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Unlocking the Potential of Low-Temperature Waste Heat: A Japanese Startup’s Breakthrough in Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Unlocking the Potential of Low-Temperature Waste Heat: A Japanese Startup’s Breakthrough in Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization November 7, 2025 A Japanese startup has developed tech that makes it possible to recover and reuse waste heat below 300°C efficiently by altering thermoelectric power generation modules.
Wolffia: Tiny Superfood Tackles the Protein Crisis Wolffia: Tiny Superfood Tackles the Protein Crisis September 26, 2025 Wolffia duckweed, a fast-growing aquatic plant, is gaining attention as a potential solution to the “protein crisis”.
Non-fired Bricks Protect the Air and People’s Health in Bangladesh Non-fired Bricks Protect the Air and People’s Health in Bangladesh July 11, 2025 Brick production creates high CO2 emissions during the firing process, along with health-damaging soot and smoke. A Japanese company has developed a potential solution: non-fired bricks.
Tea-Field Carbon Credits: A New Tool for Fighting Global Warming Tea-Field Carbon Credits: A New Tool for Fighting Global Warming June 27, 2025 Makinohara is famous for its tea fields, which are producing something new: carbon credits. This initiative addresses global warming and aims to revitalize the region.
Waste into Resources: Sustainable Solutions for a Global Problem Waste into Resources: Sustainable Solutions for a Global Problem May 23, 2025 Japanese company's groundbreaking new waste management system turns waste into recyclable oil, making regenerable resources from trash.
From Small Aquarium to World Ocean: IoT-Based Coral Reef Ecosystem Promotes New Conservation Standards From Small Aquarium to World Ocean: IoT-Based Coral Reef Ecosystem Promotes New Conservation Standards May 16, 2025 Japan’s latest tech using IoT and AI to replicate natural ocean environments in aquariums could be a new solution for marine biodiversity conservation.
Defying the Heat, Defining the Future: Innovative Zero-Energy Radiative Cooling Material at Expo 2025 Defying the Heat, Defining the Future: Innovative Zero-Energy Radiative Cooling Material at Expo 2025 April 18, 2025 Discover the future of cooling at Expo 2025 with SPACECOOL’s Zero-Energy Radiative Cooling Material.
New Water-Saving Technology Helps Noto Peninsula Earthquake Victims and Tackles Global Issues New Water-Saving Technology Helps Noto Peninsula Earthquake Victims and Tackles Global Issues January 17, 2025 Innovative Japanese startup develops water-saving technology and contributes to global water scarcity and humanitarian relief post-earthquake crisis.
Management Systems to Prevent Peatland Fires in Indonesia and Beyond Management Systems to Prevent Peatland Fires in Indonesia and Beyond November 29, 2024 A Japanese forestry company is preventing tropical peatland fires that cause massive CO2 emissions with an effective sustainable management system.
Dark Septate Endophyte: A Novel Solution for Soil Degradation and Climate Change Dark Septate Endophyte: A Novel Solution for Soil Degradation and Climate Change November 15, 2024 A new Japanese technology utilizes the power of a natural microbe known as dark septate endophyte to combat soil degradation and climate change.
From Earth to Energy: Japan Shares Expertise in Sustainable Geothermal Development From Earth to Energy: Japan Shares Expertise in Sustainable Geothermal Development October 18, 2024 A Japanese plant-engineering company is optimizing the use of geothermal fields to help Indonesia develop geothermal energy and contribute to global decarbonization.
EV in India: Japanese E-Rickshaw Ecosystem Paving the Way for a Better Life EV in India: Japanese E-Rickshaw Ecosystem Paving the Way for a Better Life October 4, 2024 In India, a Japanese EV manufacturer aims to build an e-rickshaw ecosystem to drive decarbonization and provide equal opportunities for locals.
