Japanese temples and shrines have stood for hundreds of years, weathering typhoons, snowfalls and scorching heat days. The elegant clay tiles known as “kawara,” adorned with intricate decorations, have graced rooftops for 1,400 years...
The city of Gamagori has taken a significant leap towards sustainable development by initiating the “Circular City Gamagori Demonstration Experiment Project.” In a move towards a circular economy, the city has recently announced the...
The 4th SDGs Festival in Marunouchi, Nagoya, is set to be a melting pot of ideas and solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), providing a platform for companies, municipalities, and universities to showcase their commitments and...
ReNet Japan Recycling Corp. and Toyota Tsusho Corp. have partnered with retail giants Aeon Co. and Don Quijote Co., announcing a collaborative endeavor to recycle plastic toys. The “Toy Sector Circular Economy Promotion Project” will...
Kominka Japan, founded in 2016, is organizing Minka Summit 2023, an event that brings together knowledgeable speakers, panels, workshops, artisans, merchants and NPOs. The summit is designed for both minka owners and individuals who are searching...
Saunas have become popular in recent times. Saunas made of wood offer a soothing environment with a subtle aroma of trees. Such saunas not only heal people but also have the potential to positively impact the natural environment. Artistry Co. Ltd...
Toyota City has collaborated with the Toyota Shinkin Bank and the Toyota Chamber of Commerce and Industry to launch the “Toyota City SDGs Certification System” in April 2023. The goal of this system is to promote the efforts of city...
Human life has always been with nature. Our engagement with nature and the resulting biodiversity, natural resource cycles, and landscapes may be different depending on the region we live in, but they are similar in many ways too. In Japan, humans...
Asahi Brewery will install 1,008 solar panels on the roof of their warehouse in Nagoya, which is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 287 tons annually. While it already has solar power generators in its Fukuoka and Ibaraki factories, this time...
WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization) designates the second Saturday of May every year as “World Fair Trade Day.” Events and campaigns are held simultaneously in each country initiated by approximately 350 fair trade organizations in more...