The Sustainable AgriTech & FoodTech (SA&F) Cluster announced the winners of the inaugural Sustainable Gastronomy Awards last week on 10 February. The ceremony coincided with Japan’s Food Day to celebrate organisations that have successfully...
aobagumi inc. and the global table tennis equipment manufacturer Butterfly has launched a forest restoration project titled Butterfly Forest in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture. It’s the first case in Japan where butterfly conservation and...
100% renewable energy provider Minna-denryoku launched a new electricity plan called Latair Denki last week. This is a collaboration with CLASS EARTH, the creator of the educational anime Latair of the Earth, and supports biodiversity and domestic...
The Kyoto-based upcycling brand SANS-SERIF has launched a two-way bag crafted from vintage British bus roll signs. Operated by FLOTATION, the brand developed the product to mark its 10th anniversary. Both a shoulder bag and a backpack, the bag...
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores will launch its Spring 2026 ECOFF Campaign across 10 locations nationwide starting 3 March. This campaign is part of the company’s “Think GREEN” sustainability project, and invites customers to bring...
Kameoka City in Kyoto Prefecture is accelerating the implementation of smart agriculture technologies to secure the future of the local food industry. Through the Open Innovation Center Kameoka, known as OICK, the municipal government has partnered...
The Ministry of the Environment of Japan announced the winners of the PlasMa Award 2026 (not to be confused with the word “plasma”) on 30 January, highlighting innovative efforts to combat the global marine plastic waste crisis. The...
First impressions of Japan’s snack bars, also known as “sunakku,” are F&B establishments for the adult working population, with alcohol and food offered to office workers after a long day’s work. But these places are a class of...
The Minamisanriku Golden Eagle Habitat Restoration Project Council is launching of Japan’s first effort to reintroduce zoo-bred golden eagles into the wild. The project aims to restore the apex predator to the skies of Miyagi Prefecture, where the...
Fairtrade Label Japan’s “Fairtrade Workplace Registration System” has seen a significant expansion 18 months after its launch, with participating companies now spanning a wide range of industries. The system encourages businesses to...