On December 8, Yokumoku Museum will host a special workshop titled “Picasso de Art,” which combines Picasso’s artistic vision with the traditional Japanese craft of bonsai. This event, part of the museum’s ongoing efforts to promote...
Unison Co., Ltd. has launched the “Circular Pave Project,” an ambitious initiative aimed at transforming discarded solar panels into a valuable resource in the construction industry. Japan faces a looming challenge: the anticipated mass...
Tokyo-based Environmental Solutions Architect Co., Ltd. (ESA) announced the completion of 120 million yen in Series B extension funding. The funding, which brings ESA’s total to 930 million yen, will support the nationwide rollout of the...
A recent survey by Kuradashi highlights evolving consumer behavior amidst rising food prices and growing concerns about food waste. The results show a shift toward frugality, environmental awareness, and acceptance of imperfect products, revealing...
Japanese researchers have launched the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, on Oct. 5, marking a key moment in space exploration and the future use of sustainable materials beyond Earth. Developed as part of a collaborative project...
Researchers from the Saitama Prefectural Institute of Industrial Technology have collaborated with the National University Corporation Toyama University, announcing the development of a new low-cost technology to extract magnesium alloy from used...
During my visit to FemTech Week in Tokyo from October 17 to 19, 2024, I was struck by the variety of products focusing on feminine care, beauty, health, and wellness. However, the one innovation that stood out the most was the 3D-constructed...
JEPLAN Co., Ltd., in partnership with Axens and IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN), announced last week the commercial deployment of the Rewind® PET chemical recycling process. The approval follows a successful demonstration at JEPLAN’s Kitakyushu...
The recent House of Representatives election has been on everyone’s minds in Japan this month. Marriage For All, a nonprofit that advocates for the freedom to marry, has been actively promoting LGBTQ rights and political engagement. We thought...
Amazon Japan has launched its Climate Pledge Friendly program to help consumers more easily identify sustainable products while shopping online. The initiative began on October 23, and is available on both Amazon.co.jp and Amazon Business, the e...