Sustainability

Japan's forests, predominantly man-made with cedar and cypress, cover 67% of the nation but are largely unmanaged, posing ecological threats like landslides and water scarcity. The post-WWII reforestation effort led…

An initiative at Kiseragawa Plaza in Hyogo Prefecture collects over 1,200 used disposable hand warmers to prevent them from becoming landfill waste. These hand warmers, containing iron and charcoal, are…