On February 12, Zenbird hosted a free online seminar titled “Why Japan for MICE and Education? Sustainability and Circular Economy Awaits.” Designed for event managers, educators, and business professionals, the seminar explored Japan’s...
Kawasaki City is embarking on a project to repurpose promotional materials, including banners displayed at major city stations during the 100th-anniversary celebrations. The city is calling for creative ideas to transform these materials into...
Just as cooking failures led to new discoveries, some Japanese dishes were born out of a “mottainai” awareness that reduces food loss. I’ll introduce some Japanese cuisines that are popular among the locals, yet their origins aren’t well known...
The Ministry of the Environment of Japan has been seeking public comments on its plan to “reconstruct and reuse” decontaminated soil from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. FoE Japan strongly opposes the proposal, arguing that it...
Ishizuka Glass Co., Ltd. has partnered with Kinjo Gakuin University in an industry-academia collaboration to launch the “solaGlass Project” in September 2024, aiming to upcycle solar panel glass. The company has successfully developed...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and the U.S. President have announced Japan’s decision to increase imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), sparking concerns from environmental activists and community leaders. Opponents argue that LNG...
Six organizations, including Kashima City in Ibaraki Prefecture, Refineverse, Mitsubishi Chemical, Toyo Seikan Group, Kewpie, and Kasumi, signed a partnership agreement to create a circular system for plastic containers in Ibaraki Prefecture. Dubbed...
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...