Komeda Coffee Shop's incense sticks made from used coffee grounds offer a unique way to freshen up a room or bring comfort to those remembering a...
Tsuruta Town in Aomori Prefecture is upcycling waste wood from the renovation of Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge into unique products with added value for sustainability.
In a video address at the World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia, Emperor Naruhito expressed his desire for sharing of experiences on water-related disasters.
Haruka Kawashima is redefining women's entrepreneurship and the floral sector in Japan by upcycling leftover flowers into beautiful dried arrangements.
Local governments around the country are increasingly using 'SDGs Bonds' to improve the habitats of endangered birds like the crested ibis and white stork.
Molten, a renowned sports equipment manufacturer, recently introduced the world's first self-assembled soccer ball, eliminating the need for an air pump.
Kasugayama, the stunning primeval forest and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nara, is seeking a better balance with its deer that are spoiling the forest cycle.
A new initiative in Sakai City is turning factory scraps into toys for gachapon capsules, including leather and metal remnants and non-standard vegetables.
Mori Building, Ricoh, and Toray were among the winners of the 32nd Global Environment Awards, honored for their contributions to sustainability.
In a new series, Miyo Yamamoto speaks candidly about the opportunities and challenges for women entrepreneurs in Japan — and the positive changes underway.
Hello Kitty is expanding her circle of joy, using cultural diplomacy to bring her "kawaii" touch to the Japan-ASEAN 50th anniversary and SDGs initiatives.
Tokyo is tackling global urban issues with a fresh perspective on disaster resilience, environment, technology, and social innovation, to share with the world.
