Beverage startup NOMU Enterprise G.K. has partnered with the City of Yokohama to launch a pilot test for Japan’s first reusable cup drink dispensing machine. The first “NOMU POD” unit was installed on the 25th floor of the Yokohama...
Four Japanese companies have launched a partnership to provide a one-stop consulting service for sustainable digital infrastructure, addressing the escalating energy consumption and environmental impact of data centres driven by the rise of...
Shizen Energy Inc. has announced that its long-term renewable energy purchase agreements with Microsoft Corporation for solar projects in Japan have achieved a total capacity of 100 megawatts (MW). The milestone follows the addition of three new...
Daiei Kankyo has commenced demonstration tests of a pioneering unmanned sorting plant for small electronic waste, a move set to advance the recovery of precious and rare metals while improving safety in the recycling sector. The new facility...
SATANAMA Lab has launched a new service to produce custom corporate novelty goods from used yoga mats. The service will provide businesses and organisations with a tangible way to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. SATANAMA Lab has...
Japan continues to grapple with the challenges of overtourism. As an attempt to address some of those challenges, four prefectures will use interactive quizzes to educate visitors on local etiquette and culture. The “2nd Simultaneous Travel...
A new prefecture-wide initiative has launched in Shizuoka to create employment for people with disabilities through the recycling of used computers. This initiative is a collaboration between ReNet Japan Group, Shizuoka Prefecture and local support...
Japanese company “Value way” is upcycling waste coffee grounds into stylish indoor sunglasses designed to reduce visual stress and enhance the sensory experience of drinking coffee. The company is a start-up dedicated to building a...
For coffee lovers, a looming threat hangs over their favourite drink. In Japan, we call it the “Kōhī 2025-nen Mondai,” or, translated literally, the “Coffee 2050 Problem”. It refers to a future crisis in which the world may struggle to meet demand...
Botanical Resort Co., Ltd. will open “THE BOTANICAL RESORT RINNE” next month as Japan’s first “overnight” botanical garden. The facility is located in Naka, Ibaraki Prefecture, will offer an immersive nature experience that blends...