Despite the Japanese government positioning the circular economy as a pillar of its national growth strategy, a new survey suggests that corporate implementation remains sluggish, with a shortage of specialised talent cited as the leading obstacle...
As Japan faces the dual challenges of resource scarcity and a super-ageing society, the business landscape is shifting rapidly from mass consumption to circularity and social inclusion. On 1 December, Nikkei Cross Trend released its annual...
JA Mitsui Leasing Group, denchi.ai Co., Ltd. and NIHON AUTO RECYCLE have begun full-scale operations of a new diagnostic and discharge service for end-of-life batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles. The service was officially launched on 17...
On 25 and 26 November 2025, the City of Yokohama hosted the Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC 2025), marking a significant development in regional sustainability governance. During the event, Yokohama became the inaugural signatory of the Asian...
A new survey has revealed overwhelming public support for Japanese fishers engaged in recycling initiatives, even as awareness of specific solutions to marine plastic pollution remains low. Ahead of World Fisheries Day on 21 November (tomorrow)...
The East Japan Railway Company (JR East) Group announced an expansion of its circular economy programme, creating a closed-loop system that turns food waste from its stations into rice served at its own restaurants. The initiative...
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) has developed a new technology to recycle plastic from used IC cards, such as credit cards, that contain metal components. In collaboration with partner companies, DNP has established a circular scheme that covers...
The Japanese government has officially recognised the farming of rhinoceros beetles as a form of agricultur. This is a landmark decision that paves the way for a new circular agriculture. TOMUSHI Co., Ltd., a venture based in Akita Prefecture...
The City of Yokohama announced it will lead a call to establish an Asian Circular Cities Declaration at the upcoming Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC) 2025. The international conference is scheduled to take place on November 25 and 26 at Pacifico...
Glass manufacturer AGC Inc. has started a collaboration with NPC Incorporated to expand the horizontal recycling of solar panel cover glass, establishing a new scheme to transform waste into architectural glass. Japan will soon see a large volume of...