A coalition of prominent Japanese lawyers, academics, and cultural figures has launched a national appeal campaign demanding that politicians stop spreading misinformation and discriminatory rhetoric. The group named the appeal, “We will not...
A new survey has found that one in five Japanese adults over the age of 60 wish for a natural burial where their remains return to the earth. The results highlight a significant shift in attitudes towards death and remembrance, moving away from...
International environmental NGO 350.org Japan has issued a statement demanding reinforced climate crisis measures from all political parties following the House of Councillors election on 20 July. The election was held amidst a record-breaking...
NPO TOMORROW announced it will hold a summer public opening for its “Ashita no Hatake” project in the Taiza and Miya districts of Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. The event will run from 9th August to 15th September 2025, offering...
Japanese interior retail company Actus Inc. launched a limited-edition fragrance line using essential oils extracted from sustainably sourced hinoki wood. The new collection is named Haoto, and is part of the company’s original self-care brand...
Lib Work Co., Ltd. announced the completion of Japan’s first 3D-printed house made primarily from soil. The roughly 100-square-metre home, located in Yamaga City, Kumamoto, is made using sustainable materials with advanced construction...
A new farming project has been launched in Japan to turn human hair into a valuable resource for agriculture. It’s a material typically destined for incineration, but an urban hair salon is working with a rural farm to use it as a resources...
The world’s first 3D-printed train station building has officially opened at Hatsushima Station in Wakayama Prefecture. The construction is a collaboration result between 3D-printing construction firm Serendix Inc. and the JR West Group, and...
LIFULL ArchiTech and ELDNACS have launched a partnership to establish a new model for community support that connects everyday life with disaster relief. The agreement focuses on the rapidly deployable “Instant House” to create a...
Upty Inc. has announced the launch of an industry-first service in Japan, named “Biication”, that combines skilled labour with domestic tourism to address the critical shortage of car mechanics in the nation’s regional areas. The...