Digital nomads! Imagine if you could work anywhere you want in Japan, moving houses as you please. All the houses are well-renovated, with gas, electricity and wifi available. And all of these would come at only a low monthly fee. Sorry for the...
Regional revitalization is an uphill battle for Japan. In response to the issue, the government has implemented measures such as providing additional funding, promotion for tourism, and conducting international conferences. However, in recent years...
Like the various sustainable terms, it can also be daunting on first hearing “sustainable tourism”. Sustainable Tourism is the kind of tourism that values economic, social and environmental effects of the present and future, while answering to the...
NTT Docomo has begun taking steps to implement their vision of a recycling society with their bike sharing service, Docomo Bike Share. This new service, called Stamp Bike, are already popping up in Tokyo and its outskirts. STAMP BIKE aims to reduce...
What is your impression of Chiba city? At Chiba city, one can find an abundance of nature and bustling places. For example, the Makuhari Messe and ZOZO Marine Stadium are located a stone’s throw away from the city center. In the upcoming 2020...
Tokyo’s inimitably convenient train network just got even better after Tokyu Corporation shifted its Setagaya tram line to 100% renewable energy. This makes it the first urban commuter train service in Japan powered entirely by sustainable energy...
(Zenbird has an updated list of sustainable cafes and sustainable restaurants here.) Where do you go for sustainable restaurants in Tokyo? What about sustainable cafes? More and more businesses in Japan are paying attention to sustainability. With...
Picking up trash left on the roadside. Placing change in a donation box upon shopping at a convenience store. Taking part in a local volunteer activity on your day off. These small activities, which can be practiced in your daily life, could...
Cen Diversity Hotel & Café will open Tokyo’s first all inclusive hotel. This will include opening its doors to anyone regardless of religion, sexual orientation, race, or nationality. This hotel, which aims to fully open its doors to the LGBTQIA...
I won’t deny it. Convenience in Japan comes at the cost of waste. It sometimes hurt to say this of a country I love, but the efforts to prevent waste is still left desirable. You’ve seen it before too, right? Buying a candy that has three layers of...