The Japanese Ministry of the Environment has published its 2024 Environmental White Paper, Circular Economy White Paper, and Biodiversity White Paper following their approval by the Cabinet last Friday. These comprehensive documents outline Japan’s...
YUME School Kawasaki La Cittadella is a free school that offers a transformative approach to learning, focusing on the unique needs and interests of each child. This institution has recently launched an “eSports Course,” symbolizing its...
Fermata Inc. and Kagawa Nutrition University have launched the “Health Room BOX” project, aimed at integrating Femtech and other health-related options into high school health rooms across Japan. This project represents a significant...
Inspired by the 2014 documentary “Edible City,” some Japanese cities have turned city streets and parks into urban food oases. These are some examples. Edible Way, Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture The “Edible Way” is about a 1 km stretch between the JR...
A trip to the beach can be off-limits for some people with disability due to its accessibility issues. To change this, a man who also has a disability in his legs and uses a wheelchair has launched a project called the “Universal Beach Project (UBP)...
Over three days from May 17 to 19, MUSUBI Kyoto held the Furoshiki SDGs LIFE 2024 exhibition to raise awareness of a sustainable lifestyle using furoshiki, beautifully designed Japanese cloths that can replace plastic bags and prevent wrapping waste...
Zenbird has entered a partnership with the Sustainable Restaurant Association Japan (SRA Japan). This collaboration aims to highlight sustainable dining options by featuring an extensive list of vetted restaurants on Zenbird’s dedicated...
Are you looking for a better way to consider sustainability, including environmental and animal welfare? Many of you may have started by switching your daily products, such as skincare, haircare, body care and meals, to more eco-friendly and ethical...
Last month, CAFE de CHILL MILL opened its doors, bringing a unique blend of outdoor experiences and community support to the heart of Sendai. This new cafe is also a lifeline for six mothers stepping back into the workforce. The idea behind CAFE de...
Why do we still head to malls in the age of online shopping? Because malls are not only for shopping. They are places to meet with friends, grab a bite or coffee, get a haircut or mini spa treatments, squeeze in a workout or a massage and much more...