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...
East Japan Railway Company and JR East Startup Co., Ltd. have announced the “JR East Startup Program 2023,” an initiative designed to foster collaborative business ventures and innovative ideas. Since its inception in 2017, the program...
KOKUA Corporation, a Japanese organization dedicated to disaster prevention, has developed an innovative solution for encouraging preparedness: “LIFEGIFT,” a catalog gift that combines stylish design with life-saving utility. The...
It’s been 12 years since the magnitude-9 earthquake and 40-meter (130-feet) high tsunami hit northern Japan in March 2011. Prolonged evacuation is finally ending in Fukushima around the flooded nuclear facilities. Unfortunately, these deadly...
The Zurich Insurance Company’s official Japan YouTube channel, “Green Music produced by Zurich” engaged its community to suggest locations that hold personal significance. By selecting three such locales and enlisting the talents...
In recent years, Sri Lanka, where the political situation has been unstable due to the serious economic crisis, has repeatedly held demonstrations demanding the resignation of the government since March 2022. In July 2022, a large-scale protest...
This year for Earth Day Tokyo, the “Workers’ Co-op Village” adopts the mantra “Let’s create together! A ‘circle’ connecting people and nature,” in harmony with Earth Day Tokyo 2023’s theme...
*This article contains affiliate links. Considering animal welfare, vegan cosmetics and skincare products are becoming more popular in recent years. Spring is here in Japan, and it is the time of year when skin gets more sensitive due to pollen. In...
In their quest to “eliminate children’s opportunity gaps,” Nessu Corporation is taking an innovative approach. By establishing a fully operational food bank system and partnering with local businesses and organizations, they aim to...
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...