Goto is a city in Nagasaki prefecture, consisting of 11 inhabited and 52 uninhabited islands. The city is in the westernmost area of the Kyushu Island; almost 1,000 kilometers west from Tokyo. T-Point Japan co. ltd., a Japanese company engaged in...
The gomi pit BAR (Waste Pit Bar) was awarded the Encouragement Award for the 13th Industrial Tourism Town Revitalization Awards Program by Japan Travel and Tourism Association this year. gomi pit BAR is a bar located in Musashino Green Centre, a...
A new, plant-based food cafe has opened in Tokyo’s trendiest suburb, aiming to revolutionize food choices in Japan – starting with some of the cutest drinks ever – and a range of eco-friendly initiatives. The store, called u omotesando, opened on...
DATAFLUCT, Inc., a Japanese startup, recruited partners in October for their new data service called ‘DATAFLUCT foodloss’. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce food loss and boost profit margin at grocery retailers across the country. AI...
Online bakery market Rebake, which tackles food waste, announced that between its launch in December 2018 and July 2019, a total of 7.5 tons of bread was saved from being wasted. Bakeries try to ensure the proper management of baked items by closely...
The world is now facing plenty of obstacles that now threaten not only our civilization, but our world’s environment. Although these issues are a constant danger to human beings, animals and plants, it is important to thoroughly understand their...
Food waste is a global phenomenon that happens in both industrial countries and developing countries. Every year, millions of tons of food is discarded or goes to waste. Japan is no outlier, and the country itself is combating the realities of an...
About half of the world’s food loss is generated by businesses, especially shops and restaurants. The losses can result from inclement weather, special events, reservation cancellations, wrong orders, or stocking excessive inventory. However, we...
Food is an essential part of our lives. Although Japan is blessed with food options from all around the world, food waste is also occurring daily. The reality is that food waste has risen to almost 6 million ton every year in Japan. On the other...
Lawson Inc., a major convenience store chain in Japan, announced the company will donate part of its surplus food to Zenkoku Food Bank Suishin Kyougikai (All Japan Food Bank Promotion Council) starting August 5. Surplus food donation by a large...