*This article contains affiliate links. Genderless is becoming a standard in the fashion industry. In the past, fashion was strongly associated with gender stereotypes. For example, “pink is a color for women,” or “men shouldn’t wear a skirt.”...
Christmas is a special annual event for Japanese children when they can receive what they want simply by asking for it. However, according to the national survey of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in 2019, one in seven children in Japan lives...
It has been 10 years since all countries agreed at the COP17 climate conference to reduce carbon emissions. Since then, while many nations have been actively exploring how to achieve net-zero emissions, major polluters like Russia and China have...
A Japanese apparel brand company, UDG, has launched its new environment-friendly product “MILESSE,” a plastic-free solid vegan shampoo and conditioner. Eight million pieces of plastic waste flow into the ocean every year, destroying the environment...
*This article contains affiliate links. Genderless is becoming a new standard in the fashion industry. This new standard applies to not only clothing but also jewelry. While jewelry is a great tool for expressing femininity and masculinity, it can...
The cost of living is significantly rising this winter, and we are required cost-effective ways to keep warm, using as few heaters as possible. Ancient Japanese traditions of thermal protection wisdom will surely give you some tips on how to save...
What is your reaction when you hear the word “doughnut”? Probably “Yum,” right? Along with that starch and sugar, even its roundness is satisfying. What about the term “Doughnut Economics”? Suddenly it doesn’t sound so tasty, but as a guide to re...
On Sunday, October 9, 2022, music festival “Kyoto Onpaku 2022” organized by music group Quruli was held at Umekoji Park in Kyoto. The festival, which has been held since 2007, marks its 16th time this year and the first time in three years due to...
You are surely familiar with the old 3 Rs of reduce, reuse and recycle. More modern takes on how to achieve a circular economy stretch as far as 10 Rs and include the concept of “refuse.” While it may be easy enough to refuse by deciding to not buy...
Have you ever worn clothing called “circular fashion”? In recent years, the awareness of the “circular economy” among companies and organizations and in their activities is rising. The fashion industry has been perceived as a...