WORLD INSIGHT - Environment

October 26, 2023
Trucks Running on Ramen: How Fukuoka Invented Pork Bone Broth Biodiesel Fuel

“There’s a company in Kyushu that makes diesel oil from tonkotsu ramen broth and runs trucks with it.”

By Kenrei Takeuchi

April 18, 2023
Japan Works on Treaty towards Ending Plastic Pollution

“I grew up with the sea, and poverty for me was sumptuous; then I lost the sea and found all luxuries grey and poverty unbearable.”

By Takeshi Akahori
May 13, 2022
The Trend in Plastic Free: “Bag Charge” Is Just the Beginning

More than a year has passed since the introduction of mandatory surcharge for plastic shopping bags on July 1, 2020.

By Ryoko Seguchi
October 12, 2021
The Great Transformation with Decarbonization

China‘s Formidable Ambition to Become an Environmental Powerhouse at Breakneck Speed

By Kazuaki Sato

September 6, 2021
“It’s Quick, Cheap, and Runs!” Even Toyota Is Amazed? Japanese EV Ventures Surprise the World with Breakthrough Power

“Electric vehicles (EV) are an extension of radio-controlled model cars. We developed at a speed unimaginable for conventional car developers. We’ve clashed countless times with the engineer who had an experience managing car development,” says President Masanori Yoshida of Aspark, an engineer staffing company in Osaka.

By Ryuichi Kaneyama and Tatsuya Oobori

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September 10, 2021
Tokyo Olympics and the Mysterious City in the Eyes of British Media Reporters

With Team Japan winning the most medals in its history, How will the foreign journalists look back on this summer in Tokyo where various factors intertwined?

By Satoshi Takehana
February 20, 2023
Suzuki and Yamaha Boosts Production: The Hidden Strength of the Third Largest Economy

“Recently, there’s numerous inquiries regarding India. We’ve never seen so much enthusiasm from Japanese companies,” says the surprised megabank staff who surveys Japanese corporate expansion into emerging countries.

By Daisuke Ando and Yuka Kato
November 3, 2023
A Decade-Long Wooing by Aston Martin CEO Whitmarsh Brings Honda Back to F1

On May 24, Honda announced its return to the F1 World Championship from the 2026 season through a power unit (PU) supplier agreement with Aston Martin, based on new engine regulations.

By Masahiro Owari
March 5, 2024
World Insight Interview by Shunsuke Ochiai Vol.3 Meet Marielle, the Cherry blossom expert.

This interview explores Marielle's journey across Japan, documenting her adventures on her blog and social media.

By Shunsuke Ochiai

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