Climate change is undoubtedly going to affect all of us in the future — in fact, we are already seeing some of its consequences play out now. Though the scientific consensus is nearly unanimous, and people in general realize that global...
Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (also known as Tokyo 2020) has shared pictures of the room furnishing that will be used in the athletes’ village plaza this summer. The village plaza consists of 21 lodgings, a total of...
Did the concept of sustainable living emerge because of the challenges now facing our planet, or has it been around for centuries? Clearly, we are not the first ones in history to feel uneasy about our health and the environment, though the...
An experiment with edible ink may be the simple, yet revolutionary, idea needed to free Japan’s vegetables from unnecessary plastic wrapping. In Tokyo’s Nerima Ward, creative solutions company know Inc. is working with a local farm to sell plastic...
Amid the global movement to move away from plastic, Japanese startup Camino Co., Ltd. in Minoto-ku, Tokyo has come up with an innovative, environmentally friendly material called PAPLUS®, made from plant-based biodegradable resin and paper waste...
In the midst of growing concerns about single-use plastic straws, sustainable alternatives are coming into the spotlight. To date, we’ve seen paper-made and stainless-steel replacements. Partnering with Yokohama SDGs Design Center, wood homebuilder...
Climate change is a massive problem that needs to be tackled from many angles. While the little actions we take can help, it’s mainly a systemic issue — one that requires fundamental shifts in our lifestyles and attitudes to the environment...
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...