In its third year to safeguard Japan’s forests for future generations, Forest Protection Christmas Wreath Association’s “Christmas Wreath Project” has been using branches and leaves collected during forest conservation...
Hida City, known for its lush forests and rich cultural heritage, is pioneering a novel approach to eco-tourism and conservation through its “Mori-Suke!” program. This innovative endeavor is both about preserving the environment; and...
In recent years, the number of people considering “no need for graves” has been on the rise due to reasons such as the lack of successors and the costs associated with maintenance fees. Amidst this trend, in Nose, Toyono District, Osaka...
BEPPU CRAFT revealed its commitment to forest rejuvenation through a novel initiative – turning the region’s untapped bamboo bounty into a delectable treat for both locals and tourists. Bamboo, while celebrated in Asian culture for its...
In the quiet realm of Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture, a unique venture, ‘FOREST DOOR,’ seeks to strike the delicate balance between tradition and progression. The project is breathing new life into a former school, connecting the dots...
Building on its ethos of the “coexistence of nature and music,” the Fuji Rock Festival aims to harmonize the enjoyment of its participants with the preservation of the beautiful Naeba forest, which hosts the event. As festival-goers gear...
Saturday Factory in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, is the base for a group of craftsmen who specialize in creating quality interior goods. They developed the Planklip, a connector that can be used to attach planks and boards to build shelves...
A carbon offset is a reduction in carbon emissions made in order to compensate for emissions produced elsewhere. In June, Tokyo-based business Afrika Rose, which imports and sells high-quality roses from Kenya, launched a carbon-offset program to...