Learn how strict waste guidelines and smart disposal habits of Japan keep the country remarkably clean for visitors and locals alike.

Although long used by supermarkets to clear out their precooked foods nearing expiration, convenience stores in Japan have recently been adopting stickers indicating perishable food that’s a little ...

Japan’s lack of public trash cans often surprises visitors, but cultural norms and safety concerns explain why travelers ...

Residents of a Japanese city may have to endure being publicly named and shamed if they do not follow the rules around bin separation. Under the current system, rubbish collectors place yellow ...