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...
Technology firm digglue Inc. has joined a demonstration project to establish a Japanese standard for Digital Product Passports (DPPs), a critical tool for enhancing transparency in circular material supply chains. The project is led by the Resource...
The hot spring town of Minakami in Gunma Prefecture will host the Minakami Mirai Marche on this weekend October 11 and 12. The event is an evolution of the popular “Haikyo Saisei Marche” (Ruins Regeneration Marche), and represents a new...