Ogawa Coffee is one of the pioneers who brought fair trade coffee to Japan. They began around 2004 when the term “fair trade” wasn’t even heard of among the Japanese population. Not only that, through their coffee, Ogawa Coffee has...
When discussing recycling, the understanding of recycling rates varies. A simpler definition might be the total recycled as a fraction of total waste generated (source). More extensive definitions arise from considering multiple aspects, such as the...
“Sustainable production of energy by plants!” Our first interaction with Green Display was learning about BOTANICAL LIGHT, a project aiming to produce light from plants sustainably! The idea itself was fresh and promising, catching our...
Suwa, in Nagano Prefecture, is a charming destination showcasing the craftsmanship of local artisans. From Mino-yaki pottery and Kiriko cut glass to tin crafts, the region’s traditional aesthetics come alive. Breathtaking scenery of Lake Suwa...
In the quaint Harpan village of Nepal, BIKAS COFFEE is reimagining the world of coffee cultivation and consumption with a unique and heartfelt project. Drawing on the village’s innovative approach to sustainable and regenerative coffee...
Japanese startups have a certain flavor of sustainability: to incorporate sustainability into everyday activities. Customers of these startups and brands often learn about the sustainability of the brand after consumption. It is similar to...
On 22 February, Fridays For Future Nagoya (FFF Nagoya) led the #StopEACOP protest in Nagoya City with speeches outside the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Nagoya Sakae Branch and Nagoya Branch and a march between the two. To describe this...
Hourinji Temple in Chiyoda-cho, Gunma Prefecture, has opened “TEMPLE STAY ZENSŌ,” an accommodation facility that offers a modern version of a temple stay. The temple, which has been around for 700 years, will allow guests to live like a...
Mobile Museum YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM is back to promote wonderful circular products in Yokohama city. Lead organizer, Circular Yokohama, has set up an exhibition at qlaytion gallery of Honshiten qlay to allow citizens to discover the...
“Climate change is already here.” That was the opening message that Fridays For Future Kyoto (FFF Kyoto) shared as they opened their dialogue event on 29 January, “Climate Dialogue Between You and Me – Stopping the climate...