Fridays For Future Japan came together to hold their climate march last Friday with a unified message to Japan’s governments. And Fridays For Future Kyoto gave a twist to their climate march by taking it to Kyoto’s beloved Kamo River and...
Come 18 March, Ecological Memes will be holding a four-day virtual global forum to promote the return of regenerative strength back to society. In this forum, “Emergence from AWAI: Regenerating Human-Nonhuman Relations,” Ecological Memes wants to...
The third wave of coronavirus seems to be waning in strength, but the Japanese population remains vigilant. With many sticking to the Stay Home movement and lockdowns, delivery services remain popular, especially for food and beverages. Take-out...
To promote SDGs and progress regional revitalization, Japan has called out to local governments to be sustainable. Iki City from Nagasaki Prefecture is one of first 29 cities chosen to be a model “SDGs Future City.” However, as an island...
On the sea banks west of the Eco-park Minamata, there lay a series of Jizo stone statues (a guardian deity that watches over children). They are all facing outwards towards the Yatsushiro Sea, which is also known as the Shiranui Sea. Each stone was...
On the way to the interview, I was surprised to see so many shops with closed shutters in the city. Even for a weekday, the sight is often reserved for distant rural areas. But that impression was reversed nearing the location of “Waiwai...
Good news for anyone looking to get a waterproof jacket! Sustainable fashion brand Kapok Knot opens its ecommerce site in English today. With strong concepts of ethical fashion and fair trade in its processes, Kapok Knot is a Japanese specialty...
Waking to the chiming tunes that ring through the streets at 6am. Taking in the smell of coffee that fills the house. Savoring the hearty breakfast, as the citizens of Taketa city wake and bustle by the cafe window on the ground floor. That is the...
While Taketa City is well-known for its beauty in its surroundings. One can see the majestic mountain ranges and enjoy the sights while bathing in the many hot springs. Yet many do not realize how many wonderful artisans have gathered here, each...
Here in a quiet neighborhood of Beppu city in Oita prefecture, a cyan awning shelters anticipating guests queuing in sunset. On it, writes the name of the ramen restaurant “Yume Wo Katare”. This is where 17-year-old manager, Ryoma Kamikubo, gives...