Yokohama City has announced the launch of YOKOHAMA HOPCORN LAGER, a craft beer brewed using surplus popcorn from local cinemas. This is the first time in Japan that food waste has been repurposed for craft beer production within a government...
SanktGallen Brewery released limited-edition product, Whey Sour Ale Strawberry, in March, which upcycles whey, a by-product of cheese manufacturing, and strawberries to create a tart, fruity alcoholic beverage. Cheese production typically utilises...
JR Kyoto Isetan, a department store directly connected to Kyoto Station, will host the “think good” sustainability event from 8 to 12 April. The exhibition highlights sustainable initiatives rooted in local culture and harmony with nature. The aim...
A sustainable food fair titled “Guruguru, Tsunageru” (Circulating and Connecting) is being held across station-based commercial facilities in Tokyo and Yokohama, offering visitors a chance to experience innovative dishes made from upcycled...
Last month, food tech start-up Greenase partnered with Gunma Prefecture, the city of Maebashi and the social welfare organisation Yuzurihakai Nanohana to launch a circular school lunch programme. The initiative uses 100% unused vegetables sourced in...
Food culture during Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868) gives us significant insights into sustainability that we may take hints from, and they may be used against modern environmental challenges. A study of this era reveals origins of contemporary...
Restaurant search and reservation service Tabelog is expanding its offerings to cater more effectively to international tourists visiting Japan. As part of its 20th anniversary initiatives, the platform aims to resolve common challenges faced by...
Osaka’s PLAT UMEKITA is engaging people through experiential co-creation and educational exhibits focused on sustainable food. The centre invites visitors to immerse themselves in hands-on exhibitions, workshops, and lectures that explore food...
A Kyoto-based ramen restaurant operator has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling the environmental issue of neglected bamboo forests in Kyoto Prefecture. The “Kyoto Bamboo Shoot Project,” centered around their chain...
Food is an essential part of our lives. Since we devote ourselves to it three times a day, every day, adjusting our dining habits can have a big impact. That makes it a good place to start if you want to make your way of living more sustainable. To...