Climate Transition Bonds Show Japan’s Commitment to Carbon Neutrality Climate Transition Bonds Show Japan’s Commitment to Carbon Neutrality September 27, 2024 To achieve carbon neutrality, Japan introduced the world’s first Climate Transition Bonds this year, outlining its strategic path and roadmaps.
Aiming for a Sustainable Airport Terminal: Introducing a Hybrid Wood-Steel Structure at Haneda Airport Aiming for a Sustainable Airport Terminal: Introducing a Hybrid Wood-Steel Structure at Haneda Airport August 9, 2024 Haneda Airport’s sustainable new north satellite facility uses wood and steel to cut carbon, aiming for Net Zero Energy Building (ZEB) status.
Sea-Based Solar Energy: A New Answer to Climate Change? Sea-Based Solar Energy: A New Answer to Climate Change? July 12, 2024 Sumitomo Mitsui Construction pioneers floating systems for solar energy on the sea, tackling climate change with innovative technology.
Green Hydrogen Energy: Three Localities Uniting under a Pacific Alliance Green Hydrogen Energy: Three Localities Uniting under a Pacific Alliance June 28, 2024 Aiming to promote green hydrogen energy, Fukushima Prefecture’s Namie Town launched the Pacific Hydrogen Alliance in 2023 with two U.S. localities.
The Road to Net Zero with Green Steel The Road to Net Zero with Green Steel March 1, 2024 Japan’s steel industry is pioneering green steel production with hydrogen technology, driving the push for carbon neutrality by 2050.
The Microwave Technology Turning the Chemical Industry Green The Microwave Technology Turning the Chemical Industry Green February 22, 2024 A pioneering microwave technology startup in Japan is leading the green transformation of the chemical industry with its unique heating method.
Delicious Sea Urchins Restore Oceans and Help Decarbonization Delicious Sea Urchins Restore Oceans and Help Decarbonization October 6, 2023 Sea urchins meet decarbonization. A Japanese startup aims to restore marine ecosystem through the farming of the high-end ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
Inexhaustible Energy: Engineering to Realize Fusion Power Inexhaustible Energy: Engineering to Realize Fusion Power September 29, 2023 A Japan-based global startup, Kyoto Fusioneering, has contributed to the realization of fusion power, based on Japan’s unique technological superiority.
Japan’s Long-Planned Photovoltaics: Space-Based Solar Power and Perovskite Solar Cells Japan’s Long-Planned Photovoltaics: Space-Based Solar Power and Perovskite Solar Cells August 4, 2023 Japan is making steady progress toward the implementation of the groundbreaking technologies of both space-based solar power and flexible solar cells.
Hydrogen Power Generation for a Zero-Carbon World Hydrogen Power Generation for a Zero-Carbon World August 29, 2022 With hydrogen one of the keys to achieving decarbonization, Japan’s tech is leading the future of hydrogen power generation.
Carbon-Negative Concrete: A Game Changer for a Sustainable Future Carbon-Negative Concrete: A Game Changer for a Sustainable Future August 29, 2022 An innovative type of carbon dioxide-absorbing concrete is Japan’s Carbon Recycling tech that could accelerate decarbonization.
Burning Garbage, but Reducing Greenhouse Gases Burning Garbage, but Reducing Greenhouse Gases August 29, 2022 Japan’s technology that changes garbage into clean energy is now helping to drive decarbonization transition in Asia.
Harmony Between Forests and Communities Echoes in Tanzania Harmony Between Forests and Communities Echoes in Tanzania August 29, 2022 Yamaha’s challenge is to protect ‘musical sounds’ by making a virtuous cycle of industrial progress and conservation of nature.
Clean Energy Strategy to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050 Clean Energy Strategy to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050 June 23, 2022 Japan has issued an interim report on Clean Energy Strategy and now encourages extensive investment to become carbon neutral by 2050.
Recovering Farmland Devoured by Locusts in Pakistan Recovering Farmland Devoured by Locusts in Pakistan November 18, 2021 In Pakistan, agriculture—a major part of the country’s economy—has experienced grave destruction due to swarms of desert locusts. Japan has taken action to assist the beleaguered farmers.
