Zenbird Editorial TeamHida City in Gifu Prefecture is addressing depopulation and vacant housing by supporting a social business that combines animal welfare with regional development. The city government partnered with Neco Republic, a Tokyo-based organisation, to...
Twelve Japanese municipalities, including Kameoka City in Kyoto Prefecture, established the National Mayors’ Association for Organic Villages on 13 June. The group aims to reduce the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides while building...
Kyodo Shoji Co., Ltd., the operator of COEDO Brewery, has become the first company in the Japanese alcoholic beverage industry to obtain B Corp certification. This international accreditation recognises businesses that meet high standards of social...
KOKO HOTEL Hida Takayama will be hosting a sustainable fashion show on 7 August, featuring clothing upcycled from discarded items. The show is a collaboration between local students, government bodies, and welfare organisations to promote...
VERS, a brand based in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, is expanding the possibilities of upcycling with Fragment Rose, a project that deconstructs vintage clothing from around the world and reconstructs the materials into handcrafted roses. By using...
