In the fiscal year 2023, the lightweighting rate of designated PET bottles reached 28.4%, with a recycling rate of 85.0%, according to the Plastic Waste Management Institute. On December 24, the Japan Plastics Circulation Utilisation Association...
On December 20, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment announced the opening of applications for the fiscal year 2024 “Advanced Resource Recycling Investment Promotion Project.” The initiative targets industries classified as...
Iki Island, part of Nagasaki Prefecture, is a serene escape characterised by sparkling emerald waters, pristine white sands, and rugged cliffs sculpted by the relentless force of the waves. Often referred to as the “Island of Gods,” Iki...
Notohahaso Co., Ltd., a producer of diverse charcoal products for tea ceremonies and leisure use, launched a crowdfunding project on the CAMPFIRE platform. The project seeks to rebuild kilns affected by the devastating Noto Peninsula Earthquake and...
Kunio Yanagita’s concept of “Hare” and “Ke” is a key idea in Japanese folklore studies and cultural anthropology. It explains the contrast between special moments and daily routines in traditional Japanese life. The...
Upsoil Company Inc. is contributing to the circular economy for gardening with “upsoil” and “Circular Soil,” two products designed to make soil recycling easy, reduce waste, and promote sustainable practices. The inspiration...
While many religions and cultures frown on greed, people in the Edo period also cherished and practiced the idea of “knowing just enough.” 足るを知る (taru wo shiru), or “knowing just enough,” is one of the philosophies that the Japanese valued during...
The Nara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with Nara Prefecture, West Japan Railway Company (JR West), and nine local governments along the railway lines, will launch the “Nara SLOW & LOOP” project to enhance slow...
Ready ON Co., Ltd. and Kyoto City signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address the challenge of neglected bamboo forests through a project titled “Contributing to Proper Bamboo Forest Management through Product Development and E-commerce...
ECOMMIT, a company specialising in the collection, sorting, and redistribution of unwanted items, has teamed up with Sacs Bar to introduce an in-store collection program for bags and wallets. This program will run from January 15 to 31, 2025, at 30...