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...
The crQlr Awards (“Circular” Awards) is a global award that recognises projects and ideas that design circular economies. Established in 2021 as Japan’s first award in the circular design field, it has since become a key platform for players...
Weathernews unveiled their new AI-driven weather agent that now provides real-time forecasts of pollen dispersion alongside standard weather updates. The new service is aimed at addressing growing public health concerns of seasonal allergies by...
Junkan Fes is back! This sustainability-focused festival designed with Generation Z will take place on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Umekoji Park in Kyoto. Since its debut in 2022, Junkan Fes has been redefining sustainability by involving young people...