ReBit, a non-profit organization in Japan, is crowdfunding for a project that could change the narrative of Japan’s LGBTQ community, who grapple with unique predicaments in their daily lives. Society’s safety net, welfare services, which...
Tiger Thermos to circulate stainless steel material in Koganei City Tiger Thermos has partnered with Koganei City, Tokyo, to promote the use of personal bottles and the recycling of used stainless steel bottles. This collaboration aligns with...
In a quest to address food waste and foster a more sustainable future, Japan’s JTB Corporation has launched the Sustainable Voyage Project, introducing their pioneering product — the “Lost Journey Can.” Food waste has long been a...
Sustainable next-generation packaging, ‘BIOPAC’, whose catchphrase is ‘packaging that doesn’t need to be thrown away’, has begun sales in Japan. This is an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, made from seaweed that is...
In the last series of articles, I introduced the sustainability of Japanese fast fashion, focusing on Fast Retailing. On the other hand, in this series of articles, I introduce Japanese ethical fashion for men, choosing 3 brands you should check in...
Smiles Co. PASS THE BATON is set to make waves in the retail landscape as it brings the “KISARAZU CONCEPT STORE” to life. The store is scheduled to open its doors on June 8 under the aegis of Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. PASS THE BATON is...
IKEA Japan, the local branch of the globally recognized home furnishing company from Sweden, in collaboration with its parent corporation, the Ingka Group, is launching their #facethegap campaign. Unveiled on International Day Against Homophobia...
From May 15 to 17, MONA Co., Ltd. made its debut at Beautyworld Japan Tokyo (Venue: Tokyo Big Sight). MONA is committed to the mission of “enriching lives with new choices” and aims to build a society where menstruation becomes an...
On May 21, the G7 leaders and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who attended as a guest, discussed the situation in Ukraine at the G7 Hiroshima Summit. The G7 leaders expressed their shared resolve to confront Russia’s “illegal...
In response to a surge in organized crime demanding protection money from local businesses, the Hokkaido Prefectural Police have taken to YouTube to educate the public on how to handle such threats. According to the National Police Agency, there...