The process uses ozone, a sterilizing gas, to clean and deodorize the pulp to the point that it passes sanitary requirements.

The conflict in Iran has had far-reaching ramifications, affecting even Japan's fisheries industry. The season's first catch of scallops has landed in Nemuro City in Hokkaido, northern Japan.

Billions of dirty diapers end up buried or burned every year in Japan — more from seniors than babies — but a recycling ...