The historic Nihonbashi district will host its annual “ECO EDO Nihonbashi” event from 11 July to 11 August 2025. This month-long event will bring Edo-Period-inspired cooling rituals to Tokyo’s Nihonbashi, Yaesu and Kyōbashi districts...
A citizens’ group will convert an unused plot of state-owned land in Tokyo’s Harajuku district into “Harajuku Harappa Farm”, a temporary community farm. The project aims to create a green space for learning and community interaction in a...
The news can feel heavy right now, with conflict and climate worries never far from sight. We are organising the “Sophia Irori” to offer a gentle pause: an evening circle at BIKAS COFFEE where six people settle around a figurative Japanese hearth to...
Minna Denryoku, a leading renewable-energy supplier in Japan, rebranded as UPDATER, a Tokyo-based social-update company. Recently, it has turned to the traditional art of rakugo to show that renewable energy can be engaging and practical. Its...
The Tokyo Circular Center, launched last week on 14 April by ECOMMIT Co., Ltd., marks a major step towards establishing urban infrastructure for a circular economy. As the company’s flagship facility in the heart of the Kanto region (east region of...
Web magazine IDEAS FOR GOOD has joined forces with Mori Building Co., Ltd. to launch a special exhibition titled “The Truth About Sustainability” at the Glass Rock Gallery. The event, held within the newly developed Glass Rock space in Toranomon...
Earth Day 2025 in Japan is shaping up to be a meaningful and engaging experience for anyone eager to protect and celebrate our planet. Whether you’re in Tokyo or elsewhere in the country, there are plenty of ways to get involved in...
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has signed an agreement aimed at boosting sustainable finance, addressing economic inequality, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their shift to eco-friendly operations. Key points of the...
Pixie Dust Technologies Inc. (PxDT) and Infinia Co., Ltd. are joining forces to make the “at-home cafe,” a maid cafe managed by Infinia, more inclusive for international visitors and individuals with hearing impairments. The aim is to...
The Yaesu, Nihonbashi, and Kyobashi (YNK) area has a rich history of Edo-period traditions and modern innovation. This historic region is often called Tokyo’s gateway, having been a cultural and economic hub since the Edo period (1603-1868). Now...