Takeda Pharmaceutical has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) model to forecast demand for its medicines in Japan, in efforts to optimise the company’s supply chain, strengthen stable supply, and reduce the disposal of expired...
Technology firm JOYCLE Inc. has launched a joint research project with Okayama University Hospital to test a new system that processes infectious medical waste on-site, aiming to cut costs, reduce environmental impact and improve disaster resilience...
If you head north from Tokyo for an hour on a bullet train, you will reach Nasushiobara. This area is a popular destination for alpine hiking in the summer, skiing in the winter and hot springs all year round. You can take a local bus from there for...
Japanese temples and shrines have stood for hundreds of years, weathering typhoons, snowfalls and scorching heat days. The elegant clay tiles known as “kawara,” adorned with intricate decorations, have graced rooftops for 1,400 years...
How do you select your period products? It can feel overwhelming with so many options out there. As traditional period products are mostly made from plastics, they can contribute to increased carbon footprint and turn into ocean plastic pollution...
Ever wondered how timepieces could be both stylish and sustainable? Sanyei Corporation’s “Our EARTH Project” designs its in-house developed brand, the “YOT WATCH,” a wristwatch born from toys. They created the watch by...
One of Japan’s iconic summer spectacles is its festivals, and in the Kansai region, two of the country’s three major festivals, the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto and the Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka, hold special significance. The sense of unity and...
While most people dread getting caught in the rain, iKasa’s Nature Innovation Group sees it as an opportunity for social and environmental transformation. The company has announced ambitious plans to eliminate disposable umbrellas from Japan...
Are you having trouble disposing of children’s clothes that no longer fit and are just sitting in your closet? Instead of storing them away, if they can still be worn, it would benefit both parties involved, as well as the clothes themselves...
A wedding dress brand in Japan, MIRROR MIRROR, announced the start of renting upcycled wedding dresses. These upcycled dresses are reconstructed by combining parts of wedding dresses that were to be discarded. The brand is known for its delicate...