Cinq Japan Co., Ltd. opened its first select shop, edit by cinq, in Saitama Prefecture, a shop that stocks items designed for long-term use, maintenance, and restoration. The core concept of the shop is to end the era where a product’s life...
Aeon Agri Create and Toyohashi Biomass Solutions have completed a circular agriculture demonstration facility in Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture. The Kazo Circular Economy Research Base integrates small-scale methane fermentation with advanced liquid...
An exhibition celebrating the heritage of traditional Japanese paper-making will take place in Ogawa, Saitama Prefecture, from November 22-24. The event will feature an 11-metre-long illustrated scroll detailing the craft, commemorating the 10th...
When you hear “aizome” or “indigo dyeing”, you might picture it simply as traditional Japanese craftsmanship. In fact, indigo has been part of Japan’s cultural fabric for centuries, valued for both its beauty and its...
Construction firm AQ Group has affirmed its commitment to advancing a circular economy for timber by supporting the 75th National Arbor Day festival, held in Saitama Prefecture for the first time in 66 years. The company is championing the local...
A research team at the Saitama Institute of Technology has developed a new, low-energy technology to upcycle used ceramic train-bento containers into high-quality interior tiles. The innovation provides a circular solution for a famous local product...
Iruma City is launching a new initiative for well-being: the Miyadera-Nihongi District eSports Model Project. This programme integrates eSports into a community-based care framework for the elderly and has gained attention as one of Japan’s more...
Saitama Prefecture is rolling out financial support to help local businesses transition towards a circular economy to encourage the efficient use and reuse of resources. From 4 April to 14 May 2025, companies can apply for one of four subsidies that...
Saitama Prefecture has begun a pilot system in Kazo City to promote urban mining through efficient recycling of rechargeable batteries. This program forms part of the “Circular Economy Promotion Subcommittee,” established within the...
Researchers from the Saitama Prefectural Institute of Industrial Technology have collaborated with the National University Corporation Toyama University, announcing the development of a new low-cost technology to extract magnesium alloy from used...