Japanese companies collaborate to turn abandoned fisheries landing gear into useful products

Japanese startup's material made from tiny crystals has huge potential in global warming battle

Japanese company's material takes heat out of energy-sapping outdoor equipment and buildings

Reusing tea, helping refugees

Japanese drinks maker brews up eco-friendly way to recycle discarded tea leaves

Origami Disposable Razors, “Hidden” Food Loss

Superheated steamer turns discarded vegetables and scraps into profitable powder

Razor with foldable paper handle slashes plastic use, cuts through gender boundaries

High-Tech Medical Tourism, Greening with Garbage

Japan research helps green Niger desert, improving the environment and reducing conflict

Fish Leather, Rice Plastic

Biodegradable resin made from staple food could revitalize farming, reduce harmful waste

Upcycling Old Wood, AI Medical Testing

Companies rescue precious lumber from old houses, upcycling it for furniture and use in interior design

Rare, “all-English” start-up event hosted by Tokyo Metro Gov’t is a show of Tokyo’s increasing - and much-needed - support for global entrepreneurs.

Hydrogel film developed to block bacteria, viruses promotes plant germination even on concrete and the desert