North Japan Seifukou Co. Ltd., which sells agricultural materials in Iwate Prefecture, has announced a bag called “COME SACK” made from the fabric of rice bags. The fabric used in the COME SACK is a plain weave made of a lightweight...
*This article contains affiliate links. Do you ever feel more confident touching your computer or smartphone when your nails are looking their best? Nowadays, nail care and manicures are not just for women, but for men as well. With this increasing...
“Tu Casa” is a multi-purpose facility in Kyoto where you can shop, eat, and stay with an emphasis on “ethical” and “zero waste.” On the first floor, a café and bar provide healthy organic vegetarian (plant-based) dishes and...
Kiyasuku, a clothing repair service that caters to people with physical disabilities, has recently launched a new project called “Seishun no Kiyasuku” (translated: “Youth’s Kiyasuku”) which focuses on repairing school...
“airCloset” is a service that provides a circular system of sharing clothing, allowing them to be passed from one person to another who wants to wear and cherish them for as long as possible without being discarded. Additionally, the...
“Zero waste” refers to efforts to reduce garbage produced, by keeping waste and extravagant consumption to a minimum. In accordance with the name, various municipalities and corporations are expanding their specific zero-waste activities with the...
The “Circular Festival” was held at Umekoji Park in Kyoto last year on 27 November, with the aim to collect and recycle old clothes. It comes as one of the efforts under Kyoto City’s “Kyoto Decarbonized Lifestyle Promotion...
The energy of many goes into each cup of coffee that we drink. Coffee enriches our life. Coffee beans make their way to Japan for our enjoyment, but what do we do with the leftover coffee grounds in our homes and offices? I visited Gary and Junko...
On Sunday, October 9, 2022, music festival “Kyoto Onpaku 2022” organized by music group Quruli was held at Umekoji Park in Kyoto. The festival, which has been held since 2007, marks its 16th time this year and the first time in three years due to...
Plastic hairbrushes are cheap, but most cause static electricity and don’t last long. On the other hand, wooden hairbrushes and combs are easier to use. These natural brushes often contain oil, providing a shine to the hair. Moreover, they are...