A community-led project in the historic Ryuo district of Ajimu is working to revitalise the former castle town, tackling rural decline by clearing invasive bamboo to restore the area’s cultural and natural landscape. It is being spearheaded by...
Harch Inc., a company focused on web media and circular economy support, launched a new bespoke information service this month to help businesses navigate the complexities of the global circular economy. The service, named “Circular...
Japan’s first in-ground traffic signal has been installed in the city of Moriguchi, Osaka, in a move to enhance pedestrian safety. The new system, which began operation in June, uses ground-level LED lights to alert people at crossings...
Hitoyoshi City in Kumamoto Prefecture has signed an agreement with the Japan Saiteki Eiyo Food Association to ensure a stable supply of nutritionally balanced meals for residents in the event of a disaster. The formal pact was signed at Hitoyoshi...
Japanese design-tech firm VUILD Inc. has received the iF Design Gold Award for its project, “The Learning Architecture for Learners.” The educational facility at Tokyo Gakugei University was one of only 75 gold winners selected from...
Construction firm AQ Group has affirmed its commitment to advancing a circular economy for timber by supporting the 75th National Arbor Day festival, held in Saitama Prefecture for the first time in 66 years. The company is championing the local...
Image Nation Green has released the first Japanese translation of the “Theatre Green Book,” a comprehensive guide aimed at helping the performing arts industry reduce waste and achieve a circular economy. The guide is now available for...
A Japanese collaboration is repurposing used rocket-fuel tanks into an omnidirectional loudspeaker called “DEBRIS.” These aerospace hardware, used in Hokkaido’s private rocket programme, rarely enjoy a second life once testing ends. But as...
The historic Nihonbashi district will host its annual “ECO EDO Nihonbashi” event from 11 July to 11 August 2025. This month-long event will bring Edo-Period-inspired cooling rituals to Tokyo’s Nihonbashi, Yaesu and Kyōbashi districts...
In an age where paperless and digital solutions are increasingly common, how many books are still in use within society? VALUE BOOKS Inc., founded in 2007 and officially certified as a B Corporation, is engaged in the purchase and sale of second...