Hospitality operator SUZU GROUP has opened the YANAGI MISO MUSEUM, a new cultural facility dedicated to preserving the region’s fermentation heritage. The museum is housed within the historic Yanagi Jozo brewery, which the group acquired in November...
Japan was awarded the satirical “Fossil of the Day” prize on 13 November at the 30th UN Climate Change conference (COP30) for its continued support of fossil fuels and for obstructing progress in climate negotiations. The award was presented by the...
Ueni Trading Co., Ltd. has announced the release of three new mechanical watches that merge the global pop culture phenomenon of the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” with the traditional Japanese craft of Kanazawa-haku. The watches, released...
The East Japan Railway Company (JR East) Group announced an expansion of its circular economy programme, creating a closed-loop system that turns food waste from its stations into rice served at its own restaurants. The initiative...
GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO has received the Ethical and Environmental Responsibility Award from the French global guide LA LISTE for its 2026 selection. The hotel, operated by BIOSTYLE Corporation, was recognised for its proactive and comprehensive...
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) has developed a new technology to recycle plastic from used IC cards, such as credit cards, that contain metal components. In collaboration with partner companies, DNP has established a circular scheme that covers...
Convenience store chain FamilyMart Co., Ltd. has made the design for its successful “Namida-me Seal” (Teary-Eyed Sticker) available as a free asset. The company wants to encourage a society-wide effort to tackle food waste with other...
The Japanese government has officially recognised the farming of rhinoceros beetles as a form of agricultur. This is a landmark decision that paves the way for a new circular agriculture. TOMUSHI Co., Ltd., a venture based in Akita Prefecture...
The City of Yokohama announced it will lead a call to establish an Asian Circular Cities Declaration at the upcoming Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC) 2025. The international conference is scheduled to take place on November 25 and 26 at Pacifico...
Glass manufacturer AGC Inc. has started a collaboration with NPC Incorporated to expand the horizontal recycling of solar panel cover glass, establishing a new scheme to transform waste into architectural glass. Japan will soon see a large volume of...