If you are into Japanese cosmetics, then Cosme Kitchen should be a familiar brand to you. It has a growing presence in Japan, known for its selection of organic cosmetics from both Japanese and international brands. Cosme Kitchen believes in natural...
If there is a pinnacle of “cool” in the hotel industry, BnA Alter Museum is no doubt there. Often characterized as “art or museum you can stay in”, the BnA Alter Museum hotel in Kyoto offers 31 permanent art pieces in which...
Ramen restaurant TowZen is located in Kyoto, in a quaint neighborhood just 10 minutes walk from the renowned Shimogawa Shrine. At the end of the cute entrance of greenery lays the entrance to the hidden ramen restaurant with a heartwarming decor...
Sharing economies don’t always get the kindest of spotlight. And can we blame it? What used to be a promise to disrupt wasteful consumption by building a network of trust within a community, is now a leverage for capitalism to do what it does best...
Anyone attending the Shikoku Share Summit 2019 was bound to learn something new. Covering a plethora of industries, attendees discovered the uniqueness of each industry and the steps in which problems were solved. In this article, we will pick a few...
What does the term “Sharing Economy” mean to you? The term “sharing economy” often conjures up the examples of Uber and Airbnb. But these companies always seem to have something missing for me. In hindsight, these companies did not fulfil its...
Are you from a community where households are strangers to one another? Or perhaps you are in a city where thousands live, but still feel a sense of loneliness? This is a scenario that is present and growing in Fukuoka City. However, Fukuoka Tenjin...
(Zenbird has an updated list of sustainable cafes and sustainable restaurants here.) A month ago, we introduced 5 sustainable restaurants and cafes in Tokyo. We felt that the list was a little short, so let’s double that number! We shall be...
Having been a writer for a beauty blog for a few years, I have seen the transitions consumers for Japanese beauty brand have sought after. While the change has been slow, fans know which is truly the way to go: organic cosmetics. If you are reading...
It is always heartening to see customers making a conscious choice for ethical and/or organic products. We know that we are making an impact when small decisions like these are made globally. Japan is seeing changing trends that are environmentally...