R Plus Japan, Ltd. is a new joint venture company launched by 12 cross-industry partners that aims to achieve a sustainable society by solving plastic waste issues. Member partners are within the plastics supply chain in Japan: Toyo Seikan Group...
A new digital currency was launched in Japan earlier this month that aims to connect fair trade consumers and companies to create a community that can participate in initiatives to counter climate change. It also wants to encourage ethical...
FROMSTOCK is an upcycled fashion brand that was recently launched in February. They carry their products at pop-up stores such as SCRAPBOOK (JEANASIS) and HARE. However, as of last month, customers can now purchase their products online. The team at...
A new eSports facility opened on July 2 in Kobe, Hyogo prefecture. Surprisingly, the unique characteristic of this eSports facility is that the membership is limited to people over 60 years old. ESports, meaning electronic sports, is competitive...
Technology shapes the way we live. This is especially true over the past couple of decades with the advent of the internet. Being connected gives us countless conveniences. It is now easier than ever to use our smartphones to connect with others...
Japan is facing a super-ageing society today, especially in regional areas where the number of elderly people are extremely high. A lot of these rural towns are finding it hard to watch over their elderly, some of whom show signs of wandering due to...
‘Uminouchi’ is a new platform built by two Japanese businesses based in Fukuoka prefecture, Benners and Panorama. Benners has built platforms to connect buyers and sellers for selling marine products since its founding. Iguchi, the president of...
No matter how many children you have, parenthood always has its challenges. This is especially the case for single mothers in Japan, many of whom also struggle financially. The average annual income of single mothers in Japan is 2.43 million yen...
Cafes in Japan are popular and comprise sleek designs that create an atmosphere that makes each and every customer feel at home. Cafe culture in Japan is quite widespread; even in the smallest country side towns have something to offer its residents...
Takeo City, in southern Japan of Saga prefecture, has started a project to reuse the remains of wild boars as fertilizer in a rare innovation that aims to benefit farmers whose crops are often damaged by the animals. As in many farming communities...