Japan’s Green Growth Strategy Will Accelerate Innovation Japan’s Green Growth Strategy Will Accelerate Innovation September 16, 2021 Japan has set out an ambitious plan to lead the world in decarbonization. What exactly is Japan’s Green Growth Strategy?
Harnessing Hydrogen to Realize a Carbon-Free Society Harnessing Hydrogen to Realize a Carbon-Free Society September 16, 2021 Hydrogen is garnering attention as a crucial energy resource in achieving carbon neutrality since it does not emit carbon dioxide (CO2) when combusted as an energy source. As a global pioneer in utilizing hydrogen, Japan is striving to achieve decarbonization by further promoting hydrogen energy.
Zero-Carbon Cities Herald Carbon Neutrality Zero-Carbon Cities Herald Carbon Neutrality September 16, 2021 Zero-carbon cities, at the forefront of a vision to make Japan carbon neutral by 2050, are generating a wave of innovative changes across the country. Taking advantage of its geographical features, Goto City is looking to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions while revitalizing the community.
Japan and the Pacific: Generating Secure and Sustainable Energy Solutions Japan and the Pacific: Generating Secure and Sustainable Energy Solutions July 21, 2021 The shift to renewable energy in the Pacific island countries has progressed, with the support of Japan, in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and secure a stable supply of energy.
Keep Your Eyes on the Other Side of Tokyo 2020 Keep Your Eyes on the Other Side of Tokyo 2020 June 29, 2021 The Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 are finally approaching, set to open on July 23. With sustainability as an important theme of the Games, there is growing attention surrounding the various initiatives being put into practice under the concept of “Be better, together – for the planet and the people.”
A Small Town Asks “Why?”: Toward a Zero-Waste World A Small Town Asks “Why?”: Toward a Zero-Waste World April 15, 2021 In 2020, a waste-recycling facility complex with hotel was opened in Kamikatsu Town, Tokushima Prefecture, a community that has been working for years on progressive solutions to reduce waste. What is the significance of this? And what future is this town aiming for?
The World’s Largest Hydrogen-Production Facility on the Path to Zero Emissions The World’s Largest Hydrogen-Production Facility on the Path to Zero Emissions March 22, 2021 The Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field, the world’s largest hydrogen-production facility, began operation in 2020 and constitutes a giant leap towards the realization of a hydrogen society.
Artificial Photosynthesis: A Step Toward a Carbon-Free Future Artificial Photosynthesis: A Step Toward a Carbon-Free Future March 22, 2021 Dr. FUJISHIMA Akira, the discoverer of photocatalysis, is working to produce fuel by combining the hydrogen produced from solar energy with greenhouse gases.
Coming Together in the Fight Against Ocean Waste Coming Together in the Fight Against Ocean Waste March 22, 2021 Visit Tsuruga, where the local community and the municipal government have collaborated in launching bold initiatives to clean their beloved sea and beaches.
Plant-Derived Material Will Change the Future of Automobiles Plant-Derived Material Will Change the Future of Automobiles February 19, 2021 Lightweight and super-strong, cellulose nanofiber is an innovative material based on cellulose—a renewable resource from trees and plants—promising a wide spectrum of potential applications in various fields, including the automobile industry.
Self-Reliant Energy Enhances Local Resilience Self-Reliant Energy Enhances Local Resilience January 27, 2021 A small town in Chiba Prefecture has created a microgrid—a decentralized electric power system—utilizing locally produced natural gas and solar energy. This innovation exemplifies how regional energy diversification can enhance the resilience of local communities throughout Japan.
Japan’s Green Innovations for Achieving Carbon Neutrality Japan’s Green Innovations for Achieving Carbon Neutrality December 24, 2020 Japan will forge ahead with innovative research and development to solve global environmental problems.

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