FiNANCiE, Inc., a provider of blockchain-based community services, and major travel agency H.I.S. Co., Ltd. (HIS) launched the “Second Hometown Project” on 20 January 2025. As the name suggests, they plan to foster “relationship...
The “Planetary Health Rice Paddy DAO” has launched in Kofu, Tottori Prefecture, using a decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) model for rice farming. The project, a collaboration between Tenrai Inc., Kofu Town, and the Miyachi...
Major convenience store operator FamilyMart has partnered with Itochu Corporation, Itochu Plastics Inc., and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. to launch a pioneering initiative leveraging blockchain technology to track and enhance the recycling of used...
UPDATER Corporation’s sustainable project, TADORi, announced in April that it would utilize its self-developed blockchain system, “TADORi CHAiN – Tsunagu β,” to track the carbon dioxide emissions generated during the denim...
Freewill, Inc. is a Japanese ICT company aiming to create a new form of capitalism starting from Japan. The company has utilized technologies such as IT, AI, and blockchain to provide global technical support. Currently, the company is creating...
Agriculture is under attack today from climate change. The attacks come from multiple fronts, including receding water tables, geographical shifts of weather, environmentally harmful slash-and-burns, not to mention subsequent problems of food...
Starting October, TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) has moved three of its prominent locations: akasaka Sacas, Akasaka Blitz and Akasaka ACT Theater towards completely operated by renewable energy. This switch is in line with SDG Media Compact, an...
Mima City, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is known for Udatsu Townscape, which is a symbol of the city’s old days. The main characteristic of the buildings is the presence of “Udatsu,” extensions of the roof that served as protection from...
The third Monday in July in Japan is a national holiday known as Marine Day, dedicated to the ocean and its blessings to Japan as an island nation. The day fell on July 15 this year, and the seaside lifestyle and Shonan travel guide website BYTHESEA...
Picking up trash left on the roadside. Placing change in a donation box upon shopping at a convenience store. Taking part in a local volunteer activity on your day off. These small activities, which can be practiced in your daily life, could...