Fuji Corporation and Taisei Rotec Corporation have announced the introduction of the R-PLUS waste-sorting robot at Taisei Rotec’s industrial waste processing facility in Tokyo. The robot will begin operations in November 2024, and aims to...
（Japanese version below：記事後半から日本語でお読みいただけます） Are you interested in exploring sustainable spots in Tokyo? An exciting media event is coming up on August 24 at a sustainable cafe in Tokyo, Japan! This is the release event for Zenbird’s “Sustainable...
Japan is rarely associated with poverty. Its nominal GDP remains the world’s fourth largest after the U.S., China and Germany, and it has the lowest unemployment rate among the top seven advanced economies. Yet Japan slips to the 24th spot when...
The United Nations marked June 20 as “World Refugee Day” to celebrate the strength and courage of refugees, create awareness of the plight of people forced to flee and advocate for their right to safety. Of the many news stories about the refugee...
RYOZAN PARK GREEN, an environment-focused shared office space, aims to blend modern urban development with sustainability, supporting entrepreneurs dedicated to tackling environmental issues and urban agriculture. The facility is designed by...
Inspired by the 2014 documentary “Edible City,” some Japanese cities have turned city streets and parks into urban food oases. These are some examples. Edible Way, Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture The “Edible Way” is about a 1 km stretch between the JR...
Are you looking for a better way to consider sustainability, including environmental and animal welfare? Many of you may have started by switching your daily products, such as skincare, haircare, body care and meals, to more eco-friendly and ethical...
Onigiri, often translated as “rice ball” in English, is a beloved Japanese staple that most Japanese of all ages, from kindergarteners to office workers and hikers, eat daily. They come with a variety of fillings are wrapped in seaweed, and are also...
On April 23, the streets of Tokyo’s Ginza district welcomed Kien latest store. The brand, originally hailing from Kyoto, has built its reputation on the principle of turning vintage kimonos into haute couture dresses that blend traditional...
Bean specialist “beanholic” has announced the launch of its new line of vegetable proteins derived from Norwegian beans, aiming to deliver health and happiness with flavors that last ’till 100 years.’ These new offerings are...