Chocolate Design Co., Ltd., the operator of the Yokohama-based craft chocolate brand VANILLABEANS, has launched a new line of book covers crafted from upcycled cacao husks. The product debuted on the company’s online shop on 13 January, showing how...
On 25 and 26 November 2025, the City of Yokohama hosted the Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC 2025), marking a significant development in regional sustainability governance. During the event, Yokohama became the inaugural signatory of the Asian...
Beverage startup NOMU Enterprise G.K. has partnered with the City of Yokohama to launch a pilot test for Japan’s first reusable cup drink dispensing machine. The first “NOMU POD” unit was installed on the 25th floor of the Yokohama...
Panasonic Corporation and the City of Yokohama have announced a collaborative project to test the effectiveness of an AI-powered refrigerator camera in reducing household food waste. The trial will run from October to November 2025 and involve 30...
Looking for a relaxed and fun way to practice your English or Japanese? Join Circular Yokohama and Meguru Hoshiten English Cafe for a unique, festive, and eco-friendly language exchange! Christmas-themed zero waste This December, our friends at...
Yokohama City has announced the “Yokohama Resource Circulation Promotion Platform” to accelerate collaboration between the city and local waste management operators to enhance circularity in the city. By linking manufacturing industries...
Beginning this month, Aquponi Inc. has launched a new service to lease aquaponics farm space in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The “Aquponi Rental Farm” is designed to support new entrants into aquaponics, reducing the financial risks and...
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...
Japanese people have long loved fall as the harvest season, satisfying their appetites with seasonal flavors, especially fruits. Even today, they eagerly participate in activities celebrating the taste of fall. In honor of the upcoming SDGs Week...
The Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, Hakone’s largest day-use hot spring facility, is set to launch its unique Mikan no Yu (Citrus Bath) on Nov. 1, in collaboration with JA Kanagawa Seisho. The citrus bath, a winter staple in Japan, features locally...