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MEDIA 2024.07.25
Interview with CEO Mr. Maeda was featured in the 10th anniversary issue of “Forbes JAPAN”.
NEWS 2024.07.10
Our efforts were featured in the “2024 White Paper on Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism” published by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
EVENT 2024.07.03
Our “Small-Scale Distributed Water Circulation System” for residential use was introduced at the 2024 Hiroshima-Ahime Exchange Conference by Governor Nakamura and Governor Yuzaki.
NEWS 2024.06.28
Letter of Appreciation from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for our support of hand washing and bathing in the Noto Peninsula earthquake-stricken area.
MEDIA 2024.06.27
The Japan Water Supply Newspaper reported that the government’s cabinet decision “Basic Policy 2024” includes “water circulation showers” and “decentralized systems” as a new method for disaster management.
MEDIA 2024.06.24
The Spanish web media “Haz revista” covered our efforts and products as Japan’s response to the water problem.
NEWS 2024.06.12
The Ministry of the Environment’s 2024 edition of the “Environmental White Paper” features a case study of the WOTA system’s support for the area where water has been cut off due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
EVENT 2024.06.09
CEO Mr. Maeda spoke at the Japan Medical Association Symposium “Disaster Medicine for the Next Generation”.
INFORMATION 2024.06.06
WOTA was selected as one of the “Indo Pacific Climate Tech 100” and our member spoke at the IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum held in Singapore.
INFORMATION 2024.05.17
Mr. Maeda, our CEO, was appointed as an “Entrepreneurship Promotion Ambassador” by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
EVENT 2024.05.16
Mr. Asami, our employee, participated in a talk session at the “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program”
PRESS RELEASE 2024.05.15
WOTA releases “Noto Peninsula Earthquake and ‘Disaster Water Stress’ Report in National Disaster Class Disasters (Second Report)”.
MEDIA 2024.05.10
Our earthquake relief efforts and products were featured in the Japanese government’s international public relations web magazine “KIZUNA”.
INFORMATION 2024.05.10
WOTA’s products were featured as a case study of their contribution to evacuation shelter management at the “2nd Water Supply and Sewerage Earthquake Countermeasures Study Committee” of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
INFORMATION 2024.04.26
WOTA BOX” was featured in Sanseido Publishing’s 2025 edition of “Contemporary Japanese,” a Japanese language textbook for junior high school students.
INFORMATION 2024.04.24
Mr. Maeda’s speech as one of the “Culture Planners” (cultural entrepreneurs) was featured in the activity report of the “Kyoto City Urban Strategy to Create a Virtuous Circle between Culture and Economy,” a joint project by Kyoto City and Loftwork.
EVENT 2024.04.18
Mr. Ochi, Executive Officer, spoke at “J-STARTUP HOUR No. 153: What Role Impact Startups Play in Times of Disaster” hosted by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
EVENT 2024.04.15
WOTA’s products were featured in a report by the Cabinet Office (in charge of disaster prevention) titled “Situation of Evacuation Center Management in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake of 2024” as an example of our contribution to evacuation center management.
INFORMATION 2024.04.10
We have received the Mizuho Innovation Award, an award given by Mizuho Bank to promising innovative companies.
MEDIA 2024.04.01
Our company was featured in the “International Development Journal”.
MEDIA 2024.03.30
WOTA is featured in the “Casebook of Good Practices for Adaptation” by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
MEDIA 2024.02.08
‘NHK World Japan’ highlighted our company’s efforts in the water-scarce areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
EVENT 2023.11.27
WOTA to exhibit at COP28 (the United Nation’s Climate Change Conference), as a Japanese startup selected under the Japan-UAE Coordination Scheme for Advanced Technology (JU-CAT).
NEWS 2023.11.20
WOTA BOX has been selected as a “CES 2024 Innovation Award” honoree for the CES 2024 event.
MEDIA 2023.10.10
NHK World Japan’ presented an interview featuring CEO Mr. Maeda, along with an introduction to small-scale decentralized water circulation systems.
NEWS 2023.04.14
Our water reuse hand-wash stand ‘WOSH’ will be exhibited in ‘Japanese Design Today 100 (a selection of contemporary Japanese designs)’.
MEDIA 2022.11.03
NHK World Japan’ showcased an interview with CEO Mr. Maeda, along with an introduction of WOSH and WOTA BOX.
PRESS RELEASE 2022.10.18
Agreement Signed with Toshima Village, Tokyo, to Resolve Water Crisis
PRESS RELEASE 2022.10.13
“Off-the-grid housing module” that recycles all domestic wastewater will be exhibited at CEATEC 2022.
PRESS RELEASE 2022.07.13
WOTA’s “Small-scale decentralized water reuse system demonstration project” is selected as a recipient of NEDO’s “Research and Development Startup Support Program” for FY2022.
PRESS RELEASE 2022.05.11
Development of a Small-Scale, Decentralized Water Reuse System for Reusing Household Wastewater—Successful Demonstration of Subarctic Use with Biological Treatment
PRESS RELEASE 2022.04.04
WOTA and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda sign Memorandum of Understanding to solve water issues
NEWS 2021.09.17
The Earthshot Prize selects WOTA as the only finalist from Japan.