Following a period of sustained growth in demand for our corporate research services, we are pleased to announce the expansion of our research team and the appointment of two new senior researchers with backgrounds in economic policy and social science.
We are delighted to announce the launch of our Spring 2026 editorial series, which will explore the rituals and customs that shape daily life in Japan across the seasons — from food preparation to garden care.
Plastic Shredding Facility has entered into a formal partnership with the Japan Cultural Exchange Foundation to support the production of research materials for the foundation's international outreach programmes.
Our Editor-in-Chief, Kimura Satoshi, has been invited to present at the Tokyo Information Forum on the topic of editorial standards and cultural authenticity in digital media. The event will be held at the Tokyo International Forum in June 2026.
Please note that our office will be closed from 3 May to 7 May 2026 in observance of Golden Week. Enquiries received during this period will be attended to from 8 May. We apologise for any inconvenience.
We are pleased to share a special editorial reflection marking our 100th published article — a look back at a decade of writing about Japan, and a consideration of the editorial values that have guided our work.