Have you paid attention to the materials of your clothing and other fabric products? Choosing from sustainable brands is one good option when searching for eco-friendly fashion as a better option for the environment. However, knowing more about...
In Japan, the first month of the year is called “Shogatsu,” and various events are held to celebrate the New Year from January 1 to 7. One of the traditions during this time is for families to gather together and eat a special dish...
An abandoned school in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, undergoing an artistic renovation is a great example of creating value out of the old. Closed in 2016, the town has turned the school into an asset that contributes to the town’s revitalization...
Women’s Wellness is an area Zenbird Media began highlighting this year. While many of our readers understood the issues related to gender and equality in Japan, we wanted to shine some light into less talked about aspects like period poverty, the...
SORENA Corporation, which aims to contribute to environmental actions and create new industries in areas with shrinking populations, began selling wallets made of apple leather. Their signature Ringo Leather® is a synthetic leather that effectively...
Here are the top 11 popular reads by you, our readers, in 2022! The topics cover a wide range of topics, showing your diverse interest and awareness of the issues and topics in Japan. We also see a recognition of the common problems we share around...
Here are the top Zenbird articles that our readers were most interested in 2022! As food waste interest rises, more people are searching for solutions to tackle it, especially on an individual level and at home. Contents Japan’s services and...
Fashion is a hot topic in Japan, and the exciting variety of vegan, ethical, slow, and upcycled fashion is shining brighter every year. Furthermore, sustainable beauty products are getting attention in Japan too! Here is the list of fashion and...
Creating a circular economy is half the solution to tackling the climate crisis. It is also the replacement to most developed economies’ “make more, sell more, waste more” linear model. And we are heartened to see how many of our...
A wedding dress brand in Japan, MIRROR MIRROR, announced the start of renting upcycled wedding dresses. These upcycled dresses are reconstructed by combining parts of wedding dresses that were to be discarded. The brand is known for its delicate...