Every year on September 1, Disaster Prevention Day is observed in Japan. Workman, known for its products that blend functionality and fashion, offers a wide range of excellent disaster preparedness items. This report covers the 2023 Autumn-Winter...
Mount Takao, a destination renowned for its panoramic views and hiking trails, will soon be the home of something just as extraordinary: a new frontier in sustainable living. JEPLAN Inc., an industry leader in the circular economy, announced the...
Sohi Corp and Tokinosu Co., Ltd. have joined forces to repurpose discarded cocoa husks into usable raw material for chocolate. The debut product, aptly named “Re:Cacao Terrine,” will hit the shelves at Normandie Chocolat on September 25...
Many of my friends who have been to Japan multiple times (hence seen Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima and other world-famous destinations) have been raving about cycling along the Shimanami Kaido that run through dotted islands in the Seto Inland Sea...
LOSSZERO Corp. has launched its official mobile app, offering users an interactive platform to learn about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and shop for waste-reducing products. The app’s features include an exclusive “Daily...
Traditional meets modern in an artful blend as #SilenceLAB presents its upcycled Buddhist artifacts in a unique exhibition. The show, titled “Hashimoto Takunao Exhibit—When a Buddhist Artifact Shop Gets Into Plant Life,” will run from...
Junkan Fes will return on November 12 at Umekoji Park’s Shichijo Entrance Plaza in Kyoto City. In event of rain, the event will postpone to December 16. Initiated in 2022, the fest brings together young individuals and industry players committed to...
A new digital platform launched this week aims to be a comprehensive resource for companies looking to elevate gender diversity, with a particular focus on the promotion of women in leadership roles. The beta version of “Jokatsu Hot...
A new initiative seeks to take cues from weather forecasting technology to predict where ocean trash will wash ashore, an ambitious endeavor that could shift the paradigms of environmental conservation efforts. In a unique collaboration, the Ocean...
Imagine looking at neatly arranged rice stalks swaying gently in the wind in endless Japanese rural scenery. And if you listen closely, you can hear the chirping of birds and the sounds of insects. Just taking a deep breath in such an environment...