Food manufacturer Kewpie is reducing waste by combining excess mayonnaise with livestock manure to make biogas via methane fermentation for power generation.
Food waste is now being converted into energy at Sagamihara Biogas Power, a new methane power plant aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Participants from Japan, China, Taiwan, Mongolia, Nepal, Canada, Thailand, and the US competed to see how many bowls of soba they could eat in two minutes.
The kimono is excellent at capturing seasonal joys. In autumn, common motifs are dragonflies, the full moon, and symbols of the harvest, such as rice ears.
JR East will operate special trains and extra services to provide travelers with a memorable autumn experience in Ibaraki Prefecture.
August 11 is "Mountain Day" in Japan and increasing numbers of people are celebrating by climbing Mount Fuji, where crowd control safety measures are starting.
When the World Athletics Championships get underway, the two-time defending men's 20-kilometer race walk world champion will be back in the spotlight.
Despite the population decline intensifying, the Tokyo metropolitan area remains crucial in driving Japan's economy forward.
For the first time, wood from 100-year-old trees can be made into wood liquor, a new beverage that could be key to revitalizing forestry and mountain...
Given the vital role of semiconductor technology and the escalating geopolitical tensions involving Taiwan, local production has never been more critical.