Fashion lovers and sustainability enthusiasts need to look out for this month’s Junkan Fes (meaning Circular Festival) in Kyoto! It is a reuse-themed festival that will be held Sunday, 27 November, in Umekoji Park, west of Kyoto Station. The...
Plastic hairbrushes are cheap, but most cause static electricity and don’t last long. On the other hand, wooden hairbrushes and combs are easier to use. These natural brushes often contain oil, providing a shine to the hair. Moreover, they are...
The COP27 climate conference is already underway in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Before we delve into what we can expect from it, let’s look back at last year’s COP26 and why it ended up being widely criticized as non-inclusive and superficial. COP26...
“The Full-Time Wife Escapist,” or “We Married as a Job” (original title: “Nigeru ha Haji daga Yaku ni Tatsu”), became a social phenomenon in 2016. Many audiences, including me, thought it was merely one of the trendy romcoms. However, this drama was...
These days, the fashion industry is calling for sustainability since various problems exist in the industry. Depending on what problem they address, there are diverse forms of sustainable fashion. Let’s look at some significant forms of sustainable...
From Oct. 11, Japan has resumed accepting foreign visitors in earnest. The number of travelers to Japan is expected to increase, and the tourism industry to revive with it. On the other hand, there are revisits to over-tourism beyond the acceptable...
Unless you are well-to-do, there is no guarantee that you will not become a climate refugee. The UNHCR estimates that 23.9 million had to flee from climate-related disasters in 2019, especially from extreme storms and flood disasters. Developed...
Many may not be familiar with the term “creacation,” but you may have seen one of its forms before. Creacation refers to the combined experience of “creation” and “communication,” and it’s where people can get together and connect while...
In Japan, where the birth rate is declining and the population is aging, the problem of akiya (vacant houses) has become a serious issue in recent years. According to the Japanese government, the number of akiya in Japan increased by about 1.9 times...
When having a baby, life changes significantly. It is normal to feel anxious about raising a kid. Especially when going out with a baby, parents may feel even more worried about feeding, changing diapers and so on. As in other countries, public...