Fridays for Future Japan released a statement last Friday, calling for the Japan government to take charge of developing responsible policies. Beyond the reminder that Japan has to act now to meet the climate crisis full on, FFF Japan also urges...
A carbon offset is a reduction in carbon emissions made in order to compensate for emissions produced elsewhere. In June, Tokyo-based business Afrika Rose, which imports and sells high-quality roses from Kenya, launched a carbon-offset program to...
If you are familiar with ‘Dragon Ball Z,’ one of the best-selling Japanese manga, you may remember the wondrous beans that helped Goku and other fighters restore their strength: the ‘Senzu beans.’ Eating a few grains of them has the power to restore...
Packaging is one of the great conveniences of modern life. Plastic and other materials can be used for product packages to make shipping and distribution easier. Waste from these packages can cause great damage to the environment, however. Plastic...
Biogas power generation is expected to spread in the future and Japan’s Tohoku region is spearheading the trend. Just last month, 4 companies in the Tohoku region announced that they will team up to launch a new company. it will initiate a bio food...
A new Tokyo-based camera-sharing service has upped the stakes for similar businesses by offering new cameras and lenses instead of used ones. The move recognizes a growing interest toward utilizing a sharing economy and advances the range of sharing...
Organic cotton is one of the most sustainable fabrics around, as it is produced without the use of toxic chemicals. This means it leaves less of an environmental footprint compared to conventional cotton. Cotton farmers also benefit from its...
MOTHERHOUSE is a Japanese bag label whose philosophy lies in promoting the undiscovered potential of developing countries. They take pride in their unique and heartwarming products, which are made in ethical manufacturing factories in Bangladesh and...
It is estimated that around 1.3 billion tons of food worldwide is wasted annually. The exact causes differ in each country, with food waste in developing nations happening in the production and storage stages. In affluent countries, however, food...
If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind items to add to your home decor or general goods collection, “buøy” might be a perfect choice for you. Colorful and appealing trays and coasters made in Japan are available to purchase online by...