It is estimated that around 1.3 billion tons of food worldwide is wasted annually. The exact causes differ in each country, with food waste in developing nations happening in the production and storage stages. In affluent countries, however, food...
Japan has its strong and weak points regarding eco-friendliness and sustainability. The country is home to several initiatives and programs for building a better future. At the same time, Japan is infamous for its excessive plastic usage. It is the...
A new digital currency was launched in Japan earlier this month that aims to connect fair trade consumers and companies to create a community that can participate in initiatives to counter climate change. It also wants to encourage ethical...
Creating a more sustainable society and economy takes time, effort and planning. Thankfully, Japan has several initiatives towards this goal. In May, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced “Industrial Technology Vision 2020.” It is a...
A small town outside of Tokyo has started a community-based project to revitalize the town by harnessing its natural and cultural resources. It aims to reverse population drain by pursuing sustainable development goals to make it a town that draws...
Japan’s largest city and international hub may be Tokyo, but Osaka is also a hub of activity, lively people and colorful fashion. Osaka is the epicenter of the Kansai region, surrounded by Nara, Kyoto, Kobe and Wakayama, and has much to offer when...
A SDGs survey by advertising company Dentsu has found that about half of Japanese aim to incorporate minimalism into their lifestyles and avoid plastic. The online questionnaire was conducted in mid-January as the third in a series of surveys...
Ethical-minded bag brand FUMIKODA revealed the results of its ethical fashion and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) awareness survey in March. This survey was conducted nationwide from October 24 to November 8 in 2019, covering 956...
The United Nations University and Kyoto City have signed a memorandum to work together to achieve Sustainable Development Goals, and to solve social issues that the ancient capital faces. With a history of more than 1,000 years, Kyoto is known...
Koyu Cafe in Shintomi-cho, Miyazaki, is a community-based cafe that focuses on the ethical consumption of local vegetables. The company announced on February 22 that they would take preorders for Kyupan’s organic plain bread. All the...