It’s been almost two years since Fukuju Brewery (Kobe Syusui-kan) created the world’s first carbon-free sake “Fukuju Junmai EcoZero” in 2022, proving to the world that it’s possible to achieve both sustainability and excellent quality sake at the...
Wellness tourism in Japan has drawn the attention of the world. Many wellness-related experiences are deeply rooted in Japanese culture and provide valuable opportunities for tourists to rejuvenate and replenish themselves. Trend of wellness tourism...
The “crQlr Awards 2024,” a global competition focused on circular economy design, is returning for its fourth year. It opened for submissions on September 17, inviting entries from across the globe that showcase ideas and projects that...
Project Felicia has collaborated with craft chocolate maker VANILLABEANS has blended tradition and sustainability to produce the world’s first incense made from cacao husks. The product, named Cacao Husk Incense, upcycles waste from chocolate...
As the planet enters what scientists have dubbed the era of “Global Boiling,” a new survey reveals that 75% of people in Japan are taking individual action to address environmental challenges. However, only 23% are engaging in more proactive...
REMARE Inc., a Japanese company specializing in recycling industrial and marine plastics, has launched an ambitious new project aimed at upcycling waste from its own manufacturing process. Named “STRUCTURE SURVIVE,” the company seeks to...
Are you interested in participating in an event where you can fully immerse yourself in lush forest landscapes while cycling through unpaved forest roads? This event will be held in one of Japan’s most beautiful villages, Nakagawa Village in Nagano...
The bustling Umeda district in Osaka welcomed a new type of destination earlier this month: PLAT UMEKITA. Located at the heart of the newly opened Grand Green Osaka, just north of JR Osaka Station, PLAT UMEKITA is introducing a novel concept called...
Japan is experiencing an unexpected rice shortage driven by misguided agricultural policy, an influx of tourists and extreme weather. When calculated by calorie consumption, Japan’s food self-sufficiency is only 38% (lower than the UK’s 61%...
Starting this month, Ito-Yokado is expanding its household used cooking oil recycling initiative across all its stores in Tokyo, aiming to help everyday consumers reduce food waste. The supermarket chain, a subsidiary of Seven & i Holdings, is...