During the Christmas season, florists in Japan offer a wide range of flowers such as red roses and poinsettia. However, large quantities of unsold Christmas flowers are disposed when 26th December arrives. Haruka Kawashima, Flowercyclist and owner...
General incorporated association ‘Kodomo Takushoku Ouendan’ (meaning ‘Children’s Home food Supporter’) has announced to cooperate with Kyoto city and social welfare corporation ‘Adachifukushikai’ to start a new support activity called ‘Kyoto...
At its fourth World Conference on Tourism and Culture, held in Kyoto on December 12 and 13, 2019, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted new guidelines called...
The continual search for the perfect skin is a big aspect in today’s society. When it comes to finding the products that match your skin, there are a plethora of brands out there to choose from. In recent times, one can’t only consider what is best...
En-japan inc. is one of the largest companies that offers career-change services for jobseekers in Japan. The company has made public it will support a nonprofit organization called ‘International Medical Volunteers Japan Heart’. Japan Heart is an...
Climate change is undoubtedly caused by human activity – mainly through the release of CO2 and other pollutants into Earth’s atmosphere. While most of this is because of corporate activity and production, we all have a part to play in reducing...
The launch of the Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations in 2016 emphasized the need for a collective effort for a better future. Since then, corporations, educational institutes and local governments have been leveraging their...
NEUVE・A Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company in the fashion industry. The company has launched a new repair shop at Shibuya Parco, a giant shopping complex in Tokyo, called ‘Re⇆STOCK.’ Re⇆STOCK is not just a repair shop that will fix broken or worn out...
In a world where sustainability is taking a major role in our lives, society is now shifting its focus to reducing the use of substances harmful to the environment, as well as coming up with better ways to cut down on waste. Companies, NGOs and...
Many people take a break at coffee shops every now and then in between work and study. It’s often the case that many of the coffee chain stores are crowded, and at peak times it’s difficult to secure a seat. Now, imagine the amount of plastic used...