The National Oriental White Stork Summit was convened on 22 November in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, marking the 20th anniversary of the reintroduction of the Oriental White Stork to the wild in Japan. More than 220 participants, attending both...
Japanese company “Value way” is upcycling waste coffee grounds into stylish indoor sunglasses designed to reduce visual stress and enhance the sensory experience of drinking coffee. The company is a start-up dedicated to building a...
Hyogo Prefecture has announced a new five-year subsidy programme to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy, aiming to advance its 2050 carbon neutrality goals. The programme will provide financial support for solar power and wood biomass...
digglue Inc. will be introducing a web application aimed at making recycling easier for consumers in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. In collaboration with Lion Corporation, the app will determine whether used refill packs for household products can be...
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...
Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland has teamed up with Awajishima Resort Inc.’s Zen Wellness Retreat, Zenbou Seinei, to offer a rejuvenating accommodation package. The retreat, which opened in April 2022 on Awaji Island, provides a day trip filled...
Not so long ago, people and Oriental White Storks coexisted in harmony and peace in Toyooka, northern Hyogo Prefecture. A formerly common sight in the wilderness of this beautiful Japanese countryside, in 1971, the last surviving soul of this rare...
An amusement park, “KidZania SDGs Center,” will provide a space where children can come in contact with SDGs. The young visitors will carry the “Change the Future! Action Rally” book and explore issues like food waste and...
A new complex facility ‘SEIKAIHA’ is expected to open next month in Awaji Island, Hyogo prefecture. Facilities on the site are; a theater called ‘Naminoritei,’ a Japanese food restaurant ‘Aonoya’ and another restaurant named ‘Uminoya’ that serves...
A new eSports facility opened on July 2 in Kobe, Hyogo prefecture. Surprisingly, the unique characteristic of this eSports facility is that the membership is limited to people over 60 years old. ESports, meaning electronic sports, is competitive...