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.
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.
Japan 2 Earth, a part of the JAPAN Forward network, is dedicated to spreading the word on environmental activities in Japan. This article was first published...
The decarbonization trend means higher demand for Panasonic's Eco Cute high-efficiency water heaters, leading the company to boost its production capacity.
The triple-domed pavilion designed by ZERI Japan will house displays and host programs to educate visitors on the importance of protecting Earth's oceans.