The Ministry of the Environment of Japan has been seeking public comments on its plan to “reconstruct and reuse” decontaminated soil from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. FoE Japan strongly opposes the proposal, arguing that it...
The fashion industry is experimenting with sustainable practices. Big retailers, such as Patagonia and Nike, are increasingly using organic and recycled materials, reducing the use of water and harmful chemicals in the production process, among...
On Oct. 1 and 3, 16 visitors from the University of Colorado Denver made site visits to learn about renewable energy in Japan. The master’s students, each a specialist in their field, were on a study trip focused on renewable energy. Zenbird...
TAKEEI Corporation is launching a solar panel recycling business in Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture, aiming to address the looming environmental challenge of mass disposal of aging solar panels, many of which are expected to reach the end of their...
In a move that sparked national and international outcry, the Japanese government announced plans to commence the release of ALPS-treated, albeit still contaminated, water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean as early as...
HafH and Odaka Pioneer Village collaborated on a project to educate people on the current status and challenges of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. The third fieldwork was conducted in the area affected by the tsunami and participated...
Ever since the pandemic, people who go on workation have increased. Workation is a vacation style that allows you to work remotely while integrating elements of leisure. The good part about workation is that you can relax and be more productive at...
iriser is an ethical jewelry brand that creates handmade glass fashion accessories. Its glass artisans offer intrinsically made earrings, necklaces, rings, etc., each series as meaningful as the next. Furthermore, iriser is creating jobs for women...
It can be pretty daunting to be in the vicinity of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant without proper knowledge. It is no Chornobyl but can still give hesitance to visitors to the area. On the other hand, despite the radioactive disaster 11...