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J-Blip: Mini kotatsu a cozy spot for singles

Business | Japan Pulse Feb 3, 2013

J-Blip: Mini kotatsu a cozy spot for singles

by Felicity Hughes

The mini kotatsu offers warmth just for one.

Energy conservation isn't just for summers any more

Business | YEN FOR LIVING Jan 9, 2013

Energy conservation isn't just for summers any more

by Philip Brasor and Masako Tsubuku

More Japanese homes are using electricity for heating purposes.

Today's J-blip: Suteteko

Business | Japan Pulse Jul 18, 2012

Today's J-blip: Suteteko

by Christopher Robinson

Hot under the collar? Cool down with suteteko.

Cool heat-blockers for summer 2012

Culture | Japan Pulse Jul 4, 2012

Cool heat-blockers for summer 2012

by Felicity Hughes

It's gonna be a scorcher out there, but at least Japan Inc. has dreamed up a few new fun ways to beat the heat.

Power saving puts Christmas illuminations in a new light

Lifestyle | Japan Pulse Dec 1, 2011

Power saving puts Christmas illuminations in a new light

by Felicity Hughes

While the winter setsuden will soon be in full effect, the Christmas illumination show must go on.

Sniffling and shivering into a setsuden winter

National / Media | Japan Pulse Nov 22, 2011

Sniffling and shivering into a setsuden winter

by Felicity Hughes

With the winter winds come the usual sniffles and sneezes, but this year's power conservation campaign could makes matters worse.

Doing your bit for setsuden? Here's your discount

Food & Drink | Japan Pulse Jul 12, 2011

Doing your bit for setsuden? Here's your discount

by Sandra Barron

Guru Nabi hops on the setsuden bandwagon and gets restaurants and bars to climb on board with coupons designed to encourage energy conservation.

The latest and greatest gear for keeping it cool

Lifestyle | Japan Pulse Jul 11, 2011

The latest and greatest gear for keeping it cool

by Sandra Barron

It's gonna be a scorcher out there today, and tomorrow, and tomorrow ... Make sure you have the right gear for the dog days ahead.

Sassor's ELP shines a light on energy consumption

Business | Japan Pulse Jun 22, 2011

Sassor's ELP shines a light on energy consumption

by Felicity Hughes

The Energy Literacy Program aims to help consumers shed light on their power savings, or lack thereof.

Super cool biz and signs of a setsuden summer

National / Media | Japan Pulse May 24, 2011

Super cool biz and signs of a setsuden summer

by Sandra Barron

Signs of energy conservation are in the air but will it be enough to weather the power demands of summer?

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