Popular Japanese yakiniku chain introduces Vtuber meat delivery robots as staff
While use of robots in the service industry is by no means a new topic in Japan, there has been an observable uptick in gravitation…
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Japanese convenience store FamilyMart makes its sandwiches better inside and out
Tasty Japanese sandwiches If you’ve ever been to Japan, you’ve probably seen them: tasty-looking sandwiches made with fluffy white shokupan milk bread, usually on the…
Nagano based company develops robot designed to reduce burden on declining rice farmers
Despite the fact that consumers have become more aware of their health in recent years, there hasn’t been any increase in quality natural farming methods…
Starbucks Japan swaps out plastic cups for glass, offers rent-a-tumbler alternatives & introduces 100% plant cutlery
Starbucks Japan is leading the way to a more sustainable future through the introduction of four new measures aiming at reducing plastic waste produced in…
Waterproof and recyclable cardboard boxes in Japan safely transport liquids
Managed by the office retail company KOKUYO, Shop & Café “THINK OF THINGS” in Tokyo now offers high-functional cardboard boxes that are waterproof enough to…
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu collaborates with hard hit local businesses to kick off 10th anniversary tour
It seems like only yesterday when the release of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s debut single PONPONPON made waves across the Japanese and international music industry. The…
Breaking down boundaries and exploring the earth with Hobonichi’s AR Globe
With the invention of passenger airlines, live international television broadcasts, and the power of the internet, there’s no denying that over the last century we,…
Noodles for two or big eater? Try this Japanese SDGs lifehack for instant ramen + yakisoba
As most of our readers probably know, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out by the United Nations are a set of goals that countries…
High school ‘soccer powerhouse’ replaces artificial turf with recycled green tea husks
As the world begins to take sustainability more seriously, we’re all taking it upon ourselves to do our bit for the planet, and looking for…
Metaverse talents specializing in feminized kawaii voice sing at the Babiniku Kohaku 2021 concert
Babiniku and feminized voice in the metaverse According to the “Social VR Lifestyle Survey 2021,” a survey of 1,197 metaverse users jointly conducted by the…
Japan’s new quick hardening powder turns your leftover noodle broth into a solid
Many of us like to savor our instant noodles right down to the last drop of soup and seasoning, but those who are counting their…
Young Japanese couple gets surprising reaction after telling their real estate agent they’re gay
Although change has been slow, there is a growing awareness of and respect for various forms of diversity within Japanese society. With regards to sexual…
Hotel New Otani’s new SDGs-themed cocktail uses spinach grown in compost from hotel kitchen’s food waste
Japan’s Hotel New Otani’s TheBar Capri will be adding a new cocktail to their already renowned menu, this time with an SDG motivated drink called…
A special shop to support the faithful dog Hachikō’s hometown!
If you have ever visited or watched a vlog about Shibuya, a popular ward in Tokyo, you must have heard of the statue of a…
Eat and learn: A plant-based café & food tech park has opened in Ginza!
Can you imagine “healthy junk food”? It may sound weird, but it really exists! A plant-based food café called “2foods” has opened their second flagship…