Japan is often thought to be a homogenous culture, but the reality is a little more complex. The vast majority of its population is ethnically Japanese, though there are some segments that are not. Places like Okinawa famously have their own...
Tabio Corporation and BRING have launched a sock recycling campaign. Founded in 1968, Tabio is one of Japan’s most popular sock brands. With 270 stores in Japan and several in Europe, they produce over 30 million pairs of socks for people...
Minato Mirai 21 is an urban development in Yokohama filled with museums, shopping malls and renowned hotels, all situated on a beautiful waterfront. In a bid to enhance mobility and accessibility around Minato Mirai 21, the city has initiated a...
Food waste is nothing new, and each of us has probably been guilty of throwing away a few scraps every now and then. Yet, the downsides of throwing out food add up in the long run. There are adverse effects on not only our mental health but also the...
Suppose you live in a rural area of Japan and about to become a college student. The chances are that you will move to a larger city like Tokyo, Osaka or Aichi prefecture after graduating high school. The reason is clear. Because among the 782...
The Coronavirus pandemic has had serious consequences in Japan and the rest of the world. Some of these effects, such as the economic impact on countries, are obvious if still devastating. The stress and anxiety caused by the pandemic can also take...
The boutique store style table opens its third branch in COREDO Nihonbashi, Tokyo, this month. This boutique store prides itself on being ethical, sustainable and vegan. One can find over 500 different types of ethical lifestyle products such as...
Kyoto is doubtlessly one of the most popular places to visit in Japan. It draws millions of tourists every year from both international and domestic. Accordingly, there are numerous hotels and accommodation plans to choose from if you plan to visit...
Good news for anyone looking to get a waterproof jacket! Sustainable fashion brand Kapok Knot opens its ecommerce site in English today. With strong concepts of ethical fashion and fair trade in its processes, Kapok Knot is a Japanese specialty...
Aiming to empower consumers to buy fish based on their sustainability, the World Wildlife Fund has released a Japanese version of its Seafood Handbook. The new booklet grades 23 types of seafood commonly eaten in Japan according to various factors...