TOMOS company, a welfare-oriented firm based in Tochigi Prefecture, unveiled a series of interactive installations that merge traditional Japanese Sashiko stitching with conductive technology. Their project is named “SA→SHI”, and focuses...
Creema Ltd. has launched a collection of 13 upcycled products featuring discarded cowhide from Osuwa Daiko drums. This is the fourth instalment of the “Japanese Festivals x Creema Upcycle Project,” a regional revitalisation programme...
Nihon Kusaki Lab has partnered with the major food subscription service Oisix ra Daichi Inc. to launch a new food product utilising a native tree species previously regarded as waste. The product “Maqaw-scented Spanish Mackerel in Oil”...
FANCL Corporation, a major Japanese cosmetics and dietary supplement manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama, has announced that its cumulative donations of upcycled flower pots to the city exceeded 25,000 units as of November 2025. The pots are...
ITOKI CORPORATION, the Japanese furniture manufacturer, has partnered with Kewpie Corporation to develop a novel tabletop material derived from upcycled eggshells, a major byproduct of the food producer’s operations. The material, which visually...
In November 2025, Better life with upcycle partnered with miel mie and released “Honey & Bread,” a craft beer made from surplus bread crusts and domestic honey that would otherwise have been discarded. The product upcycles two food loss streams...
MiYO ORGANIC, a B-Corp Japanese lifestyle brand specialising in sustainable amenities, has announced the launch of eight new eco-friendly products designed for the hospitality sector. The expanded lineup aims to provide hotels with high-quality...
100BANCH, a experimentation district based in Shibuya, announced three of their latest initiatives selected for its 101st GARAGE Program. Commencing in December 2025, the new cohort addresses diverse social and environmental challenges, ranging from...
The Meguro River Minna no Illumination Executive Committee will hold its annual winter light display from December to January. Now in its 15th year, the event will once again illuminate a stretch of the Meguro River using 100% renewable energy...
SATANAMA Lab has launched a new service to produce custom corporate novelty goods from used yoga mats. The service will provide businesses and organisations with a tangible way to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. SATANAMA Lab has...