It’s no secret that Kyoto is one of the largest cultural hubs in Japan. It’s no surprise given its rich history in art, theater, royalty and fashion. While also being home to some of Japan’s best and most well-known tea, Kyoto also stands out...
When it comes to pearls, perfection is the standard, mostly represented by a smooth, round shape. Ise-Shima region in Mie prefecture is known as the birthplace of Japanese pearl cultivation. The calm waters of the intricate coastline provide an...
A small town outside of Tokyo has started a community-based project to revitalize the town by harnessing its natural and cultural resources. It aims to reverse population drain by pursuing sustainable development goals to make it a town that draws...
Japan is famous for being a country with a long history and a desire to preserve traditions. Its culture is influenced by its status as an island nation, and Japan’s seafood dishes are among its most well known cultural exports. Despite this, some...
Moderage Inc., a company based in Tokyo, engages in interior designing, furniture importing and supporting new store opening projects. ‘Re.Store’ is its new soon-to-launch platform which focuses on recycling and reducing waste from outlets. The...
The global pandemic has transformed the way we live. As it’s still hard to predict when this global pandemic will end, social distancing and efficiency will continue to be essential when grocery shopping. Additionally, as people spend more...
Japan’s largest city and international hub may be Tokyo, but Osaka is also a hub of activity, lively people and colorful fashion. Osaka is the epicenter of the Kansai region, surrounded by Nara, Kyoto, Kobe and Wakayama, and has much to offer when...
A Tokyo company, JEPLAN Inc., has started a platform to promote the circulatory use of plastic, across the resource’s lifecycle from collection of used plastic to its recycling, sales and remanufacture. It will also match companies that emit plastic...
Japan is known for its excessive plastic usage. A report by the United Nations Environment Program in 2018 listed Japan as the second highest consumer of single-use plastic in the entire world. Even a short stay in the country makes it abundantly...