Following the start of a new law in Japan on April 1 that aims to increase the circularity of plastic throughout its lifecycle, we look at one of Japan’s big areas of plastic use – food packaging. For many people, their image of Japanese food...
Shojin Ryori is traditional Japanese cuisine based on the teachings of Buddhism, and is served at some Buddhism temples in Japan. You probably know that it is served without fish or meat, but that’s not all. Shojin Ryori, which has a history...
Veganism, which abstains not only from meat but also from eggs, dairy products, honey and other animal-derived foods, may seem difficult to practice in Japan. Recently, however, more and more dairy products are becoming available for vegans to...
Anti-war demonstrations were held in Japan in response to the invasion of Ukraine, and many Russians were seen among the participants. According to the data in June 2021, there are currently 9,116 Russians living in Japan. And since they are...
Japan Travel KK has announced its partnership with Objectif Sciences International (OSI), which has Special Consultative Status to Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). This partnership will bring Japan-based, sustainable...
It is said that 30 million tons of plastic waste are currently floating in the oceans, and alarms have been sounding off about the impact on ecosystems. Last December, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center reported that plastic accumulates...
SG Group, known for managing cocktail bars worldwide, is breaking the mold with the grand opening of their new café and bar, “æ” (pronounced ‘ash’). The grand opening is scheduled for May 30, 2022, fittingly on “Zero...
When we choose products, we are unknowingly weaving the stories of the other side of the world. Climate change, child labor, poverty, deforestation… What can we do? What we want to do is to make purchases that create a positive difference in...
Having a proper understanding of sexual consent is essential to protect ourselves and avoid hurting someone. Each country regulates the age of consent. Japan’s age of consent, at 13, is very low by global standards. There is also a general lack of...
In the wake of the invasion of Ukraine and the current bargaining with Russia over gas and rare metals in many European countries, there is renewed interest in Japan, which has also had territorial disputes with Russia for years. Due to the invasion...