Researchers used a world-class submersible to uncover the mysterious journey of microplastics. Currently, over 90% of ocean microplastics are unaccounted for.
Certification of Totoro's Forest and over a hundred other sites is part of government efforts to conserve 30% of the nation's habitats for biodiversity by 2030.
Student contributor Moa Maeda introduces the Yukigaya Chemical Industry and its newly-branded ethical sponges that are making a splash in the cosmetic industry.
A Swiss family of four has embarked on an extraordinary six-month cycling journey across Japan, advocating for sustainable mobility and nature exploration.
Global warming countermeasures are a pressing issue, but should be pursued while considering how to reduce poverty in order to achieve a sustainable society.
Tamaki left his Okinawa constituents exposed to toxic spills from his prefectural offices while he was at the UN, ranting about the US bases' chemical waste.
The Futaba Sankyo Corporation launched a collaborative research project on breeding the black soldier fly as feed for fish farming. Is domestication feasible?
A new Tokyo Metropolitan Government showroom is publicizing wood products made from trees in Tokyo's Tama area, promoting local production and consumption.
Photojournalist Fumie Oyama shares exclusive photos of the endangered crested ibis in the first installment of a new series on Sado Island's rich biodiversity.
Landslides, damaged landscapes, and disaster risk were among concerns that prompted the city to issue a declaration opposing construction of mega solar plants.
Technological advancements in material and chemical recycling are key if plastic recycling in Japan is to become economically viable.
Rice-based bioplastics not only provide a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic, they could also revitalize Japan's shrinking rice farming industry.