., Ltd. (NIKKO), a long-established tableware brand founded in 1908, has teamed up with cast metal manufacturer Nousaku Co., Ltd. and gold leaf manufacturer Hakuichi Co., Ltd. to create the Suzuhaku tableware collection. This collaboration...
GREEN FLAG Co., Ltd. revealed its Rebornfiber® Board, a recycled fiber felt designed to drive a circular economy for textiles. In partnership with Oki Circular Design Lab and wawawa LLC, the company’s project in Ama Town, Oki District, Shimane...